A Swinging Success
The 29TH Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic at Landfall Country Club raised more than $43,000 for youth empowerment.
Golf aficionados who live in Southeastern North Carolina enjoy a major advantage over players who live in many other parts of the country. We see sunshine most days, with annual temperatures averaging between 52 and 74 degrees.
Courses remain open so you can play even in January or February when daytime temperatures average in the mid-50s.
Couple opportunity with more than 50 terrific public and semi-private courses, plus a selection of private ones, and you’ve got Golf Heaven, right here in the Greater Wilmington area.
Greens fees vary according to the season, location, exclusivity, course difficulty and desirability, but always represent good value. For 18 holes, you can expect to pay anywhere from $30 to more than $100, plus cart fee; average is $35-$50.
Packages are often a good deal and they’re relatively easy to find, as are senior discounts and special group rates.
Feel like a challenge? Head for one of the top-tier courses designed by world-renowned pros. Maybe you’re more in the mood for a relaxed round, driving your cart along winding paths through a picturesque plantation. How about navigating the sand dunes and skirting water hazards just for the fun of it? All of these options are available at relatively modest fees.
Regardless of your level of skill, you can find a course to your liking, in your price range, within a reasonable driving distance.
The courses we’ve detailed here welcome visitors and the normal rules apply: proper attire (no jeans, cutoffs, or T-shirts) is required and metal or ceramic spikes are not allowed.
Some of our favorite public or semiprivate courses are characterized below and we’ve given you yardages from all the tees, as well as details on slope and rating. Enjoy.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Oct 17, 2023
The 29TH Annual Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic at Landfall Country Club raised more than $43,000 for youth empowerment.
by Ashley Daniels | Aug 14, 2022
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by Wilmington Today Contributor | Aug 28, 2020
River Landing is a desirable community that offers a variety of amenities such as two 18-hole golf courses and a stunning River Lodge.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Sep 19, 2019
Optimistic, sociable and eclectic, Walker is currently general manager at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort in Wilmington and is constantly growing both professionally and personally.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Apr 7, 2019
Beau Rivage Golf and Resort is an award-winning Wilmington golf facility (voted Best Golf Course by StarNews ShorePicks 2016-17, Encore Magazine 2017) that has become a popular tee time destination for players from across the country.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Aug 28, 2018
Magnolia Greens Golf Course was recognized as one of the top public golf facilities in the southeast and its 27-hole course has been the venue for several PGA Tour and USGA qualifying events.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Aug 17, 2018
Compass Pointe Golf Club is the newest golf course in the Wilmington, North Carolina area!
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Aug 1, 2018
Beau Rivage Golf and Resort Wilmington, NC is the perfect venue to host your special event. If you are having your wedding or hosting a corporate function, let Beau Rivage impress!
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Sep 1, 2017
Golfweek magazine recently named Cape Fear National the “#11 Best Course You Can Play in N.C”.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Jun 9, 2017
Here are some favorite Wilmington-area golf courses you won’t want to miss.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Sep 27, 2016
As an avid golfer since the age of 10, I’ve been fortunate to play hundreds of rounds of golf, mostly in North Carolina. And I can say with enthusiasm that my round of golf last week at Cape Fear National is one I will never forget.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Apr 14, 2016
Castle Bay’s 18-hole, par 72 course features five tee boxes, well-placed bunkers, numerous ponds and other hazards that make golf course selection particularly important.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Apr 4, 2016
You’ll find North Shore Country Club located in Sneads Ferry just before the bridge to North Topsail Beach. That location contributes to the natural beauty and challenging play that are the hallmarks of this course.
by Wilmington Today Contributor | Sep 29, 2015
A number of golf courses in the Wilmington area have achieved significant recognition for their layout, design, maintenance and overall quality. These courses will provide a wonderful way to spend your leisure time.