About
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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by mikecinnh on 03/08/2026
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Photo submitted by KYDoFk9k7XyhWAszh9P8 on 07/15/2025
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Photo submitted by KYDoFk9k7XyhWAszh9P8 on 07/15/2025
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Fairway ruts Photo submitted by u464913192 on 07/11/2024
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Photo submitted by dohrenwend on 03/25/2024
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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 u072030975 on 10/23/2022
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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
Golfer Reviews
Nature Park
Beautiful views everywhere. Wildlife galore. Gators, osprey. Beautiful marshes. Challenging course. Greens recently punched and sanded but still rolled true. Heat was brutal. Middle of the day, Middle of July. Staff very friendly and helpful.Classic Carolina shores style course.
Good Course- Starter induced slow pace of play
This is a fun course with great scenic holes. This wont deter me from playing here again but the pace of play was bad and it was caused by the starter. While the group in front of us was on the first tee box, he was pressing us to drive up to the first hole (so we watched them tee off) and then told us to go as soon as they are clear. The problem is all the groups get on top of each other- we had multiple holes with 3 or 4 groups on it. Stick to the allotted time instead of rushing groups off.
Water & more water
Nice layout, interesting due to the water everywhere, only minute was, that Greens were aerified
Really liked the layout
Liked the layout and different looks
No ball washers
Poor direction markers from green to next tee
Over Priced
Over the years, I have played Oyster Bay. Extremely challenging course but with conditions of the course Saturday May 3, it played harder. The fairways were very poor with some type of mulch on top and the tee boxes were either burnt out or not taken care. The Greens were the only positive of the round. Might have to drop this one from our upcoming trips.
Underwhelming
It is a great layout, but I was very disappointed with the course conditions. I know it is early in the season, but some poor fairways. Bad lies throughout the 18, moreso on the back 9. Greens discolored, but putted well. It was cool to see multiple alligators!
Oyster Bay
Course needs some tender love and care. Cart paths are terrible, sand traps need some sand and work, most greens need improvement. Played in early spring (April 01).
From a Local Golfer - Avoid this course until improvements made
Great Layout, unfortunately the conditions are pitiful compared to other courses in the area. Management either needs to adjust pricing to reflect conditions, or bring the course up to warrant what they’re charging. Many other courses in the area that are a much better value.
Oyster bay
Definitely not worth the cost to play. Patchy greens, cart paths need work, not well manicured.
course was in good condition, no Tee box signs about the hole. Pace of play was a little slow. Absolutely did not like waiting till our tee time to get to load up our gear in the cart, I'm sorry that should have been available to us right after we checked in. Lastly a little confusion with employees on where we where to start from, one person told us 10 and another said one, very confusing. Most likely wont play there again.