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Bay Creek Resort and Club


Bay Creek marks the first time both Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer designed courses for the same club, and the golf legends did not disappoint. The two 18-hole Signature Courses combine the extraordinary views and natural features of the Eastern Shore, with historical landmarks from Cape Charles' 19th and early 20th century railroad days, all into one incredible state-of-the-art golf facility. The courses have been designed with tee placements that will challenge the low-handicapper while creating an enjoyable golfing experience for players of all levels. The legendary Palmer/Nicklaus rivalry lives on at Bay Creek Resort & Club making it a premiere golf destination to be tested and remembered by passionate players of every skill level.


Sleepy Hole Golf Course


This newly polished gem on the shore of the mile-wide Nansemond River has hosted eight LPGA Tour events and served as a venue for many prestigious amateur tournaments. Picturesque Sleepy Hole Golf Course was designed by renowned architect Russell Breeden and built in 1972. In June of 2003, we gave our venerable course a well-earned rest and renovation under the direction of golf course architect Tom Clark, of Ault, Clark and associations, Ltd. Now, we invite you to get to know Sleepy Hole all over again. It's better than ever. You'll love the experience of golfing on the Nansemond River, presenting water hazards on five holes. Enjoy the wide, playable tree-lined fairways, beautiful landscaping, immaculate greens, and well-placed bunkers. The legendary 18th hole, rated "most challenging in Hampton Roads," is tougher than ever, and ready to test you.



The Pines at Elizabeth City

This 7,017 yard, par 72 Tom Clark designed masterpiece winds through the Albemarle pine thickets and features elevated greens, wide fairways and large chipping areas. The five sets of tees enhance the enjoyment of the course by all players. All the greens have been rebuilt to USGA specifications and boast A1/A4 bent grass while the tees and fairways feature a new hybrid of Bermuda grass, which is more heat resistant. All the sand bunkers are new and lined to protect from erosion and discoloration. The full service practice facilities have also been completely renovated and feature target greens, fairways, chipping areas and putting green



Virginia Beach National Golf Club

Virginia Beach National opened in May of 1999 as the premier public golf course in the Tidewater Area. A Pete Dye Design with assistance from Hall of Famer Curtis Strange, VB National is a masterful blend of natural grasses, waste areas, rolling fairways and "tour quality" greens. The course has hosted some of the best players in the world over in past years as the host of the NATIONWIDE TOUR's Virginia Beach Open. This Par 72 course stretches to well over 7200 yards from the Championship Tees and can offer you all the challenge you want, however, five sets of tees insure you the ability to find your "comfort zone." Please join us for a round at Virginia Beach National soon… Test your game on a course that has "tested" the pros



Heron Ridge Golf Club


Heron Ridge Golf Club opened in the spring of 1999 and has developed into one of the finest, best kept & friendliest golf facilities in all of Hampton Roads and we invite you out to find out for yourself! Heron Ridge, which features 14 holes with lakes, water hazards or natural wetlands winds around a unique setting of tall Oak, Beech & Elm Trees, Wetlands, Natural Depressions and uncommon Elevation changes, topography that is not typically found in this geographical area. All of these elements lead to a unique feel on each and every hole and provides a more memorable experience for those that take on the challenge. Heron Ridge offers 5 sets of tees with yardage ranging from 5000 yards all the way up to 7000 yards for the "Big Hitters" we are confident there is an appropriate tee to match your skill level.

River Front Golf Course


A truly breathtaking experience, Riverfront was designed by renowned golf course architect, Tom Doak. It is situated on the banks of the Nansemond River, near the mouth of the James River. The spectacular layout takes full advantage of it's dramatic and unique riverside location. Riverfront is an old-style course that winds its way through riverfront acreage, tidal marshes, huge oaks and pines and vast rolling farmland. It offers a truly amazing setting for a great round of golf. Riverfront was voted 4-1/2 stars by Golf Digest and included in "40 best Daily fee courses" by 'Golf and Travel Magazine'. This course is a "must play" in the Hampton Roads area for golfers of all abilities.



