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Although it is tucked away just north of Hampstead, Castle Bay Country Club will make you feel as though you've been transported to the British Isles. The golf course offers an authentic Scottish-links design that incorporates the natural wetlands of its coastal Carolina location, giving it a truly unique character. The landscape of rolling dunes is covered with native grasses but completely devoid of trees. Tall sand bunkers are strategically placed throughout and there are also expansive waste areas, both characteristics that are true to its links nature. Water hazards come into play on several holes as well. Accurate shot placement is the key to doing well on this course and just like any seaside links layout, the coastal breezes play a prominent role. Much of the difficulty of the golf course comes from negotiating with the prevailing winds.
Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6698 yds
Rating 71.3
Slope 130
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
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Rentals & Services
Golf Carts
Golf Clubs
Practice & Instruction
Driving Range
Bunker
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Dress code Proper attire is required.
Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage
Available Activities
Swimming
Available Sports
Fitness
Tennis
Year Built 1999
Golf Season Year round
Annual
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4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 956 reviews
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 956 reviews
956 Reviews
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912 out of 956 reviews
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Conditions4.0
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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Castle Bay's welcoming staff consistently make golfers feel at home, from the pro shop to the beverage cart. The links-style layout offers a fun challenge for all skill levels, with fairways and greens reliably well-maintained.
Golfer Photos
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Gators and Golf, that’s North Carolina Low Country Photo submitted by Howard61965 on 06/23/2020
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Golfer Reviews
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Conditions 4.0
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Amenities 4.0
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Amenities 5.0
Great layout
Course in great shape especially fairways Greens roll true. Staff awesome.
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Friendliness 5.0
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Amenities 1.0
Tee boxes are getting a little ragged. Try moving the markers once in a while.
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Conditions 5.0
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Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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