
Meadowlands Course
Meadowlands Golf Club


About this course
Meadowlands Golf Club sits in Calabash, North Carolina, a coastal town near the South Carolina border known for its concentration of golf courses and seafood restaurants. The course was designed by Willard Byrd with David Johnson, representing a collaboration between an established regional architect and a design partner active in the Carolinas during the development boom along the Grand Strand area. Byrd, who worked extensively throughout the Southeast in the mid-to-late twentieth century, typically routed courses that worked with natural land forms rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The layout occupies relatively flat coastal plain terrain characteristic of this part of Brunswick County, where courses generally feature pine-lined fairways, strategic water hazards, and modest elevation changes. The design likely emphasizes accuracy over distance, with water coming into play on several holes and bunkers positioned to challenge approach shots. The setting provides a quieter alternative to the busier resort courses found along the immediate oceanfront, with a more residential character common to courses built during this era of coastal Carolina development. Meadowlands serves primarily as a semi-private facility, catering to both members and visiting golfers exploring the Calabash golf corridor. The area's reputation as an affordable golf destination means the course attracts players seeking variety across multiple rounds during extended stays. Conditioning and playability tend to reflect the Bermuda grass common to the region's climate, with the course offering a straightforward test suitable for a range of skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Calabash, NC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Willard Byrd, David Johnson
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,054 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.3/139
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Meadowlands Golf Club sits in the quiet coastal plain of southeastern North Carolina, most easily reached via Wilmington International Airport (ILM), roughly forty-five minutes to the south, or through the larger hub of Raleigh-Durham (RDH), a two-hour inland drive. From either gateway, the route descends through the flat, maritime landscape of the Cape Fear region, where pine and live oak gradually give way to the salt-marsh vistas that define this corner of the Carolina Low Country. The final stretch into Calabash trades the commercial corridors for rural back roads, a gentle deceleration that mirrors the unhurried rhythm of the club itself - a transition from the modern world into the serene, understated elegance of a true coastal golf sanctuary.

FAQ
Common questions about Meadowlands
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Meadowlands has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.
Meadowlands was designed by Willard Byrd and David Johnson.
Yes. Meadowlands is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Meadowlands is 72.
Meadowlands plays 7,054 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Meadowlands is 139.



