Golf is my new thing…read more I got some golf clubs and shoes for Christmas. My clubs are in a super cute purple and black bag. I've played twice before - once here and the other time at a range out close to Smithfield. I'd like to step my game up and actually hit the ball more than I ruin the green. Getting to the point, Riverfront is a beautiful course. I'm somewhat afraid of hitting a house from the course......eh, who am I kidding, I can't hit the ball that hard and far anyway ;). I've been to the driving range once, on our second visit, they were closed. Bummer. I do like that you drive off the grass and not mats. Lastly, this might be common sense to the golf pros out there, but its important to note that you have to have a collared shirt and cannot wear jeans on the driving range.

About myself: Play Riverfront anywhere from 4-5 times per month. Not a member but often play with…read moremembers. Pros: Riverfront is typically in good shape. For a course south of the Hampton Roads tunnels, Riverfront is usually a good bet that you will have decent tee box, good greens (with some exceptions), and clean fairways. Staff are generally friendly. Cons: Grounds crew is oblivious to the players. Typically find them with headphones on and unaware of their surroundings. Always have a problem with bunkers, bunkers are rarely raked and players don't do the course any favors by cleaning bunkers after use. Expect high load of divot marks on the greens. Normal to have to fix divot marks before a putt. If you are off the fairway, come to expect to have to hit off unmaintained areas (dirt, pine straw or debris). Maintenance ends at the fairway, rough is typically cut similar to fairway. If there is any rain the night before and you have an early tee time, expect no range as it is often closed. Unacceptable: The manager (Brian) is unfriendly and unloyal. How he maintains his job is not understood by members and players that know the staff. Example: Today I witnessed (why I decided to write a review) a twosome that went out for the first tee time (7 AM). Within the twosome were myself and a member of 5+ years that plays golf at Riverfront upwards of 4 times a week. We were provided awareness that a tournament would be going out at 8:30 and that it was starting on the back nine and stretched to hole 12. No additional direction was given. We reached hole 16 and ran into the tournament beginning play. Unfortunately, we folded in between the tournament groups and tee'd off on 16. We were met at our ball by a marshal. The marshal stated we needed to wait until the entire tournament went through before we picked up our play again....so other words wait 1.5-2 hrs for the entire tournament to go through. We let the marshal know that was unrealistic and that we would be able to fold into the group, finish our two holes and not hold anyone up. The marshal was favorable to that course of action, but the pro shop returned with an answer of we would shut down the cart until they leave. We finished 16 and then headed into the pro shop. Going into the pro shop the member requested a 9-hole rain check believing that was a good compromise to an unfortunate situation. He was offered by Brian, $5. Considering the long wait, we would have had to finish our round, the poor management of tee times (there was a twosome behind us) and the fact we were unable to finish our round that we paid for, we thought this was a good compromise. Brian disagreed to the point he ended up refunding the member over $800 for the remainder of his membership at the club. So, a long-term member, who spends over $500 a month additional at the course, and the upwards of $400 I spend at the course a month were not worth a nine-hole rain check due to an inconvenience on both the course and ourselves. In closing: I am sure this review will be met with the same professionalism and loyalty as presented today. Unfortunately, this professionalism is normal for management. If you want a decent course to play and have to stick south of the tunnel, no doubt Riverfront is worth the time. Do not expect you to be at the forefront of the management's concerns. Customers at Riverfront are not always right!

Used this public course to host an annual charity golf tournament with 50-75 players from…read more2010-2016. Affordable cost @ $25 per golfer (included 18 holes and cart use) obviously helped the fundraising bottom-line. Fairways, greens and cart paths were in acceptable shape for that price point. While out of their control, know there are times players are prepping to swing while next to chain-linked fences with obnoxious barking dogs. There are also points where you're sharing roads/travel paths with local traffic, similar to other public courses. Facilities are notably dated but the spaces we occupied were relatively clean. There's a small practice green and driving range on-site. It was super easy working with their golf-pro Adam to coordinate the play aspect; he was thorough and accommodating with any needs that arose. Unfortunately, requiring events to use in-house food/beverage vendors that lack communication and execution became a perennial drawback. Inflated cost is expected because of the convenience factor. That said, limited selection coupled with poor service and delivery ($50 for a small plate of store bough chips-a-hoy cookies) is inexcusable. I had to send out search parties in multiple years for the contracted beverage cart employee on days seeing 85-90 degree temps. Over time, our players voiced displeasure traveling to Portsmouth and a desire to pay a little more for a better playing experience.

