44% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kempsville Greens Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Kempsville Greens Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kempsville Greens Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kempsville Greens Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kempsville Greens Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
4840 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
Course Description
Virginia Beach Golf Management operates a portfolio of five public golf courses in the Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads area. The company focuses on delivering varied, high-quality golf experiences across Bow Creek, Kempsville Greens, Ocean View, Red Wing Lake, and Lambert’s Point courses, with options for public and member tee times. It emphasizes waterfront, links-style, and traditional layouts suitable for players of all skill levels. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, the organization coordinates course operations, events, and guest services across its multi-course portfolio.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1957
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bent
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⭐3.9(246 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Kempsville Greens Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers endless short par fours mixed with quick par threes where wedge control avoids bogeys on ranked trouble holes. Short game decisions repeat to rescue pars amid reachable fives and tight approaches.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704458 yards4076 metersCR 62.2Bogey 82.0Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 40.4 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 234 | 85 | 311 | 379 | 290 | 297 | 315 | 104 | 2436 | 247 | 297 | 228 | 341 | 117 | 273 | 128 | 91 | 300 | 2022 | 4458 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705543 yards5069 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.0 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 335 | 114 | 372 | 492 | 331 | 362 | 419 | 155 | 3050 | 280 | 367 | 340 | 430 | 129 | 291 | 146 | 158 | 352 | 2493 | 5543 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 704930 yards4508 metersCR 63.8Bogey 84.2Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.5 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 261 | 105 | 315 | 424 | 295 | 316 | 361 | 141 | 2644 | 252 | 335 | 296 | 398 | 123 | 282 | 137 | 136 | 327 | 2286 | 4930 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kempsville Greens Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Yellow tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy27%
Aim11%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Set up par or better, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Precision24%
Dispersion17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Kempsville Greens Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kempsville Greens Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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68% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision23%
Aim13%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Red tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
68% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Precision25%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Red tees
Control woods height, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision24%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
Precision16%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim15%
Precision14%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim14%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim18%
Trajectory15%
66% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision15%
51% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
50% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
56% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Dispersion18%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control12%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Accuracy17%
76% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kempsville Greens Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Kempsville Greens Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Kempsville Greens Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kempsville Greens Golf Course challenges consistency. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kempsville Greens Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5000 yards. The back tees extend to 5543.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kempsville Greens Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kempsville Greens Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5543.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Kempsville Greens Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Kempsville Greens Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5543.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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