Hell's Point Golf Club
Hell's Point Golf Club offers a coastal 18-hole experience marked by sandy terrain and natural wetlands, demanding precision and adaptability from players. While the course’s conditions can be variable, it provides an approachable setting for recreational golfers near Virginia Beach’s shores.
Course Overview
Hell's Point Golf Club offers an 18-hole layout set amid the coastal landscape of Virginia Beach, Virginia, providing a straightforward yet occasionally testing experience for golfers seeking a casual round near the shore. The course embraces a beach-style design that reflects its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, featuring sandy terrain interspersed with natural grasses and wetlands that come into play for those who stray from the fairway.
While the course benefits from a flat topography typical of seaside venues, it demands accuracy more than length. Its fairways wind through areas prone to wet conditions, which can significantly affect playability during or after rainfall. Elevated tee boxes and strategic bunker placement require players to focus on shot selection throughout the round, while undulating greens add a layer of subtle difficulty for putters. The natural coastal winds often impact trajectory and club choice, testing a golfer’s control and adaptability.
Hell's Point caters primarily to local and visiting recreational golfers who value an affordable round in a relaxed setting. The layout’s accessibility makes it welcoming to a range of skill levels, though the course conditions can vary seasonally and after heavy rain, influencing how challengingly the course plays. Golfers prepared for occasional fitness demands and adaptable conditions will find a modestly rewarding challenge.
On the operational side, Hell's Point offers golf carts that are accessible by tee time but with some restrictions that players should anticipate when planning their visit. The clubhouse is modest, reflecting the course’s focus on functionality over luxury, but friendly staff are generally available to assist visitors. Walkers should wear sturdy footwear suitable for sandy and sometimes soggy conditions. The course does not provide practice ranges or elaborate amenities, aligning with its focus on straightforward play rather than resort-style services.
Overall, Hell's Point Golf Club presents a no-frills, coastal golf experience for those who appreciate the raw edge of seaside golf environments. Its natural setting and accessible design encourage steady play and adaptability, making it an option for golfers seeking a casual outing rather than championship-level conditions.
Course Highlights
The course’s defining elements include its natural coastal landscape featuring sandy tee boxes, wetlands lining the fairways, and greens subtly shaped by dune-like contours. The persistent coastal wind consistently challenges shot control, while strategically placed bunkers guard several greens, encouraging thoughtful approach shots.
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Guest Reviews
Chris Gerry
Called ahead about condition of course since it had rained recently and the area can be a little bit of a flood zone. They said it was all clear with a few puddles, but nothing that’d interfere with my game. Drove the 34 minutes there since it was close to my buddy. When I arrived there was no room to drop my bag off. Went inside to pay and was shocked at the price just by the club house standards, or lack there of. I did get nervous at the wall of fame security camera pictures of all the people who are now banned; each being sported with a brief description of their actions that brought on such a punishment. I recognized the clerk’s voice from the phone call, and he would not give me the cart key until it was our tee time. I later found out he is one of the new owners, alongside his wife. So I lugged my bag all the way to the clubhouse after paying $48 for a weekday greens fee before cart fee. We sat and waited, in the hot sun, outside, with no shade until we were deemed fit to drive the cart at their telling. Headed to the first tee and immediately knew we were in trouble. A soggy tee box, that’s elevated, is bad news for the rest of the course. Parts of the fairways were flooded with 6 inches of water, mud splatter with every divot, and balls engulfed on the green after an elevated approach shot. After about 6-7 holes and a dozen water hazarded ball; of the same, poor, wet conditions. Me and my friend decided to head back to the clubhouse for a rain check. While we would’ve preferred to be refunded a full 18 holes cost, we would’ve settled for just about the minimum. The owner absolutely refused, while it started as a professional and quiet transaction. It soon escalated on his end with volume, tone, and his hand gestures. Accusing us of trying to “steal free golf” and “lying about the course.” After 5 minutes of just letting his make a fool of himself and selling me on the idea of never returning; I made one final plea for a 9 holes cost rain check. Which he swiftly denied and then said we could finish our round or leave. While I don’t think we made the wall of fame of the lucky banned members. I have zero intent of returning, ever again. I told this story to a few of my golf buddies and they all had a story of their own; whether it was condition, price, or the new owners. I would steer clear of this course; whether you’re a tenured scratch golfer or just looking to start your game at a local “cheap” course. The ONLY reason I am giving this course 2 stars is because the other staff was extremely friendly and greeted us with smiles.