Hell's Point Golf Club

Hell's Point Golf Club is a signature design by renowned golf course architect Rees Jones built in 1982. Our 18-hole championship golf course plays to a par of 72 and meanders through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge some 6,776 yards. Deer and fox often venture across our tree lined fairways and our natural waterways are home to a variety of indigenous birds.Hell's Point Golf Club has been featured in many well-respected golf publications including Golf Digest as "One of the Best New Courses You Can Play". A true golf players course, each hole will challenge your game on every shot with risk and reward. As one of the "Best Designed Courses in the Country", Hell's Point Golf Club is a must play sure to bring you back.

Red Wing Golf Course

Re-opened a couple years ago, Red Wing Golf Course still does not disappoint. The conditions continue to remain top notch, with a lay out that was already loved by locals. The current tee time rates and specials are listed below:

Resident Discount (weekend & holidays) $47 Resident Discount (weekday) $42 Resident Discount Seniors $31 Twilight Rounds (weekend after 1pm) mandatory cart $36 Twilight Rounds (weekday after 1pm) mandatory cart $32

Not bad for a top notch muni course here, that rewards local for playing. In addition to the course, they have lessons, both private and groups, availible, please see the information below:

Red Wing Lake's PGA and LPGA Teaching Professionals offer private lessons and a variety of clinics throughout the year. Scratch golfers, 20 handicappers, women and juniors will find a golf professional with the experience to teach them how to get to the next level. After the lesson, practice your drives, approaches, chips and putts on Red Wing Lake's practice range.

Call today to schedule a lesson: 757.437.2037
Liz Rowlan 757.576.3564 fl4ife@cox.net Sue Vreeland 757.724.2466 svreeland@cox.netTodd Wise 757.472.1326 tgolfwise@cox.net
Group lessons are also offered through the City of Virginia Beach

May 2010 Chartiy Golf Tournament

Good morning folks, exciting news, the First ever, VB Golf Crew Charity Golf Tournament will be held May 2010 on Thursday the 20th. It will be held at Aeropines Golf Course, on the Naval Air Base Oceana , depending on the numbers of teams, may even be on both courses.


Great news, but it gets better. This area has strong ties to the military, and every gets to see on a daily basis what that means for us, and our country. Being able to wake up, and not fear for your life is something the every day person takes for granted. It is all due to the sacrifice of our Armed Forces at home and especially abroad, being in harms way to protect us. It is fitting in the nation's largest military town, we do something to give back to the people who lay down their lives for us every day.

I am proud to announce that the 2010 VB Golf Crew Tournament will benefit Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. I did a lot of research, and thanks to our great military representative, Brett "I wanna" Holdiman, we decided this is the best charity to help our troops. The deciding factor is, when a solider has an emergency, and can't find a way home to family, they can contact the fund, and they will get them home. Who could bear to be away from a death in the family, or the birth of their first child.



Here is their Mission Statement:

The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.


The Vision of the NMCRS:

Our Vision: We are a private, non-profit, volunteer, service organization. As a Center of Excellence, we are committed to ensure that all available resources are used to assist personnel of the Naval Services - active, retired, and their eligible family members - to achieve financial self-sufficiency and find solutions to emergency needs.

Founded in 1904, the NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY is a private, non-profit, charitable organization. We exist solely to support the active and retired communities of the Naval Service. Located at approximately 250 offices ashore and afloat throughout the world, the Society’s work is accomplished mainly by its 3,600 dedicated, trained, and caring Volunteers who are supported by a small cadre of paid employees.

