Virginia Beach · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Virginia Beach, Virginia: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
41st of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Mature loblolly pines, wetlands, and lakes on a classic layout · George W. Cobb
A city-run classic with bent grass greens, pine-lined fairways, and firm, flat footing that walks easily. Weekday and twilight rates stay friendly, and walking is welcome.
$$ · Slope 129
A meandering creek and mature oaks frame narrow Bermuda fairways
A friendly muni right in town where walking is allowed and the par 70 keeps the round manageable. Mature oaks and a wandering creek give it real character without much length.
$ · Slope 123
Wide bunkered fairways up front, larger landing areas on the back
An easygoing municipal course with forgiving landing areas and a gentle slope rating, so it rarely beats you up. A comfortable, affordable place for a regular weekday game.
Opened 1957 · $ · Slope 114
A former TPC with Dye bunkering and water in play throughout · Pete Dye and Curtis Strange
A former TPC course from Pete Dye and Curtis Strange that anyone can now play. It is the area's premier public test, so pick a tee that fits your game and enjoy the challenge.
Opened 1999 · $$$ · Slope 138
Sandy waste areas and pines winding near the Back Bay refuge · Rees Jones
A Rees Jones design that earned national acclaim when it opened, threading through pines and sandy waste near the Back Bay wildlife refuge. A scenic, rewarding round for a special day out.
Opened 1982 · $$$ · Slope 133
Water or wetlands on fourteen holes with rare elevation changes · Fred Couples and Gene Bates
A Fred Couples and Gene Bates layout with water or wetlands on most holes and uncommon elevation for the coast. Bring extra balls, settle in, and enjoy the variety.
Opened 1999 · $$$ · Slope 131
