Ocean Isle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, 28469
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Golfer Bob
Ocean Isle Beach
2015-10-16
$56 (cart included), played on Wednesday, December 1969 at 8:00 AM
Played here 10-16-15 as part of a golf group. This was the second of the "Big Cats" we've hit, and it's better than Lion's Paw in our estimation. First, the cart paths are concrete, and in great repair, so it's a good ride as opposed to the ruined asphalt at LP. The course is very challenging, but the fairways are pretty generous, albeit packed with bunkers (deep ones, too!), and moguls along the edges. Rough gets pretty close aboard on a number of holes: like #9 and 17. Good use of water and sand. Markings on most sprinkler heads, but GPS is almost essential here. One quibble: some of the holes are target golf, with landing areas fronted (and backed) by gunch and/or water. There is nothing to indicate the safe distance to hit. Could make for a slow round! Greens are very large, all are sloped, some heavily contoured, but all hold incoming shots well, and putted medium fast. Green approaches were in good shape, and bump-and-run shots are feasible. Course is not walkable due to distances between holes, and frankly, the routing is very confusing, with long meandering rides from hole-to-hole. Lots of houses adjoin the course, but are not a factor. Staff we met were very friendly and seemed to appreciate our custom. We recommend.
Would travel: 0-10 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
$56 (cart included), played on Wednesday, December 1969 at 8:00 AM
Played here 10-16-15 as part of a golf group. This was the second of the "Big Cats" we've hit, and it's better than Lion's Paw in our estimation. First, the cart paths are concrete, and in great repair, so it's a good ride as opposed to the ruined asphalt at LP. The course is very challenging, but the fairways are pretty generous, albeit packed with bunkers (deep ones, too!), and moguls along the edges. Rough gets pretty close aboard on a number of holes: like #9 and 17. Good use of water and sand. Markings on most sprinkler heads, but GPS is almost essential here. One quibble: some of the holes are target golf, with landing areas fronted (and backed) by gunch and/or water. There is nothing to indicate the safe distance to hit. Could make for a slow round! Greens are very large, all are sloped, some heavily contoured, but all hold incoming shots well, and putted medium fast. Green approaches were in good shape, and bump-and-run shots are feasible. Course is not walkable due to distances between holes, and frankly, the routing is very confusing, with long meandering rides from hole-to-hole. Lots of houses adjoin the course, but are not a factor. Staff we met were very friendly and seemed to appreciate our custom. We recommend.