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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 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

The course is in great condition. Water is in play on many of the holes and the rough although not long will grab your club.We enjoyed our round and will return!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent

Quality price is good.the course was in great shape, Fairway excellent and green exceptional.

This was the best deal I had in Myrtle Beach for a regular player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice for the money

Good choice for an above average course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic Fall Play

Great condition, great layout! Couldn't ask for anything more on a gorgeous Fall day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GREENS IN GREAT SHAPE

BEST CONDITIONS OF A COURSE SINCE THE 3 WEEKS WE HAVE BEEN IN SC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friendly staff

Considering Hurricane Matthew had only been through about 3 weeks ago, course was in great shape. Pace of play was great until we caught up to the men's league and it slowed down. Still played in 4.5 hrs. though. Lunch in the clubhouse was good value. Best fish sandwich ever! Will definitely tell our friends back home about this gem.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Exceeded Expectations

First time playing SandPiper Bay and I enjoyed the day a lot. I was amazed at how nice the course is especially for the great price I got on GolfNow. The greens were in great shape, fast but consistent which allowed me to figure out their speed. The practice green was a bit slower than the actual greens which messed me up at the start. Had a nice mix with a couple of tiered, a few tilted but mostly flat greens. They were large enough and not impossible to hit. The fairways were perfect. They set the ball up nicely and were soft allowing an easy divot . Their width was also reasonable so when I missed it was my own doing. I shot several strokes below my average and this I attribute this to the above average quality of fairways and greens. The natural areas were clean and woods free of brush and debris. The practice green was large and better than average. I didn't use the practice range. There was a chipping green not found at a lot of courses I play. Overall an excellent experience which I hope to repeat soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Played Piper and Bay, conditions were good even after hurricane. Greens were in great shape!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition and layout.

Sandpiper was in great condition. No evidence of hurricane Matthew. Greens were some of the best I've played on in the last 6 months. Staff always friendly and the bonus of the driving range, chipping area and putting green are the value added to a great day of golf. Best bang-for-the-buck anywhere!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great day of golf

The weather was almost perfect & Sandpiper Bay matched it.

The staff ( bag men, pro shop personnel & starter) were all friendly & helpful.

The course was in tremendous condition...the best greens we played on all summer.

Topped off with our foursome completing the round in 3-3/4 hours!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

There were a lot of golfers scheduled to play. Staff was very effecient in loading and moving us out to play. Pace of play was a little slow to begin with but quickly spread out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Piper

Good course, will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Layout

The course was om great shape considering Hurricane Matthew had come through the weekend before. Ground crew working hard to make course great again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Hurricane Matthew - modest problem

Golf course was open although debris all over the course after Hurricane Matthew. Did not appear there was any overwhelming hurry on the part of maintenance crew to get the holes cleaned up. However, course was otherwise in pretty good condition and a pleasure to play. Staff there was very friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Sandpiper sand.

Medium difficulty course with water and plenty of sand. True consistent greens in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Layout for All Levels of Golfers

I enjoy the course layout, with some challenging holes and some that are easier. The greens are "tricky" fast with subtle breaks in most cases. Get used to the speed & you will be okay. This is in contrast to the soggy, wet areas around the greens which meant the ball has to carry to the green and land softly on the fast green. There was plenty of rain in days leading up to our round, and a rain cloud stopped our play for about 15 minutes. Water hazards are in play on several holes, so watch the flags surrounding them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great

Wet and crowded but great experience,greens were really good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Very nice for the price

Had a great experience playing 18 of the 27 holes. Truly enjoyed the round. Staff was friendly and organized. Overall, the best value in the area for a golf round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Son-in-law Challenge

Nice course qand surroundings

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Really like Sandpiper Bay

I've played Sandpiper at least 5 times. I really like this course. It is fair and challenging all at the same time. The staff is excellent....friendly and helpful. There are 3 nines, all of which I've played and enjoyed.

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