Butch Seifert
Awful course. Tees are all sand. No grass on tees. Slowest greens I've ever played. Not worth the money paid. Will never play there again.
Tyler V
The price was not worth the play. The course is in almost laughable condition. The tee boxes are the worst I've played in many years, little grass and mostly sand/mud. One or two tee boxes would be understandable, but almost all of them were in this condition. The greens have crabgrass all over, as if little to zero maintenance is being performed. The greens dont look like they've been cut and rolled in quite some time, so prepare for that. It is also annoying you cannot drive your cart to your vehicle. This wasnt a deal breaker, just the icing on the cake after a miserable outing. The course has potential but it's clear the club is not being taken care of, so hopefully these things get corrected for your next round.
Jason Stroud
This course is absolutely horrible. It’s the only course I’ve ever been to that won’t give you the cart key until your tee time. So no retrieving clubs with your cart, though they let you return them with your cart. No taking the cart over to the practice range. The conditions of course are what really make it horrible though. Yes, the area floods. Yes, it rained the night before. However, this doesn’t explain the dirt (elevated) tee boxes, the uncut grass, the climbs of crabgrass/weeds in the fairway, ruts everywhere, etc. Let’s not forget the concrete, I mean ‘sand’ traps. Now I know why it was the only course to have tee times available on a Friday here in Virginia Beach.
Tyler V
The price was not worth the play. The course is in almost laughable condition. The tee boxes are the worst I've played in many years, little grass and mostly sand/mud. One or two tee boxes would be understandable, but almost all of them were in this condition. The greens have crabgrass all over, as if little to zero maintenance is being performed. The greens dont look like they've been cut and rolled in quite some time, so prepare for that. It is also annoying you cannot drive your cart to your vehicle. This wasnt a deal breaker, just the icing on the cake after a miserable outing. The course has potential but it's clear the club is not being taken care of, so hopefully these things get corrected for your next round.
Matt Dado
First of all, I would give it a 5 if the tees were nicer. The tees are pretty rough, but the rest of the course was great. I read reviews about snakes and almost didn’t play it because of this, but I didn’t see any snakes, but I would not go looking for balls if you hit them in the woods.
Dom Magnotti
Someone needs to tell them they are NOT a country club . Hells Point management needs to accept reality. If they would portray themselves as a laid back beach course while on vacation I think the reviews would change for the better...letting wives/kids use clubs out of one bag, collared shirts (while watching dude in jeans on the range), keeping a key out of the cart when carts are literally parked in the parking lot, during midday NO balls to use on the range. NOW , the golf course. It's a goat path on sand , tee boxes are sand , the grass sucks, the greens suck, the course is clearly not maintained. Hells Point stop acting like a country club !!!!!!!!! Go to Virginia Beach National or Heron Ridge is the play while on vacation
Caleb Wetzel
Greens of doom and despair. I came golfing with my buddy I haven’t seen in a few years and he’s battling cancer so I got the first 3 holes in and a rude “manager” kicked us off because apparently we booked a tee time for the only golf course in America that doesn’t allow kids. tee boxes are sand traps sand traps look like tee boxes I missed a putt due to the hole being cut poorly wouldn’t recommend especially if you have kids.
Chrip Chris
This course looked like it was mowed by geese and deer. The greens were like playing on a torn up rug. The owner detained us for a hour to see our Id and didn’t even bother to show up waste of my time, never coming back, don’t recommend.
Dom Magnotti
Someone needs to tell them they are NOT a country club . Hells Point management needs to accept reality. If they would portray themselves as a laid back beach course while on vacation I think the reviews would change for the better...letting wives/kids use clubs out of one bag, collared shirts (while watching dude in jeans on the range), keeping a key out of the cart when carts are literally parked in the parking lot, during midday NO balls to use on the range. NOW , the golf course. It's a goat path on sand , tee boxes are sand , the grass sucks, the greens suck, the course is clearly not maintained. Hells Point stop acting like a country club !!!!!!!!! Go to Virginia Beach National or Heron Ridge is the play while on vacation
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Course Details
Access & Location
2700 Atwoodtown Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
Modest clubhouse with basic check-in facilities
Walking is permitted but expect sandy and occasionally soggy terrain; wear appropriate footwear and allow extra time between holes.
Cart keys provided at scheduled tee times; plan accordingly for walking or cart use.
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