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Welcome To Golf Coast
Lush Fairways, Warm Climate and Carolina
Charm Make this Region Top-notch for Golfers
With more than 500 golf courses across the state, North Carolina ranks in the top five most popular destinations for golfers. And this coastal region is one of the state's most dense areas, with 35 courses in Brunswick County alone and dozens more within a short drive.
In fact, the amount of top-quality courses has earned the Cape Fear Coast and Brunswick Islands the moniker "Golf Coast." World-class architects like Arnold Palmer, Fred Couples and Jon Daly have taken advantage of the diverse topography, sandy soil and seaside terrain, molding stunning, expansive fairways into the already beautiful landscape. Courses here on Golf Coast blend seamlessly with nature, many with water views of the ocean, inlets or sounds, some looking right over the Atlantic Ocean or Intracoastal Waterway. Inland courses are set amid towering pines, pristine forests, and the occasional heron or deer.
From seasoned pros to first-timers, this coastal region has a course to suit you. Nearly all of the courses are open to the public, and even the few private clubs offer play packages to non-members. Green fees are in line with what you'd expect to pay, and you might be pleasantly surprised at rates offered by most courses. Teaching pros are available in goodly numbers, so you're sure to find the help you need, whether that be perfecting your swing or learning how to hold the club.
Most courses have driving ranges and practice greens, as well as all the necessary amenities, such as a pro shop, rentals, beverage and snack carts, and a clubhouse bar and restaurant. Some of the best courses are also resorts, with full accommodations for the ultimate golfing getaway. With sub-tropical weather, golfers are lured here year-round. But perhaps the best time to hit the links is the spring and fall, when the temperatures cool and the beach crowds return home. No matter what time of year, you're bound to experience some of the best golf of your life, and in the friendly atmosphere that defines the North Carolina coast.
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