One of the joys of Sunset Beach life is that your family doesn't have to choose between the beach or the golf course - they can have both! With so many good golf courses that are reasonably priced  in close proximity to Sunset Beach, you'll keep everyone happy.

If you're looking for golfing challenges, we've got them for you in our backyard! There are over 30 golf courses available for play within a short distance of Sunset Beach and Brunswick County. If you're adventuresome and want to head to either Myrtle Beach or Wilmington, the number rises to over 100. Listed below are some of the area courses - visit their websites or call them directly for tee times and applicable rates.

Brick Landing Plantation Golf & Country Club

Location: Ocean Isle    Course Rating: 72.1      910-754-5545
10 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge  w/several holes on the Intercoastal

Brunswick Plantation

Location: Calabash     Course Rating: 71.1       800-848-0290
15 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge w/27 holes; designed by W. Byrd

Carolina Shores Golf Course

Location: Carolina Shores     Course Rating: 72.6     910-579-2181
15 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge; designed by Tom Jackson

Crow Creek

Location: Hickman's Crossing     Course Rating: 72.3     910-287-3081
20 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge: designed by Rick Robbins

Ocean Ridge Plantation

Location: Sunset Beach     910-287-1717
10 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge
4 courses to choose from:

• Tiger's Eye Golf Links   Course Rating: 68.1   Opened in 2000
• Panther's Run   Course Rating: 68.1   Designed by Tim Cate
• Lion’s Paw   Course Rating: 71.6   Designed by W. Byrd
• Leopard's Chase    Course Rating: 72.1   Designed by Tim Cate

Oyster Bay Golf Links

Location: Sunset Beach     Course Rating: 71.6     800-552-2660
5 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge    Golf Digest Top 50

The Pearl Golf Links

Location: Sunset Beach     910-579-8910

10 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge

2 courses to choose

• East    Course Rating: 73.1
• West    Course Rating: 73.2

Sandpiper Bay Golf & C.C.

Location: Sunset Beach     Course Rating: 71.6     910-579-9120
10 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge; designed by Dan Maples

Sea Trail Golf Resort

Location: Sunset Beach     910-287-1100
5 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge
3 courses; 2 clubhouses

• Maples    Course Rating: 72.4   Designed by Dan Maples
• Jones     Course Rating: 72.4   Designed by Rees Jones
• Byrd      Course Rating: 70.3     Designed by Willard Byrd

Thistle Golf Club

Location: Calabash    Course Rating: 69.8     910-575-8700
10 minutes from Sunset Beach Bridge   27 holes

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