I didn't actually golf but I had an event to attend to in the event center. You could definitely…read moretell it was outdated and possibly could remodel a bit to make it a bit more modern. It was bad however. It was nice and spacious and it was very clean! I could see myself having an event here but I would add a lot of decorations and accessories to match my modern style.

We went here for open play pickle ball and loved it! All fun! The gentleman running it is awesome!…read moreCh deck it out!

Lots and lots of great history at this golf course. This is the site of the Eastern Amateur dating…read moreback to 1957 (with a couple of exceptions). It's one of the best kept secrets in the area. Not many of us travel to Portsmouth for golf but heading to this place is always a treat. The course doesn't play too long and isn't overly difficult. What is so great about this course are the greens. They roll as smooth as glass. The course is located on some sort of body of water and has some beautiful views. I'm looking forward to my upcoming golf tournament when the weather gets warm.

of all the people in this course are amazing specially Charlie!…read more I enjoyed the view! The price is really good for this view. Come here to chill and just appreciate the nature and play a quick 9 round, open a can of beer and leave with a smile always look at the bright side they didn't charge you hundreds of dollars and you're able to enjoy the outdoor with your favorite sport! I'm coming back for sure! Thank you! It was a lot of fun!

Right next to a sewage treatment facility. Front desk was…read morecool but the whole time you play you smell the plan Driving range mats were 50/50

Solid 3.5 for sure. I favored going higher b/c the staff was friendly and my daughter had a good…read moretime. There was only 1 Glow Golf in Yelp for Hampton Roads and this one is inside MacArthur mall - 2nd floor, South Side area. Walking in, it's actually hard to find where the main area is, but just keep walking, it's on the right mid-way through. The prices are very reasonable. It's $10 per adult for 3 rounds of the holes. It's best to set your expectation properly when going here. Don't expect to be woo'd in amazement about how intricate or crazy the courses are. It's basically putt-putt in the dark with a few black lights overhead. I'm not trying to down play this but I am trying to set the bar properly. It was a very rainy day and we didn't want to be stuck indoors at home so off to the mall we went. THIS is the advantage of this place. It's basically something to do when it's convenient for you. Would we do this again? Sure, if the conditions were right. Food Taste: n/a Overall Service: 4 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 3 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

When we arrived we had to wait a while for the lone worker to arrive back to the store from the…read moremall somewhere, but they were very friendly and got us set up quickly. It all looks pretty cool but the whole place is just eh, not much going for it besides basic wood frames and paint, and the different holes aren't labeled well so it's easy to get out of order. Unless they get more decorations/atmosphere I'll probably stick to other mini golf locations.

We had an amazing time visiting here during normal hours and for a private party. Mini golf is…read moreextremely affordable and you get your money's worth with the amount of fun you'll have. It's not a traditional mini golf course. There are various games including beer pong, a pinball machine, disc golf, pool, skee ball, and a zip line! The 18 holes end with trying to get a hole in one on a school bus. Customer service is great. They're quick to get back to you and make your experience memorable. Highly recommend for a kid's party or work function, if not just an ordinary visit.

Fun and unique spin on miniature golf. Guaranteed for laughs and good ol competition game. Added…read moreplus is the owner is clearly passionate and ensures guest enjoy their time. Great date night or family fun spot!

I downloaded the Dick's app to make online purchases. I received a confirmation order number along…read morewith my receipt detailing the amount I paid and the items I ordered. I placed my order by 3 PM and opted for in-store pickup, registering my number for text updates regarding my order. However, I did not receive any text notifications. I then returned to the Dick's app to chat with their AI assistant. I inquired about my order and when it would be ready for pickup, and the AI indicated that it would be ready within two hours. By 7 PM, I still had not received any updates, so I decided to call the store. When I spoke to a Dick's employee about my order, they were unable to locate it and went to fetch their manager, Averie. Upon speaking with Averie, I provided her with my order number and mentioned that I had not received any text messages, inquiring about the status of my order. She informed me that she had not received my order. I asked her why, given that I placed my order online at 3 PM. She patiently listened and requested a few minutes to contact their tech support to determine why my order had not been received. Less than 10 minutes later, Avery called me back to inform me that their system was down, causing delays in processing online orders. She mentioned that I could expect an email by 10 PM notifying me when my order was ready. I agreed to wait. The next day, I called again around 1 PM, and fortunately, Averie answered the call. I informed her that I had not received the email. She asked if she could call me back while she contacted headquarters to find out why my order had not been processed. I was grateful that she was able to handle this herself, as I wouldn't have known where to start. I also appreciated Averie's assistance during my calls; receiving answers from a human is much more reassuring than an automated AI response. Ultimately, I was able to visit the store on Sunday and purchase the bicycle.

