Virginia Beach National Golf Club
The City is considering a proposal to restore the VB National Golf Course and develop mixed housing types.
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On June 16, 2026, City Council was briefed on a proposal by the Dragas Company to restore the VB National Golf Course by addressing maintenance needs across the property.
The proposal also includes a diverse housing development component with an estimated 659 units, located outside of the Interfacility Traffic Area (ITA) and accident potential zone (APZ).
A replay of the meeting is available along with a copy of the presentation.
Quick Summary
City Council authorized a request for proposals (RFP) for the Virginia Beach National Golf Course in September 2025 following mounting capital expenditures and unsolicited interested from multiple outside parties. The RFP was wide advertised for 45 days, closing on Nov. 21, 2025.
In total, nine responses were received. Four included a housing component and five for new golf course operations. Four respondents were shortlisted following a review committee and briefings to City Council in closed session.
Two housing component respondents and two golf course operations respondents were interviewed and City Council authorized the negotiation of a term sheet with the top-raking respondent.
The Issue
Put simply, the golf course is not what it once was.
Over 20-years, the waste traps have overgrown, erosion is destabilizing the lake edges, cart paths are deteriorating, and the overall golf experience has been diluted, lessening the challenge for players and reducing the overall golf experience.
Key design features specific to a Pete Dye golf course have not been maintained and are no longer clearly identifiable.
Under the current management agreement, Virginia Beach Golf Club, LLC is responsible for all maintenance under $5,000 and the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) is responsible for capital maintenance over $5,000.
VBDA funds its capital maintenance obligations with the payments it receives from the operator under the management agreement.
However, VBDA’s portion of capital maintenance receipts is not adequate for the current level of maintenance needed.
Proposal Quick Facts
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Proposal maintains VB National as a public course, restoring the course to the Pete Dye world-class status. No changes may be made to the use of the property without City Council action.
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Century Golf Partners will be responsible for operations.
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Provides 659 units of diverse housing types at mixed-income costs, achieving a key City priority.
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Golf course will retain 10 existing holes from Pete Dye's existing design, including the original front nine and signature 18th hole.
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Eight new or modified holes will be constructed; a new tee and green complex around holes 12, 13 and 14 is tournament-ready, offering a unique space for close views from the clubhouse. The redesign will be crafted by Timothy Liddy, a 28-year protégé of Pete Dye.
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The proposal includes 45 acres of woodlands and environmental preservation.
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Developer to purchase the property for $17.94 million. Those funds, plus a VBDA contribution of $1.82 million will be utilized for golf course improvements in addition to $18.4 million in private investment.
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The developer will provide up to $10.2 million in additional private funding to cover the cost of unknowns that might arise during course renovation.
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The City will contribute $4.3 million for public infrastructure along Tournament Drive and Princess Anne Road, to include turn lanes, streetscape improvements, utility relocations, and a sewer extension.
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An estimated $3.4 million in new tax revenue per year will be generated after stabilization.
What's Next?
A public hearing will be scheduled ahead of any potential vote to sell the property. Currently, this is only a proposal. City Council has not voted to sell the property or authorize any development at this time.
The developer is planning their own public engagement meeting between June 23 and July 7.
The residential portion of the proposal will require a conditional rezoning through the Planning Commission and City Council by the developer and is a requirement of any purchase.
Any City public meetings or votes will be advertised as part of the regular meeting notification process.
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