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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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000007865974 on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007865974 on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by lfcediel on 10/23/2022
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Photo submitted by lfcediel on 10/23/2022
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Photo submitted by lfcediel on 10/23/2022
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Photo submitted by lfcediel on 10/23/2022
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Photo submitted by lfcediel on 10/23/2022
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Photo submitted by kathyken1956 on 12/12/2020
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Photo submitted by kathyken1956 on 12/12/2020
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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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Photo submitted by Fedele on 06/01/2020
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Photo submitted by pmaru77 on 04/29/2019
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Photo submitted by u000001816724 on 07/29/2015
Golfer Reviews
Good Value
Played here today 6/9. My 4th or 5th time playing here over the past 6 months. It's always a fun course to play with difficult greens, however my past 2 personal best rounds have came at this course. They just aerated the front 9 greens yesterday so we had to play the back 9 twice and the greens were covered in sand. This would've been nice to know before booking, but fun nonetheless.
US Open Fast greens
The course is demanding of very good iron play. Fairways are fast and firm and the greens will make you think you are in a US Open qualifier.
Great for senior golfers with enough tees to make it a challenging course for anyone. Well worth the drive from Leland.
New Favorite Course
I have played this course four times so far this summer and love it. The Scottish links style is like nothing you can play in this area. The staff is always friendly and I love that they allow you to walk during the afternoons.
Excellent
The course is perfect for all levels of players and is in perfect shape. The only issue I have is the greens are as hard as the cart path but in great shape. A must play if your in the area. The cart lady is awesome too and has a good selection of beers
Great day golfing except for...
First time playing the course. Very nice layout and condition of course was very good. Unfortunately it was a five hour round as there were 2 very slow groups in front of us and one of them was a group of five. Very frustrating. We were 15 holes in before the ranger showed up and apologized. Slow play ruins the game of golf.
Beautiful Course
Impressed from the beginning, facility and staff met all my needs and expectations. The only improvement that I can recommend is working on the bunkers.
Great value
Greens are always in great shape. Tough links course and the wind is always zipping, overall it’s always a great experience.
Fun course
Have played here 4 times over the last month. A really fun course. Multiple tee boxes so you can play just the right length for your game and use all of the clubs in your bag. Greens were quick and well maintained. Would highly recommend this course to the experienced golfer.
Great Course
Love playing Castle Bay since they added in the new greens, stays wet after rain for a day or two so plan accordingly for weather. Just got brand new carts and they’ll be outfitted with GPS once the corona is over
Great course for a great price!
Had the chance to go play this course on a Sunday afternoon with a few family members. The staff was very welcoming and the restaurant/bar staff were very kind as well, preparing us a delicious meal at the turn. The course itself is very fun! Not too challenging for beginners but the back tees can make this links style course tough enough for all levels. I’d recommend this course to anyone looking for a 18 hole vacation!
Castlebay Country Cluc
Excellent design and layout, large greens and wide landing areas. This is a very challenging golf course that is a must to play.
Great Friday round
Really nice course, greens are really fast and rolled true. Great layout with a nice mixture of short and long holes.
Golf edicate
Great course and price, unfortunately because it is a great deal you get guys out here that think because they own the equipment and take a few lessons they are golfers. Foursomes should always look behind them. If you have an open hole in front of you and singles behind you, let them play through. Especially foursomes that are walking. Buy s book on golf educate. Other then the clueless that play out here, great course.
Great value
I will be going back. I was hosting the foursome and all thanked me for choosing Castle Bay
Great Course, I just stink at golf!
Really enjoyed playing here today. Despite the high winds, it was a fun challenge to play a links style course. My score was in triple digits, but I'll blame that on the long layoff I have had in between rounds. All in all good experience.