Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club
A Dan Maples 27-hole facility in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club blends three distinct nines, MiniVerde Bermuda greens, Carolina pines, lakes, creeks, wetlands, forgiving fairways, and one of the best value-round reputations on the North Strand.
Three nines, easygoing value, and plenty of water in the margins.
Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club is one of the North Carolina coast’s most dependable Myrtle Beach golf-trip value plays. Located in Sunset Beach, the course gives groups 27 holes across the Sand, Piper, and Bay nines, making it easy to build different 18-hole combinations without changing properties.
Designed by Dan Maples and opened in 1987, Sandpiper Bay is built around variety and playability. The Sand nine plays to par 35, while Piper and Bay each play to par 36. The longest scorecard combination reaches 6,849 yards, but the course’s real appeal is how comfortably it fits mixed-handicap groups.
The setting is classic Carolina border golf: pine corridors, sweeping fairways, water hazards, creeks, wetlands, and natural edges instead of overbuilt resort flash. MiniVerde Bermuda greens on all 27 holes help give the facility its reputation for steady putting surfaces and reliable conditions.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Sandpiper Bay is a smart choice for groups that want value, variety, playable golf, and a relaxed Sunset Beach atmosphere where the round feels friendly without becoming toothless.
Three-course variety
Sand, Piper, and Bay each bring a different flavor, giving groups a flexible 27-hole facility with multiple 18-hole combinations.
MiniVerde greens
Sandpiper Bay renovated all 27 greens to MiniVerde Bermuda, a major reason the course has a loyal following among repeat players.
Water and wetlands
Lakes, creeks, wetlands, and natural hazards shape the routing, especially on the Bay nine, where water is a constant visual companion.
Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club gallery
A look at Sandpiper Bay’s lakes, pine corridors, clubhouse setting, fairway contours, green complexes, and player-friendly Sunset Beach layout.
How Sandpiper Bay plays.
Sandpiper Bay is friendly off the tee, but it still rewards clean targets. The fairways give players room, while water, creeks, wetlands, and bunkers ask for sensible angles into the greens.
The Bay nine brings the most visual water pressure, Piper gives groups a balanced routing with good scoring chances, and Sand adds enough doglegs and elevated targets to keep the round from feeling flat.
For 2026 trips, Sandpiper Bay is best for groups that want variety, value, and a low-stress round with enough hazards to keep the bet alive. It is the kind of course where the scorecard smiles first, then hides a lake behind its back.
| Category | Useful Course Details |
|---|---|
| Sand Nine | Par 35 · Black 3,191 · White 3,042 · Gold 2,730 · Orange 2,324 |
| Piper Nine | Par 36 · Black 3,399 · White 3,249 · Gold 2,946 · Orange 2,452 |
| Bay Nine | Par 36 · Black 3,450 · White 3,166 · Gold 2,771 · Orange 2,431 |
| Sand / Piper | Black 6,590 yards · 71.4 rating · 121 slope |
| Piper / Bay | Black 6,849 yards · 72.1 rating · 125 slope |
| Bay / Sand | Black 6,641 yards · 71.5 rating · 125 slope |
| Greens | MiniVerde Bermuda greens on all 27 holes |
| Course Defense | More than 50 bunkers, lakes, creeks, wetlands and natural water hazards |
| Water / Lake Note | Course coverage references more than 40 acres of lakes throughout the 27-hole layout |
| Bay Nine Personality | The newest nine, with the most water features and visual drama |
| Practice Facility | Large putting green, chipping green and 300-yard driving range |
| Recognition | Former Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course of the Year and Golf Digest 4-star “Places to Play” recognition |
| Trip Fit | Playable, value-friendly 27-hole course for mixed-handicap groups, families, couples and repeat players |
What’s available at Sandpiper Bay
Sandpiper Bay offers the core pieces golf groups need for a full Sunset Beach round: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, practice greens, and a renovated clubhouse with wrap-around porch views.
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Club Rental
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Golf Shop
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Driving Range
Add Sandpiper Bay to your 2026 golf trip.
Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club is a strong choice for groups that want a Dan Maples design, 27 holes of variety, MiniVerde Bermuda greens, player-friendly fairways, water-and-wetlands scenery, and one of the North Strand’s best value-round reputations.