Archive for February, 2010


The Oceanfront was abuzz this weekend!

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 by Teresa Diaz

lgTmb_VA070611034There was a familiar buzz at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend.  A break from winter with nearly 60 degree temps drove everyone out to enjoy some long-awaited sun and fun.  The crowds were heavy and there was over an hour wait at many local restaurant favorites.  The boardwalk was full of bikers, skaters, walkers and runners.  Dozens of  our four-legged friends were spotted (on leashes, of course!) and they, too, seemed happy to be on the boardwalk again.  A few very brave souls were even laying out!  

Yes, there is a light at the end of the winter tunnel, everyone. Summer will be here before we know it!!


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A History Course in Virginia Beach Golf

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 by tstevenson

Virginia Beach has had its share of famous visitors.  In 1607 the first permanent English settlers arrived at Virginia Beach and traveled up the James River to found Jamestown.  Neither Christopher Newport nor John Smith brought their golf clubs, but three and a half centuries later, quite a few famous course designers did.

Palmer course at Bay Creek Golf Course

Arnold Palmer course at Bay Creek Golf Course

Robert Trent Jones, Sr. was the first marquee designer to discover Virginia Beach when he built Stumpy Lake Golf Course in 1953.  Rees Jones followed in his father’s footsteps in 1982 with his award winning design for Hell’s Point Golf Club.  Since then Fred Couples, Pete Dye, Curtis Strange, Tom Fazio, George W. Cobb, Tom Doak, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus have built courses in the area and most are open for public play.  Not too bad of a line up for an area that is known more for its blue waters than its green courses.  And all these course designers have stories to tell about their visits to Virginia Beach, but probably none as interesting as Arnold Palmer’s trip on 9/11/2001.

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