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal…read moreexperiences and my personal experiences alone, so without further delay please let's begin!. I stopped by to see if they had and Jordan Jumpman brand items like they sell on line! Sadly to say unless I overlooked it there was not one piece of clothing that displayed the jumpman Jordan brand, not one!!!.. I didn't even see any of the Jordan retro sneakers that they display on line either! I even put it a raffle for a pair of 11 Jordan Gama, size 11 on line but yet they didn't have not one pair of Jordan retro to sell.. Maybe I'm missing something but that seems like false advertising if you have stuff on line but nothing in store? Maybe I came at a bad time,I will not rule that out but this sure is a disappointment in my opinion! Will I return you ask? Sure, but only if I see what I'm looking for in store first!!..

I've stayed at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside more times than I can count, and somehow it never…read moredisappoints. Location? Absolutely elite. If your idea of a perfect evening involves walking to great restaurants, grabbing a drink at a waterfront bar, or just strolling along the harbor pretending you're the main character in a travel show, this is your place. You can park the car and forget it exists. If you're an airline crew member, this hotel deserves bonus points. It's one of the few hotels that actually understands exhausted humans in uniforms. They have a dedicated crew room stocked with snacks, sandwiches, coffee, and drinks before or after a flight. It's not a five-course meal, but after a long day in the air, finding coffee and a snack waiting for you feels like someone actually cares. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Here's a little insider tip: * Water-facing rooms have incredible views... but thanks to all that glorious sunshine, they can run a bit warmer. * City-facing rooms tend to stay a little cooler if you're someone who sleeps best in an icebox. Now, let's talk about the staff. They're honestly one of the biggest reasons this hotel gets five stars from me. Every visit, they're genuinely kind, welcoming, and seem like they actually enjoy helping people. In today's world, that's becoming a rare superpower. Now for the tiny elephant standing on the roof... The hotel could probably use a little TLC in the maintenance department. Case in point: the entrance canopy actually collapsed not long ago. I didn't dive into the news to see exactly what happened, but generally speaking, I prefer my hotel roofs to remain attached to the hotel. It's a fairly low bar... literally. That said, one maintenance mishap doesn't erase years of consistently good experiences. If you're visiting Norfolk, especially if you're interested in the area's incredible naval history and military attractions, you couldn't ask for a better home base. Between the waterfront, restaurants, museums, and everything nearby, there's always something to do. Final verdict: Great rooms. Amazing location. Fantastic staff. Airline crew-friendly. Just... let's all agree to keep the roof where it belongs. I'll happily stay here again--and probably will.

Maintenance issues are a huge red flag. Basic housekeeping like dirty mirrors in the elevator are…read moreone warning. Faucets that don't shut off are another. The property looks dated and careworn. During check in, some guy was playing a guitar at inappropriate amplification. It was so bad it made me dizzy and I had to take out my hearing aids. No excuse for this. The breakfast buffet was tragic. For $19 you get very cold and overcooked hard boiled eggs, sausage links, powdered scrambled eggs, cold instant grits, oatmeal or a frozen chicken biscuit. There was an omelet station with nobody there.

Dick's House of Sport has something for just about every kind of athlete, but for us, the real…read moreattraction is the climbing wall. My son and I always have a blast on it. We laugh, challenge each other, and somehow sneak in a pretty serious upper-body and core workout while we're having fun. Customer support if you are shipping is hit or miss, we ordered online and went to pick up only to find it was canceled. They had a similar backpack there and we ended up just getting that one. I also really appreciate the special sports camps they host. We recently participated in one with Coach Dupe from Play Your Position, and that experience actually led us to enroll my son in the program. He's now thriving there, which makes the connection even more meaningful. A big thank-you to Dick's House of Sport for not only offering great athletic gear, but also giving local families a chance to discover some of the awesome sports programs available right here in Virginia Beach.

Stopped into DICK'S Sporting Goods/House of Sport to look for a special gift for a friend's…read morebirthday. We were amazed by the clean, spacious, and thoughtful design of the store. However, this is more than a retail store! It offers merchandise for every sport, and there was an exercise class in session, along with several sets of parents watching their children climb the rock wall that's conveniently situated in the center of the building. Wow! My first thought was, I need to tell my niece about this rock wall opportunity for her adventurous kids! There's a cost for the climb, but a quick glance at the pricing seemed reasonable. Here's a fun place to shop and spend time exploring for the whole family. The staff was very friendly in directing us and our cashier, Curtis was helpful, too. We will definitely add DICK's House of Sport to our list when we need any sporting goods and gifts! The quality and the variety are a great deal.