The Pearl Golf Links

To discover the proverbial pearl of golf means to play The Pearl Golf Links, where three 9-hole courses create distinctly different golf experiences along the banks of the Calabash River in Calabash, N.C.

The 27-hole Pearl Golf Links opened in 1987 and was beautifully renovated in 1999, with fast-rolling Mini Verde Bermuda greens and manicured fairways. Architect Dan Maples didn’t cut any corners with this design, but he did carve the course through a Carolina pine forest and a 900-acre marsh preserve.

It’s what earned the traditional course a nomination for “Best New Public Courses in America” from Golf Digest after it first opened. The Pearl Golf Links also earned a four-star rating in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” in 2008.

The Pearl East nine emphasizes a more parkland style course, which emphasizes accuracy over power. The Pearl North nine the golfer will get the feel of a more links style golf course, with wider fairways and larger greens. The Pearl West nine combines the best of both featuring 6 holes set on the Calabash River highlighting the natural beauty of The Pearl.

Golfers at all skill levels will be able to take a swing at the 27-hole Pearl Golf Links. A full menu of amenities include a full-service pro shop, golf lessons, practice range and breakfast, lunch and dinner served at The Pearl Restaurant and Bar.