Best public golf courses in Oak Island, NC

The best public golf course in the Oak Island area is Thistle Golf Club in Sunset Beach. These 22 courses are all open to the public, ranked by our overall rating.

1. 1Thistle Golf ClubSunset Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,936 yds9.6
2. 2Rivers Edge Golf ClubShallotte, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,635 yds9.0
3. 3Brunswick Plantation & Golf ResortCalabash, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,842 yds8.3
4. 4Magnolia Greens Golf CourseLeland, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,127 yds8.2
5. 5Oak Island Golf ClubOak Island, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,688 yds8.0
6. 6Pearl West Golf CourseSunset Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,706 yds7.8
7. 7Oak Island Golf Club, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,688 yds7.7
8. 8Lockwood Folly Country ClubSupply, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,606 yds7.6
9. 9Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country ClubSunset Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,685 yds7.5
10. 10Oyster Bay Golf Links‎Sunset Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,369 yds7.4
11. 11Crow Creek Golf ClubCalabash, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,184 yds7.3
12. 12Olde Fort Golf CourseWinnabow, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,167 yds7.2
13. 13The Pearl Golf LinksCalabash, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,706 yds7.2
14. 14The Links at Brick LandingOcean Isle Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,155 yds7.1
15. 15Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention CenterSunset Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,670 yds6.9
16. 16Carolina National Golf ClubBolivia, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,047 yds6.9
17. 17Crow Creek Golf ClubCalabash, NC · Public · 18 holes · 7,184 yds6.8
18. 18Leopard's Chase Golf LinksOcean Isle Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,974 yds6.8
19. 19The Lakes Golf ClubSouthport, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,688 yds6.3
20. 20Ocean Ridge Plantation GolfOcean Isle Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,974 yds6.1
21. 21Sea Trail - Maples ClubhouseSunset Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,259 yds6.0
22. 22Lion's Paw Golf LinksOcean Isle Beach, NC · Public · 18 holes · 6,901 yds5.7

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Updated October 2026