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4.0
516 Reviews (516)
5 Stars
155
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
85.1%
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393 out of 516 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
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1
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0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.1%
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35 out of 38 reviews
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4.2
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.2%
Recommend this course
73 out of 80 reviews
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Course Highlights
Panthers Run features a highly rated layout with generous fairways, tree-lined holes, and true-rolling greens that reward a variety of playing styles. Friendly staff and strong value make this course a smart booking for golfers seeking an enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7089 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.7

The 18-hole Panther's Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is a public golf course that opened in 1994. Designed by Tim Cate, Panther's Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation measures 7089 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 140 and a 73.7 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. The greens are bent and the fairways are bermuda.

Panther's Run was born to be a different kind of challenge than Lion's Paw. Golf course designer Tim Cate has unleashed this cat to prowl along the edge of a natural preserve and continually tests your ability to stay out of, or hit over, the surrounding marsh land. Wide fairways that twist and turn with a variety of elevations, plus scenic water features blend perfectly.

The front nine picks its way through hardwood forest while the back nine is more open. The course is laid out along the edge of a natural preserve and tests golfers' ability to negotiate the surrounding marsh land and water. The fairways twist and turn and show a variety of elevations, as much as 60 feet in fact.

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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bermuda
Greens TifEagle
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tim Cate

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant
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4.0
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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
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Panthers Run

Course was in good condition for this time of year. The fairways were over seeded and good. The rough is still dormant Bermuda. The greens were the biggest issue. They were hard (needing aeration) and several areas were bald needing repair. When putting, they made a sound like putting on a table top. When you hit the green with the ball on an approach shot, it did not leave a mark. They were that hard.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/07/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to Panther's Run. TheTifEagle bermuda greens are dormant for the winter right now, but they are now beginning to break dormancy and will green up quickly for the spring. The weaker areas will also thicken up nicely as well and these greens should be in great shape for the golf season and beyond! We hope you will come visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/28/2023

Thank you for the awesome Five Star review of Panther's Run. Be sure to check out the other three Big Cats courses as well.

Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you very much for the nice Four Star review of Panther's Run. We truly appreciate it and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good for Price

Greens were in bad shape. Rest of course was good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Commented on 02/14/2023

Thank you very much for the awesome Five Star review of Panther's Run. We hope you will visit us again soon and be sure to check out the other three Big Cats Courses as well.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

Fun course and good shape for the time of year. Pace of play was good our group played 36. We were visiting the area and it was worth the stop. Food is also good they have breakfast sandwiches and a full lunch menu.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/12/2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful Five Star Review of Panther's Run. We truly appreciate it and we hope you will visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/20/2022

Thank you very much for the great Five Star review of Panther's Run. We really appreciate it and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Hidden Gem

This was my first time playing the course. Really liked the layout and the course was in very good condition. Will be playing this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 11/30/2022

Thank you for the very nice Four Star review of Panther's Run. We truly appreciate your feedback. Be sure to visit the other three Big Cats courses as well! Thanks again.

Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course ever!!

Course was closed August and September and should have stayed closed longer. Speed of play was great because there was no one there because of course conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super friendly staff on and off the course. A beautiful setting amongst the gorgeous homes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Panther Run

Excellent course and wonderful layout. Staff was very friendly. Will come back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

If you like Big Cats...

This was my first foray into Big Cat territory.

The Panther left a great taste for more.

To say one particular thing stuck out on this course is impossible. As you complinent ine part, another out does it.

Tee boxes, pristine, driving landing areas adequate enough, layout spectacular, and the greens very true.

I Butchered the final 4 holes, but before my meltdown, it was a memorable tour.

Water finally got to me.

Great time, great course, GolfNow just put it in my reach.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Panther Run Conditions

Terrible. Enough said, but never enough…

Tee boxes were rough. Fairways showed much neglect. Bunkers did not show maintenance for several days. Several greens were in poor shape. At best this course rivals poorly maintained municipal courses. Very sad 😢

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

Fun Day, But….

Fairways were fine with lots of good lies. Fought not too onerous. Bunkers could use more sand. Tried to blast out once and should have checked with my feet first. Almost sprained my wrist on the hard pack below a dusting of sand. Greens were super slow - I prefer faster - and were beginning to have poa annua issues. Staff was great. I would play it again, but with different expectations.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout but not shapely

Like the course but it’s not in great shape like other reviews have said. Definitely could use some maintenance improvements. But not bad to play if the discount is high enough

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Stay away!

The course was smothered in crabgrass. We had to move balls on the green to avoid the 10 inch patches of crabgrass. The fairways were decent. None of the traps were playable. They looked like they hadn't been worked on in some time. It did rain the day before so we expected some water in the traps. There were large sections of cart paths that were missing or damaged. It looked like they were trying to remove grass, tree roots, dirt, etc. from sections of the cart paths so maybe they will be better in time. The locals went off in threesomes and were annoyed that there was a foursome on the course. Rude folks. The staff was great.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/16/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to Panther's Run. We apologize that you did not catch us at our best. We had over 2.5" of rain in the 24 hour period prior to your round and that left the bunkers and other areas of the course in less than ideal condition on that date. The cart path work you saw was in preparation for extensive cart path renovations to Lion's paw and Panther's Run, which are ongoing this week and should be completed by next week. We hope you will come visit us again and see our continued improvement.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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