I am in the process of finalizing what courses my group is going to play. We travel from Eastern NC so we usually try and stop and play on the way in to Myrtle Beach. We usually try and play around the north end since we stay in Cherry Grove. We usually like to try and play a course that is not super hard the first day. We like to mix in new courses that we have never played (not that many left on the list that we have not played now). We are looking a playing Brunswick Plantation or Eagle Nest on the way in. I have been reading great things about Eagle Nest lately about there renovations they have done. We want to play a good course in good shape no need to play a course in bad shape with all the choices. Any insight on Eagle Nest and Brunswick Plantation would be greatly appreciated. If you have any other options toward the north end for a good warm up course that would be helpful as well.
The rest of our trip looks like we going to play Myrtlewood Palmetto, Caledonia, Tidewater and maybe Oyster Bay ( If I could ever find out when the course would be doing aerification. I have reached out and have not heard anything yet. OB is my father in laws favorite course and I know conditions are hit or miss).
Hi @jduncw6!
Played Eagle Nest one year ago and really did enjoy my golf experience down there!
But can't speak about Brunswick Plantation but read some positive reports in this Forum from the past few months!
As for the rest of your itinerary, let's say that I'm a tad envious! 😉
Have fun!
Denis Gilbert
Quebec City, Canada
Brunswick + Eagle Nest are improved in the last few years and are a
similar challenge. Brunswick has a better clubhouse. Decide based on
trip reports and which is not aerating, if this is a summer trip.
Sandpiper Bay is in the same category as those two courses.
A few steps up over those are Crow Creek + Farmstead.
It sounds like OB is good enough now, if playing in the summer to
fall, for your FIL. Legends had been aerating greens 6 holes per week,
so that might be a reason they don't have dates listed for their courses.
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Another vote for Eagle Nest. Since at least three years, this golf course has turned the corner.
''It's just golf, let's have fun''
A vote for the layout at Brunswick over EN
Golf is just an excuse to drink whiskey and smoke cigars
Ive played both Eagle Nest and Brunswick in the last 3 months and my vote goes to Brunswick as I enjoy the layout more. Both are in solid condition and very playable. Another option to maybe consider if you haven't played it would be Sea Trail. I played the Jones course last week and really enjoyed it. Real solid layout and variety of holes, course was in good condition. I would certainly rank it ahead of both Eagle Nest and Brunswick.
We played Brunswick two times this past winter. It was in very good condition and all three nines are interesting to play.
If Brunswick or EN fall through, you can try Crown Park or Aberdeen on rt9 near Long Bay.
A short drive to Cherry Grove.
jw11
"King Of The Mid-tiers"
