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Coastal Carolina Golf, Communities, and Lifestyle
The South Brunswick Islands and surrounding coastal Carolina communities offer a balance of relaxed living, championship golf, and natural beauty. From nationally recognized beaches to thoughtfully planned neighborhoods and renowned golf courses, the area attracts full-time residents, second-home buyers, and investors alike.
Located near the North Carolina and South Carolina border, this region provides easy access to beaches, dining, shopping, healthcare, airports, and year-round recreation while maintaining the charm of a coastal lifestyle.
Championship Golf Courses
The area is home to some of the most respected golf destinations along the Carolina coast, offering layouts for every skill level and playing style.
Brunswick Plantation Golf and Country Club
Brunswick Plantation features three distinct nine-hole courses named Magnolia, Dogwood, and Azalea. Each course offers a unique experience, from open, links-style holes to wooded fairways and water-lined terrain. Designed by Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnson, the courses blend strategic hazards with scenic natural surroundings.
Ocean Ridge Plantation Golf and Country Club
Ocean Ridge Plantation is home to four acclaimed 18-hole courses known as Panther’s Run, Lion’s Paw, Leopard’s Chase, and Tiger’s Eye. These courses showcase preserved nature, elevation changes, manicured greens, and championship-level design. Together, they create one of the most comprehensive golf experiences in the region.
Sandpiper Bay Golf and Country Club
Sandpiper Bay offers three nine-hole courses named Sand, Piper, and Bay. The courses are designed with gentle doglegs, elevated tees, and strategic water features that create a thoughtful yet enjoyable round for golfers of all levels.
Sea Trail Golf and Country Club
Sea Trail features three 18-hole championship courses known as Jones, Byrd, and Maples. Each course delivers a different playing style, combining wide fairways, mature trees, water features, and carefully placed hazards. Sea Trail is widely regarded for both its playability and course conditions.
Crow Creek Golf and Country Club
Crow Creek Golf Club is known for its scenic layout, rolling fairways, bent grass greens, and welcoming atmosphere. Set among Carolina pines and lakes, the course offers a challenging but enjoyable experience for golfers visiting from both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Oyster Bay Golf Links
Oyster Bay Golf Links has earned national recognition for its course design and variety of play. Created by architect Dan Maples, the course blends penal, heroic, and strategic elements into a layout that rewards thoughtful shot-making.
The Pearl Golf Links
Located along coastal marshland in Calabash, The Pearl Golf Links features two championship courses known as Pearl East and Pearl West. Designed to showcase the natural marsh environment, the courses are open year-round and popular with both local players and visiting golfers.
Thistle Golf Club
Thistle Golf Club offers 27 holes across the Cameron, Mackay, and Stewart nines. Known for its Scottish-inspired design and clubhouse, Thistle provides a private club atmosphere with visually striking fairways and greens.
Sunset Beach Recognition
Sunset Beach has earned international recognition for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. National Geographic named Sunset Beach one of the 21 Best Beaches in the World, highlighting its pristine shoreline, family-friendly environment, and the famous Kindred Spirit mailbox that invites visitors to share reflections and messages.
This recognition reinforces what residents already know. Sunset Beach is a unique coastal destination with character, history, and charm.
Coastal Communities
The area is made up of diverse towns and neighborhoods, each offering its own personality and lifestyle. Popular communities include Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Carolina Shores, and Calabash. From gated golf communities to relaxed coastal neighborhoods, there are options for a wide range of preferences and budgets.