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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
81.7%
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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3.9
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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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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good starter course

The course was ok. Our tee time was 754 we got there at 745 waited for someone to tell us where to out our clubs. They took them left them by the front of the clubhouse grabbed the next few cars clubs and took them around to where the carts were. We parked and waited to pay and by the time we came our and found the first tee off it was 757. They made us wait 15-20 minutes and got all their members off and said it would be tight to squeeze us in. Two members declined to have us golf with them. We waited until 825 to tee off. Fortunately the twosome we golfed with was nice to play with. With all the options in the area o would choose not to go back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/24/2017

At Sandpiper Bay the range balls included with your round so it's best to arrive 30 minutes early before your tee time. In the summer months tee times start at 730am and with three 9 hole courses it's easy to get out and play!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Great 3 x 9 layout. Courses were in very good shape. Greens were fast and true. Layout was challenging and fun. Staff was outstanding. Pace of play could have been faster. Highly recommend. Enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Round worth the money

Played Sandpiper Bay Sand to Piper course - course was in great shape although pace was a little slower than desired. Definitely worth the money - great value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good course...great challenge

It had been hot, muggy & rainy for a week before we played Sandpiper and the course was still in excellent condition. The greens were smooth and true. The fairways were well groomed and remarkably dry in most areas. The sandtraps were even in top shape.

We always enjoy playing Sandpiper Bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Hot weather
Used cart

Played it once a long time ago-will play it again

Played Sandpiper a long time ago; golf game was not great at all then. Played it three weeks ago. Pace of play was slow at first, but once we got going, finished in about 4 hours and 10 minutes. Course layout was good, condition above average. Challenging but fair set up. Played okay for the front nine and shot 4 over in the back nine, mainly inspired by the condition and layout of the course. Would return again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

No bay at Sandpiper Bay

Greens were speedy, but true. Staff was friendly and pace of play was good. Don't expect to see a lot of water on this course, as it is inland. Nothing especially memorable compared to other options in the North Myrtle Beach area though.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course in pristine condition.

This is a great golf course and for the price it's hard to get a better bang for your buck. Greens were as good as I've seen on any course ever, especially in late July! They were true, fast, and soft. Only downside was that I didn't play all 54 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandpiper Bay - great value for the money

Course was in great shape - staff is very friendly and price for the round was a great value. Pace of play was a little slow t times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot-n-Slow

Over Booking made the Day Long and Hot. Many players were grade D with no etiquette, teaching is for the range not during a round and No Marshal to move players along. Money is more important than enjoying ones' round. Tees are in poor shape along with traps and would rate the course fair. Plan on 4+ hours to play...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great price

Really enjoyed this course. Nice layout. Good conditions!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best course in Sunset Beach area

The BEST course in Sunset Beach area. They really cater to us out of towners. I play here every year and will continue to! Greens in phenomenal condition! Thanks again to everyone who keeps this place a true gem!

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

Excellent golfing venue

If you are playing golf in the NC / SC beach area, this course is a must.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Super greens. Had a slow group in front for first nine. Don't miss this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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

Great value

I've played Sandpiper before but I took my 88 year old FIL with me for this round. The staff was extremely accommodating with his limitations which enabled him to enjoy his round. The course is in really good shape. The greens are firm and much faster than average which is my preference, and it's hard to find greens where there is a lot of play like that. The reads are true so it's just a matter of getting the right speed. A very fair layout and a super value via GolfNow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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

plesuable round

Greens were fast, loved them, played 18 under 4 hours. Could not have been happier with the course and the day. Played the senior tees. If you want a higher challenge there are two more tee boxes further back. Booking was simple online. Price was appropriate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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