About
Lockwood Folly Country Club is a superbly conditioned, semi-private, member owned "hidden gem". The course is located at the confluence of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Lockwood Folly River, providing golfers with breathtaking vistas of tidal estuary, moss covered hard- woods and the solitude of nature. Tree lined, nonparallel fairways winding through hardwoods and pine afford a sense of seclusion while challanged with championship golf.
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Photo submitted by shoseikan on 08/24/2023
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Golfer Reviews
Love ve this course
This course is great
Still winter rules. The course needs to be overseeded then it would be better in the spring
Slow play
We were 2 playng behind a very slow 33 who wwould not let us through.and thheree were many holes empty ahead of them. Very frustrating!!
There should be a Marshall
Ok course
The course was in good shape. Greens were in good shape. A few thin spots but mostly good. Fairway was in decent condition. Some thin spots. Bunkers did not have much sand in them. Maybe because of the wet conditions? Lots of dogleg left. Not a course for driver. Have to hit several irons off the tee. Did not like layout. Some may like it but just not me personally. Also cart paths in terrible shape and all the bathrooms were locked. Course surrounded by houses and #9 does not come back to the clubhouse so this could be an issue. Course definitely not for high handicaps.
Lockwood Folly - Out of the way, but a Great Layout
Very good layout., fair yet challenging. It’s winter, course was drier than others I’ve played here recently. Most of the course is right out there in front of you. Buy using the pictures on the scorecard, and my range finder I found it easy to figure out how to play it.
Looks like they don’t overfeed, so things were less green than others, but still conditions weee good, bunkers were consistent, greens rolled true. Decent speeds, not overly fast though.
Practice range is grass, tees were up, and with a short range of around 250 yards it was best not to warm up with the driver.
Staff I dealt with were friendly. Starter gave me good tips on how to play holes 4&5.
I hope to play it again. It was worth the trip.
A North Carolina gem
We played this course after a significant rainfall the previous evening and were restricted to cart paths for six holes (plus par threes, of course). Despite less than perfect conditions, our round was an enjoyable experience. However, this course is probably not going to be a favourite of ladies due to a fairly high slope rating, some significant carries over marsh, etc.
We had to travel for about an hour to this course from our winter residence, but travel time is the only factor keeping me from making it one of my regular plays.
The Folly
An interesting layout with lots of variety. Course condition was okay for February with some tight lies near the greens. Greens were in good condition.
Fun to play
Fun course to play, variety of different golf holes. Brand new clubhouse with good food. Staff was good.
Good course
Average course with a lot of damage from the hurricane still being worked on. Good afternoon deal prices.
Disappointing and Frustrating Course
Let me start off by saying the staff were friendly, the driving range and putting green were fine, the new clubhouse is nice, and the 18th hole finishing up next to the bay is gorgeous. But I simply do not like this course layout. It forces you to be extremely accurate off the tee and conditions in the rough and around the greens are very challenging, especially with the lack of sand in the bunkers. Tee boxes were also warped on most holes, making it difficult if not impossible to find a flat lie. Additionally, there are numerous instances where you're forced to lay up prior to water hazards in the middle of par 4's, which is a frustrating way to play golf when you can't hit driver or even a fairway wood. And to boot, the ninth hole doesn't return to the clubhouse and there's no place for a snack or drink at the turn. And the new grill was closed on a Saturday afternoon, so we couldn't get a bite to eat after the round either. Really?? I just don't like the course design and won't be coming back anytime soon.
OVERALL: 4.7/10
I've played this course many times. As with most courses conditions depends on weather conditions. Being January the greens were great, fairways dormant, some tee boxes needed attention, and bunkers worked as best possible due
to wet areas. Kudos to the cart attendant/starter who met me and my partner in the parking lot with the cart. Appreciated it.
Shh. Don't tell too many
Best value I have had on NC coast this late fall and winter season out of the 5 courses I play near St. James.
Lockwood Folly Golf Club
Course was in good shape for Fall golf. Considering hurricane like weather and precipitation earlier in Sept/ Oct the course was in good shape and greens fast. Always a challenging layout.
We love Lockwood Folley. The course was in fantastic shape considering the 2 storms that came through. Everyone was friendly. We love the layout and look forward to the next time we play lockwood.