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4.6
304 Reviews (304)
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
95.5%
Recommend this course
276 out of 304 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.7
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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40 out of 40 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6004 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.4
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Crystal Coast Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways 419 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Maurice Brackett

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2023 #18) (2021 #17)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2020 #6)

Reviews

4.6
304 Reviews (304)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Narrow Fairways 11
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8
Near Local Attractions 6

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Perfect weather
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Crystal Coast

The course is not long but tight with plenty of hazards. You might want to leave your driver in the car.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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1.0
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Couldn’t play back 9

For starters, as we finished playing front 9 and headed to #10 hole, we were told the back nine was closed because the golf course was hosting a wedding! No advance notification about the back 9 being closed, or we would have chosen a different course that day. Friends flew in from New York for a few days of golf, so very disappointing. Pro Shop said they could not offer any type of refund, since we booked through third party, GolfNow. Staff made very little effort to find an acceptable solution. No beverage on the course, and it was a nice, sunny day. There was barely any water on the course to drink, and it tasted disgusting. So, we paid full price to play 9 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun course, great shape

Have played this course many times over the last 30 years and the last couple years it has been in the best shape it has ever been. Great course for all players, but add a little breeze and even good players will be challenged to shoot a low score. Fairways are very nice...traps are immaculate...and greens are consistent and smooth.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Visitor from the North

I had a great time playing this course. It’s narrow…and while I’m new…I do hit straight! Lost a few balls to the neighbors yards. Good people. Beautiful course and great conditions. Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course on the water

Was on a family vacation on Emerald Isle and wanted to play a course on the water. Course has nice views of the inter coastal. The lady in the pro shop was not inviting and seemed like I was bothering her by being there??? The starter was nice and pointed me in the right direction. Course is not long but tight requiring accuracy. Overall a good test and enjoyed the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

greens

The greens were in poor shape . The grass was high they were very slow The areation holes were still exposed and not dressed with sand. This problem with the greens should have a price reduction

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great place to play while vacationing at Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, etc..

Great course to play. Staff was friendly, clubhouse has been recently remodeled since the last time I played at CCCC. The course was in good shape. Very tight layout and the Bermuda greens are small and fast. Keep the driver in the bag and use your course guide to find the hazards - lots of water. The layout is different but with the amount of land available they did a great job. I had the pleasure of meeting the GM and his son. They were very nice and accommodating. Definitely will play again next year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just Average

I booked this on a day when was they were actually aerating the greens and fairways. The back nine was closed, and I was required to play the front nine twice.
The pro shop was tucked in very small corner of the clubhouse and not well marked. The attendant was not very helpful with instructions or directions. The most helpful person at the facility was the cart worker.
The course was just ok. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to play the more scenic holes on the sound. I would have rather saved my money and played a cheaper option.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This course has some nice scenery overlooking the sound.

Enjoyable round, the staff was hospitable and helpful. I enjoyed the layout and will be looking to play here again in the near future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course well worth the ride from Wilmington,N..C. Will be going back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The best

Can’t say enough about this course. The layout, the scenery, the greens, course of play, and the most awesome staff! Have enjoyed this sport for many years, and this course is well worth the 2.5 hour trip to play. Will be back for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much fun in spite of the gales!

Crystal Coast offers a great mix of tight ‘resort course’ routing with a few good ‘hitters’ holes. It was so much fun to play in spite of the 20 MPH plus winds that day. There is just something interesting about aiming 15 yards right and watching the ball move sideways toward the target. Yes, there were a few spotty patches in the fairways, but all else was pretty nice. Go visit.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff

Staff were very friendly and helped make my experience excellent. Mark, the starter was particularly attentive to my desire to find someone with whom to play, which ended up being new golfing friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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