Golf

Golf Courses

Donald Ross classics to Tim Cate links — public, private, and everything between.

Tee times across Wilmington, Brunswick, and Pender counties.

Country Club of Landfall — Dye Course

Country Club of Landfall — Dye Course

· Private· $$$$
Landfall

Signature Pete Dye design with deep bunkers, water hazards, and Intracoastal views.

Oak Island Golf Club

Oak Island Golf Club

· Public· $$
Caswell Beach

Coastal George Cobb classic steps from the ocean where wind and salt air are the main challenge.

Bald Head Island Club

Bald Head Island Club

· Private· $$$$
Bald Head Island

Ferry-access-only course with a seaside links experience and views of Old Baldy lighthouse.

Sea Trail Resort — Maples Course

Sea Trail Resort — Maples Course

· Resort· $$
Sunset Beach

Challenging Dan Maples layout winding through old-growth live oaks and waste bunkers.

Oyster Bay Golf Links

Oyster Bay Golf Links

· Public· $$$
Sunset Beach

Renowned Dan Maples design with island greens and bunkers filled with white oyster shells.

Olde Point Golf & Country Club

Olde Point Golf & Country Club

· Semi-Private· $$
Hampstead

Mature, hilly Jerry Turner layout with water in play on nearly every hole.

Leopard's Chase Golf Links

Leopard's Chase Golf Links

· Public· $$$
Ocean Isle Beach

Top cat at Ocean Ridge — Tim Cate design highlighted by a man-made waterfall on the 18th green.

Meadowlands Golf Club

Meadowlands Golf Club

· Public· $$
Calabash

Scenic Willard Byrd parkland layout with rolling fairways and a welcoming small-town vibe.

The Pearl Golf Links

The Pearl Golf Links

· Public· $$
Calabash

Two championship Dan Maples courses (East and West) with riverfront holes along the Calabash River.

The Links at Brick Landing

The Links at Brick Landing

· Semi-Private· $$
Ocean Isle Beach

Newly renovated course with some of the best riverfront views on the Carolina coast.

Wilmington Municipal Golf Course

Wilmington Municipal Golf Course

· Public· $
Wilmington

Classic 1926 Donald Ross design with challenging undulating greens and a parkland layout — a local favorite.

Magnolia Greens Golf Club

Magnolia Greens Golf Club

· Public· $$
Leland

Local-favorite Tom Jackson layout offering three distinct nines for a daily fee.

Cape Fear National

Cape Fear National

· Semi-Private· $$$
Leland

Premier public-access course in the area — Tim Cate design with no homes on the course.

Country Club of Landfall — Nicklaus Course

Country Club of Landfall — Nicklaus Course

· Private· $$$$
Landfall

Scenic Jack Nicklaus 27 winding through marshes and pines with Marsh, Ocean, and Pines nines.

Porters Neck Country Club

Porters Neck Country Club

· Private· $$$$
Porters Neck

Tom Fazio parkland course meandering through coastal forests and along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Inland Greens Golf Course

Inland Greens Golf Course

· Public· $
Wilmington

Walkable par-3 executive nine perfect for beginners and practice.

The Lakes Country Club

The Lakes Country Club

· Public· $
Boiling Spring Lakes

Budget-friendly Ricardo Little course set among lakes and tall pines.

St. James Plantation — The Members

St. James Plantation — The Members

· Private· $$$$
Southport

Wide, playable Hale Irwin layout popular with St. James residents.

Lion's Paw Golf Links

Lion's Paw Golf Links

· Public· $$
Ocean Isle Beach

Wilder, hillier Willard Byrd design with deep bunkers and towering pines.

Sea Trail Resort — Byrd Course

Sea Trail Resort — Byrd Course

· Resort· $$
Sunset Beach

Relaxed, scenic Willard Byrd design surrounding several lakes and the Intracoastal.

St. James Plantation — The Players

St. James Plantation — The Players

· Private· $$$$
Southport

Rustic Tim Cate design with large waste areas and wildflower hazards.

St. James Plantation — The Reserve

St. James Plantation — The Reserve

· Private· $$$$
Southport

Scenic championship Nicklaus Design winding through pristine wetlands and forests.

Rivers Edge Golf Club

Rivers Edge Golf Club

· Public· $$$
Shallotte

Famous Arnold Palmer finishing holes along the bluffs of the Shallotte River.

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club

· Public· $$
Sunset Beach

Resort-style Dan Maples course with rolling fairways and pristine MiniVerde Bermuda greens.

Crow Creek Golf Club

Crow Creek Golf Club

· Public· $$$
Calabash

Built on a former tobacco farm — Rick Robbins design known for immaculate conditioning.

North Shore Golf Club

North Shore Golf Club

· Semi-Private· $$
Sneads Ferry

Links-style Bob Moore design transitioning from wooded fairways to open holes along the Intracoastal.

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort

· Resort· $$
Wilmington

Rare coastal elevation changes up to 75 feet give this Joe Blink design a sandhills feel near the beach.

Thistle Golf Club

Thistle Golf Club

· Semi-Private· $$$
Sunset Beach

Scottish-inspired Tim Cate links with a grand clubhouse and relaxed 12-minute tee intervals.

Panther's Run Golf Links

Panther's Run Golf Links

· Public· $$
Ocean Isle Beach

Set in a nature preserve, this Tim Cate course requires precision through woods and water.

Sea Trail Resort — Jones Course

Sea Trail Resort — Jones Course

· Resort· $$$
Sunset Beach

Championship Rees Jones layout with wide fairways and large, complex greens.

Ironclad Golf & Beer Garden

Ironclad Golf & Beer Garden

· Public· $$
Hampstead

Renovated former Belvedere CC with a casual atmosphere, beer garden, and taco shop.

Cape Fear Country Club

Cape Fear Country Club

· Private· $$$$
Wilmington

The oldest private club in North Carolina (est. 1896), featuring a prestigious Donald Ross layout.

Eagle Point Golf Club

Eagle Point Golf Club

· Private· $$$$
Wilmington

Ultra-exclusive Tom Fazio course that hosted the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship.

Pine Valley Country Club

Pine Valley Country Club

· Private· $$$$
Wilmington

Traditional, member-centric club with a core golf experience and tight tree-lined fairways.

Compass Pointe Golf Club

Compass Pointe Golf Club

· Semi-Private· $$$
Leland

Rick Robbins design with elevation changes and a massive 15,000-sq-ft practice green.

St. James Plantation — The Founders

St. James Plantation — The Founders

· Private· $$$$
Southport

P.B. Dye design with pot bunkers, tiered greens, and marsh views.

Lockwood Folly Country Club

Lockwood Folly Country Club

· Semi-Private· $$
Supply

Hidden Willard Byrd gem where the Lockwood Folly River meets the Intracoastal — stunning water views.

Tiger's Eye Golf Links

Tiger's Eye Golf Links

· Public· $$$
Ocean Isle Beach

Multi-award winner with dramatic waste areas, rock outcroppings, and significant elevation changes.

Brunswick Plantation Golf Resort

Brunswick Plantation Golf Resort

· Resort· $$
Calabash

Three Willard Byrd nines (Azalea, Magnolia, Dogwood) with stone-edged ponds and thick pines.

Castle Bay Country Club

Castle Bay Country Club

· Semi-Private· $$
Hampstead

True Scottish-style links with no trees, rolling mounds, and heavy sea breezes.

Carolina National Golf Club

Carolina National Golf Club

· Public· $$$
Bolivia

Audubon-certified Fred Couples design bordering the Lockwood Folly River — Egret, Heron, and Ibis nines.