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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Panthers Run
The course especially holes 1-9 were terrible. No excuses, cart paths had pot holes and in need of replacement. The fairways had weeds and many fire ant mounds in the fairway. Traps had no sand and grass growing. Checked in at the clubhouse and waitress said we don’t have a chef so no breakfast.
Just Disappointed all around!
I live 1 mile from Ocean Ridge courses and it will be a long time before I return.
Panthers run
Course in very poor shape. Worst I have seen in Myrtle beach. Play elsewhere!!!!!
Fair for the money
This is one of 4 Big Cat courses. Although Tiger's Eye was a much better course Panther's Run was enjoyable and worth the money
Needs Maintenance
Enjoyed playing but the course does need some maintenance. Weed control, rough cut, traps raked could all make for better experience. I do realize the Covid 19 problem has caused serious problems with courses but poorly maintained courses will cause long lasting effects.
Awful
I’ve never written a review about a course before but since I relied on the review for this course I felt compelled to save some other souls from wasting money on this course. I’ve played courses up and down the strand for years and never played greens so slow and burnt out. The rough is either over grown and neglected or non existent. The man who checked me in was unpleasant and dismissive. We were a twosome behind a slow foursome that refused to let us play through even though they had no one in front of them. When the ranger drove by and asked how things we going we told him the situation and his reply was “ that’s too bad”. There are so many courses in Brunswick and Horry county that you should avoid this one
Needs Maintenance
Poorly cut, greens not great, just needs some TLC. I do understand the Covid 19 is causing financial hardship on courses in the area.
Average or Less...
Greens were spotty. Entire course was extremely wet. Fairways bare in lots of areas and grass hasn't been mowed. Course maintenance under way while playing and operators didn't even stop work even when we were on the tee box. With all the other courses in Myrtle Beach, probably won't play there again.
Decent play for a resort course
Good layout, fair conditions. Number nine hole was pretty bad, though. Greens rolled good, but a little slow. Decent value. Worth going back.
Good course
Staff was courteous and professional. Course was not busy. We teed off a few minutes early at 7:45 and never had another group around us. Course overall was in good condition. There were some poor spots on a few greens. We enjoyed the day.
Happy They are on Golf Now
with 5 courses as part of the Ocean Ridge Plantation it's great they are now on Golf Now which is our primary tool for booking.
Panthers Run was a very nice course, worth the money. The rough is hard so try to keep in the fairway. Greens in excellent shape. A few holes had tough setups. #9 needs a wider landing spot in the fairway. #7 very nice visual.
Great Layout
When we played in October, 4 of the greens were a little beat up but the guy in the pro shop warned us about them before we teed off. I believe they were trying a different type of grass on the greens. The layout was tough but fair just like any course you just have to play the right tee's I would absolutely play this course again.
Great course and layout but greens need work
Its a very enjoyable course. Bunkers well maintained and tee box to fairways in good shape. However, the greens were scaly and too fast. Staff very friendly and helpful. I would be back but would prefer to see the greens in better shape.
Thank you very much for the kind review. The new TifEagle greens on Panther's Run are in incredible condition now and we expect this to be the case for many years to come. We hope to see you again soon.