For Immediate Release
Pearl Golf Links Makes Big Changes for 2020.
(For more information call 910.579.8132)
CALABASH, NC – The Pearl Golf Links, one of the premier courses in the Myrtle Beach, SC and Brunswick
County, North Carolina area, announces new changes to the course design which will affect the pattern of play for
golfers in 2020 while sustaining the course for years to come.
Effective January 1st, 2020 the course will be converted into a 27-hole layout divided into three Nines: The East
Nine; the North Nine; and the West Nine.
Golfers will play 3 unique combinations of 18-holes on a rotating basis.
The New Pearl East 18 is a Par-71. It will begin on the former Pearl East 18.
The New Pearl North 18 is a Par-72. It will start on the former Pearl West Course.
The New Pearl West 18 is a par-73 which will combine parts of the old Pearl East and Pearl West with six holes
directly on the scenic Calabash River.
The new 27-hole design will also help The Pearl’s sustainability. In 2019, the greens were renovated with the more
sustainable MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass. Having consistent turf throughout the course streamlines
maintenance efforts.
These changes work well with the major investments in the overall facility that were completed in 2019. They
included: improved tee boxes, course drainage; tree removal to open more natural views of the surrounding
marshlands and Calabash River.
Additionally, ownership is taking more hands-on involvement in the future of The Pearl. Odell D. Williamson Jr.
has assumed the role of General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and provide family representation.
Odell says, “We really wanted to get this golf course back to where it used to be, to where we believe it should be.
We love this course. This course is very near and dear to our hearts.”
The Pearl Golf Links is tucked quietly on the banks of the Brunswick coastal marshland in the heart of Calabash,
North Carolina, and just a short drive from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Pearl golf course showcases the
spectacular 900-acre marsh surroundings. The golf course is open to the public year-round and offers seasonal
specials for snowbirds as well as golf packages for vacationers. The Pearl Golf Links is part of the New Myrtle
Beach Golf Trail & Brunswick Golf Trail group of courses.
The Pearl Golf Links
1300 Pearl Blvd.
Calabash, North Carolina 28467
910.579.813
Brian Noblin
Myrtle Beach Golf Talk
My direct line at work 888-272-7263
Good info Brian thanks for sharing. I not played the pearl courses in several years. but did enjoy them when we played mainly northern course.
Brownwood Bandit
Thanks for sharing! Great!
''It's just golf, let's have fun''
Based on the 18 hole pars, it appears that:
East: Remaining East holes + Front of West.
North: West front + West Back. (Original West)
West: West Back + remaining East Holes. (Most holes on Calabash River)
I just noticed the Pearl website has an old master plan, that shows most holes
lined by housing.
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Played the Pearl many times on my trips to MB - still like playing them.
Golf is just an excuse to drink whiskey and smoke cigars
Good info Brian, we get there a lot over the winter time so will play one of the new 18's at least once. New greens on the west course are very nice to putt on.
Thanks Brian for the update!
Let the Big Dawg Bark!!!
Thank you Brian for taking the time to share this important update!
Denis Gilbert
Quebec City, Canada
Pearl has long been one of my favorites; this piece of land is special, a few holes with elevation changes, scenic views along the Calabash River, so peaceful as nature abounds everywhere, and an interesting, fun layout. I'm so happy that the Pearl is not one of the many casualties in the golf market. I reside at Brunswick Plantation so it's a convenient location. Hopefully with a little less property to maintain, the ownership will be able to repair some cart paths, continue & complete drainage projects and manicure the course to a higher standard.
Retired Insurance Broker
What DCH said . ????
jw11
"King Of The Mid-tiers"
