Click here to see an individual breakdown of each hole. After you have viewed our course, you’ll see why Golf Digest rated us as one of the best new courses when it was constructed in 1982, and the American Society of Golf Course Architects has rated Hell’s Point as one of the 100 best designed courses in the country.

[Course Rating]

Black 73.3/130  

 White 69.7/122

 Gold 67.9/118

 Pink 71.2/116

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Hole 1 Par: 5 Black Tees: 511 yds. White Tees: 465 yds. Gold Tees: 445 yds. Pink Tees: 405 yds. The first hole at Hell’s Point is a very playable par five featuring one of the larger greens on the course and showcasing Rees Jones’ signature sculptured bunkers.

The Drive Although the opening hole doglegs slightly to the right, there is little to be gained by playing down the right side. Virginia hardwoods and tall pines line the rough and several large willows guard the right side of the fairway. On the left side, large mounds roll along the rough’s edge about 220 yards from the tee. The best tee shot is a slight fade just inside those mounds.The Approach The longest hitters may be able to reach this green in two. Otherwise be sure to keep your second shot well short of the sculptured bunkers guarding the fairway, which narrows near the green. You will be left with a 80-120 yard approach to the deep but narrow green which can be hard to hold with less than a crisply hit shot.The Green Two-tiered and thirty yards deep, the green is proteced on both sides by deep bunkers. This green is only 18 yards wide at its widest point.

Hole 2 Par: 4 Black Tees: 462 yds. White Tees: 418 yds. Gold Tees: 417 yds. Pink Tees: 375 yds. One of the most terrifying holes in Southeastern Virginia, the second hole was chosen “Tidewater’s Most Difficult Hole” in a 1990 poll by The Virginian Pilot. Featuring out of bounds to the left, trees to the right, a sloping fairway and a well protected, two-tiered green, number two is the number one handicap hole at Hell’s Point.

The Drive A long accurate tee shot is necessary to reach this green in regulation. The fairway has a slight dogleg to the left; most golfers play toward the mounds on the right side where the fairway is flat and provides a good angle of attack.The Approach A very difficult green to hit, especially if the flagstick is on the left side of the green, which is protected by a large bunker. For most golfers, a fairway wood or long iron is required. There is a bail out area in front of the right side of the green.The Green This long, narrow green is two-tiered and slopes from left to right. The left side of the gree, though difficult to reach, is flat and rewards a well placed approach. Bunkers guard the left front and right rear of the green.

Hole 3 Par: 4 Black Tees: 422 yds. White Tees: 384 yds. Gold Tees: 369 yds. Pink Tees: 338 yds. The third hole plays long from the back tees (422 yards) but from the orange tees can yield a par or birdie with some accurate shot making.

The Drive The fairway is fairly wide but is framed by mounds and bunkers to the left and by the woods to the left. A tee shot to the left corner of the fairway offers the best angle of approach to the green.The Approach The large green makes an easy target but bunkers on both sides are deep and make recovery difficult. It is important to choose the correct club as the green is very deep from front to back.The Green This large, two tired green can be very tricky to read, especially if the hole is cut on the back right portion, which slopes toward the woods. The front and back portions of the green are divided by a distinct ridge.

Hole 4 Par: 3 Black Tees: 191 yds. White Tees: 160 yds.Gold Tees: 117 yds. Pink Tees: 100 yds. The first of four par threes at Hells Point, the 4th is probably the least difficult. A canal just in front of the tee rarely comes into plat and the bowl shaped green holds most shots. Two greenside bunkers guard the right side and the green is very deep. Be sure to check the flagstick placement and use enough club.

Hole 5 Par: 4 Black Tees: 384 yds. White Tees: 333 yds. Gold Tees: 315 yds. Pink Tees: 273 yds. Considered one of the toughest holes and most beautiful short par 4′s on the golf course, the 5th hole is a challenge from tee to green. The sharp dog-leg left demands a well placed tee shot followed by an accurate approach to a green defined by water on the left and bunkers on the right.

