Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest
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About
Opened in 2010, it did not take Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest long to be ranked as one of the "top 10 best courses you can play in North Carolina" by Golfweek. It was quite a feat to create a course that stood out in an area known for its exceptional golf, but designer Tim Cate mastered the challenge. Although it was carefully carved through acres of forest, the trees don't play much of a role on the course. Sand and water will be the most formidable challenges on this links layout. Golfers can expect forced carries over native marshes and massive waste bunkers strategically placed throughout. There are challenges in store for players of all skill levels but Cape Fear National is also a fair and straightforward test with no hidden hazards.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/136 | 394 | 512 | 383 | 392 | 200 | 525 | 398 | 410 | 186 | 3400 | 387 | 540 | 413 | 170 | 401 | 394 | 352 | 533 | 170 | 3360 | 6760 |
| Black/Blue M: 71.9/133 | 370 | 472 | 383 | 392 | 170 | 525 | 398 | 387 | 186 | 3283 | 387 | 509 | 413 | 156 | 401 | 365 | 352 | 496 | 170 | 3249 | 6532 |
| Blue M: 70.9/132 W: 76.8/144 | 370 | 472 | 349 | 374 | 170 | 500 | 366 | 387 | 185 | 3173 | 367 | 509 | 396 | 156 | 372 | 365 | 352 | 496 | 160 | 3173 | 6346 |
| Blue/White M: 69.2/128 | 335 | 472 | 349 | 337 | 150 | 500 | 366 | 347 | 164 | 3020 | 335 | 509 | 338 | 156 | 320 | 365 | 352 | 496 | 152 | 3023 | 6043 |
| White M: 68.0/121 W: 73.5/137 | 335 | 444 | 320 | 337 | 150 | 446 | 328 | 347 | 164 | 2871 | 335 | 484 | 338 | 132 | 320 | 326 | 317 | 469 | 152 | 2873 | 5744 |
| White/Gold M: 67.3/120 W: 72.7/134 | 319 | 408 | 280 | 337 | 119 | 446 | 328 | 347 | 164 | 2748 | 320 | 484 | 338 | 132 | 320 | 311 | 317 | 469 | 130 | 2821 | 5569 |
| Gold M: 66.0/116 W: 71.4/127 | 319 | 408 | 280 | 273 | 119 | 422 | 328 | 313 | 148 | 2610 | 320 | 401 | 315 | 132 | 320 | 311 | 317 | 429 | 130 | 2675 | 5285 |
| Gold/Green M: 64.7/113 W: 69.7/122 | 319 | 387 | 280 | 273 | 119 | 422 | 299 | 313 | 148 | 2560 | 199 | 401 | 315 | 132 | 287 | 311 | 255 | 429 | 112 | 2441 | 5001 |
| Green M: 63.5/111 W: 68.2/115 | 194 | 387 | 245 | 273 | 97 | 422 | 299 | 313 | 148 | 2378 | 199 | 401 | 315 | 106 | 287 | 268 | 255 | 429 | 112 | 2372 | 4750 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 14 |
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Great layout and conditions. Would recommend.
Great layout and conditions. Challenging yet fair. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens all in great shape. Greens were relatively fast and rolled smooth. Soft, fluffy sand traps. Overall excellent. Greens fees were a little on the expensive side, but worth it. There were a couple wet areas and it hasn’t rained in a few days, so some areas may not drain the best, but other than that, course was in immaculate shape. Highly recommend. I’d love to play it again.
Beautiful
Absolutely beautiful course. The houses in the area have ruined the scenery but still a gorgeous course.
The course is a class act
The course is not long but the layout is very challenging. It requires you to manage your game with regards to risk rewards. Shot makers with command of distance an accuracy can score well. Course is well maintained and had good practice facilities. I will definitely play it again.
You will want to play this course
Probably the best course in the Wilmington area.
Great layout. Friendly staff. In excellent condition.
Multiple sets of tees to choose from. Depending on your handicap.
Great Layout
The greens were well kept and roll true. Always enjoy Tim Cate design courses. Staff was friendly and the pace of play was excellent. Finished in just under 4 hours. Cost was $90 weekday for the round but, the club rentals were free. Good set too.
The downside: lots of houses that spoil your views but, don’t really come into play. Also, the holes are spread out especially on the back 9. Not recommended for walking unless you are in good shape.
7 handicap. Played from Black tees and shot 82. Overall good experience.
Beautiful Course
Starter was of virtually no help on this damp day. Didn’t wipe down clubs, cart and had to ask where the first tee was. Other than this single complaint the course was beautiful and in great shape. Bar staff at the turn and shop staff were all very friendly and I had the course almost to myself. Played the mud puddle Magnolia Greens the day before and even at half the price Cape Fear was still the better value. Very damp recent days with tropical depression in the area but this course handled water pretty well. Greens are Bermuda but still fairly quick and True and had recovered from aeration when I played. Water coolers weren’t out but probably related to COVID 19. I’m a 10 handicap and was very happy with 81.
Must play in Wilmington
There is nothing bad to say about this course. Great layout, GPS on the carts allows you to see any trouble, great practice area (complete with chipping & bunkers) and superb conditions. Yes, the price is a bit high but realistically it is in line once you compare CF to nearby courses. End of June and greens were not punched was a surprise bonus. If I had to choose 1 course to play the rest of my life then Cape Fear could be it.
Great layout
This course has a great layout with some beautiful holes. It is long with a lot of carries and sand, so bring your A game! Greens are excellent
Great Course
I dont normally do reviews but this is a great course. First time playing this course. Very friendly staff from the time you pull in parking lot untill you leave. Will definitely play this course again.
Fantastic course
First time playing course. Entire experience was fantastic from the time our clubs left the car. Staff super friendly and knowledgeable; course was beautiful and well maintained. Just a well run organization. Highly recommended.
Bad greens
Greens are almost dead! Otherwise it's a very nice course but to me greens are the most important feature of a course. Therefore i wouldn't play this course again until the greens are improved.
Conditions
Conditions were much improved. The course was in bad shape a month ago but it is resembling the course I remember again. Played it twice this week and thoroughly enjoyed it. The course is always better when no rain.
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Such a nice course
Very challenging course. You could end up loosing a few balls. Loved the course. Greens are huge and very fast. They are planning to redo all their greens in June. This course is definitely a must play. Always very windy, so one more thing to keep in mind when planning your shots.
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Loved it
Loved the course and staff was great. Early season conditions to be expected.
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