Golf is a challenging game, even for the best players in the world. For most of us, it’s a constant battle, physically and mentally, and that struggle is a big part of what keeps us coming back for more. Still, no mid- to high-handicapper wants to walk to the first tee knowing they have little…
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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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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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At the heart of NC's Brunswick Islands' appeal is stunning coastal beauty, and that certainly extends to the area’s golf courses. When golfers think of the coast, the Atlantic Ocean and the tributaries that feed into it immediately come to mind, and seven Brunswick Islands layouts play along those…
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With more than 30 golf courses, limitless accommodation options and the world’s best seafood, it’s little wonder North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands is dubbed the state’s “Golf Coast.” Neighboring Myrtle Beach, S.C. – the birthplace of the golf package – grabs most golf headlines. Historic…
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