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3.6
224 Reviews (224)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
15
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
65.9%
Recommend this course
149 out of 224 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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3.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
72.7%
Recommend this course
16 out of 22 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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3.6
224 Reviews (224)
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Good
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Reviews 34
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Plays Once a month
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4.0
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First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
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 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).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

One of my all time favorites. Live up north and haven't played here for some 15 years. Was not disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
3.0
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Previously Played

Lack of markers

Course was ok condition. Pricey for value Lack of tee markers and directional signs were unusual for price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Most Scenic

A fabulous layout with nature's beauty all around including fully grown alligators . I love the course, but the conditions were average. Some tees needed mowing, greens were good, but not great. Cart paths need major work. It would be well worth the price if it was in better shape, but it is not a good value until improvements are made. I still love the course and hope the conditions improve.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

I had played this course in the 90’s and it was one of the top courses with the conditions, views and overall layout Now, it’s a glorified municipal course. So disappointing. The back nine was burnt and the pathways were worse then NYC pothole streets. Terrible

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing Experience.

Extremely disappointed in the overall course conditions considering the cost to play. Tee-boxes were poor, sand traps not maintained, greens were rough in patches. Cart paths poorly maintained. Ownership need to spend money as a great layout with some really challenging holes that will test your game.

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