Raptor at Eaglewood Golf Club

Raptor at Eaglewood Golf Club serves the military community at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. Designed by Lester George and Ed Ault, the course reflects the collaborative work of architects experienced in military golf facility design during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The layout occupies land characteristic of the Virginia Tidewater region, where relatively flat terrain and coastal plain vegetation shape the playing experience.

The course operates within the context of a military installation, meaning access is typically restricted to active duty personnel, retirees, Department of Defense employees, and their guests. This membership structure creates a golf environment centered on service to the military community rather than public play. The facility provides recreational opportunities for those stationed at or affiliated with one of the Air Force's major installations on the East Coast.

The design works with the natural topography of the area, incorporating the pine and hardwood vegetation common to southeastern Virginia. Water features and strategic bunkering provide definition to holes across the routing. As a military course, Raptor prioritizes playability and maintenance standards appropriate to its mission of serving a diverse range of golfers, from beginners to experienced players within the base community. The course contributes to quality-of-life programming that has long been part of military recreation services.