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3.5
244 Reviews (244)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
57
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.9
72.4%
Recommend this course
143 out of 244 reviews
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3.9
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
76.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 13 reviews
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4.0
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.5%
Recommend this course
32 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Consistently friendly staff and a relaxed pace of play make Holly Ridge a welcoming stop for Outer Banks visitors. The affordable, par-71 layout with water hazards and a lighted driving range delivers strong value for beginners and casual golfers alike.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5533 yards
Slope 122
Rating 67.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts and appropriate attire required. Bathing suits, tank tops/muscle shirts are not proper attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
244 Reviews (244)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Narrow Fairways 8
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 19
Locals 15
Walkers 15
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 11
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

OBX GOLF OUTING

Course was short but challenging. Greens were in relatively good shape.
Could use better markings for yardage and hazards. Staff was not very helpful.
It was good vale for the money but customer service is in need of upgrade

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Little gem near the outer banks

I would highly recommend playing Holly Ridge! This was a fantastic course for the price. The staff was extremely friendly and the course was in good shape. You will be surprised at how challenging the course is in spite of the short distance. A premium is placed on accurate tee shots!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Why would you even call a golf course

There were no fairways or tee boxes, no water on the course. Hole locations not marked good enough and confusing on a few holes. I glad I only paid $20, otherwise it would be not worthy. It would be good for kids and beginners to practice though.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
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

Looks can fool you

My second time on this course. And while it is not the most finely manicured courses, it is certainly challenging. Short in length, but you better keep it straight. Short 4's and 5's but guarded well by woods or water. Not a course for the "golf snob" but can test your skills just the same. I like the driving range over several in the OBX because of the natural grass and good quality range balls. Check it out if you're in the Kitty Hawk, NC area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ehh

Dry and dusty. Difficult holes are difficult due to poor design rather than intended hazards. Most of the course is relatively easy if you are an ok golfer. Greens were beautifully kept but some are very small. I paid $22 per person on a hot deal which sounds great but $22 is about all this course is worth. Might play again if I can play again for under $25.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hidden treasure

Enjoyed this course overall! Greens were great, fairways really nice , just not enough cart paths. Will definitely return!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

OBX

I like the course except for the lack of grass in fairways. At times your playing on hard pack dirt/sand. I like the fact water comes into play on a lot of holes. Just needs some tlc.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Probably worst course I have ever played!

DON"T DO IT!!!!
I have played at a lot of golf courses! This one is probably... wait, definitely the worst one I have ever played. Let's start with the signs. I had no idea where the first hole was. We drove around to what we thought was 1, turned out to be hole 7. The two Pepsi we bought from the clubhouse expired last year! The fairways are remarkably horrible. Long spotty grass filled with sand in the fairways. Greens are just as bad. There is no possible way they can charge $59 a round there! They load tee times up on golfnow so that unsuspecting vistors purchace a tee time there. DON"T DO IT!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Nice

Staff was great. Nice driving range. greens were in good shape. Fun course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Day

Holly Ridge is an older course, but in good shape. Water, water, everywhere. Most holes involved water off the tee, before the green, or alongside the fairway. Challenging, but enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Holly RIdge

Great Low-end course. Spend 2-4 hrs for 9-18 holes, some challenging, but most straight and flat.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not to bad

The course is short but not in too bad of shape. Some greens were a little hairy but what do expect in April. Overall we all enjoyed getting out and appreciated Golfnow getting us a discount. Full price for this course might be a little over charged.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very rough conditions

Fairways and tee boxes in very poor condition. Greens okay. No cart paths throughout majority of fairways didn't help matters. Needs ball washers, drinking water, and restrooms since one does not loop by the clubhouse between the front and back nines.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course did not have complete cart paths

Interesting course for sure. All I can say is $10 is cheaper then rang balls! If your thinking about coming from out of town just to play here, don't. It's unkept. Like I said, if your in the area and don't expect much, for $10 it's not bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor condition-great value

We got the very low price offered at mid-day. That made this a great value. Don't expect the well-maintained conditions you usually see at a Beach course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Pa r3's

Overall the course was maintained, but f you are looking for a pristine course to play this is not the course for you, however if you are looking for a fun course to play without the Outer Banks prices this has great value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Par 3's

Overall this was a fun course to play with some challenging holes and narrow fairways. If you are looking for a pristine golf course this is not for you, but f you are looking for a fun course to play and not pay the Outer Banks prices this is the place. Played this course twice this week as well as Nags Head. My golf scores were virtually the same on both courses.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Great place to build a golf course...some day.

I read the reviews on GolfNow before playing at Holly Ridge but I just couldn't pass up 18 holes with cart for $8.00. The lady working in the "pro shop" was friendly and had a sense of humor. She gave me a key to a cart and sent me on my way. I was pleased with the cart. It was probably only two years old, it was clean and electric. I found my way to the first tee and found out that at $8.00 I had over paid. The tee wouldn't qualify as rough on most courses. Fairways were undistinguishable from rough. There is a power line that bisects many of the fairways. The greens were small and relatively flat making three putts rare. The traps were like concrete. The pace of play could have been even quicker because the course is relatively short. Most of the par fours require only a pitching wedge for your second shot and big hitters can drive some of the greens. There was a five-some out there but they let me through as soon as they saw me. Play here only if it's the last course on the face of the earth and even then consider tennis first. The owner of this course needs to put some money into some grass seed and weed killer. Calling it a goat ranch would be an insult to goat herders everywhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Fast Affordable Golf in OBX

Friendly staff and golfers, good pace and fun layout. Low handicappers will be disappointed with the course but the rest of us can enjoy a fun and affordable round of golf by the beach.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was good for the price I paid $15

My son and I enjoy the course for the price we paid $15 each. I would have been disappointed if we had paid any more than that. The front nine was in really bad shape. The back nine was better but not very good. My son and I were talking and saying that its a shame this course has gotten in this shape because it could be a very nice course with some hard work. In fact we feel like they should shut the course down for one year and try to bring it back. Even as bad as it was I would recommend it for the average to below average player if you could play for the price we did.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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