5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451, US
(866) 359-5593
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About Wild Dunes Resort

The Wild Dunes Resort is blessed with a prime location on a northern tip of the Isle of Palms just 30 minutes from the charm of historic Charleston. The 1,600-acre property sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, offering year-round 36 holes of golf, tennis, salon and spa services, dining, recreation and excursions. It is ideal for families, couples, golfers and tennis enthusiasts. Accommodations range include more than 240 one- to three-bedroom condos and three- to seven-bedroom homes; the AAA Four Diamond-rated, 93-room Boardwalk Inn; the AAA Four Diamond-rated, 150-room Village at Wild Dunes; and the new Sweetgrass Inn. The Links is Tom Fazio's first solo design and features views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres1600
Year Opened1972
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Wild Dunes Resort

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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
709 Reviews (709)
Review 1
Recommended
Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Tight Fairways and small greens

First time playing and trip to the Grand Dunes Resort

Course not well sign posted from security hut and issued map is not detailed enough,. Disappointing that the range was closed with no prior warning.

Course was in good condition on the fairways. Greens were a little sandy and signs they had been punched a shot time ago but still ran true.

Greens are tiny and a real enjoyable challenge.

When we arrived we found no carts were available and only got a cart 10 minutes before tee time. which with the range closed didn't pose an issue just not ideal.

Pace of Place became an issue, we were a four ball following a 4 ball grouping of two pairs. once out of sight of the starter the group in front split in to two groups. this just then caused a back log.

overall out a great day out just a few snags, the views and general layout make it easy on the eye and paper over a lot of cracks. would return for the same price but anything more than $60 i would consider excessive

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Enjoyable Round on Interesting Course

The first thing to know is that even from its longest tees, the course in a little less than 6400 yards, so if you are a long hitting single digit player, it may not be the distance test you are looking for. There are three shorter tee boxes, so if distance is not what you need, you should find something that suits you.

The course was in good shape when we played it. The fairways were nice; the greens are a maybe a little thin, and maybe a little slow, but they do still roll pretty true.

The course has a lot of interesting holes. Both long and short par 3's. Some short par 4's that are still a test. It starts with its 3 and 5 handicap holes, and ends with 2 and 4, so a tough start and finish.

The scenery is great - a wonderful trip through the marsh. There are pretty good distances between holes (including a half mile between 4 and 5) that might make walking less than perfectly enjoyable.

One thing to note - no driving range here. Its over at the Links course, so go there to warm up before coming to play here.

Overall a good value for the $60 a person we paid to play on a Tuesday afternoon.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Fairways Need Work

There were many bare patches on fairways add near greens plus everything was aerated. I felt there should have been a fees discount given course conditions. The greens were in very good shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Small greens so take dead aim

Tough if you’re wild off the tee. Breezy so you have to take it into account.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens were small but were in great shape.

Fairways are tight. Would like to have a map of the holes that have distances from the tee to know lines off the tees to hit.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Links

Pace of play was slow, and a they are about to lose a few of the fairways. Tee boxes and greens are fine. Pretty lay out. Worth it if you can find a deal tee time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Average course

The course layout is OK, but the condition left something to be desired. Not as green as I had expected for a resort course. The snack bar was slow and very slow to get our food out - waited 25 mins for a hot dog!! The carts should have a GPS system - even my home course has that!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Seed your grass!!!!

Based on what I heard from the staff, the owner of the courses (Hyatt?) did not want to over seed the grass in the past year because it didn't want to spend the money. While the course is actually really fun and challenging, the grass conditions were an embarrassment. Also, you need to provide better signage for finding the pro shop as it is buried behind other buildings.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging course

I would definitely recommend this course. I played it for the first time today and found the layout interesting. Lots of water holes and the greens are small. Water hazards are definitely in play if you miss the green left or right.

Some of the fairways are tight favoring those who are comfortable teeing off with a three wood. The on shore breeze was also in play on most of the holes.

I would definitely come back.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wild Dunes Harbor course

The layout was nice very narrow and a lot of water. Hit straight and you can score well. Greens were fast on the front but the back was a little inconsistent. Over all I would play again

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

WIld Dunes Harbor Course

The weather was perfect and I played with old buddies. The course was in pretty good conditions. They could have been a bit better, especially the greens but they rolled true.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Most gorgeous course I’ve personally ever played!

When I knew I was coming to Charleston, (April 20-24, 2021), I knew there had to be a golf course on the ocean. I’ve never golfed on the ocean. While only the last three holes have ocean views, it’s totally worth the wait. 17 and 18 are absolutely incredible! I didn’t tee off till after 4:00pm, the pace of play was kinda slow, but we made it through 18 holes before sunset, which made the last holes even better with sunset on the beach. Thanks to a Hot Deal and a promo code Tee Off had going on, I played this course for waaaayyyyyy cheaper than I ever expected! (Keep watching the app and try to wait for promo codes!) Overall, the course was most definitely pristine! I was more than satisfied with my experience!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Waste of money

The tee times were over booked .took 2 hours 20 min to play 9 holes plus there was no Marshall on the course . In addition for the fee , there was absolutely no grass . Course in poor condition . Disappointed.... had to wait every hole

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day

Staff is great. Little unclear n getting out, but just a small oversight other part, no biggie. Starter and all staff very friendly. Layout is great, grass is sooo short and fairways a bit rough, but NOT bad. Maybe I'm just not used to fairways being that slick and flat. I would play again but would also try to get a better deal. Probably a bit overpriced but for a special "one time" while on vacation was fine.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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