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4.0
1068 Reviews (1068)
5 Stars
463
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
83.4%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1068 reviews
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.8
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3191 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The 18-hole Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club in Sunset Beach, North Carolina is a public golf course that opened in 1987. Designed by Dan Maples, Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club measures 6503 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 119 and a 71.6 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are bent and the fairways are bermuda.

The Dan Maples designed layout is a real treat. The regular tees are situated to afford the average player an enjoyable round of golf with scoring opportunities. From the back tees, Sandpiper Bay will challenge the best of low handicappers. 6 par 3's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 5's await your arrival.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1987) Michael Gleason (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.0
1068 Reviews (1068)
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Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day

Course is in excellent condition. Had a great day. Pace was a little slower than previous rounds, but weather was perfect .

They have added an extra set of tees by having you play from a mix of white and yellow tees. Don’t know why more courses don’t do this because it lets you play a good overall yardage. Other players in group played the white tees which would have been too much for me. This was great for a bit more challenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape, a little wet

4 1/2 hour round, wet conditions, but allowed to ride on fairway. Bay side closed, but Sand & Piper in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Highly recommended

My father in-law and I played here for the first time while on vacation from Ohio and what a beautiful course. I’m about a 20 handicap and it was challenging but very fun. Not the hardest but not the easiest either. Staff was super nice and so was the club member we got pairs with. Thanks for showing us the ropes Dave. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course

Good Course for the money. The round came with a bag of range balls. Chipping and putting greens were also very nice. The pace of play was very good and the conditions could not have been better. Great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Another Course North of Myrtle

And another good track. Greens were in great shape, very impressed with the value of this course and a lot of course I’ve been to in the Calabash, Little River, sunset beach area. I’d recommend this, had a bit of a country club feel in that the bag guys and staff are very professional. Well run course with 27 holes I played Piper and Bay course. Just enough water (some is hidden).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Layout

This is my second time playing Sandpiper Bay. I played with a very nice couple. Course conditions were great for this time of year. Due to the social distancing I did not take advantage of the concessions. The staff at the course are very nice and accommodating as I had an issue with my cart. Great value for the money and I will be returning

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

Love this course. It is one of our favorites - always well maintained and beautiful with all the water features. Great golf at a great price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great Course, but the pace of play was a bit slow. It was a beautiful day, so that fine. Lots of people out enjoying the time outside on a great day to play golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging

Fun and challenging. Really enjoyed playing this course and feel that it was in very good condition especially the greens were quite nice.Checking in was a little awkward, with checking in through a window and all staff staying inside which I totally understand but it was a little awkward. Although there was no one at the drop off clubs area, after checking in at the window, I learned I should drop the clubs off and wait for a person to come up to take my clubs down to the carts. I’m sure it is very nice when we are not trying to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines. I do think some signs to explain things to someone who has never played there before would be helpful Don’t want to complain though I really enjoyed the course the layout and time spent there.. As a female, I did not find it too long, in fact it was just right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are VGood and fast play

Course is embracing spring well. Fareways and greens are in top condition. Rough is still short so it is easy to find your ball unless you hit the water too deep. Beautiful day, took under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Beautiful Day @ Sandpiper Bay

Nothing to complain about, except my inconsistent play. The day was fun, the course was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course.

This course was amazing, in great shape, great set up. Staff was very friendly, definitely plain on playing here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course!

We played the Sand and Piper courses this day. Both courses were in excellent condition, as usual. The courses at Sandpiper Bay are an excellent "fit" for a couple as some holes present a challenge depending on tee selection and almost all holes are "lady friendly" from the forward tees. We will continue to list theses courses among our favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice course

Greens were excellent and layout is challenging but fair. staff was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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