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4.4
909 Reviews (909)
5 Stars
450
4 Stars
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3 Stars
59
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
94.9%
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869 out of 909 reviews
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4.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 46 reviews
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4.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.3%
Recommend this course
83 out of 89 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6698 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.3

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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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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4.4
909 Reviews (909)
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Reviews 3
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Wet Fro, Major Rain

The Wilmington area had more than 10 inches of rain over the past month. Because of this, it was carts on path. This resulted in very slow play on Saturday. I like the course and try to play it whenever I visit my daughter.

The greens were very slow. The fairways were for the most part dry.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course for the money

Castle Bay is my go-to public course in the Hampstead area. It's a fun layout with greens in very good condition. The nearly-always present winds provide a stiff challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Castle Bay is Okay

Course was in good condition and the pace of play was good too. Staff welcomed us with a friendly manner. cost of round was very reasonable. Greens were in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and great value

This course was played when staying in Carolina Beach the week. It played very fast, finished round in 4 hours. No issues, great condition, and very challenging holes. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

This course has good features

I got a lesson and then I played 18 holes. It was fun course and knowledgeable lesson. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and staff

Great time each round I play there…….except for 12😎

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

The course always delivers a fun, relaxing around. However, I will say that the Marshall really need to give a push to people that are obviously lining up for their eighth shot when there are people waiting. I know that is chronic and epidemic at public courses this time of year. But I know they can do a better job. I love this place love the restaurant and the people in the clubhouse are great. There’s just a few details that need to be paid attention to to increase the fun factor.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Super fun course. I had a great time. Thank you so much! Long fairways fast putting the

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Castle Bay Near Surf City, NC

Played here during a vacation with the family. Tee times were easily available. I didn’t think it was a links golf experience per se, more beachy target golf. There’s not a ton of room to miss and still find your ball. However the positives still far, far out weigh the negatives. Course conditions were great. The people in the Pro Shop were friendly. The short finishing hole was the highlight for me. Really good vibes all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Doing the work

No doubt that Debbie caused a lot of work for the grounds crew and the superintendent . you can see the Work being done getting the golf course back into excellent condition. always love to play this golf course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Castle Bay Golf Course

Golf course was excellent and challenging, although the course was sloshy at times and had water laying around on course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape especially given recent rains. Staff pleasant across the board. I never left the course, so can’t speak to amenities. But 2 things: it’s time to get some new carts, I think. Mine was nearly worn out. Cushion was torn and cart seemed to be on its las legs. Also you need to cut new holes every day or at least every other day. Cup edges were ragged. It’s just not that tough to do. But really fun and will certainly return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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