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3.5
220 Reviews (220)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
28
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
59.9%
Recommend this course
145 out of 220 reviews
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3.7
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
70.6%
Recommend this course
12 out of 17 reviews
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3.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.1%
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16 out of 28 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6685 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.1

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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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1983)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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3.5
220 Reviews (220)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course…Customer Rep for Check in, Not So Much

After calling to get rates the evening of the twelfth, we got quotes of 55 per player with the food and drink amenities. Upon showing up, John proceeded to get irate while then telling us it was 84 to play. Eventually, we got the rate lowered to 55 or 65 without the vouchers for food and drinks much to John’s annoyance. Very unprofessional behavior as a customer facing employee. The course was awesome but did have a few greens being patched. Would definitely play again if I didn’t have to deal with rude personnel at checkin. All of the other employees, the bartender, the starter, Sara and Dennis were pleasant and kind to our group.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

The course is very nice. Few complaints, you're charging over $100 a person for a round of golf spend a few dollars and put up whole signs so we know where we're going. Can't spare a few bucks for a sign use some spray paint on the cart path. The couple ahead of us wound up quitting because they got so lost they had no idea what holes they were on. Also they need more blue flags for the golf carts those of us that are handicapped need those so the starter isn't rude until you have to be on cart path only do we have to get the Ada involved? Other than that a great round of golf. Also the car paths can use some repaving okay I've had kidney stones it didn't hurt as much as those cart paths

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oyster Bay has lost its shine

Pace of play was slow and no Marshall to push the slow golfers. No ball washers on course or carts. Very few rakes so some traps were not raked. Course was in decent condition but not worth what they are charging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

not worth what we paid

course conditions are rough.....and not what we expected for 132 per person

greens were okay.....but tee decks, fairways way too shaggy.....and bunkers were appalling....cart paths are easily 10 years past having to be re done

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very good course; pins a little unfair

I loved Oyster Bay, with the exception of a few pin placements. Right off the bat, #1 was almost impossible. There are just some places where the greens are sloped too much to place a pin, and they chose these places about 6-7 times. Other than that, very good course, and good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow play! Great value

Likes everything about the course except for slow play. Front 9 went smooth but coming off 9 to 10, there was. A 3 group back up. 20 minutes to hit again. Then all through the back 9 there were jammed up tee boxes. Enjoyed the course, didn’t enjoy the 10-15-20 min wait on holes on the back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is going downhill.

Oyster Bay was a nice course at one time, but is currently in poor repair. Cart paths are terrible. Bunkers are worse. Hopefully current owners sell to new owners that are interested in reviving this course to its full potential.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Gator s On the green..

Yes gators were plenty on back 9. They were still but added to the challenge. Good conditions for spring time. Few bare spots on fairways. Greens and tees were good. Carts are dated gas powered tugs - adequate . Many islands holes and lots of water hazards. Bunkers were packed down.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Over Priced

Enjoyed the course but cart path was so deplorable that your back ached because of the rough drive! Unfortunately, the condition of the cart path really down graded the entire course. Gas carts & no cart GPS make this course overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Just don’t do it

Very poor shape Very surprised how bad this course has got

No where close what if use to be

Needs a lot of maintenance and up keep

So sad

Please don’t do it

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

MUST PLAY!!

Well worth it. Lot's of water and Gators! Great looking holes and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of our must play courses

My wife and I play this course every time we visit the Myrtle Beach area. It is a very scenic layout. The holes are very fair for all levels of golfers. The staff were very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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