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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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969 out of 1069 reviews
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1.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Pace
2.0
StaffFriendliness
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3.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
77.8%
Recommend this course
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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable day

Course was in good shape

Greens good but slow

Staff at bag drop could be a little more courteous

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

wet

Of the 27 holes, only 9 holes have fairways over seeded. Playing on mud.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Feb, 2017

Greens in great condition, fairway and Traps were fine. Grass was dorment and thick around greens/fairways..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter concern

I made my tee time at 5:37 PM for 11:30 AM the next day . When I arrived at the course paid and went to the starting area.

I was told by the starter that the reservation "did not transfer" because it was made after 5 PM.

I was then told because the starter did not have the reservation I "would have to wait".

I went back to then pro shop who told the starter I was "good to go".

After some more arguing he finally got my wife and I out.

All he had to say was there is a mix-up but he will us out.

Rudy treated

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

good value for the money

enjoyed our day at Sandpiper. Greens were decent...fairways on one 9 was overseeded but on the second 9 no overseed. That's a bit unusual. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Bay and Sand

Got a good price on Golf Now. Conditions were chilly and breezy but sunny. Greens were excellent, rolled fast and smooth. Winter overseed was thin on the fairways, otherwise course conditions rating would be higher. Good value overall though. They have a nice practice facility, including range, chipping/pitching green, and large putting green. Staff was very accommodating. Would recommend it for overall value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

enjoyable round

got a great deal on golf now, was paired with a nice group of guys was 1st group out played 4 hour round. winter over seed a bit thin on fairways, tee boxes should have been mowed a little shorter, greens were in perfect shape, over all I was pleased and would give it 4 stars and will play it again, I recommend this course,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great value

The course was in great shape, and would recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great afternoon of golf

My son and I played on Friday. Course was in great shape and all of the staff were friendly. Ate lunch and the restaurant and food was really good. Greens rolled good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love The Greens

I am a snowbird & have played 8 rounds on 5 different courses since January 1st. Their greens are the best I have played this year. No real complaints about the greens at the other 4 courses, but these a very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course.

We played the Sand and Piper courses. We had not played the Piper course previously. We had excellent weather for Dec, 31 and found the course to be in top notch condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

ENJOYED

My wife and I enjoyed playing this course. The condition was good, not like some of the other courses we have played since being in MB and the holes had some character and not all look the same.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but fair design

Despite intermittent rain showers and a couple of soggy areas, the course played very well. We were on the Piper and Bay courses, which provided different designs and challenges. Greens were in excellent shape. Best I've played in the four courses I've been on in December. Nice clubhouse and very friendly staff, from the pro shop to the starter to the snack bar. Would definitely play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Play Bay

The Bay 9 holes were every good. Enjoyed Bay 9 the best great condition and scenic.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can I move to MYB

Great value for the money .Really enjoyed the course. Played with (2) members that said the greens were slow. Not to me .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent Replay

Have been playing it for about 20 years on my annual vacation and always have enjoyed the round! This year it was two rounds. Course in great shape following hurricane. I take all my guests to Sandpiper Bay!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, good deal...not friendly people

A good round on a well groomed course. Front nine moved okay but caught up on back with late tee offs...slow but acceptable. Checkin was fast and friendly. Stopped for drinks and a snack at the turn...major mistake. Long slow line taking care of members done with their round....others cut in line...no one friendly....hmmmmm

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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