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Magnolia/Dogwood Course

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Calabash, NC, USA
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18 holesPar 726,967 yds75.4/139

About this course

Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort operates two eighteen-hole courses in Calabash, a coastal North Carolina town near the South Carolina border known for its concentration of golf facilities. The Magnolia and Dogwood courses were designed by Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnston, both architects with extensive portfolios in the Carolinas during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Byrd, based in Atlanta, designed numerous courses across the Southeast, while Johnston worked primarily in the Carolinas and contributed to the region's golf development boom. The courses occupy relatively flat coastal plain terrain characteristic of the Brunswick County area, with routing that incorporates natural wetlands, lakes, and stands of native vegetation including the namesake magnolia and dogwood trees. The layout reflects the era's resort-oriented design philosophy, offering playable conditions for a range of skill levels while incorporating water hazards and strategic bunkering. The property sits inland from the Atlantic beaches, positioned within the broader Grand Strand golf market that extends from Myrtle Beach southward. Brunswick Plantation functions as a semi-private facility, accommodating both members and daily-fee play. The courses serve the area's mix of seasonal residents, retirees, and visiting golfers drawn to the region's mild climate and golf density. The clubhouse provides standard amenities typical of Carolinas golf resorts, supporting both casual rounds and group outings common to the destination golf market.

Quick facts

Location
Calabash, NC, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1991
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,967 yards
Difficulty
75.4/139

Getting there

The journey to Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort begins at Myrtle Beach International Airport, roughly thirty minutes north along the Carolina coast, though Wilmington International offers an alternative gateway from the opposite direction. The drive south from Myrtle Beach traces the final stretch of South Carolina's Grand Strand before crossing into North Carolina's quieter coastal fringe, where the roadside shifts from neon-lit tourism to salt marsh and tidal creeks. As Highway 17 narrows through the sleepy fishing village of Calabash - famed more for its shrimp than its fairways - the turn toward Brunswick Plantation feels like slipping behind a curtain, trading the beach crowds for the hushed, moss-draped seclusion of the Lowcountry's northern edge.

FAQ

Common questions about Magnolia/Dogwood at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Magnolia/Dogwood was designed by Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnston.

Yes. Magnolia/Dogwood at Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Magnolia/Dogwood is 72.

Magnolia/Dogwood plays 6,967 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Magnolia/Dogwood is 139.

Magnolia/Dogwood is a 18-hole course.

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