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Carolina National Golf Club - Heron Nine
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About
Situated along the banks of the Lockwood Folly River, Carolina National Golf Club takes advantage of the scenic low country landscape. The 27-hole course was designed by Fred Couples, whose preservation of the terrain earned the course the certification as an Audubon Sanctuary. The golf course is divided into three nines that are played in 18-hole combinations. The Heron, Egret, and Ibis are named after the birds that call the course home. Each nine offers a different set of challenges. The Heron is both the most scenic and the longest nine. The three par 4s all measure over 400 yards and the final hole is a par 5 that is 587 yards long. The layout has a few holes that play along the river, including the par-3 fifth, which has a green that is almost entirely surrounded by water. This nine will reward strong mid-to-long iron play.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 3517 yards | 37.0 | 139 |
| Gold | 36 | 3202 yards | 35.2 | 132 |
| Blue | 36 | 2998 yards | 34.4 | 128 |
| Blue (W) | 36 | 2998 yards | 37.4 | 133 |
| Teal | 36 | 2678 yards | 32.8 | 115 |
| Teal (W) | 36 | 2678 yards | 35.5 | 121 |
| White (W) | 36 | 2338 yards | 33.4 | 114 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.6/146 | 400 | 530 | 384 | 365 | 203 | 432 | 443 | 173 | 537 | 3467 | 6911 |
| Gold M: 71.5/137 | 378 | 502 | 325 | 338 | 191 | 370 | 401 | 158 | 549 | 3212 | 6400 |
| Gold/Blue M: 70.6/132 | 361 | 458 | 325 | 325 | 191 | 370 | 374 | 158 | 508 | 3070 | 6168 |
| Blue M: 69.9/128 W: 75.5/140 | 361 | 458 | 312 | 312 | 182 | 350 | 374 | 141 | 508 | 2998 | 5939 |
| Blue/Teal M: 68.4/123 | 361 | 458 | 312 | 312 | 162 | 350 | 313 | 112 | 469 | 2849 | 5694 |
| Teal M: 67.1/117 W: 71.5/130 | 330 | 420 | 298 | 303 | 162 | 271 | 313 | 112 | 469 | 2678 | 5338 |
| Teal/White M: 65.6/113 W: 69.8/125 | 330 | 393 | 298 | 303 | 121 | 271 | 267 | 112 | 443 | 2538 | 5007 |
| White M: 64.3/110 W: 67.7/119 | 318 | 393 | 201 | 243 | 121 | 247 | 267 | 105 | 443 | 2338 | 4666 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 9 | ||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 7 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2019 #20)
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Gator beware! Photo submitted by u314160583580 on 03/28/2021
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Very cool tee off in this hole Photo submitted by u314160583580 on 03/28/2021
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Photo submitted by Lindbloe on 11/23/2020
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Photo submitted by Lindbloe on 11/23/2020
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Lots of sand. Photo submitted by Viper99 on 10/07/2020
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Surrounded by water. Photo submitted by Viper99 on 10/07/2020
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#9 Ibis - Choose your fairway wisely on either side of the central bunker. Photo submitted by DenisDotson on 04/01/2020
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#5 Egret - One of National's great par 3's over the lake. Photo submitted by DenisDotson on 04/01/2020
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#9 Egret - A short par five with numerous possible paths off the tee. Photo submitted by DenisDotson on 04/01/2020
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Heron #1 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 03/06/2018
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Heron #3 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 03/06/2018
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Heron #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 03/06/2018
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Heron #5 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 03/06/2018
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Signature hole plus 1 Photo submitted by Thirstyd1 on 04/11/2017
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Photo submitted by leegolfnut on 10/08/2015
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Photo submitted by leegolfnut on 10/08/2015
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Photo submitted by leegolfnut on 10/08/2015
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Photo submitted by leegolfnut on 10/08/2015
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Photo submitted by leegolfnut on 10/08/2015
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Photo submitted by leegolfnut on 10/08/2015
Beautiful course
Playing on a course nestled among oaks, bordering the Shallotte river and on a course pretty well maintained was very enjoyable.
Hello, HapTaylor. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for playing Carolina National.
Ivan the great
After playing a really slow front nine, Ivan, the ranger, moved us to the third nine where we had ton one in front of us..Great time
Thanks for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon.
Need cart path repairs
Course is in good shape but Cart paths are in need of repair.
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback about your round and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National GC!
course needs some tlc
Greens were top dressed...which has to be done, just wish I knew in advance...They need to run the mowers...tall inconsistent poanna patches all over the place...
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and have forwarded your comments over to our management team for future improvements. We hope you reconsider returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National!
Thanks for the 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again soon!
Great Experience
Really nice layout. Decent early season conditions. Greens rolling beautifully despite being over seeded. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Hi Philip, thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National.
Fantastic layout
Played terrible-loved the course. Great shape-One of the best I’ve played for the everyday golfer. I’m a 12 handicap and found the blues to be perfect. Will definitely play again.
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again soon! Thanks for playing Carolina National Golf Club.
Good Course Bad Course
The layout was good and the greens were fast and true. The cart paths need repair and the golf carts are in bad shape. If you have any back issues maybe look elsewhere.
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear the conditions of the cart paths weren't up to expectations, but are glad to hear you enjoyed the greens and the layout. We hope you reconsider returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National!
Needs work
The greens rolled fast and true. The bunkers were terrible and need another six or 8 inches of sand. The cart paths were atrocious. I may need a chiropractic adjustment after that round. I enjoyed the layout but there were a lot of weeds in the fairways. I know it’s early in the season but I’ve played other courses that are in better shape. The worst part where the cart paths
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear your round with us was anything short of 5-stars. We have forwarded your comments over to our management team for future improvements. We hope you consider returning for another round soon with us. Thanks for playing!
excellent from bag drop to clubhouse after round
great value. the course is in excellent shape. the greens are fast and true. get it on line and you will just need to worry about speed. every hole is different.
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another one soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National!
Good day of golf
Everything was teriffic,staff,course condition
A real pleasure
Hello, thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National Golf Club!
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate the feedback about your round and hope to see you again soon! Thanks for playing Carolina National Golf Club.
Bad all around
Would not play again. Fairways bad and greens worse.
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear your round with us was anything short of 5-stars. We hope this doesn't deter you from returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National GC!
Well maintained and scenic!
Great course condition and layout. Even with a packed course my group went out right on time .
Thanks for the 5-star review! We appreciate the feedback about your round and hope to see you again soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National Golf Club!
Carolina National
Great value for such a great Golf Course. Friendly staff and great facilities. I’ll be back to play again
Perfect Day
Everything was great. Attendants and pro shop very friendly and made sure to look after us. Conditions were still a little rough. Played the round in 3 1/2 hrs. PERFECT DAY
Winter conditioning
Great shape overall for winter conditions but would love if overseeded fairways for just some winter contrast.. but good condition overall and the greens were immaculate. If they maintain the greens like that all season would make it a regular stop.
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Thanks for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon. Thanks for playing Carolina National!