Get Ready to Tee Off At Some of the Best Courses On the Eastern Coast of Virginia
Summon your inner PGA Pro and tee off at one of the many first-rate golf courses in Virginia Beach. As the largest city in the Commonwealth, Virginia Beach is home to more than a dozen golf courses, each with a distinctive layout and atmosphere. From the coastal marshes and sand dunes of Sandbridge to the farmland and forests further inland, Virginia Beach’s varying terrain creates a wonderful canvas for any golf architect. Famous course designers such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Freddy Couples, Curtis Strange, Pete Dye and more have all lent their talents molding this seaside landscape into stunning fairways and greens, creating championship courses and many memorable holes.
There are, as a matter of fact, more than 198 holes across the city, many with fairways framed by towering pines, coastal wetlands, lakes, rivers and streams. Don’t be surprised if you are joined by herons, deer and other wildlife, even just a few miles away from the bustling boardwalk. The natural beauty of this area shines through at all area courses, providing a serene environment for total relaxation.
But don’t get too relaxed. There are definitely some challenging holes throughout all of Virginia Beach’s golf courses—challenging enough that golfers keep coming back again and again to lower their handicap. Of course, most courses were designed with both the professional and beginner in mind, so even a first-time golfer can enjoy a day out on the links at nearly all of the nearby courses.
Most courses also offer golf lessons for every level of golfer. Whether you need to tweak your swing or get a full introduction to the game, onsite pros are there to help. Club rentals are also available.
Top quality service and club houses are standard at area courses, so if you can’t get your game up to par—or under par, we should say—stop in at the clubhouse for a tasty beer and meal. Then explore the pro shop and find top-of-the-line clubs, clothing, shoes and everything you need to live the golfing lifestyle.
Perhaps the best part about golfing in Virginia Beach? It’s a year-round pastime. With average winter temperatures in the 50s, there’s never a down season for golfers.
So try one, try all—Virginia Beach golf is an experience all visitors should enjoy. Keep in mind that most courses require scheduled tee-times, so it is best to call ahead.
