Ocean Isle Beach Golf Course Information

Trying to decide whether your family gets a beach or golf vacation this year? Well, bring them to Ocean Isle Beach, and everybody will get just what they want. With 30 great golf courses that are reasonably priced in the area, an Ocean Isle Beach rental with Sunset Properties will let the golfers in the family hit their favorite type of sand while the rest of the family enjoys the ocean breezes.

If you are coming for a golf vacation, consider instead of staying at a golf course condo to opt for the best of both worlds-stay at a condo or home on the island, and play at one of the many championship courses within an easy drive of the island. Then you'll get to relax at a comfortable home and walk the beach after your golfing day ends. You can find units in our rental search. Just enter the dates that you are coming, select the number of bedrooms you need, and our search engine will let you know what's available then. If your group will be larger, we offer homes from 2 bedrooms all the way up to 8 bedrooms.

If you're looking for golfing challenges, we've got them for you in our backyard! There are over 30 golf courses available for play within a short distance of Ocean Isle Beach and Brunswick County. If you're adventuresome and want to head to either Myrtle Beach or Wilmington during your stay here, the number rises over 100. Listed below are some of the area courses - feel free to visit their websites or call them directly for tee times and applicable rates.


Bald Head Island

Location: Southport
Course Rating: 74.2
910-457-7310
1 hour from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
Golf Digest 4 Star - reach by boat ferry

Brunswick Plantation

Location: Calabash
Course Rating: 71.1
800-848-0290
15 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
27 holes; designed by W. Byrd

Carolina National

Location: Bolivia
Course Rating: 72.5
910-755-5200
20 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
designed by Fred Couples

Carolina Shores Golf Course

Location: Carolina Shores
Course Rating: 72.6
910-579-2181
15 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
designed by Tom Jackson

Crow Creek

Location: Hickman's Crossing
Course Rating: 72.3
910-287-3081
20 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
designed by Rick Robbins

Farmstead Golf Club

Location: Hickman's Crossing
Course Rating: 69.1
910-575-7999
20 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
Par 6 18 hole

Glen Dornoch Golf Links

Location: Little River
Course Rating: 73.2
800-868-4536
15 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
located on SC Intercoastal

Lockwood Folly C.C.

Location: Holden Beach
Course Rating: 73.8
877-562-9663
40 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
designed by W. Byrd on Lockwood River

Magnolia Greens

Location: Leland
910-383-0999
45 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
PGA local qualifying tourney held here


Ocean Ridge Plantation

Location: Sunset Beach
910-287-1717
10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
4 courses to choose from

  • Tiger's Eye Golf Links
    Course Rating: 68.1
    Opened in 2000
  • Panther's Run
    Course Rating: 68.1
    designed by Tim Cate
  • Lion’s Paw
    Course Rating: 71.6
    designed by W. Byrd
  • Leopard's Chase
    Course Rating: 72.1
    designed by Tim Cate

Oyster Bay Golf Links

Location: Sunset Beach
Course Rating: 71.6
800-552-2660
10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
Golf Digest Top 50

The Pearl Golf Links

Location: Sunset Beach
Course Rating: 69.5
910-579-8132
10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
27 Holes: 3 - 9s

Rivers Edge Golf Club

Location: Shallotte
Course Rating: 71.8
910-755-3434
15 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
Arnold Palmer design

Sandpiper Bay Golf & C.C.

Location: Sunset Beach
Course Rating: 71.6
910-579-9120
10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
designed by Dan Maples

Sea Trail Golf Resort

Location: Sunset Beach
910-287-1100
10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
3 courses; 2 clubhouses

  • Maples
    Course Rating: 72.4
    designed by Dan Maples
  • Jones
    Course Rating: 72.4
    designed by Reed Jones
  • Byrd
    Course Rating: 70.3
    designed by Willard Byrd

Thistle Golf Club

Location: Calabash
Course Rating: 69.8
910-575-8700
10 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach Bridge
27 holes