Course Details - Carolina National Golf Club

27 holes by Fred Couples. Coastal Carolina golf, three unique nines.

The Golf Course at Carolina National Golf Club

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Fast Facts

Designer: Fred Couples
Holes: 27 holes (3 – 9-hole loops: The Egret, The Heron, The Ibis)
Style: Coastal parkland with river/wetland vistas; risk-reward on select holes
Tees: Multiple sets to fit newcomers through low handicaps
Practice: Full-length range, putting green, short-game area
Rated 4.5 : Golf Digest
Location: Bolivia, NC (near Leland, Southport, Shallotte)
Opened: 1999

The Three Nines

The Egret: Identity & Feel

Playable off the tee with wider landing zones; approaches demand height and spin to tiered greens. Water frames several holes without over-penalizing misses.

The Heron: Strategy & Wind

Doglegs and well-placed bunkers reward position play. Prevailing [N/NE/SE] breeze influences club selection—take one extra into back pins.

The Ibis: Risk-Reward

Short par 4 temptations and a reachable par 5 if you catch the speed slot. Smart layups still yield great birdie looks.

Recommended Tees By Handicap

0–5 hdcp: Black Tees
6–12 hdcp: Gold Tees
13–20 hdcp: Blue Tees
21+ / New to golf: Teal / White Tees
Juniors / Family: White Tees

Not sure where to start? Check out the USGA’s article on choosing the right tees for you! Read here →

Greens & Conditions

Surfaces: Bermuda – putts hold line inside 10 feet
Typical speeds: 9–10 daily; 10–11 event
Fairways/Rough: Bermuda with seasonal overseed
Best times: Mornings for calm wind; late-day golden hour for views

Practice & Player Development

Range: 12 Stations, multiple targets
Short-Game: Bunker / chipping green
Putting: Ample surface with multiple slopes
Instruction: Private lessons, clinics & juniors with our coaching team → Lessons