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4.6
307 Reviews (307)
5 Stars
185
4 Stars
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3 Stars
26
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
91.8%
Recommend this course
278 out of 307 reviews
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4.6
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.2%
Recommend this course
31 out of 34 reviews
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4.6
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 47 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6550 yards
Slope 144
Rating 72.2
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Kilmarlic Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Steele (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Major credit cards accepted
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shorts are allowed (No cut-offs). Shirts with collars are mandatory. No jeans, no denim. No tank-tops or sleeveless tee shirts

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
307 Reviews (307)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a Layout

Fantastic course, probably the best layout/design of any ‘beach golf’ I’ve played. Challenging, fun, beautiful setting. Staff was great.

It’s no hacker’s paradise and you’ll want to bring some balls as there are a lot of force carries (although most have a safer play option available to you as well), but if you can’t have fun on some of these holes idk what to tell ya!

We played as a hurricane passed through and the course was drenched — even still, it played fine. Not sure how they manage to make that work but they must have some darn good drainage systems. Loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best golf in OBX!

I’ve been golfing in the OBX on my vacation for several years now, and this is the best course around. Course has plenty of challenges and is beautifully maintained. Best of all, it’s priced better than any course on the island and it’s only a few minutes over the bridge. We loved it and will be back again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, need more staff

Great course to play, had to wait for carts from people that just finished. Had to walk to driving range and only saw drink cart once on a plus 30 hot day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Didn't disappoint

Favorite course in OBX. Other than playing through some downpours, course was great.

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

Summer Vacation

One of my favorite courses I have played in recent years. My absolute favorite in the OBX. I keep telling friends about the course.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a round

Great people and staff. Highly recommend the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great location and views

Played mid-day during hot, windy day and found hidden gem alongside the sound. Fairways were in good shape and the greens were a little slower than the practice green. Wind was brutal on a few of the final holes, making for challenging finish. Very happy with the burgers and beers in the clubhouse afterwards.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course; could have been a better experience

Got stuck behind a 5some on a weekend, where it seemed they were short staffed. No bev cart, no marshal. Limited food service at the turn. Course was pretty and well maintained. Would try it again on a week day

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for OBX

Played here while staying at OBX for a week. Pretty easy to get to and great course. Challenging and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We had an awesome time! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The course was in terrific shape. Being this was our first time we struggled a little bit, finding our tea, but other friendly golfers helped us out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course. Ok speed on greens. challenging enough for low to mid handicap.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Gem of a Course

Kilmarlic is a nice course. On the shorter side. If you hit driver consistently over 270 it’s best to play the tips or one set of tees up. There are decent landing areas but when you start playing further up it gets much tighter. The fairways were a little burned out but I still really enjoyed my round. The greens weren’t the fastest but rolled really smooth and true. The biggest issue was pace of play. I started at 9:06 and didn’t finish till after 2:30. So close to 5 1/2 hours. The group infront of us was still on tee box every single one we pulled up to besides maybe 1 or 2 holes and we’re just leaving then. It could have just been group infront of us had greater expectations than they could play to but this led to the group behind us having to suffer the same fate as ours and have an audience on every hole. Other than that it was a great day and look forward to being able to come back and play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Loved the layout. Greens are perfect. Tees and fairways really good. Only minus is the collars around the greens. They need a little attention especially when compared to the shape of the rest of the course. Overall great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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