The Drive A true cape hole, the 5th lets the golfer choose his own route across the crystal blue lake to the fairway. Long hitters can play the tee shot further to the left, leaving them with a shorter approach but with greater risk of finding the water. Four bunkers at the apex of the dog-leg catch tee shots that go through the fairway.The Approach Depending on the route taken with the tee shot, the approach can be 50-170 yards. From the fairway the green is very accessible but is well protected by large, gaping bunkers on the right and ever present water on the left. The safest shot is to the center of the green but if the flagstick is on the right front, attack!The Green The 5th green is divided into three distinct areas, the front left, the front right and the back. Putting downhill off the back tier is very difficult. The back of the green is fairly flat and offers the best chance for a birdie putt. It is generally best to putt from below the hole.

Hole 6 Par: 4 Black Tees: 379 yds. White Tees: 342 yds. Gold Tees: 322 yds. Pink Tees: 286 yds. The 6th hole is short and straight but narrow. The fairway is clearly defined, all the trouble is visible from the tee. A definite birdie hole.

The Drive As always at Hells Point, an accurate tee shot is a must on this hole. The right side of the fairway slopes slightly, pushing sliced tee shots into a dense treeline. On the left, two deep fairway bunkers await any golfer trying to play it too safe. Long hitters, however, may be able to carry these bunkers and reach a very wide piece of fairway.The Approach The large green, 30 yards deep and 27 yards across, should be an easy target with a short iron approach from 80-140 yards. A right front hole placement can be tricky because of a deep bunker fronting the green and another bunker, not visible form the fairway, just behind the green.!The Green Another two-tiered green, the 6th is not terribly difficult unless the hole is cut in the extreme back portion. Also, a putt from well behind the hole can be tough to judge.

Hole 7 Par: 4 Black Tees: 409 yds. White Tees: 349 yds. Gold Tees: 323 yds. Pink Tees: 279 yds. Neatly tucked between walls of tall pines, the wide fairway and large green on the 7th hole present a definite birdie opportunity.

The Drive From the back tees, the 7th hole measures 409 yards. Long hitters may be able to clear the large bunker on the left, otherwise play for the right center of the fairway. The fairway opens up a bit across from the bunker and provides an excellent angle of attack to the flagstick. Be careful not to drive through the fairway, though, as large pines may prevent a clear shot to the green.The Approach The 7th green provides a large, accessible target for what is usually a short iron shot. Because of the size of the green, it is very important to choose the right club depending on the hole placement.The Green Another tiered, undulating green awaits, but the hole is generally cut on one of several flat areas. The sheer size of this green can make a two-putt a challenge following a weak approach.

Hole 8 Par: 3 Black Tees: 155 yds. White Tees: 125 yds. Gold Tees: 114 yds. Pink Tees: 106 yds. Welcome to the most photographed hole at Hell’s Point. The 8th features one of Rees Jones signature sculptured bunkers, this one stretching from tee to green, nearly 125 yards long! For most golfers, the only portion of the bunker that comes into play is that directly fronting the green. That part of the bunkeris very deep, though, and can make recovery difficult. The only bail out on this hole is a small chipping area in front of the left side of the green, otherwise the tee shot is a forced carry over the bunker. The 8th is a short hole, however, measuring only 155 yards from the back tee.

The 8th Green is divided into three distinct areas, making an accurate tee shot a must. The center of the green is fairly flat but both the left and right sides drop off abruptly.

Hole 9 Par: 5 Black Tees: 493 yds. White Tees: 446 yds. Gold Tees: 430 yds. Pink Tees: 398 yds. The 9th is a very reachable par 5 but requires two extremely accurate shots as the landing area is only 14-20 yards wide and the fairway is framed by tall Virginia pines on the left and out of bounds on the right.

The Drive Fairway bunkers are positioned only 230-250 yards from the tee on the left, and rolling mounds tighten the landing area from the right. A fade can easily skip across the path and out of bounds. A long, accurate drive is necessary in order to reach the green in two, but the more prudent play may be a long iron off the tee.The Approach Coming home in two can be tougher than it appears. The green is elevated and is only 24 yards deep, with a huge, horseshoe-shaped bunker in front, blocking most efforts to run a shot up. The smart shot is to lay up with a middle iron and attack the green with a wedge on your next shot.The Green A very tough putting surface awaits. A ridge splits this green in two from front to back. The right side of the green slopes gradually away towards the path, and the left can be equally unforgiving.

