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4.2
1068 Reviews (1068)
5 Stars
463
4 Stars
451
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
88.3%
Recommend this course
969 out of 1068 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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4.0
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 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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4.2
1068 Reviews (1068)
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Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed at Best

Not the first time playing this course and typically look forward to playing it. Very disappointed in the condition of the greens considering the rate charged. If I wanted sand, I’d go to the beach. If I wanted fuzzy greens, I’d go to a much cheaper golf course. The greens and fringes were not much different. The greens had not been rolled or cut in what seemed to be weeks and the last time they were cut, it seemed that many spots in all the greens were scalped or cut very inconsistently. I sincerely hope this is just a bad time and the course will turn around because it’s a fantastic layout. But $70 for that was shameful.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Green was horrible

Green was spiked, full of sand and bumping and they put on the Green a lot of strip of new green

It was very disappointing. For the rest a beautiful lay out, a typical myrtle beach golf course

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Plugged the greens

They plugged the greens 2 weeks ago. They didn’t charge us the rate on the app. They were very accommodating but the greens were really slow and sandy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Good Value

This golf course has three nine hole tracks. We played the Sand and the Piper nines. Both nine hole tracks were pretty nondescript, very wide fairways not much trouble, not much character .The Sand nine was in very rough condition, the Piper 9 was in much better shape. I can not comment on the Bay 9. Our fee was around $50 per person which is why I give it a good value. But as far as the golf course goes, we wouldn't probably play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Double tees

Absolutely the worst ever…… made the turn and waited for a foursome to load up in carts for ten minutes when nobody was in front of us….. I understand rules but when common sense stops all is lost

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Course

This golf course is beautiful! The fairways and greens were amazing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fore some had a great time

We all enjoyed playing the course. Very friendly service and helpful. Course was great. Will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 143
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 143
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Cart Paths are Horrible

⛳Cart Paths really need repair or improved, somebody is going to get hurt, recommend riding the rough course is in good condition⛳

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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