Wilmington Golf Courses
Wilmington is the perfect destination for a golf getaway with nearly year-round adequate weather and beautifully manicured courses. Golfers can choose from five diverse courses located within Wilmington, practice their swing at digital lounges or take a short drive to visit neighboring greens along the coast. Switch out your golf cleats for flipflops to play the disc golf courses, where sipping an IPA in search of an Ace is par for the course.
BEAU RIVAGE GOLF & RESORT
Carved out of long-needle pine forests, Beau Rivage’s 18-hole championship layout incorporates wooded hills, rolling dunes, undulating valleys and plenty of water in-play from estuaries of the neighboring Cape Fear River. With countless tight doglegs and narrow bermudagrass fairways, Beau Rivage will test one’s accuracy off the tee. The Beau’s renowned putting greens, made of TifEagle, an ultra-dwarf bermudagrass that thrives near the coast, are known for their consistent smoothness, speed and true roll. Come play and stay at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort. Online tee time booking is available.
PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB
Designed by world-renowned golf architect Tom Fazio, Porters Neck Country Club’s 4 Star, 18-hole course measures 7,112 yards. The club’s beautiful par 72 course meanders through gently rolling terrain and offers both the amateur and professional golfer an enjoyable challenge. Typical of most Tom Fazio designs, the fairways are generous in width but with strategically placed fairway bunkers that will catch a wayward tee shot. The true test of Porters Neck Country Club is in the approach shots to the green.
WILMINGTON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course was designed by Donald Ross in 1926 to provide the public with a quality, championship 18-hole course at affordable prices. A $1.5 million renovation restored the course to Donald Ross’ original design by doubling the greens and restoring the bunkers, along with upgrading cart paths and the tee boxes. This revitalized gem is a must-play when visiting Wilmington.
NEARBY COURSES & AFTER THE GAME
Several courses are located within a short drive of Wilmington, allowing golfers to enjoy the courses by day and Wilmington’s attractions, vibrant nightlife and entertainment by night. Nearby courses include Cape Fear National, Carolina National Golf Club, Compass Pointe and Magnolia Greens. Recharge after a day on the course with an array of lodging options, farm-and sea-to-table dining and plenty of outdoor activities beyond the course. From the fairways to the waterways, be sure to explore Wilmington’s River District, including celebrated restaurants and shops along the Riverwalk. Then enjoy surfing, paddleboarding, and family playtime at our island beaches. Find out why a golf getaway to Wilmington is well above par.
DIGITAL GOLF LOUNGES
Hit the greens on worldwide championship courses while in Wilmington at digital lounges. Rounds Golf & Lounge features four full-swing simulators with 20 skill challenges and images of 84 worldwide championship courses alongside wines, craft beer, cocktails, sandwiches, cheese plates and flatbreads. Play a full round, rain or shine at Club Golf Indoor. The 2,700 square-foot location offers four full swing simulators, numerous TVs and a full-service bar. The Clubhouse Indoor Golf lounge takes the experience to the next level in which each booth comes with a real live “caddy.” Choose from 65 world-famous courses or practice your swing while enjoying the available full bar and craft beer on tap.
DISC GOLF
Grab your discs and buddies and head to one of several area disc golf courses. Send your discs flying at the 18-hole course at Arrowhead Park in Wilmington. Get competitive with family and friends at Joe Eakes Park in Kure Beach where you can play a round of this sport, bocce ball, tennis and more. In Carolina Beach, head to Good Hops Brewery for a round of brews in the beer garden followed by a round of disc-golf on their free 9-hole par 3 course located on four scenic acres behind the brewery.
