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HOLE NO.
16
Bayville Golf Club By Lauren Greenlief
T his year, Bayville Golf Club celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Over that time, the club has built a rich history of hosting premier amateur events and has undergone a significant transformation of the golf course. Originally designed by Tom Fazio in 1995 on the site of a 268-acre dairy farm along the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach, Bayville has hosted eight VSGA championships and will welcome a ninth with the VSGA Amateur Championship in 2026. In 2011, the club hosted the USGA Women’ s Mid-Amateur Championship, won by now seven-time USGA Champion Ellen Port, making her record fourth victory in the event. With its newly renovated course layout, Bayville continues to be a premier championship location.
RENOVATION HIGHLIGHTS
In 2022, Bayville underwent a major renovation in partnership with architect Andrew Green. All 18 holes were updated from 30 – 40 yards in, every green was redesigned, and about one-third of the bunkers were removed, with several greens shifting closer to the water’ s edge. The work produced a course that rewards more thoughtful approach shots and takes full advantage of its scenic setting. Among the highlights is Bayville’ s largest green— a dramatically widened surface with five subtle levels and a central ridge dividing the front and back sections. A closely mown area to the left invites creativity, allowing players to putt from off the green, play bump-and-runs, or loft wedges toward back pins that often demand a long, testing two-putt across the ridge.
OUTSTANDING FEATURE
The 16 th offers scenic views of the natural wetlands and marshlands along Pleasure House Creek. Beyond its beauty, the hole’ s design provides multiple strategic options, rewarding thoughtful play. An osprey nest sits to the right of the green and bald eagles are often seen in the area, adding a memorable touch to this challenging par 3.
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16 V IRGINIA G OLFER | N OVEMBER / D ECEMBER 2025