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4.2
546 Reviews (546)
5 Stars
226
4 Stars
238
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
86.9%
Recommend this course
488 out of 546 reviews
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4.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 reviews
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4.2
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.0%
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63 out of 75 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Traditional/Parkland
Par 36
Length 3401 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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The Pearl Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1987) Michael Gleason (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.2
546 Reviews (546)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 27
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 10
Near Local Attractions 10

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great track, needs work

I thought the original design was very strong. Multiple tees, good greens, and well bunkered. Fit and finish needs some work.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Loooong Day at the Pearl

Felt the course was not in good shape as we were not allowed to drive on fairways du to seeding.. Round took 5 1/2 hours as the were usually 3 different groups on each hole. I understand the course wants to make money, however where is the consideration for the paying customers. I thought they should have told us the restrictions on golf now when we made the reservations a week before. Had to wait on every shot for the 2 groups ahead of us on every hole. Would not return again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Round

The round took 5 1/2 hours (poor). Could not drive on fairways which were not in great shape. Too many people playing for conditions of course. Not worth money or time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

East course still dry and need of repairs

West course nice ,in good shape,East course Still bone dry in need of 'Repair'.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This was a very nice golf course, and worth the $60.

Quick greens and nice fairways. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

Course was in good shape requires some shot shaping on a few hole course conditions were good well worth the drive up to Calabash, NC

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

The Third Ring of Dante’s Inferno

When Dante Alighieri uttered, “ In the middle of the journey of our life I found myself within a dark woods where the straight way was lost”, one might believe he was referring to the Pearl.

When you roll into the Pearl, it’s hard not to get optimistic with the beautiful marsh vistas and scenery, but those things are for websites and advertisements. Reality sinks in when the callous and socially wanton starter directs you to the first hole - starting on the East nine, you descend into the first ring, swarming with mosquitos and stacked with 3 groups, per hole, you quickly realize the conditions are in total disrepair and neglected for apparently decades - paths reminiscent of main thoroughfares in Baghdad after operation desert storm.

For the love of golf, you descend into the second ring, otherwise known as the fairways themselves - more receptive of potato farming than a good drive, a greyhound would be insulted if you compared them to a dog track.

I must go to Walgreens now for an at home malaria test kit, but heed my warning fellow golfers, the Inferno is real, and it goes by the name of The Pearl.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great course

Played the west-east routing which we enjoy. One of the prettiest courses around and it was in very good shape. /i played the gold tees and my sons played the white which really meant that their driving had to be on. the greens were in great shape and the whole round was very enjoyable even with a little slow down due to the groups in front of us

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful fun course

Played the West/East rotation. Course was in very good shape from tee to green. Greens were very fast and make sure you stay below the hole if possible. Lots of fun holes throughout the 18. Gorgeous views along the Calabash River. Mike the Starter was very nice and knowledgeable. Jarrett in the Pro Shop gave me lots of tips and the layouts of the 9's I was playing. Look forward to playing again next year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course.

Course was in very good shape. Pro Shop was very informative about the lay outs since this was my 1st time playing there. Put the Pearl on your list and play it. You will enjoy playing it and it has some beautiful views along the Calabash River.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the views

I played West/East. The course was in fair shape. Tee boxes were pretty bad throughout. I enjoyed the views along the water and the greens were fast, but the conditions were very inconsistent throughout. I would play again to try the North course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Calabash Course

Ive played several courses in this area and afyer playing this for the first time its one of my favorites. Friendly staff, nice layout, greens in great shape. Ill definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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