Bald Head Island Country Club

In this article, we’ll give you all of the information you need to know before visiting Bald Head Island Country Club in Southport, North Carolina.

The Bald Head Island Club’s 18-hole seaside golf course winds its way over dunes, around lagoons, along the ocean, and through a maritime forest. Course designer George Cobb, who for 20 years was the lead consultant at Augusta National, left much of the terrain the way he found it, creating a course of almost unparalleled wild beauty. Many of the holes are so undisturbed, they are bordered by the still lively natural habitats of herons, egrets, foxes and alligators. Awarded a coveted 4.5 stars from Golf Digest’s Places to Play, the Bald Head Island Club Course has a slope rating of 139 and course rating of 74.3, putting it in the top 20 percent of courses in difficulty. Weekend warriors need not be discouraged, though. The Bald Head Island Club Course is known to play on several levels, and average golfers find it very playable from the forward tees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to play at Bald Head Island Country Club?

It costs $105.00 to play at Bald Head Island Country Club on both weekdays and weekends.

What is the grass type used on the course?

The grass type used at Bald Head Island Country Club is Bermuda Grass.

What is the dress code at Bald Head Island Country Club?

The dress code at Bald Head Island Country Club is No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.

How many rounds of golf are played at Bald Head Island Country Club each year?

There are an estimated 26,000 rounds of golf played at Bald Head Island Country Club each year.

Does Bald Head Island Country Club have water hazards?

Yes, there are water hazards on the Bald Head Island Country Club course.

Does Bald Head Island Country Club have sand bunkers?

Yes, there are 41-50 sand bunkers located on the Bald Head Island Country Club course.

When are the greens aerated at Bald Head Island Country Club?

Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Bald Head Island Country Club are aerated in April.