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2.1
578 Reviews (578)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
200
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.4
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.7
29.5%
Recommend this course
240 out of 578 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
1.8
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
31
Conditions
1.5
Value
2.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
21.2%
Recommend this course
11 out of 52 reviews
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2.0
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
45
Conditions
1.6
Value
2.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
25.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 84 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6755 yards
Slope 135
Rating 71.8
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Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Jackson (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

2.1
578 Reviews (578)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 8
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 6

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Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Crap course

Course shouldn’t b open. Absolutely terrible condition

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

A shadow of it’s former glory.

This course has a beautiful layout. The condition of the course is appalling. The greens have severe damage and are mostly sand greens. Fairways and tees are sparse with grass. The course was premier 35 years ago. Don’t know how it got to the condition it’s in. Sad to see. Would not recommend this course unless it was closed for a year and redone. The staff on the other hand is as friendly as anyone anywhere!!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course in horrific shape

Carolina Shores is a nicely laid out course that was in horrific condition. The greens were mostly sand covered and completely unputtable. The fairways had little grass and had to find patches of clover or other small flower bearing weed to hit your fairway shot from. Several Tees were temporary in the fairway (especially the front tees) or were mud/dirt tees and there were ant hills on a few of the tees. Bunkers were hard packed with little sand. Cart paths were broken asphalt and extremely bumpy. Hold on tight or you'll hurt your back. Was a nice course to play years ago.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
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Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

OMG!!

I walked off this course after 9 holes. I would have left earlier but I figured that I'd stick it out in case the course condition improved. Was I ever wrong. Probably the worst course I ever played. The land would be better served with a housing development. I don't usually gave bad reviews but it was a waste of time and money and I would like to warn other golfers about this place.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible upkeep

The best thing I can see done here is close the course and build homes. All the greens were covered in sand. Fairways were terrible. I would say this was the worse course I have played in years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worst course in America

This course has been bought by an investment for the land value. The current owners have no interest or experience in Golf course up-keep.

The course is in such terrible condition that it is no longer playable.

I called customer service @ GOLFNOW and requested/received a refund due to false advertising.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Omg

Over half of the greens were sand. It looks like they haven’t done maintenance on it for a month. Couldn’t see the flags as they were laying on the green because they hadn’t moved the pins forever. I can’t believe they would charge that amount cut the fee in half maybe worth it

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Not the best

greens were in rough shape. tee boxes and fairways 3 stars.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PLAYED IT MANY TIME BEFORE WORST SHAPE THAN BEFORE

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/10/2024

Hello, uOJVH5696OJ. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Carolina Shores Golf & Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course I have ever played
Green’s could not put on -no grass just sand
Fairways was no better!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was the worst one I have ever played

Course should be shut down!
Fairway terrible!
Greens no grass covered with sand !!
Should have left after first hole!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Another great day at Carolina Shores GC

Another great day of golf at Carolina Shores. Phillipe and Jennifer are continuing to improve the course conditions and are always very helpful, and very accommodating. Best value for the money in local area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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