PGA and fund-raising tournaments are increasingly finding host clubs locally. Magnolia Greens in Brunswick County has hosted the PGA Qualifying Tour since 1998. Most local courses are semiprivate, which means they're open to the public and club memberships are available. Membership, of course, offers various benefits and privileges, such as lower fees or preferred tee times. Greens fees vary according to season and location.
Many courses offer practice ranges.
Overall, the region's courses offer an excellent balance between price and playing conditions. Summer rates and discounts for seniors, corporations and groups are commonplace. Many pro shops at the courses rent clubs. In this chapter we describe some of the better courses, judged by overall beauty, location and variety of challenges.