Panther's Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7089 yards | 73.7 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6706 yards | 71.2 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 6267 yards | 70.0 | 122 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5546 yards | 72.4 | 132 |
| Gold | 72 | 5546 yards | 67.7 | 112 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5023 yards | 69.8 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.2/144 | 399 | 167 | 413 | 422 | 511 | 202 | 389 | 378 | 563 | 3444 | 397 | 193 | 380 | 546 | 430 | 405 | 548 | 201 | 421 | 3521 | 6965 |
| Blue M: 71.5/134 | 377 | 154 | 400 | 387 | 490 | 187 | 383 | 368 | 541 | 3287 | 374 | 172 | 366 | 509 | 423 | 393 | 509 | 179 | 407 | 3332 | 6619 |
| White M: 69.8/126 W: 75.7/137 | 358 | 141 | 359 | 371 | 470 | 165 | 358 | 339 | 518 | 3079 | 358 | 151 | 337 | 490 | 396 | 351 | 489 | 161 | 382 | 3115 | 6194 |
| Gold M: 67.7/110 W: 72.1/130 | 336 | 119 | 312 | 346 | 444 | 134 | 334 | 303 | 461 | 2789 | 292 | 138 | 306 | 455 | 372 | 306 | 449 | 129 | 317 | 2764 | 5553 |
| Red M: 65.4/102 W: 70.1/115 | 245 | 95 | 299 | 319 | 424 | 93 | 306 | 270 | 435 | 2486 | 263 | 125 | 271 | 424 | 327 | 291 | 417 | 115 | 289 | 2522 | 5008 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 |
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Fairway?? Photo submitted by u314162065496 on 08/15/2021
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Photo submitted by Jeff2299199 on 10/18/2020
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Photo submitted by Jeff2299199 on 10/18/2020
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Photo submitted by Jeff2299199 on 10/18/2020
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Photo submitted by Jeff2299199 on 10/18/2020
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Photo submitted by Jeff2299199 on 10/18/2020
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One of the par fives on the front Photo submitted by Rthrower on 09/07/2020
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Photo submitted by USSI5674 on 10/02/2016
ANOTHER CHANCE
Decided to give Panthers Run another chance and we are glad we did. Roughs are cut down, over seed came in beautifully and greens are very good. Glad we both gave it a second chance compared to 6 weeks ago. You can really see the difference the 2 new supers are making. A must play.
Played a quick 9 after work today, course in really good condition. From Pro Shop Staff to Cart Attendants thanks for a great time...
Thank you coming out to play Panther's Run. It is definitely a fun and enjoyable course. We appreciate your patronage and we hope to see you again soon.
The course is quite challenging
We played in less than 4hours, greens were in good shape.
Great Time
Played Ocean Ridge (Panther's Run) for the first time today. The fairways and tee boxes have been overseeded and most are rounding into great condition. The greens were fair, rolled well.
The entire course staff, both inside and outside, were helpful and courteous.
Very happy with Panther's Run and will play it again in the future.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your recent visit to Panther's Run. We truly appreciate your patronage! Many golfers do not take the time to pa review of a positive experience, so we especially appreciate that as well. We hope you will come again soon and Chase Birdies with The Big Cats!
Weeds and buy a mower!
I was under the impression the “Cat Courses” were considered premier courses. We booked a last minute Hot deal tee time for $45. That’s about the maximum price anyone should pay for this course. There are weeds everywhere, the rough is very tall and uneven 4”-6” with larger weeds poking up. Greens are pretty good which keeps this course playable. Sand traps are washed out and hard packed. Cart paths are a mess. Our thought was they were letting this course go for a full renovation for next year, but I’m not so sure that’s the case. Do not pay the prices you may find posted (upper $80 to $90 in some cases) you will definitely have over paid!
Perfect day
The course was not well maintained. The cart paths were destroyed. Big pot holes and the path was damaged at least 85% of the course. The fairways had weeds. The rough needed to be cut. I should sue for my $65 back. The greens were very nice. I can't remember which hole but the fairway was missing in action. They know it is in poor condition but choose to ignore it. I won't play there again.
Poor condition
The golf course is in terrible condition. The cart paths are rutted with potholes and tree roots. The fairways were nothing but weeds and greens had bare spots and dead areas.
Can’t speak to the other courses at this complex only Panthers Run.
Why is this course even open??
I have no idea why this course is open for play. 2 foot tall weeds in the fairway. Crabgrass everywhere....... including the greens. The 9th hole is an abomination! The entire landing area off the tee is dirt! Yes, I said dirt. Greens are very bumpy. Save your money and play somewhere else!!
Would come back
Folks there were great aside from a little rain I would definitely come back to play
Average for a beach course
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Course could use some care, not what you would expect for a high end club. Greens were dried out in places, but some of the rough was soft and muddy. Course layout posed a challenge for a older player, such as myself. I would play again.
Goat track
First time I have played panthers run in 10 plus years and it was in horrible shape. I can’t say I have ever played a course in this condition. The back nine was better than the first. Greens were not terrible. Tee boxes and fairways were horrible. Bunkers were overgrown with grass and moss. I don’t think it would take much money to turn it around but it is a long way from being enjoyable at any price. We paid $54 and there were lots of other options in that price range with better conditions.
Exact same experience- it almost feels like they’re letting this course go to seed. Nicest feature is the beautiful homes around it. We paid 20 per in the afternoon and not even sure that was worth it
Yep, remember that hole well. So so sad. From what I hear the rest of the Ocean Ridge courses are in similar condition.
If I owned one of the beautiful homes on this course.....OUCH
I should have taken pictures. This was quite possibly the worst conditioned golf course I have every played. This course and its sister courses used to be excellent. What happened? Weeds everywhere. #9 fairway completely dead in landing area and tall weeds growing up where fairway grass should have been. Bunkers, growing up in weeds. Tee boxes, so tall like hitting out of rough. This course has some beautiful homes on it. If I owned one...geez...I would be pi$$ed.
I played this today in 4th day of Myrtle Beach World Amateur. We should have NEVER played here.
Someone said....I think the Big Cats Complex just died of the last of its 9 lives.
I should have taken pictures.
Wish I had read this prior to playing there Sunday. This place used to be pretty nice. Maybe the worst condition I have ever played on. I did post a review with a pic. Homeowners must be sick.
Play the Back 9 twice
It is an absolute shame of what has happened to the front 9 holes at Panthers Run. It appears as if management completely abandoned or totally forgot the front 9 even exists.. I have never played a golf course with such a severe difference in conditions.from front to back. If you do play Panthers Run, wait until you see the 9th hole. Unbelievable they even have it open. I can't say anything negative about the back 9, it was in fabulous condition compared to the front. I wonder if Ocean Ridge is going to develops the back 9.
Thank you so much for giving us another chance to earn your trust and your business. We agree, conditions are much improved and we have moved well beyond the unprecedented challenges we faced through the end of the summer. Great effort is being taken to make sure we are offering our guests a premium golf experience each time they tee it up on one of The Big Cats courses. Thanks again!