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3.9
1069 Reviews (1069)
5 Stars
463
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
29
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
81.7%
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Pace
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3.6
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
77.8%
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14 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sandpiper Bay's three-nine layout consistently earns high praise for its variety, with water-rich challenges and player-friendly scoring opportunities across the different nines. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and affordable hot deals make this course a strong value for returning golfers.

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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Reviews

3.9
1069 Reviews (1069)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 32
Forced Carries 21
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 25
Locals 24
Playing Multiple Courses 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 28
Convenient to the City 9
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Displeased that this course does not appreciate those who book through Golf now. Not sure why they would sign up with Golf now if they don't want these bookings. When we arrived it was raining to the point where the course was almost unplayable. They would not give rain checks to those who went through Glofnow. Very disappointing.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course was great, staff was not

As far as the golf course goes, it’s very fun to play and love the layout. The course was not the issue. I put together a group of 12 guys to play this course and the starter Ace could not of been more unwelcoming then I could ever imagine. He must of yelled at everyone that was in ear shot of him. It took are bags 15 minutes to move from bag drop off to the bag area and then when we went to go hit balls he yelled at me, telling us we must be crazy if we think we are getting on the driving range. After our first 18 we had a replay for another 18. I approached him to ask when we could expect to go off again and got an ear full of hate. You would think that I punched his mother in the face or something. I will never go back because of Ace.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Nice golf course in good shape. Good value for the price. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Will definitely play here again when we come back. Perfect greens tee boxes and fairways. Watch for alligators and snakes tho

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Fun day

Friendly staff very busy very well organized getting people off on time. Excellent condition tees fairways and greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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

Will Play Again

We were pleasantly surprised. the mob scene at the starter was replaced by a round with no one within sight. Long par 5's and long par 3's, but it played quite fairly. Large greens that were tough and challenging. Over-seeding was well done. A god round and we will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terific Value

The course was in very good shape. Beautiful over seeded fairways and tees. Interesting layout with water coming in to play on a majority of the holes. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Pace of play was the only issue, 5 1/2 hours for the 18, We were stuck behind four very poor women golfers who had at least 5 holes open in front of them. No Marshal so our day was really starting to drag by 18. Luckily we had lots of time to enjoy the sunshine

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very nice

Second time playing the course. First time was just after hurricane Florence. Although really wet, course was in really good shape. This time, course was much dryer, and in even better condition. The layout is a bit challenging, but not overly challenging, and fair. Greens were receptive, but rolled very nicely. Fringe was very spongy though. Course was packed, but the starter and staff did a great job. Got paired with two others, and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. Pace was pretty good, considering how many players were on the course, but our back 9 did get pretty backed up, which was a bit frustrating. With that being said, I will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Have the chance good course to play

Played all week in this area. This was one of the best of the week for the price and quality. Very nice very green. Full of gators as well so keep your eyes open!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course condition for the season!

We truly enjoyed our round as this course was in great Spring shape, the greens were perfect. Kudos

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

This is a great course for the price. I would play this course over and over. The layout is outstanding and the greens and fairways were superb as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

Friendly staff,course in very good shape,fast greens. Pace of play very fluid. Played it last year as well and would play it again any time I visit Calabash,N.C.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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