The Society’s mission is to provide – in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps – financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Service of the United States, their

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society can provide interest-free loans or grants to help with emergency needs such as:
• Emergency Transportation
• Funeral Expenses
• Medical/dental Bills (patient's share)
• Food, Rent, and Utilities
• Disaster Relief Assistance
• Child Care Expenses
• Essential Vehicle Repairs
• Unforeseen Family Emergencies
For more a in depth review of what we do, you are welcome to go to our website www.nmcrs.org



The goal is to raise as much money, while providing everyone playing the best experience possible. I will be working on the Corporate Sponsors, but I urge each and every one of you to help me locate hole sponsorships, prizes, and teams from companies. I will be putting together the sponsorship package and have it by next week for every.

Please get in touch with me at: jonbarry2@cox.net or 757-406-3067

Virginia's Best Muni Course?

Lucky us, just named by Golf Digest, Bide-A-Wee is the Virginia Best Muni course you can play. WOW, right around the corner, and given 4 and 1/2 stars, a 1/2 star less than Beth Page Black! But, value is the name of course, 240.00 for Beth Page and 52.00 weekend prime time for Bide-A-Wee.



Bide-A-Wee elevates everything about the municipal golf course experience except the rates.

Bent Grass greens. Narrow and challenging fairways lined with majestic pines. Picturesque lakes and ponds. First-class clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant and facilities. This is Bide-A-Wee, dramatically reshaped into a Curtis Strange signature championship golf course. With a storied past and a dramatic $8 million renovation that has the players and the national golf press raving, Bide-A-Wee is, without a doubt, one of the finest municipal golf courses in the nation.



And look at these rates, insane for a course of this quality!:



Rates
(18 Hole) March - November

Weekend Weekday



Portsmouth Resident $33.00 $23.00
Portsmouth Resident Senior $33.00 $21.00
Non Resident $42.00 $28.00
Non Resident Senior $42.00 $23.00
Junior $15.00 $12.50
Twilight (except Juniors) (after 11:30 a.m.) $38.00
(after 4:00 p.m.) $27.00 (after 2:00 p.m.) $28.00
(after 4:00 p.m.) $25.00




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The VB Golf Crew

Here is the information on forming a Virginia State Golf Association Golf Club. At the bare minimum we will have a way to officially track our handicaps, discounted golf cards for everyone and another way to use our groups power in getting the best rates for all our members and all our trips, big or small.:

VSGA Recreational Golf Clubs (Form or Join)

FORM A CLUB

Any group of 10 or more people who share a passion for the game can form their own VSGA Recreational Golf Club.

Each prospective new club must fill out an APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP and return it to the VSGA office along with a copy of its BYLAWS (sample bylaws attached) a club roster, as well as a check for $230, which represents annual club dues ($50) and fees ($18 per person) for the club’s first 10 members. Additional per member pricing of $18 per golfer per year applies.

Please reply back to me, and lets get the ball rolling with ten people.

Hell's Point Golf Club Review

Saturday, myself, Bob Garrison, John Hadzima and Tommy "Bunker Shots" Krotzer set out to play Hell's Point on the warmest day of the year. It was about 98 and 110% humidity, nice conditions to play. We figured this a good "warm up", no pun intended, for Myrtle Beach.

The course, tee, boxes, fairways, and greens, was in fantastic shape. We had a lot of heavy rain the 2 days before, and we figured it to be wet, but they improved the drainage a few years back, and it really shows. The Par 3's on this course are all a guarded challenge, but of course, on the last day of the El Burro Loco Bet, Chef birdies one and now I owe him lunch there in Myrtle. My only chance to even up with him is to birdie a hole a Long Bay, maybe the toughest course at MB..great!

We couldn't even drink a beer the course was so hot. I drank two Power Aids, and 4 bottles of water, never went to the bath room once, and sweated it all out.

Let me also state, the crew at Hell's Point is top notch, friendly, helpful, very nice looking cart girl and they were not upset at me being 10 minutes late. Thanks guys, see you again this summer!

A must play if you come to Virginia Beach for vacation. This course is the hidden gem of the beach, no houses, wild life, quiet and inviting.

Glen Pierce, Beach Native, Loving Family Man and Golf Lover!

What is your official title and how many years have worked for the company:
[Heron Ridge] PGA Director of Golf…Just celebrated my 10 year anniversary last April 1st

Where did you go to high school:
[Heron Ridge] Kempsville High School in Va Beach


How long did play competitive golf, and who did you play for:
[Heron Ridge] From the time I was 12 years old through College…I played collegiate golf at Campbell University in North Carolina


How did you get started working in the golf industry and how long have you:
[Heron Ridge] I began picking up driving range balls at 13 for $25/week and golf privileges…ever since I had golf in my blood


What’s the biggest challenge you face today for the courses:
[Heron Ridge] This year strangely enough has been weather and not the economy…or at least the weather has ‘shaded’ us of realizing how much our play is affected by both. We have had it pretty easy in the golf industry for the past several years…offer a fair price and excellent conditions and the people will come. Now it seems people are holding off spending on some of their disposable income and our rounds have been affected. You learn a lot about your business and the people working for you in this type of economy…We have a great staff at both our clubs that have been stepping up to help us get through this tough time!




Who is your favorite golfer?
[Heron Ridge] Growing up I was a huge Tom Watson fan…but now it’s Fred Couples. I guess I like all the guys who struggle with the ‘flat stick’?

List anything personal you want to say about yourself, your passion for golf and the family. Make sure you give me a little on the charity work you have been doing, I know Bob has spoken often about it, so I can plug it for you.

[HERON RIDGE] – I don’t play nearly as much as I did back in the day (High School, College and a few years after) but I do still get it around the course alright…I love the golf business and knowing that everyday is going to be a little different than the previous…I will be married to my wife Jenny for 9 years this June and I have 2 children. A 4 1/2 and a 2 year old…so that keeps me busy. In the past couple of years my passion has moved into riding a road bike for exercise to keep in shape. The event that keeps me motivated now is every year the MS 150 on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. I started a bike team last year…I am happy to report since its inception in January of 2008, 20+ team members have raised more than $65,000 towards research into a cause and a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

I was diagnosed with MS in March of 2006 but I refuse to let that define me!

This is Glen's Bio, and if there is ever somebody who want's you to play your best golf and have fun, it's Glen. Stop by Heron Ridge or VB National and say hello!

Glen Pierce, Head PGA Professional
• Married 8 years to Jenny; 2 Daughters, Claire & Grace
• Labrador retriever, “Georgia”
• Graduated Kempsville High School, Virginia Beach, VA; 1987
• Kempsville High School Golf Team 1984-1987
• Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC; 1991
• Campbell University Golf Team 1987-1992
• PGA Member since 1995.

Employment History
• Head PGA Professional, Heron Ridge Golf Club; 1998 – Present
• Head Golf Professional, Stumpy Lake Golf Course; 1994 – 1998
• Assistant Golf Professional, Cypress Point CC; 1992 - 1994

Playing Achievements
• 1986 Norfolk City Junior Champion
• 1987 Virginia Beach Junior Champion
• 1987 Tidewater Junior Champion
• 1987 State “Big I” Champion
• 1987 Runner Up, Regional High School Championship
• 1991-92 Co-Captain Campbell University Golf Team
• 2003 Norfolk Sports Club Pro-Am Champion

Virginia Beach Area Golf Deals

I wanted to gather some information and get to everyone, some of the good afternoon/twilight deals for the Summer at the better courses around our area, the Tidewater of Virginia.

First up, is the 2 courses at Bay Creek on the Eastern Shore. The drive is well worth it as these courses are always in fantastic shape:
Twilight Rate-55.00 for 18 w/cart
Sunday and Monday after 12pm
Tuesday through Saturday after 2pm


Next, a very under valued Cypress Point, which at one point a few years ago, was talking about going private. This course is in great shape and a very nice lay out. A lot of condos and house, but they really don't intrude into the the course:



