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Sandpiper Bay Golf Course

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Sandpiper Bay Golf Course
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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What people are saying
“Fun 27 holes”
Oct 2019
very playable course. The bay 9 has lots of water and is the most challenging of the 3 9's. Lady friendly.
“Would not recommend.”
Feb 2020
Review: * 2 of the properties 4 TV's didn't work, resulting in someone in our party having to sit around for 2-3 hours waiting for the cable company to come troubleshoot and fix. * 3 of the 4 TV's were ancient (TV's with tubes). * Kitchen ceiling had huge water spot on it (we stayed from under that area). * Dated and worn furniture items. * On arrival the room had in odor to it. * ON DAY 2 THE ODOR TOOK A TURN FOR THE WORSE, IT SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING DIED IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND WE HAD TO ABANDON THE COMMON AREA ENTIRELY DUE TO THE PUNGENT ODOR. * No weekend office staff available. * Called office on weekday to report our major issues with the room (we had already checked out), and was told by the rep that they wouldn't take any responsibility for the room issues because we didn't call them to report the problems while we were there, so that they could be given an opportunity to correct the problem. (??? It was the weekend and they were closed). At this point they said we should have called the emergency number... the emergency number that they didn't give us. When we stated that fact, the rep stated that the number was somewhere in the room. What?? There are plenty of other places to stay besides Sandpiper Bay. This property is managed by "Starheel properties" so take note of that because they manage a few other properties in the area.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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94 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Poor
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Terrible
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Tom
Minnesota332 contributions
decent course worth the drive
Aug 2014 • Solo
This is a decent layout that has 3 9's. It is up against some very tough competition with other area courses that are top notch tracks. This one is still good though and is reasonably priced. It will challenge you and offer you the chance to pull out the driver as well as play it safe. The course was in very good condition on the day I played it. The greens were a little slower than what I was used to back home but the putts still rolled true. The staff was courteous. You won't go wrong making a drive here to play at least once.
Written September 17, 2014
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Mickey B
Calabash, NC16 contributions
Course and clubhouse
May 2017 • Friends
Our foursome enjoyed a great round of golf fairways and greens were in great shape check in went smooth but what made the outing perfect was our visit to the clubhouse after the round bartender working I believe his name was Phil was outstanding we went in to have one beer wound up staying two hours
Written July 24, 2017
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KP1966
Alexandria, VA46 contributions
Watch for the alligators!
Oct 2012 • Friends
We play Sandpiper every year (for at least the last 15 years) during our annual Kings Point golf week. It has some interesting holes and is a fair course. Pro shop is good and rates reasonable. There are a few 'gators in the ponds. Several years ago there was a big 'gator (at least 12 footer) sunning itself on the peninsula in front of the clubhouse which made an interesting picture.
Written November 4, 2012
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peter s
Sunset Beach, NC10 contributions
Horrible Golf Course
Feb 2018 • Friends
Played golf at Sandpiper Bay 2/21 (Sands and Piper courses). This golf course is in the worst shape of any course in the entire area. It is a joke to charge full prices for this muddy mess. The fairways have no grass; just mud, augmented by numerous tractor tracks. They are painted so they look green. The greens likewise are pretty devoid of grass, but are rolled and painted so they look and act sort of like greens. I play golf 3 times a week at various grand strand courses, and will never return to this one. They excused the condition by saying they had a lot of rain, but didn't bother to apologize.. So did every other nearby course, and they are all playable. Bottom line is they didn;t plant any winter grass, and the course is now unplayable. They owe us an apology for taking our money.
Written February 25, 2018
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Bill
Kure Beach, NC1 contribution
Don't support this course
Oct 2019
Total rip-off. Made tee time on 10/11/19 for a 10/18/19 date of play. Pro shop attendant refused to take the coupon when only written restriction was that tee times had to be made in advance. We were told they didn't want to be in the program and that to use the coupon you must make a time no sooner than 48 hours in advance. They offered us a chance to play for $60 per person, needless to say we refused. Have played numerous courses in the area and never had a problem. If they have their own set of restrictions they should be made clear at the time of booking. Apparently they have enough regular membership traffic where they don't give a hoot about guests. Very disappointed especially after over an hour drive to get there.
Written October 28, 2019
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Steve J
Sevenoaks, UK36 contributions
Avoid for some time
Apr 2018 • Friends
Been coming to this area for many years and this golf course was in the worst condition we have ever experienced. With so many courses in the area I would strongly recommend avoiding this course. The greens are in terrible condition, no grass, basically mud. The fairways are shocking and the tee boxes no better. Apparently it's due to the fact the winter was so cold. Fair enough but the other courses we played didn't have the same problem so what do they do differently? It is going to take a long time for this course to recover so avoid it if you can.
Written May 3, 2018
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Keith C
Staten Island, NY6 contributions
Rip OFF
Mar 2018 • Friends
Worst Golf Conditions in my 35 years of playing. Played with a my Group. Sandpiper Dragons. Absolutely NO GRASS in the Fairways. Wet Painted Mud. 75% of the Greens were Horrible.
OVERSEED SPEND MONEY. DO NOT BLAME IT ON HARSH WINTER. I play other courses that are Fine and in good shape.
We played a scramble (THANK GOD OR I WOULDVE LEFT) so we just tried to hit in the dormant rough to hit off of fluff. NEVER WILL PLAY THERE
Written March 16, 2018
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Wnationals2013
Northern Virginia1 contribution
Unfriendly!! Many other choices in the area!
Jul 2013 • Family
Interesting to see the post about unfriendly cart guy. I agree except I got a double whammy with an unfriendly pro shop guy and cart guy. To make matters worse I was with my son who they werent at all welcoming too. Went to the Pearl down the road for the rest of the week and was treated exceptionally well, especially my son! Great course but the staff ruined the moment. I will certainly tell all of my Northern Virginia friends and family that play down there regularly to go elsewhere!
Written July 8, 2013
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Bill S
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina72 contributions
Fun 27 holes
Oct 2019
very playable course. The bay 9 has lots of water and is the most challenging of the 3 9's. Lady friendly.
Written March 22, 2020
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Peggy Neff
Albuquerque, NM64 contributions
Great Staff
Aug 2019 • Friends
We had a hiccup with our on line booking being made for a different day. No problem! Even with a tournament on one of the courses, the staff were kind and encouraging. I was looking for a drinks cart but the course kept me fully entertained. Can’t wait to play again.

Written August 30, 2019
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  • Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM