Crystal Coast Country Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6004 yards | 70.4 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 5558 yards | 67.3 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 4816 yards | 69.2 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.7/127 | 149 | 497 | 184 | 469 | 396 | 410 | 283 | 223 | 334 | 2945 | 188 | 396 | 345 | 326 | 501 | 109 | 409 | 432 | 354 | 3060 | 6005 |
| Blue/White M: 68.2/122 | 149 | 497 | 144 | 469 | 366 | 330 | 283 | 191 | 334 | 2763 | 152 | 396 | 345 | 326 | 469 | 109 | 399 | 406 | 349 | 2951 | 5714 |
| White M: 67.6/120 W: 72.8/129 | 129 | 490 | 144 | 461 | 366 | 330 | 279 | 191 | 328 | 2718 | 152 | 321 | 336 | 314 | 469 | 105 | 399 | 406 | 349 | 2851 | 5569 |
| White/Red M: 65.3/113 W: 70.4/121 | 129 | 446 | 144 | 411 | 300 | 267 | 279 | 191 | 308 | 2475 | 96 | 321 | 336 | 314 | 383 | 105 | 333 | 366 | 349 | 2603 | 5078 |
| Red M: 64.3/107 W: 69.0/117 | 109 | 446 | 133 | 411 | 300 | 267 | 225 | 123 | 308 | 2322 | 96 | 293 | 285 | 309 | 383 | 85 | 333 | 366 | 344 | 2494 | 4816 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Par | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by jrocknit on 06/03/2026
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Sweet Photo submitted by u000008119190 on 02/24/2026
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Photo submitted by u314160387634 on 10/16/2025
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Photo submitted by CBreezybirdies on 04/15/2025
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Photo submitted by eferg on 08/20/2023
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Photo submitted by GolfNowColin13 on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by worm1986 on 06/24/2023
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Photo submitted by hsherron on 06/20/2023
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10th tee Photo submitted by realVTChef on 04/21/2023
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Photo submitted by Jngwelch on 04/20/2021
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Photo submitted by Jngwelch on 04/20/2021
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gorgeous 10th hole. Photo submitted by Jngwelch on 04/17/2021
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Photo submitted by franklinphi1532 on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by DF1311BC on 05/18/2015
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Photo submitted by DF1311BC on 05/18/2015
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Photo submitted by DF1311BC on 05/18/2015
Flags EVERYWHERE!!!
Sheldon Cooper would love this course. NO 18 hole golf course should have more than 18 flags around the greens. This course does due to soccer golf???? It has more than twice the flags. Could not tell where to hit from the tee and at times from fairway! Also trees over hanging already tight fairways. The oaks need to be trimmed back severely and fairway better defined by rough Layout seemed very good and greens excellent but we left after 9 holes due to the above. Please rethink the flag and tree situation.
TLC needed
A beautiful layout convenient for beach goers that needs some money and TLC put into it. Great views, ok greens, but the fairways are sparse and bare. They added soccer golf to the course, and the flags and tees for that confuse the layout. Maybe fertilizer and punching the fairways would give them more grass for traditional and soccer golf. I've played this course at least 6 times and this was the most disappointing.
Good Course with great views
Not a bad course, but given the location with all of the money on the island, I was expecting more of a world class type course which this course has the ability to be, but it is in need of an infusion of capital, and a lot of TLC.
Best Course in the Area
I vacation in Emerald Isle every year. The last few years I've tried to play some of the other courses in the area besides, the Country Club of Crystal Coast just to see how they compare and there is no comparison. The other courses were in poor condition compared to CC of CC. They layout and scenery at CC of CC is 10 times better than any of the other local courses within 20 miles. After this year I've decided when I come back to Emerald Isle the only course I'm playing is this one.
Fun Outin
Good layout and great location. Narrow fairtways. Lots of water and traps. Moderate level of difficulty.
Morning Round
The course is tight so your drives and irons need to be accurate. There is little room for error. I loved the challenge. Lots of water and bunkers around the greens. Distances are mid range. Not short but not excessively long. Good draining course. We had 4 plus inches of rain two days earlier and the course was dry. Greens are fast but hold when you hit into them. The layout of the course requires you to use strategy while playing. If you plan on blasting away on every shot you better bring a lot of balls.
always a great course
Its a yearly must go for me.
Every time I'm in the outer banks I enjoy a visit to this lovely course
its very well cared for with lots of local flora and fauna , even some visiting Canada Geese.
The staff are naturally warm and welcoming.
it's a must do!!!!!!!!!!
Beachfront Course.
Course was in decent shape for time of year. Greens and tee boxes were in good shape. Very tight fairways and somewhat short course. Nice views to be had while playing.
By Bob
Course was fun to play. Had many water holes and greens were slick.....
Nice place on the Crystal Coast
Played this course during wonderful weather in late February 2017. Course was in good shape; greens in good condition. Would play again!
Member for a day
The course was in good shape for this time of year. We played in a little more than 3 hours. Staff was very nice and we were given a card to be a member for the day.
Great back 9!
Decent course in a great location right on the ICW, some beautiful views on a few holes. First 9 holes are packed pretty tight together but are challenging and worthwhile. This course really shines on the back 9. Great and sometimes very unique hole layouts that were challenging and fun. Good value for the price and very welcoming and courteous staff. Will play here again.
Golfers beware you
Beautiful location. Too bad this course isn't up to par. I was quite disappointed in the course . I drove 2 hours for a course that should be about $20. If you just want to practice or fool around, this is your place. No driving range. Tee boxes awful. Greens pretty good.
Good hot deal
Beautiful course,fast pace,challenging hole locations, water hazards, pleasant staff
Nice Course
A very enjoyable lay out. Fair but has its tough features.
Country Club of the Crystal Coast
Overall, this was a very good experience. After many inches of rain from a tropical storm, the course was in very good condition. Only in a couple of areas were there restricted spots. For the most part the course drains very well. The greens were in great shape and the fairways were great.
We were paired with some delightful people and the total experience was Five-Star!
Play this course and enjoy scenic spots on Bogue Sound, feel the ocean breeze and enjoy abundant types of wildlife.
Best location from beach areas and greens are in great shape.
Short tight course so put the driver away because hitting fairways is the priority and length is not needed. Course was in very good condition and pace of play was excellent . It is located on the islands where all the beach houses are located sit it lets you get a round in and still have from noon on at the beach with the kids.
Nice layout but room for improvement
I played this course on 8/1/16. With a southern course this time of year I expected some "burnt" out or brown spots and there were some areas marked ground under repair which is understandable. However some of the tee boxes needed some work; (water and cut). Most fairways were tight and in decent conditions. Greens were so so. They held but no ball marks and when putting they were a little furry. You really had to whack a putt to get it to the hole. I played on a hot deal, I don't think I would pay full price. Maybe I'll try again in the off season, has the layout and potential to be a nice course on the sound. However if ur looking for a quick round. Pace of play for myself as a single was 2 hours 45 minutes.
Vacation player
The course was in excellent shape staff and very friendly price was $20 cheaper than the other local course and was ten times better shape!
Definitely will play again when I'm in the area