Honey Bee Golf Club
Course at a glance
Honey Bee Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Virginia Beach, Virginia (23456). The course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1988. From the Gold tees, Honey Bee Golf Club plays to 5,996 yards at par 70. The course offers 10 sets of tees ranging from 4,170 to 5,996 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 76.1, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 60% of rated golf courses in Virginia. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 21-30 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Honey Bee Golf Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Honey Bee Golf Club
Honey Bee Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Virginia Beach, Virginia (23456). The course was designed by Rees Jones and established in 1988. From the Gold tees, the course plays to 5,996 yards with a par of 70. The Gold tees carry a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 76.1.
Walking is permitted.
Honey Bee Golf Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 138, putting it in the upper half of courses in Virginia for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 4,170 to 5,996 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
70
Length
5,996
Slope
138
Rating
76.1
Course Difficulty Analysis
138
This Course
136
VA Average
113
US Average
Based on 206 rated courses in Virginia
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GoldWomen's | 138 | 76.1 | 511 | 170 | 338 | 178 | 304 | 373 | 524 | 160 | 379 | 2937 | 461 | 179 | 341 | 190 | 361 | 435 | 197 | 400 | 495 | 3059 | 5,996 |
GoldMen's | 125 | 69.6 | 511 | 170 | 338 | 178 | 304 | 373 | 524 | 160 | 379 | 2937 | 461 | 179 | 341 | 190 | 361 | 435 | 197 | 400 | 495 | 3059 | 5,996 |
BlackWomen's | 134 | 73.9 | 475 | 159 | 321 | 162 | 286 | 359 | 494 | 145 | 348 | 2749 | 443 | 161 | 319 | 173 | 343 | 415 | 166 | 368 | 472 | 2860 | 5,609 |
BlackMen's | 121 | 67.9 | 475 | 159 | 321 | 162 | 286 | 359 | 494 | 145 | 348 | 2749 | 443 | 161 | 319 | 173 | 343 | 415 | 166 | 368 | 472 | 2860 | 5,609 |
BlueWomen's | 128 | 71.3 | 459 | 146 | 299 | 138 | 276 | 340 | 455 | 128 | 329 | 2570 | 374 | 132 | 299 | 121 | 322 | 394 | 143 | 328 | 465 | 2578 | 5,148 |
BlueMen's | 116 | 65.6 | 459 | 146 | 299 | 138 | 276 | 340 | 455 | 128 | 329 | 2570 | 374 | 132 | 299 | 121 | 322 | 394 | 143 | 328 | 465 | 2578 | 5,148 |
SilverWomen's | 118 | 68.5 | 400 | 128 | 296 | 130 | 262 | 326 | 442 | 123 | 325 | 2432 | 367 | 128 | 294 | 111 | 299 | 384 | 138 | 325 | 456 | 2502 | 4,934 |
SilverMen's | 114 | 64.6 | 400 | 128 | 296 | 130 | 262 | 326 | 442 | 123 | 325 | 2432 | 367 | 128 | 294 | 111 | 299 | 384 | 138 | 325 | 456 | 2502 | 4,934 |
Super SeniorWomen's | 114 | 64.7 | 350 | 110 | 246 | 111 | 250 | 275 | 420 | 110 | 265 | 2137 | 333 | 110 | 240 | 90 | 254 | 329 | 96 | 215 | 366 | 2033 | 4,170 |
Super SeniorMen's | 110 | 61.9 | 350 | 110 | 246 | 111 | 250 | 275 | 420 | 110 | 265 | 2137 | 333 | 110 | 240 | 90 | 254 | 329 | 96 | 215 | 366 | 2033 | 4,170 |
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 | ||
| HCP | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 3 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Honey Bee Golf Club offers 10 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 5,996 | 138 | 76.1 | 12-22 |
Gold | 5,996 | 125 | 69.6 | 12-22 |
Black | 5,609 | 134 | 73.9 | 20-30 |
Black | 5,609 | 121 | 67.9 | 20-30 |
Blue | 5,148 | 128 | 71.3 | 20-30 |
Blue | 5,148 | 116 | 65.6 | 20-30 |
Silver | 4,934 | 118 | 68.5 | 25+ |
Silver | 4,934 | 114 | 64.6 | 25+ |
Super Senior | 4,170 | 114 | 64.7 | 25+ |
Super Senior | 4,170 | 110 | 61.9 | 25+ |
Amenities at Honey Bee Golf Club
Honey Bee Golf Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Honey Bee Golf Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Honey Bee Golf Club a public or private golf course?
Honey Bee Golf Club is a public golf course located in Virginia Beach, VA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Honey Bee Golf Club have?
Honey Bee Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1988. The course was designed by Rees Jones.
What is the yardage at Honey Bee Golf Club?
From the Gold tees, Honey Bee Golf Club plays to 5,996 yards (par 70). The course offers 10 tee sets ranging from 4,170 to 5,996 yards.
What is the slope rating at Honey Bee Golf Club?
The Gold tees at Honey Bee Golf Club have a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 76.1. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Honey Bee Golf Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Honey Bee Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Honey Bee Golf Club?
Visit the official course website at https://www.honeybeegolf.com or call 757-471-2768 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Honey Bee Golf Club offer?
Honey Bee Golf Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Honey Bee Golf Club located?
Honey Bee Golf Club is located at 5016 S Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach, VA 23456. You can reach them at 757-471-2768.
What is the difficulty level at Honey Bee Golf Club?
Honey Bee Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 138. It plays harder than 60% of golf courses in Virginia. The average slope rating in Virginia is 136. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Honey Bee Golf Club?
Honey Bee Golf Club offers 10 tee sets. Gold tees (5,996 yards, slope 138) are recommended for mid-handicap golfers. Super Senior tees (4,170 yards, slope 110) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Honey Bee Golf Club?
Beginners at Honey Bee Golf Club should play the Super Senior tees, which play 4,170 yards with a slope of 110. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Honey Bee Golf Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the Blue tees (slope 116, rating 65.6) at Honey Bee Golf Club has a course handicap of 11, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Honey Bee Golf Club?
A typical round at Honey Bee Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.