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Oyster Bay Golf Links
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Oyster Bay Golf Links, in Sunset Beach near Calabash, N.C., opened in 1983, a precursor to the Grand Strand's first true, golf course building boom.
Oyster Bay Golf Links, another classic creation by Developer Larry Young and Architect Dan Maples, is a rare blend of the various philosophies of golf course architecture.
Oyster Bay is one of the most beautiful and diversified courses to be found anywhere. It is located in Sunset Beach, NC just minutes North of its predecessor, Marsh Harbour.
"The real story is that Oyster Bay is still one of the must-plays of Myrtle Beach," a TravelGolf.com reviewer said. "The haunting layout on the shores of Twin Lakes has a collection of holes that are as well-conceived and scenery-soaked as any in the Grand Strand."
The par-70 course is just under 6,700 yards and has two island green par 3s. The course does show some signs of its age, including the clubhouse, the range with its beat-up ball machine, and the greens are old-fashioned Bermuda known for being slow.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 70 | 6685 yards | 72.1 | 136 |
| Blue | 70 | 6325 yards | 69.8 | 130 |
| White | 70 | 5576 yards | 67.6 | 120 |
| White (W) | 70 | 5576 yards | 72.6 | 133 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 4665 yards | 66.8 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.1/136 | 390 | 450 | 460 | 190 | 550 | 165 | 390 | 160 | 560 | 3315 | 440 | 450 | 370 | 330 | 535 | 210 | 470 | 165 | 400 | 3370 | 6685 |
| Blue M: 69.8/130 | 380 | 420 | 425 | 180 | 530 | 155 | 380 | 150 | 550 | 3170 | 430 | 430 | 360 | 320 | 525 | 135 | 450 | 120 | 385 | 3155 | 6325 |
| White M: 67.6/120 W: 72.6/133 | 309 | 359 | 394 | 159 | 473 | 135 | 333 | 139 | 470 | 2771 | 399 | 400 | 313 | 276 | 474 | 103 | 389 | 106 | 345 | 2805 | 5576 |
| Red W: 66.8/118 | 265 | 320 | 320 | 135 | 380 | 95 | 275 | 100 | 450 | 2340 | 250 | 360 | 260 | 230 | 410 | 85 | 360 | 75 | 295 | 2325 | 4665 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by mikecinnh on 03/08/2026
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Fairway ruts Photo submitted by u464913192 on 07/11/2024
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Photo submitted by TPCRay on 05/14/2023
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Photo submitted by TPCRay on 05/14/2023
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Feeding time on the 15th hole! Photo submitted by JackStraw6 on 08/31/2017
Only fair condition and only pro shop was cordial.
I played this course for many years and considered it one of my favorites but this time found it to be in just average condition and not up to its old standards nor the standards of most of the clubs in that price range. I will not go back.
Great Layout, poor conditions. Not recommened at this time.
I love the layout and have for years. The course conditions were marginal at best. Some renovations are being done in clubhouse. Most expensive out of 7 rounds played during week. OB tried to easy pain with food and drink freebies (a coverup). Be careful before booking, no mention of sanding greens or construction and we still were hit with highest greens fees.All other course we played were in much better condition. After spending hard earned vacation and money, we deserve much better. I will be much more careful the next time, if there is a next time. Thumbs down on OB for now.
Very Scenic, one of my favorites
I play this course every trip, one of my all time favorites. Staff is the nicest around. Conditions were average, but acceptable, but that back nine stretch of 6 holes is GREAT. Best value on the Strand
A very scenic course...
My husband and I were vacationing from PA and played the course. It was beautiful, as we hoped for in a course in the Carolinas. Water holes, beautiful scenery and alligators! The course was in decent condition, but odd to us that there were no tee box signs on any hole, and many times the women's tee boxes were just spots in the fairways with markers. It has been admazing to us also that very few courses have GPS on the carts. Definitely needed here. Staff was friendly, and the round moved along at an appropriate pace. Simple but nice club house w above average basic sandwiches. Our tee times included a lunch sandwich and two beverages that had to be used before 2 when the grill closed....so time your round accordingly.
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All courses need to be maintained. When you call to book, it is VERY possible that you are not speaking to the course itself. There are multiple ways to book golf in the MB area. Unless you specifically call that course directly, you may not get the information you need to make your golf day decision. That said, if you call them and ask, they will be honest. As far as the food and beverage "Cover Up" HA! Too funny!! As part of the Legends group, they have, for AT LEAST the past 6 years, offered 2 free soda fountain or tap beer drinks and lunch off a pretty decent menu. It's one of the best deals around, taken advantage of all year round making them so busy-even in off times, it's often difficult to get a round in sometimes!