The Pearl Golf Links
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4.4
695 Reviews (695)
5 Stars
294
4 Stars
304
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
92.0%
Recommend this course
623 out of 695 reviews
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3.9
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.4
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Pearl delivers consistently impressive conditions with plush fairways, well-maintained bunkers, and challenging greens across its three distinct nine-hole layouts. Friendly and professional staff contribute to a smooth, well-paced round that rewards a return visit.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Style Links
Par 35
Length 3360 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1987)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
695 Reviews (695)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 27
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 10
Near Local Attractions 10

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This was a very nice golf course, and worth the $60.

Quick greens and nice fairways. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

Course was in good shape requires some shot shaping on a few hole course conditions were good well worth the drive up to Calabash, NC

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful fun course

Played the West/East rotation. Course was in very good shape from tee to green. Greens were very fast and make sure you stay below the hole if possible. Lots of fun holes throughout the 18. Gorgeous views along the Calabash River. Mike the Starter was very nice and knowledgeable. Jarrett in the Pro Shop gave me lots of tips and the layouts of the 9's I was playing. Look forward to playing again next year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

The Third Ring of Dante’s Inferno

When Dante Alighieri uttered, “ In the middle of the journey of our life I found myself within a dark woods where the straight way was lost”, one might believe he was referring to the Pearl.

When you roll into the Pearl, it’s hard not to get optimistic with the beautiful marsh vistas and scenery, but those things are for websites and advertisements. Reality sinks in when the callous and socially wanton starter directs you to the first hole - starting on the East nine, you descend into the first ring, swarming with mosquitos and stacked with 3 groups, per hole, you quickly realize the conditions are in total disrepair and neglected for apparently decades - paths reminiscent of main thoroughfares in Baghdad after operation desert storm.

For the love of golf, you descend into the second ring, otherwise known as the fairways themselves - more receptive of potato farming than a good drive, a greyhound would be insulted if you compared them to a dog track.

I must go to Walgreens now for an at home malaria test kit, but heed my warning fellow golfers, the Inferno is real, and it goes by the name of The Pearl.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a great course

Played the west-east routing which we enjoy. One of the prettiest courses around and it was in very good shape. /i played the gold tees and my sons played the white which really meant that their driving had to be on. the greens were in great shape and the whole round was very enjoyable even with a little slow down due to the groups in front of us

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course.

Course was in very good shape. Pro Shop was very informative about the lay outs since this was my 1st time playing there. Put the Pearl on your list and play it. You will enjoy playing it and it has some beautiful views along the Calabash River.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

Excellent course, great condition, but bring your bug spray, mosquito’s by the thousands!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the views

I played West/East. The course was in fair shape. Tee boxes were pretty bad throughout. I enjoyed the views along the water and the greens were fast, but the conditions were very inconsistent throughout. I would play again to try the North course

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

Great Calabash Course

Ive played several courses in this area and afyer playing this for the first time its one of my favorites. Friendly staff, nice layout, greens in great shape. Ill definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent now!

I played this course several years ago pre covid and a major complaint would be the the conditions. The fairways are flush and the greens are in perfect shape! It deserves a minimum 4.5 star+ rating now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Challenging Course

Course is beautiful and the views are amazing, greens are hard to read and fast. The price is a little high but fun and challenging course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful day

First time playing and what a great experience. Tough but manageable with excellent maintenance to the course. Greens were fast and if you thought it would break you were wrong. This is now a course on my list for next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course had good set up

The course was in very good shape they had air ratted the greens a couple weeks ago but were in great shape just a little slow but not bumpy had a good round playing with my sons hadn’t played there in a few years but will put it back on the must play list

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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