Star Hill Golf Club sits in Cape Carteret, a small coastal community in Carteret County along North Carolina's Crystal Coast. The club features two eighteen-hole courses—Sands and Lakes—both designed by Russell T. Burney, a North Carolina-based architect who has worked extensively throughout the state since the 1990s. Burney's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural characteristics of their sites. The Sands and Lakes courses take their names from the defining features of the property. The Sands course navigates terrain marked by sandy soils and native vegetation characteristic of the coastal plain, while the Lakes course incorporates water features more prominently into its routing. Both layouts reflect the relatively flat to gently rolling topography common to this part of the Carolina coast, situated inland from Bogue Sound and the barrier islands. The courses serve a residential golf community and cater primarily to local members and their guests. The setting offers a quieter alternative to the more heavily trafficked resort destinations along the Outer Banks and southern coast. Conditioning and pace of play tend to reflect the semi-private nature of the facility, with an emphasis on accessibility and a relaxed atmosphere suited to the area's year-round and seasonal residents.