Bay Bridge Greens


      Location:     Chesapeake Beach, Virginia Beach, VA
      Type:         Fictional
      Length:       Out: 3538 - In: 3495 | Total: 7033
      Difficulty:   Moderate to Simple
      JNSE Design:  (c) 1992, Gene Rodriguez III


           Bay Bridge Greens marks the second in my "De-constructionist" 
           series (Seashore Dunes Golf Links, for JNUG being the first).
           As you may (or may not) recall, Seashore is located on the site
           of a former state park and wildlife preserve. In the same vein,
           Bay Bridge is located in an area of Virginia Beach known as
           Chesapeake or "Chix" Beach. This land contains some perfect "links"
           type terrain as well as some heavily wooded areas... unfortunately,
           it is also heavily populated with condos, apartments and shopping
           centers.

           Bring on the bulldozers!

           On of the great things about Jack Nicklaus Golf (both Unlimited &
           Signature Edition) is that through the design program, one can
           take any golf course concept and make it a reality. My current
           ideas in course design are inspired by terrain: if I see a good
           land plot, the urge to lay a course routing over it jumps
           instantly to mind. With Jack Nicklaus SE I can make those dreams
           into a (somewhat) tangible reality.

           But enough philosophy.

           At Bay Bridge Greens you'll spend the early part of your round on
           holes cut into a pine forest. Holes 1 & 2 are bordered to the west
           by the Navy's Little Creek Amphibious Base (if you hear small arms
           fire, its probably another mock assault on the beach by Navy SEALS).
           The front nine spends its time to the west of the Chesapeake Bay
           Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) in an area that was once accessed by Pleasure
           House Road and Shore Drive. Wooded and slightly longer than the
           back nine, 1 - 9 should find you in high spirits as you make the
           turn.

           The back nine shows the "other" side of Bay Bridge Greens, as what
           started as a wooded course gives way to mounded, sandy links. If
           the prevailing northeast wind is strong, you're in for an
           interesting ride, for it is the wind coming in off the Chesapeake
           Bay that gives this course its teeth. Holes 13 - 16 are laid out
           on the east side of the CBBT in an area that was known as Bay Lake
           Pines BD (Before the Dozers!) There is no "signature" hole at Bay
           Bridge, but the closing three holes are definitely the peak
           experience of your day here. Bounding down the beach toward the
           clubhouse, 16, 17 & 18 provide both beauty and challenge that will
           be long remembered. If you pay attention, you might catch a Navy
           Submarine or Hovercraft passing over the Thimble Shoals tunnel.

           I hope you enjoy your round(s) at Bay Bridge Greens and that you
           found this course worth the cost of the download. I'd be glad to
           hear any comments or criticisms you might have, and can be reached
           on Prodigy or the Accolade BBS.

           P.S. Designers and other observant golfers may note that the bridge
           "wraps around" the entire background. This is not to imply that
           the CBBT is circular, just that it is such a dominant feature of
           the landscape that is visible from almost any angle.

           May 6, 1992

           Gene Rodriguez III
           428 Benlea Circle
           Virginia Beach, VA 23454
           Prodigy:  NNFG97A
           Accolade: QUEEZI