Outer Banks Golf Courses
WATCH IN 1080P. Not only is it true that the Outer Banks has some of the best golf course ranges in North Carolina, these courses also provide some of the most scenic views in the United States. For golf lovers, an Outer Banks beach vacation with family can also result in a few relaxing days playing on these award-winning courses.
On the Inner Banks, golf enthusiasts will find The Carolina Club - in the town of Grandy, and its sister course The Pointe - located in Powell’s Point. Both were designed by Russell Breeden and feature impeccably manicured A-1 bent grass greens with plush fairways. The Carolina Club is a 7,000 yard, 72 par championship course with a fully equipped pro shop and Tucker’s Sports Bar & Grille. The Pointe’s course provides one of the finest practice ranges, including putting and chipping greens and a practice bunker, as well as a fully stocked pro shop and Keefer’s Bar & Grille. Both courses are open to the public and provide PGA professional golf instruction for groups or individuals.
Also located in the town of Powell’s Point is the Kilmarlic Golf Club. This course is situated on 605 acres of sprawling wetlands amidst canopies of giant oaks, pines and dogwood trees, creating a unique partnership between golf and nature. Making Golf Styles Magazine’s list as a “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in North Carolina” for three straight years, Kilmarlic was also the only Outer Banks golf course selected by GoIf Week Magazine as a “Top 15 You Can Play in North Carolina” in 2013. Designed by award-winning course architect, Tom Steele, Kilmarlic Golf Club was selected to host the North Carolina Open in 2004 and 2009. Carolina Design Realty guests who reserve a home belonging in the K Club Amenity Program receive special golf rates, as well as instructional clinics while vacationing on the Outer Banks.
Located on the Outer Banks in the town of Southern Shores, the
Duck Woods Country Club is located on 300 acres of maritime forest and was designed by world renowned architect, Ellis Maples. Impeccably maintained and showcasing spectacular views, the Duck Woods Country Club is a full service golf operation with first class practice facilities and an 18-hole championship course that is available to the general public. The facility provides PGA and LPGA golf instruction, programs and events, club fitting and a full service golf shop. Their sociable and welcoming country club provides panoramic golf course views and an award-winning culinary staff, making this an ideal location for intimate meals, to hold business meetings or to host receptions.
The town of Nags Head is home to a MUST PLAY golf course that provides a truly unique design, outstanding course conditions and extraordinary water views. The Nags Head Golf Links was ranked the #1 U.S. Links-Style Golf Course by PGA.com Facebook fans during the British Open telecast, and Golf Digest named their 15th hole as one of the prettiest in the United States. Designed by golf course architect Bob Moore to echo the challenging play of classic Scottish golf, don’t let the short yardage fool you! Only play the back tees (6,126 yards) if you are a single digit handicap skilled golfer. This semi-private facility is open to the public for both golfing and dining, and provides a practice green, Cayman driving range, a golf shop, PGA instruction clinics, private lessons and the Links Grille, which serves up tasty food, a full service bar and some of the best sunsets on the Outer Banks.
The Currituck Club, in the town of Corolla, is a Rees Jones designed 18 hole championship course, features 6,885 yards of diverse coastal terrain, perfect bent grass greens, rolling dunes and soundside shoreline. The Currituck Club was rated one of the “10 Best New Places You Can Play” by Golf Magazine and was also recognized by Golf Digest as one of the “Top 25 Courses in North Carolina.” Their world class practice facility includes putting green, driving range and practice bunker. Also available is a fully stocked pro shop, seasonal clinics,year-round PGA professional instruction and casual dining at Bunkers Grille and Bar.
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The Traveling Golfer in the Outer Banks
Year round, for golfers and families alike, the Outer Banks of North Carolina offers one of the best combinations of golf, surf, and activities in the United States.