Bow Creek Golf Course

I have played this course most weekends for the last 30 years. It's had its ups and downs condition wise, but generally it is in fairly good shape. Sure it could be better, but at the same time so could the price be higher to accommodate additional help to make it better. I don't need that. What I need and what I get is a great home course that I can paly with my friends in the Blitz and have a lot of fun almost every time I'm there at a price that I see as reasonable for the course. If I want to pay more $$$ there are plenty of course in the area that are willing to charge me more and every once in a while I do play them, but the additional cost is not something that I could afford to do every weekend. For Fun at a reasonable price I choose Bow Creek.

For playing on a Saturday very few people were there. Yes it was in the 90’s for a July day. They have so may shade trees to hide under. Greens were in fabulous shape. Only a few fairways were loosing some grass from lack of natural rain. So trimming along the waterways and ditches could be maintained better. Sorry the city of Va Beach maybe taking the land back but right now I say it was a great course to play.

Bow Creek is a course with a fair amount water hazards. The layout is easy to read, but challenging for an average golfer.

Ok - so I’ve played this course for many many years. The area had a bad rap for awhile, but things have really improved over the years. Now I’m not saying Bow Creek is any Pebble Beach, but there are so many folks that won’t give BC the time of day. It’s improved a lot and when the Bermuda grass comes in for the spring/summer it’s fine and a real value. The course may be a bit short in comparison to others in the area but it makes up for it in other ways such as small greens on many holes. And although some par 4’s are relatively short, you need to be able to hit the ball straight to fair well. #12 is a great example. Over a Creek 170 out and a dogleg. I always play the back (blue) tees as that brings it to around 6000 yds. I see others that are intimidated by the “back” tees but that’s all in their heads. Blue tees at BC makes the course comparable to any white tees in the area. I will say the bunkers could really use improvement as most seem like a mix of just dirt and sand. The greens are usually in fine shape, not real fast but just uniform and in good shape. Easy course to walk too. It doesn’t drain that well, so try to not play after a heavy rain - but for the money - give the Creek a try.

I play this course regularly. The layout is not bad, long enough without being too long. It is what I call a mother nature course meaning the course will be as good as the weather allows. Grass in the middle of the fairways but can be sparse on the edges where it is shaded. It is a good everyday course, but if I was here on vacation and I could only play one course, it would not be this one.

Course in poor condition, ie poor grass in fairways, limbs hanging over tee boxes, sand traps were mud traps, not manicured at all. Had to keep carts on cart paths and the course was in poor condition to begin with.

Nestled in an old Virginia Beach Community off Rosemont Road, Bow Creek has been a course i’ve played all my life. As a high School golfer in 1980, we’d play the course in tournaments and for practice.
I lost track of the course for 35 years, until recently, when I joined a membership to a conglomerate of public courses in the area 2 years ago. In recent years, they have a nice clubhouse next to a state of the art Recreation Center.
I particularly like that after 3pm, it’s “wide open” to walk a quick 9 holes. I also like that, despite being “old school”, from the back tees,, I use ALL my clubs. Great for practice.
During the summer the greens roll well and the course is green. The bunkers need a lot work, but “don’t hit it there”. During the winter, the fairways are not as green and the trees dumping all over without being racked risks losing a ball.
Although it has changed in 40 years, I’m glad I was reintroduced to the club and , because it’s close to the office, I can walk 9 in less than 1 1/2 hours and get home before dinner. The staff is courteous and helpful, occasionally letting me walk off the back 9 .
It’s off the beaten path of newer courses in the area, but it’s a “Diamond in the Rough” and a great value and worth the effort to find.

played this course many times and going downhill for awhile now. Fairway grass ankle deep. Right down the middle you have to dive around to find ball nestled into grass. Sand traps have not been maintained for months, no sand they are just mud holes, zero sand in traps. No course marshal to maintain pace of play. No starter so pretty much a friendly free for all. Green were really slow. I have played this course over 50 times but most likely the last.. snack bar does not appear sanitary. Carts are junk, Wife cut finger on sharp edge of ball caddy on cart.

After days of rain. The course was still playable and enjoyable. Great price and friendly staff.

Don't expect the Masters. This is an old course that has undergone some tinkering over the years. Greens are firm and in good shape. The layout can be challenging if you play it from the tips with several doglegs and a couple of drives over water. It is an easy course to walk.

Staff was helpful and friendly. For the most part it is a fun course. Ts were a bit shaggy. Fairways were slightly overgrown. Greens were great and that is what counts. I really enjoy playing there.

The greens are very small and hard to hit. The par 3 holes on the front nine are very difficult, and the par 5 8th hole is a challenge with a creek running across it.

-Tee boxes are like a batters box in baseball with all the sand.
- hit balls in the middle of the fairway and you're hitting off sand.
-Some holes don't even have fairways.
-bunkers are where all this sand should be...but they're frustratingly devoid of sand
-The man behind the counter with the Clemson hat is nothing but rude.
-play elsewhere. This place just isn't worth it

I was booked twice for the same reservation. Was only for two people. Bow creek said there was nothing they could do for me. I tried cancelling one of the reservations an hour before but was denied by you. I have been trying to call you but can never get through. Your either closed or having technical difficulties. I would like my money back please or a credit to use another time.