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Heron Ridge Golf Club

Fred Couples and Gene Bates

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Par
72
Rating
72.8
Slope
136
Length
5,064–6,915 yd
Holes
18
Par 72Out 36In 36Full card ▾
Hole123456789Out
Yds3945234094331884143991945533507
Par45443443536
Hole101112131415161718In
Yds4275853135123581764442033903408
Par45454343436
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About Heron Ridge Golf Club

Heron Ridge is an 18-hole, public-access course off Seaboard Road near Pungo Airfield in southern Virginia Beach, designed by PGA Tour star Fred Couples with architect Gene Bates. The Virginian-Pilot reported in 1997 that ground would break that fall with play targeted for fall 1998; sources split on whether it opened in 1998 or 1999. Ponds, creeks or wetlands come into play on more than 14 holes, and the back tees (6,915 yards, par 72) are named "Boom Boom," after Couples' nickname.

Via The Virginian-Pilot (1997) — “Couples to design Virginia Beach course”

Via Top 100 Golf Courses — “Heron Ridge”

Via Virginia State Golf Association — “Heron Ridge Golf Club”

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