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4.7
391 Reviews (391)
5 Stars
258
4 Stars
96
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
96.9%
Recommend this course
361 out of 391 reviews
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4.8
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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4.7
36 Reviews (36)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.2%
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35 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its unique design, scenic holes, and well-maintained fairways and greens. Welcoming staff make every golfer feel at home, from beginners to experienced players.

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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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4.7
391 Reviews (391)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Narrow Fairways 11
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8
Near Local Attractions 6

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Course renovation and new management: Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements. Find out more
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

By Bob

Course was fun to play. Had many water holes and greens were slick.....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good hot deal

Beautiful course,fast pace,challenging hole locations, water hazards, pleasant staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

A very enjoyable lay out. Fair but has its tough features.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Right off the tee

Some good views short tight course. Good at 3's.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Crystal Coast Club

My Dad and I had a fun round, we booked on golf now hot rate of $35 to play at 7:50am before the heat. Free small practice area, nice folks in the pro shop, not great deals on merchandise. Course was busy but not slow, we played our round paired with a single in 3 hours 15 minutes. Course was tight and short 6000 yards from blues, water on 16 of 18 holes. Fairways, water, bunkers and greens were in great shape. I would play again for sure. Some tee shots were tricky with the layout and required irons or fairway woods to adjust to doglegs and landing areas. Fun course I would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is fun to play..worth the $

Friendly staff. Ask proshop about any quirky tee shots. Bermuda greens. When you play it a 2nd time you will love it. Play early and you can finish in 3 1/2 hrs. Free warmup area. I am a Bent greens guy so Bermuda is different. Try it once in Giolfbow price!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 25
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course while on vacation

Great little course

-

Some

Fairways in great shape

A few needed attention-

But I love playing this par 70 while I'm at the beach

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice well kept course with nice people.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Course renovation and new management
Crystal Coast Country Club is under new management as of October 2019. Capital improvements include tee to green renovations to the golf course, new carts with GPS, as well as several property and facility enhancements.
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great OBX Course!

A relatively short course, but dont be fooled...narrow fairways and selectively placed trees plus water everywhere make it a good challenge. Love playing here whenever Im at the beach.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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