Bay Creek Resort & Club

1 Clubhouse Way,

Cape Charles, Virginia 23310

Office
+1 (757) 331 8620
Pro shop
+1 (757) 331 8620
Fax
+1 (757) 331 8639

Email
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Website
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Golf pro
Joe Burbee (PGA, Director of Golf); Zach Pfingst (PGA, Head Golf Professional).

About the course

The Course:

18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:

Predominantly woodland and wetland; both the Nicklaus and Palmer courses have bayside holes (Chesapeake Bay) and creekside holes (Old Plantation Creek).
Designer:

A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

Back
tees

Club
tees

Front
tees

Yards

7417

6091

5244

Par

SSS or slope

76.3

70.2

71.9

At the same location:

Above distances are for the Nicklaus course. Also at Bay Creek is the 18-hole, par-72 Palmer course (7,250 yds from back tees).

Location

Latitude:

37.249905

Longitude:

-76.009319

How to get there:

1 mi S of Cape Charles / 41 mi NE of Norfolk.

Americas /
Norfolk / Virginia Beach /
Bay Creek (Nicklaus)

Bay Creek Resort & Club (Nicklaus course)

Est. 2006

Bay Creek Resort & Club is home to two top-quality 18-hole championship layouts, the Nicklaus and Palmer golf courses.

Like its sibling, the Nicklaus course is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in Virginia. This tree-lined and open parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area. At this Stay&Play venue, the on-site accommodations are located close to the golf facilities.

List of courses: Virginia (Southeast)

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season (April thru' Oct): $115 (all days). Golf cart included.

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Golf carts are fitted with GPS.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

The nearby town of Cape Charles, located close to the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, was founded in 1884 by railroad and ferry operators. For many years the town was home to the Little Creek-Cape Charles Ferry, which provided a passenger and car ferry service across the Bay to Norfolk and Hampton. The ferry service ceased to operate in 1963.

Where2Stay

Bay Creek Resort Vacation Rentals

3335 Stone Rd, Cape Charles, VA 23310

+1 (757) 331 8750
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Bay Creek's vacation homes (generally available for two or more nights at a time) have been named, furnished and equipped by their owners. Many have decks or patios, grills, beach chairs and modern day comforts. The Fairways condos are 3-bedroom, 2-bath units, with garages and either a balcony or patio. The New Quarter carriage homes offer garages, spacious rooms with vaulted ceilings, backyards patios and second floor lofts.
- Golf at this hotel:
  
  Bay Creek (Nicklaus and Palmer courses)
- Golf within 5 miles:
  
  No
- Golf within 20 miles:
  
  No
Bay Haven InnB&B

403 Tazewell Ave, Cape Charles, VA 23310

+1 (757) 331 2838
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The Bay Haven Inn is a historical bed and breakfast. The colonial revival home, built in 1906 by Norfolk architect James W. Lee, features a newly restored wrap-around porch, beautiful manicured lawns and gardens and guest rooms that are reminiscent of the architecture and history of the home’s early time.
- Golf at this hotel:
  
  No
- Golf within 5 miles:
  
  Bay Creek
- Golf within 20 miles:
  
  No

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