RECREATION; Golfers have a range of choices

 Copyright 1996 Wilmington Star-News, Inc.

 Brunswick County has 17 golf clubs, including some with more than one course.  Following are the courses, with information on par, yardage and fees. Ratings are from The 479 Best Public Golf Courses in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico by Robert McCord.

Bald Head Island Golf Club, Bald Head Island, (910) 457-7310 or (910) 457-7311. Private course, 6,855 yards from the championship tees, par 72 with a course rating of 74.2. Greens and cart fees range from $48 to $90 according to season.

Brick Landing Plantation, Ocean Isle Beach, (910) 754-5545 or (910) 754-4373 (toll free in North Carolina 1-800-222-9938, outside the state 1-800-438-3006). Semi-private, 6,473 yards, par 72, rating 72.1. Fees range from $35 to $66 according to season.

Brierwood Golf Club, Shallotte, (910)754-4660. Semi-private, 6,600 yards, par 72, rating 69.8, fees $20-$42.

Brunswick Plantation and Golf Links, Calabash, (910)287-7888 or 1-800-848-0290. Semi-private, 6,779 yards, par 72, rating 72.6, fees $30-$60.

Carolina Shores, Calabash, (910)579-2181. Public, 6,783 yards, par 72, rating 72.6, Fees $30-$55.

Fox Squirrel, Southport, (910)845-2625. Public, 6,762 yards, par 72, rating 72.5. Fees $20-$30.

  The Gauntlet at St. James Plantation, Southport, (910)253-3008 or 253-7177 (toll free 1-800-247-4806). Semi-private, 7,068 yards, par 72, rating 75.0. Fees $28-$63.

  Lion's Paw, Sunset Beach, (910)287-1717. Public, 7,003 yards, par 72, rating 74.6. Fees $30-$60.

  Panthers Run, Sunset Beach, (910)287-1717. Public, 6,267 yards, par 72, rating 70.8. Fees $40-$79.

  Lockwood Golf Links, Holden Beach, (910)842-5666 (toll free out of state 1-800-443-7891). Semi-private, 6,801 yards, par 72, rating 73.5. Fees $34-$62.

Marsh Harbour, Calabash, (910)579-3161, or in South Carolina 803-249-3449. Public, 6,680 yards, par 71, rating 73.3. Fees $30-$65.

Ocean Harbour Golf Links, Calabash, (910)579-3588. From South Carolina 448-8398. Public, 7,004 yards, par 72, rating 74.2. Fees $25-$75.

Ocean Isle Beach Golf Course, Ocean Isle Beach, (910)579-2610. Semi-private, 6,626 yards, par 72, rating 71. Fees $10-$32.

Oak Island, Caswell Beach, (910)278-5275. Semi-private, 6,608 yards, par 72, rating 71. Fees $25-$45.

Oyster Bay, Sunset Beach, (910)579-3528 (toll free 1-800-552-2660). Public, 6,685 yards, par 71, rating 72.6. Fees $34-82.

The Pearl Golf Links, Calabash, (910)579-8132. Public. East course: 6,749 yards, par 72, rating 73.1. West course: 7,008 yards, par 72, rating 73.2. Fees $35-$75.

Sandpiper Bay Golf and Country Club, Calabash, (910)579-9120. Semi-private, 6,503 yards, par 71, rating 71.6. Fees $33-$65.

Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach, (910)287-1100 (toll free 1-800-624-6601). Semi-private, Maples course: 6,751 yards, par 72, rating 71.7; Jones course: 6,761 yards, par 72, rating 72.4; Byrd course: 6,750 yards, par 72, rating 72.1. Fees $25-$74.

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