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Castle Bay Country Club

107 Links Court, Hampstead, North Carolina 28443, Brunswick County
(910) 270-1978
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About

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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Driving Range
Bunker
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Fivesomes Allowed
Dress code Proper attire is required.

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Year Built 1999
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 956 reviews
93.5%
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  • Conditions
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  • Value
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  • Layout
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  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    3.9
  • Amenities
    4.1
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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.

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mmaye63
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Day

Beautiful weather, course in nice shape, greens were a little slower than what I’ve experienced here in the past. Overall this is a very fun course to play and I would highly recommend it!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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pgilardo15
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Cameron35g
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Eric3807346
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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oteyge
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u1926389137
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course with good forgiving play

I love this course as it presents some nice challenges and has forgiving play but keep an eye on your ball once it settles since the off fairway grasses do make it difficult to find your ball

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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mikepane
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161435596
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good April conditions

Played 36 holes and all in all was a good course not exceptional. First was quick because of being first group out second round close to 5hrs. The restaurant was not open till 11am. Staff very friendly. Practice facilities just ok.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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u1193477
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf

Had a great time. A little slow, had 4 walkers in front of us.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Jhicks83
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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JoelKalm
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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icpm1978
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000003749513
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great value near Wilmington

Fast championship Bermuda greens, well maintained bunkers. A great value too!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u1193477
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u314160407848
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u314159969282
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course was in good condition. Greens were smooth. Pretty receptive. Would definitely come back

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161383786
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course - friendly and accommodating staff

We had a 1:40 pm tee time but my group got there early and they worked to get us playing our round about 40 minutes early.

The carts have everything you could ask for - ordered food from the restaurant on hole 7 and it was delicious.

It was cold and windy for a Good Friday outing but the sun was out and we had a blast. I would recommend to anyone visiting the Wilmington area.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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zachb1359
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyed everything about this course except for the pace of play. Got stuck behind an eightsome?? Left after 5 hours with a few holes to play...

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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hastingscm
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Castle Bay

Course was in good condition for early in the year. Had a great time.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314161282888
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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