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4.7
133 Reviews (133)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7031 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.6

The Links at Lighthouse Sound is an Arthur Hills-designed golf course that covers a scenic and varied terrain. Hills took advantage of not only the beautiful views afforded by the course's location right along the Assawomen Bay, but also the natural diversity of the terrain. He routed the front nine along the bay while the back nine borders the St. Martin's River, through mature hardwoods and pristine marshland. The golf course is home to the longest cart bridge in the country, stretching almost 1,500 feet to bring golfers from the bay-side holes to the marshland holes. It is also the only course in the U.S. with five consecutive holes playing to the same double green. The signature hole is the par-3 fifth, which requires a carry over a marsh to a nearly island green bordered by water on three sides.

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (2000) Steve Forrest & Associates (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.7
133 Reviews (133)
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5.0
Previously Played

A must play

The jewel of Ocean City! There is not much you can say but positive about this course. The beauty that surrounds each of the holes, course conditions, friendly staff, the practice facilities, club house....all first class - you can see why it it rates so high. The only negative I experienced was not the fault of the course, there was a guy blasting his music from his home on a hole.....but there are so many nice quite homes and peace on the course that this was a rare event.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course pace was not ideal.

Had a good 8:24 tee time and two members to play with. Fairways were very good, greens were good, a few were pretty beat up from use, tee boxes were the same. Par 3 10th box looked like bomb zone. Staff were excellent and practice facilities were very good. I liked the unlimited range balls with your round as opposed to others in the area that just give you a small bucket. I would return if the opportunity presented itself but they should think about trying to monitor pace a bit. Not sure if it was play or course set up but it could have been better.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Course was in fantastic condition, greens look faster than they really are.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Top Course in Maryland

Masterpiece ...I've played all of the best courses in Maryland. This is number one!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Challenging with good view of ocean city

We really enjoyed the course. It was challenging and fair. Pretty views of ocean city Maryland and the bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

A Most Play!!

Wow, what a revelation this course. Love the lay out the views are stunning and the condition was perfect. Variety of hole is perfect to me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

fantastic course

This is a great course in excellent condition. A must play in OCM

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience

Great course we where able to get out early & finished the round in under four hours great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

This place was both beautiful and challegening...Highly recommended to anyone in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice Course - Pace of Play Slow

Nice course, good condition with great views. Played behind Judge Smails and Spalding. Pace of play below average. Only saw ranger once during entire round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love the Lonks at Light House Sound

Fabulous and beautiful course. Take pictures if you can!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ct golfer

My son and I played this course from the blues and had a great round. Course was in "ok" condition due to a lot of rain earlier in the morning. Driving range was closed so we could only chip and putt to warm up. Would like to play it in dry conditions as it looks like it has a lot of character.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OC

Course was in great condition. Lots of marsh to clear off the tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

OC golf

Friends recommended this course for us to try while we were on our OC vacation. We were not disappointed. The staff were very helpful in preparing us to fully enjoy our experience.

The course was challenging but easy enuogh to make some pars. The course is well maintained and has many beautiful views of the bay as well as the OC skyline.

We will be back to play this course on our next OC visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One of the best in the area

Lighthouse Sound is a beautiful course with a split personality - holes 2-7, which play right next to the bay, have fantastic views and howling winds, while the rest of the course (especially 9-18) are further inland and very different. But both parts are great, a very nice design with plenty of challenge. The bayside holes are tough when the wind's blowing, and it's always blowing. Greens are medium speed but roll very true. Course was in excellent condition overall. Staff was very friendly, and the clubhouse is very nice (good food, too.) We'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

YES

My favorite course to play in OC. Course in great shape with many tee box options for different levels of players.
Pricey but well worth the extra $. Can't beat the scenery when the shots are being blown all over the place!
I will be back....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A MUST PLAY

As always an excellent staff with remarkable service. Course is in fantastic shape. A must add course to your bucket list!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Very nice course! Greens were beautiful as well as the views of Ocean City.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

Course was in excellent condition. Played mid afternoon, and pace of play was wonderful, 3.5 hours. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Outstanding!

Definitely my personal favorite in OC MD. The course was in great condition, and played tough as usual from the blended tees, but I much prefer them to the Golds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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