The Pearl Golf Links - West: #16
Aerial view of the 16th hole from the West Course at The Pearl Golf Links
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4.4
695 Reviews (695)
5 Stars
294
4 Stars
304
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.0%
Recommend this course
623 out of 695 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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4.5
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.5%
Recommend this course
52 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Pearl delivers consistently impressive conditions with plush fairways, well-maintained bunkers, and challenging greens across its three distinct nine-hole layouts. Friendly and professional staff contribute to a smooth, well-paced round that rewards a return visit.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Style Links
Par 37
Length 3646 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1987) Michael Gleason (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
695 Reviews (695)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 27
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 10
Near Local Attractions 10

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout poor conditions

My father and I played the West course, the course had a very good layout with fairly tight drives on the front 9 and a little more open on the back. The problem was that the greens had been saturated and balls plugged on every green, the largest plugs I have ever seen actually. The greens were spotty and threadbare in spots as well. It wasn't very expensive so not terrible for the money. The starters were very helpful, we did have the first time of the day so that might account for the soggy green conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pearl East

Great Course, Great condition, Just wish we played better, LOL! I will definitely play it again after some more practice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice layout, nice burmuda greens, trees and water are in play most holes. Great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good round

Last minute ability to play and was very close to my condo. Showed up and pleasant surprise with good grass fairways, smooth putting greens. Bunkers were ok too. I would play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Great layout and great course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad.

I played the west. It was in great shape. Course is above average for the area. And price was about average. Was drier than other courses in the area for amount of rain that had been put down in days before we played. Definitely worth the money?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Vanilla Review

Course layout okay. Greens were ridiculously soft and slow. Really unusual process by starters. If you want to warm up on the range or putting green count on carrying your bag . Not a bad experience but would choose not to play the course again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good time

Fairways in great shape. Greens very wet and soft. Just walking on greens left marks. Pace of play was very slow. The staff did little to pick the pace up until we were 6 holes in and 2.5 hours and at that point it was too late. Still enjoyed because I was not in a rush.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Out of towners win again

We always try to hit a new course or two while on vacation and this one was definitely a winner. Great value and course for the area. We aren't great golfers but we have fun. The course was in great shape, the layout was challenging but not too hard, pace of play was great, and the staff is super helpful. All around great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sweet

Sweeeeeeet just what I was told about the course by a friend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Pearl East wasn't ..a "pearl"

While I got a great rate the pro in the shop, nor the starter informed us they had punched and top dressed the Greens. While driving in the West course greens looked perfect. The layout was fine, but at least tell me the greens have been top dressed with sand....

Conditions Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great courses and very friendly staff

I got my best score ever and everyone at the course wanted to celebrate with me we played the East course where the greens weren't plush but I managed to get me best time overall score. Had a Great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Resort style course

Great course for any golfer. Resort style feel but in the woods.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved this course

The course is in great shape and has a gorgeous layout. We will definitely play the course again in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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 courses

Moved here in January. I have played 22 different courses since moving here. By far, the courses at the Pearl have become my favorites. A fair test of golf, at reasonable rates!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens punched one week ago

Greens were like being on the beach. Straight sand. Asked the guy in club house how the course was and he informed us about the greens. Said gold now had all the info and should have posted it. Wasn't his fault, he said. Cart girl met us on first tee to advise

She was leaving for the day.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pearl East

Beautiful layout and views. Fairway was burnt up in spots and greens were nothing like the practice green. Practice green was immaculate where the playing greens were not so much. But overall, a great experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

greens

nice looking bent grass greens. pace on the greens-slooooow. these greens were exceptional to look at. i talked to a worker on the course and asked him if the greens keeper had a stimpmeter. he had no idea what i was talking about. he did tell me the greens were aerofied about a week ago. they looked great, no holes, but they rolled like you were on shag carpeting, not much fun. advice to greens keeper, get a stimpmeter. you want a great course with great greens, get them rolling about a 9.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The Pearl lives up to its name

The Pearl is well maintained and is a great course for average players. It is challenging but not extreme. The staff was very friendly and the burgers in the bar were great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome course!

The course was in great shape! The weather was awesome 72 and partly sunny a perfect day for golf! I was playing the East course for the first time and found it to be a very beautiful and scenic course as well as challenging! The wildlife was out in abundance and plenty of scenic landscapes throughout the course. I would recommend this course to everyone !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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