Hole   10 Par: 4 Black Tees: 427 yds. White Tees: 383 yds. Gold Tees: 363 yds. Pink Tees: 326 yds. The inward half of the golf course begins with a difficult, lengthy par four. Adding to the difficulty of the third longest par four is the fact that it usually plays into the wind.

The Drive The tee shot favors a fade shot played off the left fairway bunker. The fairway narrows at the bunker, so accuracy and distance are essential. Long hitters can utilize the right slope of the fairway bunker for added distance.The Approach A good drive will leave a middle iron to utility wood into the rather large green. A quick check of the pin for wind speed and direction is a good idea prior to your approach shot. The wind off the large lake on hole 11 will certainly have an effect in your shot.The Green This green is one of the flattest on the course. However, a ridge that runs down the center divides this green into two distinct sides(left & right). A large bunker guards the right and rear of this green. As with most of the putting surfaces some added slope is present near the edges of this green.

Hole  11 Par: 3 Black Tees: 171 yds. White Tees: 129 yds. Gold Tees: 112 yds. Pink Tees: 102 yds. This is a par three that will test your nerve. The combination of wind, water and sand makes this hole a challenge for everyone. The tee shot is completely over water to a green that is flanked by two large bunkers. The front two thirds of the green slopes up to the plateau back tier of the green. It is imperative to be below the hole to have a good run at a birdie.

Hole 12 Par: 4 Black Tees: 412 yds. White Tees: 373 yds. Gold Tees: 344 yds. Pink Tees: 299 yds. Another risk eward hole that rewards a long accurate tee shot. A tee shot with less than a driver will leave you with a long iron or fairway wood approach shot. This hole also normally plays into the wind.

The Drive This demanding par four requires a drive that favors the left side of the fairway. Two large fairway bunkers on the right prevents all but long hitters from cutting the dogleg. From the back tees a tee shot of at least 250 yards is required to carry the bunkers.The Approach The approach shot into this multi-tiered elevated green is the key to a good score. The bunkers guarding this green normally produce a bogey or worse on the scorecard. If the pin is located back left, a shot to the center of the green is the safe play. The left bunker and the narrow width of the green, back left, can produce some large numbers.The Green A large slope from front to back defines this large green. The slope separates the green into two sections. To avoid three putting this green, it is imperative that your approach remains below the hole.

Hole 13 Par: 4 Black Tees: 329 yds. White Tees: 320 yds. Gold Tees: 303 yds. Pink Tees: 270 yds. Do not take the second shortest par 4 hole on this course lightly. Accuracy, not distance, is paramount even though this hole usually plays into the wind.

The Drive There are lateral water hazards on both sides of this hole. The smart play is to use a three wood or long iron from the tee to a generously wide landing area that narrows at about 240 yards from the tee. Favoring the right side of the fairway will give you the best angle and view of the green. Tee shots on the left side of the fairway will leave you with a partially obstructed view of the green.The Approach The correctly placed tee shot will leave an approach shot of about 130 yards to the green. The green is bunkered on the right and has water looming precariously close to the left side. This green is one of the ‘deepest’ on the course, making club selection an important role in getting the ball close to the flagstick.The Green This green is quite long and narrow. Most putts break towards the water. The green slopes from back to front and left to right.

Hole 14 Par: 5 Black Tees: 475 yds. White Tees: 425 yds. Gold Tees: 396 yds. Pink Tees: 352 yds. Hole number 14 is a very short par 5 that usually plays downwind. Combine this with possibly the widest fairway on the course and a large putting surface, making an eagle 3 becomes a reality.

The Drive One of only two or three holes where you can just pull out the driver and let it go. Favor the right-center. Tee shots to the left can end up in the water because of the sculpting of the lake.The Approach Long hitters can try to hit this green in two, however do not leave the shot right and long as there is nothing but jungle area. Others will just want to hit their second shot at the bunkers to the right, which will leave them an approach to the green of around 100 yards. Again beware of the lake that cuts back into the fairway. From here one needs to pay attention to the position of the flagstick on the ‘deepest’ green on the course.The Green Most puts break towards the fairway and the lake. The back tier breaks to the back right. This green is large and produces many three putts that shatter the hopes of those expecting a score of par or better.

