What better place to play than in one of the country’s most popular golfing destinations? The Brunswick Islands and the surrounding area are home to world-class golf courses designed by greats like Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones, Dan Maples, Willard Byrd, Tim Cate, Fred Couples and Hale Irwin, among others. These talented course architects truly showcase their creativity by carving out some of the most extraordinary courses in the country. Over 30 championship courses are available for play in Brunswick County, with another 80 within an hour’s drive. Each of these courses is unique in its design and playability. Water, marsh, maritime forests and even the Intracoastal Waterway create stunning backdrops and the occasional hazard. The Brunswick Islands are known as North Carolina’s Golf Coast, and the name is well deserved.