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391 Reviews (391)
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10
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
96.9%
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361 out of 391 reviews
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4.8
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4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
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5.0
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Value
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Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
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4.9
97.2%
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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 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

super disappointing

First time we have played the course in several years. Looks like they may be struggling financially. Tees boxes rough, greens - pitiful shape. Hopefully they can get it together and bring the course back, otherwise we will probably see houses being built there after they sell it to some developer.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace 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 1
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

Great course

This is a great golf course, the fairway are a little narrow, but are in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty good little course

It's not designed for a longer hitter like myself. But it's a very good little course. Make sure your short game is on bc there are two par threes that are 108 and 118 from the tips. Still a fun and beautiful layout right on the sound. I will definitely be back to play

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
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 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Always a pleasant round

Course was in good condition for early-November play. Had recently rained so little mushy in some places, but being a beach course, it dries out pretty well. Always enjoy playing when we are down.

Conditions Good
Value 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty nice course

Course was in great shape. Front 9 was kind of confusing and close together. Back 9 was much better. There were no hole orientation placards at each hole. Would have helped a lot for first time players. Nice course for the price and challenging holes. Greens were in great shape and very fun to play. Food was pricey. I would play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice views

Course has very nice views, a bit tight, excellent greens in great condition. very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

CC of the Crystal Coast 10/21

Nice small and tight layout played solo so was able to play quickly. Course has a good bit of water, so if you are a bit errant, you pay for that mistake. Par 70 little over 6k from the blue tees. Definitely priced right and hope to play again. Greens are fast fairways are nice and rough is forgiving. Pleasant staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value 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 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun layout and Great scenery!

Great course. I had a super day and meet some fine gentlemen paired up with in pro shop. Played from the reds and it was more challenging then from the tips.

Conditions Excellent
Value 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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice coastal course

I enjoyed the course. It has a few holes that have to be negotiated, which was fun. Play it if you get a chance.

Conditions Good
Value 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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Shot-makers course

Course is relatively short and some fairways are narrow. Ample water features. Greens were fast but in good shape. Bring plenty of balls if you're a little inconsistent, particularly off the tee!

Conditions Excellent
Value 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 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play and overpriced

Pace of play was slow and embarrassing. I I got behind members at the turn and they were playing a 5some and wouldn't let me a single play through and they were a hole behind the next group. Priced too high for the quality of the course, $35 max not $60 mainly location cost. I recommend North river for the same price. Higher quality corse

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course. Cost is a little high for course but not bad for being at the beach. A fun challenging course for the weekend golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Last min round

This was a last min decision to play and it was a great deal at a great time to be able to play. It was my first time and it was a nice course. Helps to play with someone who has played there. Lots of unknowns and needed a yardage guide.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough course

Tough course that seems to play longer than the 6000 yards. I was t forced to hit a lot of irons and hybrids off the tee because of all the water and tree lined fairways. The greens were also sneaky fast but overall course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

With Friends

This is a beautiful course with beautiful views over the sound and the course is in perfect condition.
It is a short course yet narrow and requires straight shots

Conditions Excellent
Value 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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight fairways

Tight fairways. Challenging but fun. I would play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
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 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A fair course

While a short course,as expected, I was a bit disappointed with the overall layout. It went from easy to difficult quickly and then back. Tough to get a rhythm going. Course conditions are on the mend considering the weather NC has had. Staff seemed a bit grumpy to me but not unreasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
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 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun but challenging round at a very reasonable price

This is a very fun course to play. Water comes into play on 9 of the 18-holes. It's a very tight course, so many of the fairways are narrow & challenging. Trees can be a challenge as well. Some of the par-4's are short, but you'll need to use some strategy to navigate the doglegs, water, and trees. From a price perspective, this course is less expensive than others in the Emerald Isle area. It's also a much prettier view because some of the holes run along side The Inter-Coastal Waterway. This also provides a little more breeze, while playing, which was a welcomed comfort to cool me down. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dkswiley

The layout is nice. Good view. Greens are consistent but very very slow.also there is no water on the course other than the clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Very scenic, greens and tee boxes in great shape

only negative is the course hole by hole details. First time playing the course, and only details for each hole is the scorecard layout, which is not sufficient enough.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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