Pearl East

1300 Pearl Blvd. SW, Sunset Beach, NC
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Built upon a 900-acre marsh preserve, The Pearl features two of the finest 18-hole golf courses in America. Both are ranked among the top courses in the Carolina's and have been nominated "Best New Public Courses in America- 1988" by Golf Digest. Completely renovated in 1999, the East Course is a traditional layout, carved throughout the pristine forest with its dynamic finish along the Calabash River. Being one of the most sought after courses to play in the area, it is certain to be the highlight of your golfing visit to the Grand Strand!

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Neal (Jonesboro, Ga.), N/A handicap, 07/08/2010

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We played on 7/7/2010 and the course was in incredible condition! The fairways were perfect and the greens spotless. The staff was super friendly and they didn't force foursomes so we never had to wait on another group. My only regret is that we didn't book this one twice.
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DJ (Cleveland, Ohio), N/A handicap, 06/27/2010

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Pearl East is an excellent course with gorgeous finishing holes, no housing and great conditions. Note that the course doesn't turn at the clubhouse after 9 and the halfway house is not open.
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Nancy (Alburtis, Penn.), N/A handicap, 06/22/2010

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My husband and I have played both the East and West courses at the Pearl. Every year we find the course to be in great shape-nice fairways, good tee boxes and excellent greens. The scenery on the course includes beautiful landscaping and wildlife. The staff is the friendliest of any golf course we played in Myrtle Beach.
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John (Cranston, R.I.), 9 handicap, 06/17/2010

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Would like to have known prior to play that it was a true links-type course, and that you couldn't stop by the clubhouse for a snack at the turn.
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Paul (Charlotte, N.C.), 10 handicap, 06/08/2010

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Staf was terrific and the greens were beautiful. Have played both East and West and both are good.
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John (Chicago, Ill.), 10 handicap, 05/17/2010

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On a recent trip to Myrtle Beach I was fortunate to talk to Michael (Pearl owner). He asked why my group was not playing the Pearl courses. I explained on a trip about 7 years ago we played both courses and the conditions and management was the worst I had ever encountered in 20 years of going to M.B. ! And jokingly I said my group would not play for free! Michael responded with "I will buy lunch if you play!" Well, we thought at least we will have lunch! The experience was wonderful, the courses are in great shape the staff could not be nicer - and lunch was good! Michael was there to greet us and could not be nicer! To sum it up, if you have not played the Pearl courses you must! If you had a bad experience, go back - all is good! We were so happy we made tee times for our next trip!
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Mitch (Alpharetta, Ga.), 15 handicap, 05/17/2010

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Our group of 20 played West in the AM and East in the PM. The courses were in great shape. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate us. We will be back every chance we get.
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Maria (Roslindale, Mass.), 34 handicap, 05/12/2010

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The course was the best I have seen in a few years.
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John (New Windsor, N.Y.), high handicap, 05/09/2010

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Will never play this course ever again! Played 18 holes saw cart girl once, tees, greens, and fairways were not cut that day! Our tee time was 7:10 a.m. Bag guys told us "course in the best shape in 10 years"; if this was the best in 10 years what did this place look like then? For those of you who are saying that I played bad that day I actually played well. Dont waste your money playing this place!
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Greg (Glace Bay, Nova Scotia), 5 handicap, 05/05/2010

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Not a good course.
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Dave (Hamilton, Ontario), 26 handicap, 05/05/2010

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Overall good condition and well kept!
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Glenn (Spartanburg, S.C.), 18 handicap, 05/02/2010

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Beautiful course, well maintained and fair. Crowned greens can be difficult but they keep them a little slow to help the average golfer out. Fun course to play and defintely reccommended.
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Ben (Williamstown, W. Va.), 18 handicap, 04/26/2010

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The course was in great condition.
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Sy (Macon, Ga.), 15 handicap, 04/26/2010

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Tees were a bit rough.
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Barbara (Chambersburg, Penn.), 13 handicap, 04/06/2010

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Without seeing a map of the holes or a picture on the tees of each hole, it was difficult to play the hole and know what was ahead. We couldn't believe there wasn't something to guide us, especially since this was our first time there. I wish we knew that before we started to play. I'm not sure if we will return.
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William (Hampton, N.H.), 18 handicap, 03/22/2010

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With the harsh weather in the previous weeks the course was in OK condition, the roughs were not overseeded. Even with the cold conditions I almost stepped on a gator looking for my ball near the water (pretty cool).
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Jeffrey (Elizabethtown, N.C.), 8 handicap, 03/11/2010

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Friendly layout, very straightforward. Greens and bunkers need work - by work, I mean please spray to remove the grass from out the bunkers. Nice staff.
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Frank (Monkton, Md.), 38 handicap, 03/04/2010

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Nice layout. Great finishing hole up to clubhouse and porch.
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Ty (Wilmington, N.C.), 14 handicap, 12/14/2009

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The course is beautiful, and challenging enough to keep your interest. Lots of wildlife and a gator!
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John, N/A handicap, 11/11/2009

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OK.
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David (Brantford, Ontario), N/A handicap, 11/05/2009

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First time playing with my son and good friend, all males. Beautiful course; looking forward to a return.
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Tom, N/A handicap, 10/30/2009

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Jay (Ely, Minn.), N/A handicap, 10/29/2009

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Disappointed with the greens. The cups looked like they hadn't been moved in a week.
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Ronnie (Edinburg, Ind.), N/A handicap, 10/27/2009

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Great course.
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Roger (Amawalk, N.Y.), 1 handicap, 10/26/2009

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This course is a top 5 in my book. I make a point to play here every time I come down to Myrtle. The clubhouse is huge and the bar is awesome. The staff is nice. Love those Carolina girls.
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Bam (Greenville, N.C.), 4 handicap, 10/26/2009

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Great layout - Fairways and greens were some of the best we played down here - Very polite staff - Keeping this one on the short list.
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Ed, N/A handicap, 10/19/2009

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Great course. The group did not feel rushed and enjoyed the scenery.
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Steen, 2 handicap, 08/09/2009

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Good, honest course. Greens are very nice but not easy to read, and pace of play was very good in the summer. It's a bit narrow off the tee at times, so think your way around. Good quality for your money.
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Michael, 12 handicap, 08/07/2009

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Beautiful layout with a great finish along the Calabash River. Challenging course. Greens and fairways were in great shape, very friendly staff.
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Tom (Wauseon, Ohio), N/A handicap, 06/24/2009

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Course was in excellent condition. Very nice staff and great layout. Will definitely play again.
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Mary, 18 handicap, 05/08/2009

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Very friendly staff. Had a great time on the course. Excellent and challenging design, would definitely play again.
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Jason, 9 handicap, 04/14/2009

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Worst Value - you should be ashamed that you would charge over $90 to play there.
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Anonymous, 11/17/2008

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Anonymous, 10/19/2008

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