Cypress Point Rates Click Here for: Tournament Packages

Monday through Friday

Local Resident Non-Resident Guest of Member

6 am - 9 am $30 $30 $30

9 am - 1 pm $39 $45 $33

1 pm - 3 pm $35 $35 $33

3 pm until Close $33 $33 $33

9 holes $23 $25 $23

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

Local Resident Non-Resident Guest of Member

6 am until 1 pm $49 $58 $42

1 pm until Close $35 $35 $35

9 holes after 1pm $27 $27 $27


Hell's Point, always a locals favorite and always in tip top shape. The course is worth many rounds in a summer:
Twilight rate: after 12pm everyday: 39.00


Another under rated club in the are, I guess due to it's location and usually a long drive for most, Nansemond River Golf Club. Along the James river, great scenery, and an awesome layout.
Weekday Twilight Rate: After 12pm 29.00
Weekend Twilight Rate: After 12pm 39.00


River Front, another course along the James River, and always in great shape. Again, the drive from the Beach area is long, but well worth it:
Twilight (Weekdays) (After 2 PM) $35.00
Twilight (Weekends & Holidays 1pm - 3 PM $47.00
Twilight (Weekends & Holidays after 3 PM 37.00


One of my favorite local courses, the Signature at West Neck. Now this course defines good greens keeping and conditions. A must play if you come to Virginia Beach, and not a long ride from the resort area.
Twilight Rate: After 3pm everyday 49.00 (also GPS in carts)

Comming Summer 2010, a Block Buster!

Ok, well, it may not be a Block Buster for everyone, but it sure will for me. I am going to be organizing and running a Charity Golf Tournament in the early summer, 2010.
I am going to be needing a lot of help of course, from friends, contacts, and social club members, and most of you don't know it yet.

I am in talks with the course I want it held at, but it's so very early, I don't want to talk specifics, but I have a wealth of experience I can draw upon friend wise who have done this very same thing. I also want to make this very enjoyable, while raising as much money as possible for the two charities I have in mind, but will name later when everything is in place.

I will be calling in all favors, sponsors, and help I can. I will be setting up a board to supervise the planning very soon. So, if your someone with experience and want to help, please respond so I can talk with you.

Virginia's Top 10 Courses You Can Play

The top 10 courses, per golf week, that you can play in our good old state of Virginia! Pictures of The Homestead, rated high on the national lists as well.

Virginia

1. Homestead Resort (Cascades), Hot Springs (No. 47 c)




2. Highland Course at Primland, Meadows of Dan (m)
3. Blue Ridge Shadows, Front Royal (m)*
4. Royal New Kent, Providence Forge (m)
5. Golden Horseshoe (Gold), Williamsburg (m)
6. Homestead Resort (Lower Cascades), Hot Springs (c)
7. Riverfront GC at Harbor View, Suffolk (m)
8. Bay Creek GC (Nicklaus) Cape Charles (m)
9. Kingsmill (River), Williamsburg (m)
10. Independence, Midlothian (m)

Must Plays in the Tidewater of Virginia

Well, you actually have to travel a little north up the Eastern Shore, but you will be rewarded by course created by two of the game greatest golfers.Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus create Bay Creek, a gem of the east coast, two scenic and very tough courses! Tee time reservations are a must, but during the summer, there are some great afternoon rates to play this great complex!

Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course at Bay Creek:

The 7,204 yard championship course pampers its golfers with smooth A-4 greens and perfectly manicured Tifway 419 Bermuda fairways. Five strategically placed sets of tees are guaranteed to make golf fun and challenging for players of all skill levels.

Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at Bay Creek

Measuring 7,417 yards with Tifsport Bermuda fairways and smooth A-4 bent grass greens, the Nicklaus Course is characterized by large waste bunkers and more than 100 formal bunkers.

Here is all the contact information you need, to play some of the best golf of your life!!

Contact Bay Creek Resort & Club
Hours of Operation for Bay Creek's Welcome Center

Monday-Saturday 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday 12:00PM - 7:00PM

3335 Stone Road
Cape Charles, VA 23310
Phone: 757-331-8742 or 888-422-9275