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3.9
1069 Reviews (1069)
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
82.1%
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Pace
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3.6
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
77.8%
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14 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sandpiper Bay's three-nine layout consistently earns high praise for its variety, with water-rich challenges and player-friendly scoring opportunities across the different nines. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and affordable hot deals make this course a strong value for returning golfers.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3399 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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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 No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.9
1069 Reviews (1069)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 32
Forced Carries 21
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 25
Locals 24
Playing Multiple Courses 22
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 28
Convenient to the City 9
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandpiper surprise

Course was in excellent shape. Greens were in great condition. Had avoid day and experience in the course.

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

Great deal

Great deal on a very nice course wth excellent conditions. Pace of play lackluster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Lot's of water. Greens very consistent. Never had to wait to hit a shot. Fairways were properly mowed where the ball never had to be touched to hit a good shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Good Experience

Great golf course. The staff was very friendly and the value can't be beat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Under Maintenance but Course in Nice Shape

We new ahead that the greens were under aeration but for the price we decide to play and were not disappointed. Like course layout, played Sand and Bay courses both were in nice shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Longtom66

One of the most enjoyable golf course in the north mrytlebeach area played sand and piper not to difficult but fun to play very friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandpiper Bay

The greens are excellent. Course is undergoing significant maintenance renovations. Many trees removed and bunkers reduced or removed. New turf has been installed and some turf has grown in nicely while other areas have a little way to go. Best bang for the buck on the Grand Strand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2016

from head Golf Professional Brett Thomaswick - thank you for your comments, we look forward to seeing you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

They took trees out recently and most should be glad

Played Sandpiper Bay (Piper and Bay 9s) as a 2-some. Nice layout but can see where removal of trees would/did open up the overall course. Would have been a LOT harder course back when they were still in play. Pace was OK but ended up waiting frequently on the first 9 which impaired our enjoyment.

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

Great course, greens and fairways in great shape!

I was paired with a group as I was single. Enjoyed the course some long par threes and par 4. Course was in great shape, Conditons of fairways and greens were great, staff was friendly and they picked the bag from the bag drop and put it on the cart. I would recommend this course and will come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/17/2016

from PGA Head Professional Brett Thomaswick - thank you for your comments, we hope to see you in the future

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Average beach course

Maybe because it was early in the season and the area needed rain, but the fairways were pretty hard and had some places where grass seemed a little sparse. Some water would probably fix this. Greens were ok but could use some rolling as I had a few putts that bounced to the hole. We were going to have lunch after the round but the bar/grill did not seem to have table service and the single bartender who appeared to be taking both food and drink orders seemed really stressed so we passed on lunch. Would recommend with caveats. Ok for the price paid.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value

Play was very slow (5 hours plus round) but unfortunately that is very typical at these resort courses. Staff was very friendly and course was in good shape except for the slow greens. The course is a very good value and fun to play unless you hit the ball as badly as I do but that’s not the courses fault. :>)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value

Excellent course, great condition, great value26$ with cart(golfnow),

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

They had a great deal of play the day I played but the pace of play was not too slow. Staff was great & course was fairly well maintained. Greens were a little too slow for my liking but not bad.t GOLF NOW'S hot deal price I will play often when I am in town

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses in the area

The course is in good condition . the Greens were a little shaggy

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Good Layout, Great Price

My wife and I played the Piper and the Bay course. It was in very good condition-nice tee boxes and fairways. The greens were good but a bit slow for bermuda greens. I would have preferred them to be a bit faster but they still putted very well. My wife said she really enjoyed the play for the Ladies Tees. She said they were good, level tees and good distances to her play. Most of all, this was a Great Value for the price we got from Golf Now. We look forward to playing again and hopefully the next time we can play the Sand Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course!

Really great course. Greens were in pretty good shape. really nice staff, clubhouse. Will play again if back this way. Met some really nice folks while playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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

different holes, lots of par 3's and par 5's

good course, played it many times, range , putting, and chipping sites. play was a bit slow [over 4 1/2 hours]

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Very nice course. Photos are a little deceiving as I thought it would be a top of the line complex. Not top of the line, however, above average. No complaints. Great course for the money. Also note that my round was early in the golf season so I would not expect it to be in peak condition quite yet.

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

Fantastic Course

Sandpiper has the best greens for the courses in the Calabash area and the fairways were in fantastic shape. Very scenic and somewhat challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/14/2016

from PGA Head Professional Brett Thomaswick - thank you for your comments and we hope to see you back soon

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

another great round at Sandpiper

The staff at Sandpiper Bay are always the very best. They treat you like a member and give you their up front attention. Course is making many changes, but still in very good shape. May need to bring back a few more workers to get in back to the 2010 Golf course of the year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/14/2016

from PGA Head Professional Brett Thomaswick - thank you playing our facility and we appreciate your comments. We will be improving the clubhouse next as well as the driving range.

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