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4.6
381 Reviews (381)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
96.0%
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4.6
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4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.6
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6004 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.4

The Crystal Coast Country Club sits along the Bogue Sound, sprawling across sand dunes and weaving through the Maritime Forest. The club boasts the only golf course on the 21-mile island of Pine Knolls Shores. At just over 6,000 yards from the back tees, the course doesn't have the length that some other championship layouts have but there are still plenty of challenges in store. In addition to bunkers that are strategically placed along the small greens and narrow fairways, water comes into play on 13 holes. Though there are some tight spots that can be tough to navigate, the golf course is player friendly enough for all skill levels to enjoy. Regardless of ability, you'll be able to enjoy beautiful scenery, especially on the back nine where you'll have the best views of the Sound.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Maurice Brackett

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
381 Reviews (381)
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Handicap 10-14
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5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Excellent renovation

We last played this course in 2018 or 2019 after significant hurricane damage left half the holes unplayable. The recent renovation has transformed this course. The greens were fast and pure. There was minimal ground under repair in some of the fairways. This is still a very tight course, especially the closing holes on the back. We will. be back to play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Fun course for the money. Well maintained. The couple groups in front of us were pretty slow as they each had kids under 10 or so playing. But a great time on vacation. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 69
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice sheet course

Short course but very well maintained. 6000 yards from tips but that is a little deceiving since 6 par 3 holes. Plenty of water and very tight. New generation Bermuda greens and fairways. Roll true and ball sits up nicely. Really enjoyed the course and I’m a golf snob.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Course was in great condition. Would play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun course; friendly people

Always enjoy playing this course and the staff is really great. Will definitely play again when I come back to the beach.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Played Crystal Coast for the first time with my brother-in-law and really enjoyed it. The course is fairly short, but challenging (multiple water holes). It was in great condition as well. The layout can be confusing to those unfamiliar with the course and the cart GPS systems are not great at showing the hole details, but minor inconveniences. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Strict dress code enforced with my 15 yr old daughter

Very strict with dress code. We are on vacation and my 15 yr old daughter forgot to pack her collar shirt for golf. When we checked in they said nothing. It wasn’t until we were on their 90 yard “driving range” warming up that the starter said she has to have a collared shirt. Either get one or buy one. So I would not categorize this course as kid friendly or vacation friendly. Since we already paid we bought one for $80. That’s one way to get more money out of us. The starter said the owner wanted to keep the place nice since they have had to reseed the course and fix it up a lot recently. It’s their policy and they have every right to enforce it. But before we played there I had planned to play the next day if the course was nice but decided it’s better we help them keep their course “nice” and just not play it ever again including our future vacation to the isle. But I doubt they care.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Had a blast!

Played here on Memorial Day with the boys! Beautiful course as always and a ton of fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

The course conditions were great and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course on the island

Fun course that was in great shape early in the season. Great golf cart technology and definitely recommend for folks visiting Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, or Atlantic Beach.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great gem on Bogiue Banks

Not long course but but you are playing golf on an island! Sand and salt air. Course is in great shape and they make every effort to keep it that way. A cooperation from nature in the form of rain wouldn't hurt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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