63% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stumpy Lake Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Stumpy Lake Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stumpy Lake 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 25%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
18
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Stumpy Lake 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Stumpy Lake 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
4797 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA
Course Description
Stumpy Lake Golf Course is a premier 18-hole championship golf course in Virginia Beach, Virginia designed by Robert Trent Jones. Nestled along a 1400-acre nature preserve, the course offers scenic lakefront holes and abundant wildlife while emphasizing a natural, low-development setting. The facility features a new clubhouse, a grill, and amenities such as a canoe and kayak launch, nature trails, and a fishing pier, with convenient access off I-64 and proximity to its sister club Honey Bee for 36-hole play. The site hosts events and tournaments, and provides tee times, guest services, and associate membership opportunities for regional golfers.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr
Opened
1953
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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 Stumpy Lake Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with quick par four irons mixed against long par five risks that build score trouble. Back nine raises repeat pressure on those choices with extra bite.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725867 yards5365 metersCR 72.7Bogey 101.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.3 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 320 | 138 | 470 | 355 | 307 | 151 | 354 | 484 | 2914 | 346 | 306 | 158 | 475 | 328 | 362 | 150 | 486 | 342 | 2953 | 5867 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725283 yards4831 metersCR 69.3Bogey 97.2Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 284 | 129 | 427 | 325 | 276 | 141 | 340 | 401 | 2631 | 316 | 290 | 142 | 435 | 277 | 300 | 142 | 428 | 322 | 2652 | 5283 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724951 yards4527 metersCR 67.4Bogey 94.5Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 284 | 129 | 405 | 293 | 248 | 131 | 290 | 401 | 2446 | 286 | 270 | 120 | 435 | 277 | 300 | 125 | 428 | 264 | 2505 | 4951 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stumpy Lake 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 profile65% match
For Green tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control20%
Trajectory15%
45% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Scoring19%
Mechanics18%
60% match
For Green tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring27%
Trajectory14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Stumpy Lake Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stumpy Lake Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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84% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Precision21%
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Get Started62% match
For Green tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
62% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
80% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Aim12%
56% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Red tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision29%
Aim19%
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Get Started39% match
For Red tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
63% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision22%
Accuracy10%
54% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%
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Get Started53% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring13%
80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
62% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
39% match
For Gold tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
50% match
For Gold tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Aim13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
37% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started41% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
43% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Stumpy Lake Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Stumpy Lake Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Stumpy Lake Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Stumpy Lake Golf Course technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stumpy Lake Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5409 yards. The back tees extend to 5867.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Stumpy Lake Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Stumpy Lake Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5867.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Stumpy Lake 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 Stumpy Lake Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5867.0 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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