Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, USA

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3.9

1076 Reviews (1076)

5 Stars

466

4 Stars

454

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.9

Value

4.2

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.2

Pace

4.2

Amenities

3.9

84.0%

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975 out of 1076 reviews

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3.8

8 Reviews (8)

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Conditions

3.9

Value

4.3

Layout

4.3

Pace

4.1

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.0

75.0%

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6 out of 8 reviews

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3.8

10 Reviews (10)

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Conditions

3.9

Value

4.2

Layout

4.3

Pace

4.2

Amenities

3.9

StaffFriendliness

4.1

80.0%

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8 out of 10 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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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length
Black	35	3191 yards
White	35	3076 yards
Gold	35	2776 yards
Red	35	2324 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Sand/Piper

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	Total
Black M: 70.9/131	552	170	374	397	553	174	346	153	419	3138	6504
White M: 69.7/127	536	163	346	382	541	168	329	145	408	3018	6207
Silver M: 67.9/122	494	163	346	369	506	133	329	145	386	2871	5858
Gold M: 67.1/116 W: 72.4/130	494	134	301	369	506	133	297	118	386	2738	5633
Red M: 62.9/103 W: 67.0/110	436	103	215	314	452	96	249	93	314	2272	4668
Yellow M: 59.6/98 W: 61.2/97	321	101	173	237	278	92	202	93	235	1732	3644
Gray M: 57.2/87 W: 57.8/89	261	101	141	177	261	92	187	93	191	1504	3029
Handicap	5	15	9	3	7	13	11	17	1
Par	5	3	4	4	5	3	4	3	4	35	71
Handicap (W)	3	9	15	7	5	13	11	17	1

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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

Accolades

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Reviews

3.9

1076 Reviews (1076)

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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steveinvt

Played On 03/25/2019

Reviews 4

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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

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u349209829

Played On 03/24/2019

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u007760698

Played On 03/24/2019

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

labellg

Played On 03/23/2019

Reviews 3

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

stainglass

Played On 03/21/2019

Reviews 26

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Fair

Amenities Fair

Comment

wmccoy1

Played On 03/20/2019

Reviews 18

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

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

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stevie36014

Played On 03/20/2019

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

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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u007760698

Played On 03/18/2019

Reviews 10

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great course..challenging as well

So glad we got to play Sandpiper Bay. Really enjoyed our round

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

52Rick

Played On 03/16/2019

Reviews 7

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Sandpiper is best value

Sandpiper Bay is in great condition. Probably the best value on Strand.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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jeb418

Played On 03/14/2019

Reviews 2

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Golf at Sandpiper Bay

When we arrived there were a lot of golfers waiting to go. I thought this was going to be an Epic slow day. WRONG, once we got going no waiting no holdups, course ran smoothly. 4 hr round. Perfect weather day. First day in M.B. Coming from the North weather was perfect!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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danielmarcoux

Played On 03/13/2019

Reviews 117

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Pjlu

Played On 03/12/2019

Reviews 22

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Another nice day

Great day at the Sandpiper.

Thé course was in excellent condition for this time of year and the weather was perfect for a round of golf.

Enjoyed our round to the point that we already booked our next round for this week

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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sixeagles

Played On 03/03/2019

Reviews 170

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

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Philly Advisor

First Time Playing

Wet weather

Used cart

comfortable

Comfortable residential course. I played all 27 holes on this visit and enjoyed my day. There is always one hole someone doesn't get or like but that isn't a drawback on the layout for me. Conditions with new greens were well ahead of a lot of courses in the area this time of year. Staff great.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Weekendgolfer2018

Played On 03/09/2019

Reviews 29

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Lots of water and sand

The course was a little wet with cart path only on a few holes. The pace of play was terrific, little over 4 hours. Will be returning soon.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Pjlu

Played On 03/09/2019

Reviews 22

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Always nice

This course is one of my favorites in the area.

Good value and conditions were nice for this time of year and the rain that the area has been getting.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Carroll8950696

Played On 03/05/2019

Reviews 7

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

jelloman76

Played On 03/03/2019

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Always one of my favorites.

Great conditions. Best greens i played so far. Wet but very playable.

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

robertmontelpare

Played On 02/27/2019

Reviews 20

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u735618010

Played On 02/25/2019

Reviews 14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great day at Sandpiper!

Course conditions were really good for February. The layout was excellent. Greens were in great shape. The work the course has put in really shows. Staff were outstanding! Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

kmarchant

Played On 02/19/2019

Reviews 13

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine?

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine is located at 800 Sandpiper Bay Dr, Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468, Brunswick County.

Is Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine open to the public?

Yes, Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine is open to the public.

What year did Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine open?

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine was built in 1987.

Who designed Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine?

Dan Maples (1987) and Michael Gleason (1987) are the architects of Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine.

What type of grass does Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine have?

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine has Mini Verde Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine

The par of Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine is 35.

What is the length of Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine

The length of Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine is 3191 yards.

What are the course conditions at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club - Sand Nine are good.

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