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4.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7054 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.0

Previously known as TPC of Virgina Beach

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways L-93 Bent Grass
Greens 419 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Pete Dye (1999) Curtis Strange (1999) MacCurrach Golf (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts are required. No denim jeans.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.9
60 Reviews (60)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Plays Long 9
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 9
A Weekend Splurge 6
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10

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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

VBN summer conditions

Hot and humid conditions with heavy rains the prior evening — but course was well drained and played at a very pleasing fairway & green speed. Challenging but fair requires straight drives to score. Putting was a bit tricky especially if you land at the wrong part of the green. Take half a club less to avoid going over. Back 9 seems tighter and harder. All in all a good round for a ten handicap. Staff was great. Facility is top notch. Must play Pete Dye creation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Staff is Terrible

I made an account to leave this review. I will preface it by saying that I am a full member at the course and generally try to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. That being said, Glenn at the pro shop has no business working in a pro shop.

Saturday and Sunday mornings frequently find him outside, taking 10-20 min cigar breaks, while golfers trying to check in are waiting.

Yesterday I was out playing a round that I booked on their website when Glenn drove up in a golf cart. The first thing he said to me was "You're done. Your round is over." He told me they had a tournament going on and we couldn't continue to play. I told him that I booked the round online and the guy at the counter let me get out and play. He said he had no idea why they let me do that but I couldn't keep playing. After discussing for a bit he said that holes 2-6 weren't being used by the tournament so we could play those if we liked,

It's not so much what he said but how he said it that really made me angry, like I somehow did something wrong by using their site to book a round.

It's gotten to the point that I just can't stand going to VB National because of Glenn. He's a gruff, noxious old man with no people skills who is ruining the customer experience at a great course. Avoid at all costs if you don't want to deal with a jerk before playing golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great layout and will play again.

A great layout. Course was wet, but in good winter time condition. Course was very busy, but pace of play was good. Played on the VSGA book. Would like to play when not so wet. It was cart path only as it should have been. Starter was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful experience

Everything about this day was great. Customer service was exceptional with helping get directed and where to go. Course was in great shape and very challenging. As an out of towner I cannot recommend enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 734
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fine Pete Dye Course

Solid Pete Dye course that didn’t make it as one of the TPC courses. If you like Pete Dye courses this is worth a play. Conditions CSN be spotty, but the layout and greens are worth a play if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Slowly decreasing in quality

I have played VB National multiple times over the last 6-7 years, each time i return it looks worse. Tee boxes were dirt, fairways were good and greens are above average compared to other courses in the area. Practice facilities are great, putting green is large, good chipping area for many different shots, and driving range is excellent.
VB National was cheaper than the last few times I have played. It was early April to be fair. If the course conditions were this bad and I had paid their more premier costs that I have in other years, it would've been a much different story. Overall still a good course and one of the better in the area, but slowly declining from my experience at the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

VB’a best public course

When it comes to price nothing compares to VB National. Course is in GREAT shape and the greens are phenomenal for a public track. 100% recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Philly Advisor
First Time Playing

Wide open, nice greens, bad attitude

Played this course while vacationing here. The course was wide open and few hazards come in play. The lack of shade made the hot day a long one. They did have the beverage cart going around regularly.

Greens were well maintained and ran on the fast side but very consistent. Most tee boxes were in good shape. The course was long enough but didn’t really weave or turn and cause much mental effort. It seemed popular during my weekday tee time with the senior crowd. Practice facilities looked top notch.

I don’t know if this is fair but I got some bad vibes from the pro shop worker and the lady at the bar. The gentleman at the counter seemed to dislike questions about where the first tee was and he really didn’t like splitting the bill up (I paid over half of the cost for our foursome as a gesture and he was irritated at having out the remainder of the bill. Pardon me for giving you a large amount of cash and your having to use a calculator.) it wasn’t customer service oriented.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome layout

I played this course twice in one week. The second time I showed up as a single on Sunday morning (Father's Day) and they worked me in. The layout here is awesome. There is a great variety here. Have to think about your tee shots, but still a few grip it and rip it holes. Greens are rocking and rolling. Super fun and challenging course without beating me up too bad. Plus, it's a First Tee facility so it's all for a good cause. If I was a local I would definitely buy a membership here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great play even with freshly airriated greens

The course plays very well and can be downright difficult if you play an errant shot into the wastes or the high grass. Tee boxes were in great shape, however the greens were just airriated last week (I played March 12, 2017) but are still playable, and definitely a birdie is capable if you get your approach shot to with 10. Greens should be at their best within a month or so.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fine course on a great February day

This is a Pete Dye course, pretty flat, lots of waste areas and water. To me, it's a lot of fun to play, even when I'm not playing well. I was playing pretty poorly this time; the winter rust had worked itself deep, but I had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect -- low 80's, sunny. The course was in fine shape, well tended, except for a few thin bunkers and a couple soggy fairways, but that's really good for February. This course has a nice clubhouse and good practice facilities as well. Electric carts.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A Challenge

This course provides a challenge to anyone regardless of tee box. Layout is not easy on the eye and par 5s are quite long. Several blind shots to the green over hills if not in the fairway. Several waste bunkers. This course will get windy. I should play better during the regular season once landmarks can be better appreciated. Course does not drain well so be prepared for cartpath only in inclement weather.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

VB National

A very well conditioned course with an interesting layout. Greens were very fast, almost to fast for the windy weather. One of the best courses around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Very good condition and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wet, but great shape

I played as a single in the afternoon and completed my round in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

The course was still recovering from flooding the week before when they recorded 16 inches of rain. It was cart path only and two holes were closed due to the rain, but was in decent shap otherwise. A few traps were still under water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time playing course

I'm a 12 handicap 68 y/o playing this course for 1st time. All staff extremely helpful, courteous and welcoming! Course conditions excellent. Greens rolled true and somewhat fast. Can score well if stay in fairway. Rough is deceivingly punishing, at least an extra club, sometimes 2. Overall a fun course not as tricked up as a Pete Dye track can be (thanks to Curtis Strange I suspect). Will play again given opportunity!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, friendly staff

2nd time playing VBN and another fun day. My one issue with the course is the huge ballmarks all over the greens....fairways excellent, rough brutal, layout is very fun (except maybe the 11th hole)....a special treat is you are almost certain to see one of three bald eagles on the back nine

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff!

I was impressed with the young man getting my cart for me and the starter giving us some great info about the course play. The beer cart girl was friendly too and on time. Sometimes the staff really makes the difference.

Will definitely play again if the rates are available on Golf Now. I try to keep my greens fees in the 30 to 40 range.

Thanks VB National!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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