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Oyster Bay Golf Links
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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.
| 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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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
Recent aerification of greens hadn't healed. So greens were bumpy and slow
Great Course
This is a beautiful golf course with a great layout. The greens were aerated about 3 weeks ago. They hadn’t fully healed yet, but they rolled fine. I didn’t want to give a lower condition rating because of standard maintenance.
Great staff. Friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this course.
Greens were aerified, & still not totally healed back. Fairways rough in patches. Bunkers almost unplayable, likely due to recent heavy rains.
Honest review
Nice course
Cart paths could use some work.
Staff friendly good value for the money
Super par 3 ending 15 and 17
Course was played after a lot of rain so drainage was great but all areas had not been mown.
Layout is great and all par 3 challenging and seeing a gator always deserves mentioned
This course used to be terrific, but they are trying to get by on past glory. The course is not in good shape, tee boxes are poor, sand traps had drainage issues and the ones that still had full sand looked like an army walked through them . Does anyone take anymore ? Greens were recently aerated. The fairways were not in good shape. The deal including lunch is a nice touch . This is a $35-$40 dollar course now and that is a sad thing . This is a Legends property and it looks like they forgot about it . The big positive is the staff there. Top notch.
Great Round
This was the first time I’ve played Oyster Bay, but it won’t be the last. Exceptional golf course, friendly staff, and I was told when I arrived, that I would receive a complementary meal with 2 free drinks after the round. Oyster Bay does it right.
Very enjoyable day
A couple of qualifications here. I do believe we were first off - we played in under four hours and did not get jammed up at the turn (critical success factor!!) The greens had been punched - however I knew this well in advance and factored that in to my assessment of conditions. Feels like they're going to come back in really nice shape as I didn't notice any "dead" areas. Staff was very nice all around - the clubhouse can best be described as "spartan" but I'm there for the golf, not a mall experience. I play a lot in the area and there is plenty of competition for my dollars - but I can definitely say I'll be back. Also I did get to see several gators (bonus for me!!!) Final note - I wouldn't rate Oyster Bay in the same frame as a Caledonia, TPC MB, or True Blue - but the rate is substantially lower and again, conditions are nice (not pristine).
Great Course
One of my all time favorites. Live up north and haven't played here for some 15 years. Was not disappointed.
Save your money
The course is barely being maintained and is definitely overpriced for that reason. Most of the front 9 had numerous issues from tee to green, some improvement on the back Cart paths are some of the worst I’ve been on, and I’ve played at $15 muni’s. It’s unfortunate because it looks like a fun layout and was probably enjoyable 15 years ago. Save your time and money, there are plenty of other courses around to play.
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