For golfers who have been returning to North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands for years, the experience keeps getting better, even without new course openings. Across the region, course owners are reinvesting in their properties, with two facilities in particular - Thistle Golf Club and Sea Trail Golf…
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When golfers talk about the Brunswick Islands architecture, it never takes long for Tim Cate’s name to arise. Few people have influenced the area’s growth as a golf destination to the degree Cate, who also happens to be a local resident, has. Cate has designed five of the area’s most popular public…
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The Brunswick Islands offer more than just salt-air breezes and ocean sunsets - the area is home to some of the most scenic golf courses in North Carolina. If you’re looking for layouts that combine natural beauty with thoughtful design, Lockwood Folly Country Club, The Pearl Golf Links, Oyster Bay…
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The Brunswick Islands are packed with memorable golf, and few architects have left a bigger imprint on the area than Willard Byrd. Whether you're chasing birdies with your buddies or planning a weeklong golf binge, these five Byrd-designed courses belong on your radar. 1. Lockwood Folly Country…
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Planning a golf trip is half the fun - especially in a destination like North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands, where group leaders enjoy a choice of more than 30 golf courses, great restaurants, and stunning coastal views. Here’s a three-day itinerary that blends golf, food, and relaxation to showcase…
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When the Byrd Course reopened in fall 2024, golfers discovered more than a new layout—they experienced the beginning of a renaissance at Sea Trail Resort, long a cornerstone of the NC's Brunswick Islands golf scene. A Renovation Rooted in Excellence Renowned architect Tim Cate, a Sunset Beach…
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