Ocean View Golf Course in Norfolk, Virginia was designed by Johnny Kelly and Fred Bingham. The course is situated in the Hampton Roads region, where the landscape reflects the flat, maritime character typical of southeastern Virginia's coastal plain. The design works within these topographical constraints, relying on strategic bunkering, water features, and routing to create interest across the relatively level terrain. The course reflects the design philosophy of its era, with routing that takes advantage of the local setting and available land. Water hazards and bunker placement serve as the primary strategic elements, a common approach for courses built in low-lying coastal areas where elevation change is minimal. The design balances playability across different skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage accomplished golfers. Ocean View has served the Norfolk golfing community as a public or semi-private facility, making it accessible to the region's players. Like many courses in the Hampton Roads area, it benefits from the relatively mild climate that allows year-round play. The course's position within Norfolk's broader golf landscape reflects the area's long tradition of recreational golf, with the design contributing to the region's options for daily-fee and membership play.