| 5/14/2003 | The 1st stop on my North Carolina OBX research trip took me to Virginia Beach. After all, why not play a warm up round on the way. An Arnold Palmer design, Signature at West Neck is an upscale course, which is not overly difficult while not being too easy either. Being near the ocean, most holes are pretty flat and for the most part open. There are several places where water comes into play but careful shot selection and strategic play will keep you dry. The course itself was in great shape overall. A few of the tee boxes were in need of a little work but it didn’t spoil the course. This is a semi-private club and most of the locals were friendly and glad to have visitors playing their course. (At least that’s how the guys I was playing with treated me) There is a practice green and driving range (although it closed the day I was there for maintenance), as well as a nice pro shop and bar/restaurant. Whether your passing though of coming to VA beach to play, give old Arnie’s course a play. You’ll be glad you did. Lefty |
