North Carolina is heaven for golf lovers. Some of the best courses in the country are right here in New Bern & Beaufort. Many of the golf courses in the area are open to the public, which means this traditionally elitist sport is affordable and plentiful. And there’s a lot of variety, with courses running the gamut from tree-lined, wooded greens to wide-open coastal plains layouts. Regardless of what you’re in the mood for, New Bern & Beaufort have a golf course for you!
BEST GOLF COURSES IN NEW BERN, NC
Carolina Colours Golf Club | Carolina Course | New Bern, NC
The beauty of this club is how the land, water, and sky blend together into striking vistas. The NC Golf Panel rates Carolina Colours in the Top 50 “Golf Courses You Can Play” in all of NC.
The Emerald Golf Club | Emerald Course | New Bern, NC
Designed to be playable and challenging, this 18-hole course is beautiful, too. WIth pines and hardwoods, bunkers and hazards, it has depth and dimension – and never plays the same way twice.
New Bern Golf & Country Club | New Bern Course | New Bern, NC
Founded in 1920, this classic 18-hole course measures 6,200 yards from the back tees, with Champion G12 Bermuda greens and Celebration Bermuda collars, approaches and tee boxes.
Taberna Country Club | Taberna Course | New Bern, NC
This 18-hole championship course challenges golfers of all skill and ability levels. The tree-lined fairways and sparkling lakes are nestled among rolling hills, offering breathtaking views.
Harbour Pointe Golf Club | Harbour Point Course | New Bern, NC
This 18-hole golf course winds golfers through a unique natural setting of picturesque coastal marsh lands while providing a fun yet challenging game for experienced and novice golfers.
Sound of Freedom Golf Course | Cherry Point Course | MCAS, Cherry Point, NC
Located on the Neuse River, this 18-hole, PGA-rated course is one of the best in eastern North Carolina, featuring character and undulation that are unrivaled in the area, not to mention stunning views.
BEST GOLF COURSES IN BEAUFORT, NC
Beaufort Club | Beaufort Course | Beaufort, NC
Located minutes from historic downtown Beaufort, this gorgeous 18-hole Bob Moore designed course was recently voted a top 25 public golf course in North Carolina.
Morehead City Country Club | Morehead City Course | Morehead City, NC
Opened in 1954, the private 18-hole Morehead City course is beautiful and well maintained. It features 6,345 yards from the longest tees for a par 72.
Brandywine Bay Golf Club | Brandywine Bay Course | Morehead City, NC
Originally designed in 1977 by Bruce Devlin and later redesigned and reshaped by Ellis Maples, this 18-hole Championship course is a rewarding challenge for golfers of any skill level.
Crystal Coast Country Club | Crystal Coast Course | Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Nestled on the island of Bogue Banks, this 18-hole course combines rolling terrain and spectacular views of the sound to create an unparalleled golfing experience.
Star Hill Golf Club | Cape Carteret, NC
Beautifully situated in the heart of eastern Carolina’s famed Crystal Coast, this well maintained, challenging 27-hole course is fun, challenging and always in excellent condition, rain or shine.