Hole 15 Par: 3 Black Tees: 183 yds. White Tees: 148 yds. Gold Tees: 117 yds. Pink Tees: 101 yds. Possibly the prettiest par 3 hole in the Tidewater area, especially in the late afternoon when the tall pine trees shadow the green, making depth perception difficult. The wind, which can hardly be felt on the teeing ground, must be considered when selecting which club to use. Pay attention to the lake, trees and the flagstick to get some clues.

Once you have chosen your club, just put a good swing on the ball. The trick here is to get the ball in the right area of the green, close to the flagstick. This will almost ensure a two putt par or even a one putt birdie. Shots that are not in the correct area will most often lead to a three putt because of the greens severe tiering and slope.

Hole 16 Par: 5 Black Tees: 582 yds. White Tees: 530 yds. Gold Tees: 508 yds. Pink Tees: 466 yds. This is by far and away the longest hole on the course, it is also very narrow for the club selections required. Course management and patience is required here. Play this hole to make par. Don’t get greedy. Should you make a birdie, consider it a bonus.

The Drive From the back tees, aim at the bunkers on the right and hit a little draw with all you got. If the tee markers are up forward you should be able to carry the bunker on the left. In either case you must avoid the bunkers because your only out is with a short iron and this brings bogey or more into play.Once clear of the bunkers, only the longest of players can reach this green. All others should play their second shot to stay clear of the fairway bunkers that begin about 100 yards from the green by using a long iron or fairway wood.The Approach This shot at Hells Point requires accuracy and finesse. The green is the smallest on the course and once again, the ball needs to come to rest in the correct area of the green. Approach shots that miss the green long will leave the player with a most difficult uphill pitch shot. This approach shot doesn’t have a ‘bailout’ area!The Green This is a very small green and once you are on it you will be relatively close to the hole. This is not a good time to relax however as the putting surface is divided into three distinct areas with 1 to 2 foot ridges and mounds separating them. Putts from the right to the left can often break 8 feet or more.

Hole 17 Par: 4 Black Tees: 341 yds. White Tees: 312 yds. Gold Tees: 275 yds. PinkTees: 211 yds. The 17th is a very short picturesque hole sandwiched between lateral water hazards. Many golfers will attempt to drive this green in search of a birdie, most however end up going dejectedly to the next hole with a 6 or even more on the card. Play within yourself and use your brain.

TheDrive Depending upon the tee marker location, the smart golfer will use a long iron or fairway wood and aim over the cattails at the corner of the lake. Some players will just ‘bump’ a 7 or 8 iron at the left edge of the mounds on the far side of the fairway. In either case you will be left with 140 yards at most.The Approach This is a relatively straight-forward shot. No tricks, it is all right there in front of you (what you see is what you get). Do be aware of the bunkers behind the green as it does tend to produce some downhill lies. This putting surface generously large for the length of shot required.The Green This putting surface in consistent with many others at Hells Point in that it has three distinct sections. Most putts will break towards the water, though some putts going to the back section will break the other way.

Hole 18 Par: 4 Black Tees: 440 yds. White Tees: 389 yds. Gold Tees: 364 yds. Pink Tees: 316 yds. This hole is worthy of it’s position on the score card. Number 18 sums up what Hells Point is all about. It possesses most all of the courses fine attributes but yet gives ample opportunity to score a par or better.

The Drive The ideal tee ball here should be struck towards the left side of the bunker with a little right to left shape. The bunker starts about 200 yards from the middle tee and is between 170 to 200 yards from the green. Avoid this hazard at all costs! The fairway slopes gently to the left and will kick shots on the left into the rough or beyond.The Approach Presuming the golfer has avoided the bunker he will be facing an approach of about 170 yards from a gentle downhill lie. The green is characteristically elevated a few feet and slopes from the back to the front, so use a little extra club. This ‘bell’ shaped putting green is guarded by three strategically placed, but fair bunkers.The Green Seemingly flat, this putting green should be the kindest one on the course. It’s an optical illusion. This surface has bewildered some of the best golfers. Due to it’s subtle breaks, this green is becoming known as the ” I can’t believe it did that” green.