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3.5
220 Reviews (220)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
50
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
2 Stars
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
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
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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Metal Spikes Allowed No
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3.5
220 Reviews (220)
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Oyster Bay

Course in good shape, greens very good. Only negative, we went out as first group on first hole, course was using double tees that morning. We made the turn and waited on two groups still going out on first wave of tee times. Back nine played much slower due to this. Overall very good, would recommend and will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Needs repairs

Played this course about 10-15 years ago. Time has apparently not been kind. Cart paths are atrocious. Full of potholes and crumbling. Greens were a bit rough. Course is tucked and intertwined within the community, signage is poor for navigating to the next hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Oyster Bay

Bunkers need work

Cart paths non existent

Some greens showing dead spots in early June

Saw a ranger once that never addressed the pace of play

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun day

the staff was on point from the time I arrived to making the turn and to putting my clubs back into the car. the course was nice but there were some areas around the tree lines that was hard pan and the course had received some heavier rains over the weekend that one hole had standing water in front of the tee box. the course had a nice layout and was fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Course Decline Continues

Oyster Bay and Heritage have been among my Myrtle Beach favorite golf courses for over 30 years, but I have to make excuses to my friends, reporting that the current state of Oyster Bay’s infrastructure is a sad remnant of the course’s glorious past. The course that was once one of America’s best new courses is not maintained consistent with it’s splendid design. The cart paths are in disrepair. Many tees have large bare spots as do some of the fairways and green aprons. Fortunately the greens are decent enough for me to return next year, but I would rather pay $30-$50 more to play Oyster Bay as it once was than the underinvested course today.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent golf track for the money

Greens were in excellent condition and the pace of play was excellent. The fairways were in good shape but it could have been a bit better. The members or guests apparently don’t take the bunkers. We called “a rack it place it” rule on the first hole and it was an excellent call based on the holes we saw.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Time

I loved this course even though I was playing like crap. This was my first time back to the area in over 20 years. I had more fun (played like crap, remember) taking pics of the gators than playing golf. We don't see to many of these guys in Ohio.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oyster Bay in decline

Played here last 8 years ago, course routing, layout is better than most. Sadly it isn't the Oyster Bay it used to be. Some bad area's, little grass near green's, edges of fairways, and on a few green's. Cartpaths falling apart,no repairs being done. Starter gave us the usual crap about staying on the paths, exiting the fairways where the signs were as if the course was in top notch shape,it isn't but still worth playing accepting the shortcomings. Alligator's out basking all over including a few large 10 footer's. Marsh veiws excellent. Bag drop guy was friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow Play, Bad Course Management

Starter was rushing groups to tee off only to run into incredibly slow play. We paired up with another 3-some(6 of us) and consisGently waited for the 4-some in front of us.

Ranger didn’t do their job.

Beautiful layout that needs some management TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really rough

Does not live up to the hype. Grass in rough was totally dead and rock hard. Only course in area without green grass! WAY over priced for the condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is Overrated and Overpriced

The course seems to have gone downhill since we last played it a year ago. Very rough cart paths, super hard and thin fairways and rough bumpy greens. Also found the inside staff to not be very customer oriented. I

Clubhouse is aldo very dated. In my opinion, the course needs to be improved significantly to justify the very high green fees being charged. I will not play again until course conditions improve and/or the green fees are reduced.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Could be a Great course

This course could be a great course if the required maintenance was provided. It has a lot of charm and many beautiful features but is lacking in upkeep.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great History

This course was a jewel with many distinct features and views. Course condition has deteriorated to the point I would prefer to have memories of yesterday year.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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