The Pearl Golf Links - East Course in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, USA

Rating Snapshot

All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.4

698 Reviews (698)

5 Stars

297

4 Stars

304

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

4.3

Layout

4.4

Friendliness

4.7

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.2

91.6%

Recommend this course

626 out of 698 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

10 Reviews (10)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.3

Value

4.3

Layout

4.3

Pace

4.5

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.9

90.0%

Recommend this course

9 out of 10 reviews

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Avg Rating

4.4

39 Reviews (39)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

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Conditions

4.4

Value

4.4

Layout

4.4

Pace

4.6

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.7

92.3%

Recommend this course

36 out of 39 reviews

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Course Highlights

The Pearl delivers consistently impressive conditions with plush fairways, well-maintained bunkers, and challenging greens across its three distinct nine-hole layouts. Friendly and professional staff contribute to a smooth, well-paced round that rewards a return visit.

About

Holes 9

Type Public

Style Traditional/Parkland

Par 36

Length 3401 yards

Slope N/A

Rating N/A

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length
Black	36	3401 yards
Blue	36	3237 yards
White	36	3076 yards
Gold	36	2921 yards
Red	36	2576 yards

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for West/East

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	Total
Black M: 73.2/137	394	358	401	147	614	443	604	151	534	3646	7047
Blue M: 72.3/134	360	333	366	138	591	414	575	139	515	3431	6668
White M: 70.4/129 W: 76.1/138	355	323	324	130	553	390	552	134	508	3269	6345
Gold M: 67.9/119 W: 72.9/132	330	289	286	118	486	380	475	124	477	2965	5832
Red M: 65.0/112 W: 69.4/119	255	281	252	104	441	343	436	95	434	2641	5217
Handicap	12	16	8	18	6	4	2	14	10
Par	4	4	4	3	5	4	5	3	5	37	73

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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

GPS Yes

Pull-carts No

Caddies No

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Bunker Yes

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

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Reviews

4.4

698 Reviews (698)

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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IBJPJM

Played On 11/21/2020

Reviews 147

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Top 250 Contributor

First Time Playing

Great track

We had a great day at the Pearl, great layout in very good shape. I was apprehensive booking tee time when it was wide open on a Saturday morning, so glad I did. The course is a great layout with many different challenges. There are several holes around Marsh and river views that will keep you in good spirits

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u481574446

Played On 11/19/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Course

Enjoyed playing very much. Coming back again when down.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Comment

PappyJoe132

Played On 11/05/2020

Reviews 38

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Outstanding Course / Great Layout

Course was in good condition on fairways and greens. Cart paths could need a little work. Layout was challenging, but fair. Nice scenery, particularly the West nine. Will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u314160971286

Played On 11/03/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u679739554

Played On 10/30/2020

Reviews 6

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Comment

George5771761

Played On 10/27/2020

Reviews 5

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

u404284492

Played On 10/22/2020

Reviews 3

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u000004179308

Played On 10/23/2020

Reviews 134

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Comment

u314159842328

Played On 10/16/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

sportsnutdave

Played On 10/15/2020

Reviews 15

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

A Pearl Plus Experience

Other than some mosquitos and some wet spots due to recent heavy rain, a great day. The staff is quite friendly. Beautiful course with excellent greens. No rake in traps due to Covid - no problem. since they must drag the traps nightly. Fairways are great too - wish I hit more of them though. Bring some mosquito repellent and enjoy a great round at an excellent course run by super nice staff..

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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Ineverslice90

Played On 10/12/2020

Reviews 13

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Previously Played

The Pearl no longer shines

The Pearl is no longer a 36 hole complex as they have closed the East course holes 3-11 only playing holes 1,2 & 12-18. With the exception of the last two holes on the East nine, the East course’s conditions have become horrendous...bare tee boxes & fairways on holes 13-17 makes one wonder why they just don’t abandon the East course totally. The West course (we only played the original back nine) is in pristine condition. So sad to see this gem literally die off. Unless they go with just the West course only, this will no longer be in our rotation.

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

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CAKilleen

Played On 10/12/2020

Reviews 4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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patrickrparsons

Played On 10/10/2020

Reviews 3

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Really nice. Bring bug spray.

Played the north and west courses. Really well maintained. Bring serious bug spray. Chased a ball into the woods and got bit at least 15 times.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Bryan1493205

Played On 10/09/2020

Reviews 4

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Wet weather

Used cart

nice track....bad mosquitoes

Course was nice and in good condition. Staff was not very friendly. We preferred not to use the bag drop due to COVID-19. We asked to take a cart to the parking lot and were told no. Then we saw two other groups pick up carts and take them to the parking lot to get their clubs. Must treat tourist different than locals. Also, the mosquitoes were the wort I have ever seen....so take bug spray!

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Difficulty Moderate

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u382228989

Played On 10/06/2020

Reviews 15

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nice course

Great shape and greens rolling true and not too fast.

Mosquitoes were a major problem. Bring lots of repellant.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Scott8148332

Played On 10/05/2020

Reviews 33

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Good golf experience

Course in good condition. Greens very good. Pace of play was great. Staff very friendly. Bring Your bug spray. Lot of mosquitoes in the wooded tee areas and green areas

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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u9671839

Played On 10/02/2020

Reviews 3

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u000005252950

Played On 10/01/2020

Reviews 3

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Just Alright

After playing Farmstead and Thistle for about the same price (actually Farmstead was $12 less local rate) the Pearl was a disappointment.. i must say the greens were excellent though.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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u162963087

Played On 10/02/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Beautiful Course, staff was very friendly, course was in great shape. Will play here again.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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keitho

Played On 09/30/2020

Reviews 54

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

The Pearl

Course was in great shape. The pace of play was great even with cart path only it took 3 hours.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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FAQ

What is the address of The Pearl Golf Links - East Course?

The Pearl Golf Links - East Course is located at 1300 Pearl Blvd SW, Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468, Brunswick County.

Is The Pearl Golf Links - East Course open to the public?

Yes, The Pearl Golf Links - East Course is open to the public.

What year did The Pearl Golf Links - East Course open?

The Pearl Golf Links - East Course was built in 1987.

Who designed The Pearl Golf Links - East Course?

Dan Maples (1987) and Michael Gleason (1987) are the architects of The Pearl Golf Links - East Course.

What type of grass does The Pearl Golf Links - East Course have?

The Pearl Golf Links - East Course has Mini Verde Bermuda Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of The Pearl Golf Links - East Course

The par of The Pearl Golf Links - East Course is 36.

What is the length of The Pearl Golf Links - East Course

The length of The Pearl Golf Links - East Course is 3401 yards.

What are the course conditions at The Pearl Golf Links - East Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at The Pearl Golf Links - East Course are great.

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