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- 72
- Yardage
- 7,003
- Slope
- 132
- Rating
- 74
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About the course
Why golfers play Lions Paw Golf Links
Lions Paw Golf Links is the original Big Cats course in Ocean Isle Beach, a Willard Byrd design that opened in 1990 and plays over marshland and low country terrain just across the state line. At 7,003 yards with a slope of 132 and a rating of 74 it is a fair test for mid handicappers that still rewards good play, and the wide fairways with several tee options make it a comfortable round for mixed groups. The greens are well contoured and the approach shots need to be precise. Water comes into play on the closing stretch and finishes the round with a decision or two. As the oldest of the four Big Cats courses it has a settled, mature feel. On a golf package it belongs with Leopards Chase and the other cats for a two or three day stay on the Brunswick side.
- Who it suits
- Mid handicappers and mixed groups
- Signature holes
- Water lined closing stretch
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Chipping green
- Pro shop
- Club rentals
- Golf carts
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
What golfers say
236 golfers rated Lions Paw Golf Links.
- 5★ 39
- 4★ 58
- 3★ 61
- 2★ 43
- 1★ 35
★★★★★“Greens were in bad shape on the back nine.”
★★★★★“Switched to Panthers run due to frost”
★★★★★“Don't understand why this course gets so many bad comments”
★★★★★“Ordinary layout.”
★★★★★“Fairways were in poor shape.”
★★★★★“This was a great starting course for us on our first day. Not too difficult and again condition conditions were great.”
★★★★★“Loved the place and will definitely revisit.”
★★★★★“Second year here Greens were poor - very little grass.”
★★★★★“Could not play due to weather”
★★★★★“Unable to play due to snow”
★★★★★“The greens were a little rough.”
★★★★★“Unfamiliar with the course and played wrong club on some holes. Clubbed down on one hole expecting a creek to run across the fairway but no creek across fairway.”
★★★★★“In slightly better condition everywhere, compared to Panther's Run. However, the greens were more similar than not to Panther's Run, resulting in more frustrating putting situations.”
★★★★★“Course was in a little better shape but still had to ride cart paths only for 9 holes when course was not wet. they may over seeded but course was not wet and morning was no different than the afternoon. Service was good on & off the course”
★★★★★“Greens need to be better but overall course was good.”
★★★★★“Overall this course was in poor shape”
★★★★★“Same as Panthers Run. Greens were slightly better”
★★★★★“Good Cond although below the standard when played in the past”
★★★★★“greens in poor condition”
★★★★★“Better then panther”
★★★★★“course not being taken care of.”
★★★★★“Doing construction. Not in the best shape. Greens rough.”
★★★★★“Greens were very bumpy so no way to make consistent putts.”
★★★★★“Terrible greens and fairways”
Getting there
Where Lions Paw Golf Links sits.
351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
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About Lions Paw Golf Links.
- Who designed Lions Paw Golf Links and when did it open?
- Lions Paw Golf Links was designed by Willard Byrd & Tim Cate and opened in 1990.
- What is the par and yardage at Lions Paw Golf Links?
- Lions Paw Golf Links plays to a par of 72 at 7,003 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 74 and a slope of 132.
- Is Lions Paw Golf Links open to the public?
- Yes. Lions Paw Golf Links is a public course, and tee times can be booked here.
- Where is Lions Paw Golf Links?
- Lions Paw Golf Links is in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, at 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469. That is roughly 29 miles from central Myrtle Beach in a straight line, so allow a little more by road.
- What facilities are there at Lions Paw Golf Links?
- Lions Paw Golf Links has driving range, putting green, chipping green, pro shop, club rentals, golf carts, snack bar and restaurant.
- How is Lions Paw Golf Links rated by golfers?
- Lions Paw Golf Links is rated 3.1 out of 5 from 236 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, most recently in September 2026.
- Can I book a tee time at Lions Paw Golf Links online?
- Yes. The tee sheet on this page shows live availability and the rate for each time, which changes by date and time of day, and you can book it straight through.
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