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Oleander Golf Center Oleander Golf Center can provide you with all
the tee practice you might need. The location features all grass tees. Call
about their programs for children, which include summer camp and
after-school instruction. Hours are 9 AM until 8 PM seven days a week.
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No More Mulligans You will find everything you need at No More
Mulligans Golf Driving Range, where day and night golf practice is
available. This business features all new Srixon Golf Balls, 40 artificial
mat tee boxes as well as natural grass tees, loaner/demo clubs and private,
group and junior instructional programs and clinics. Ask about private
functions and corporate outings. Pro Tee Practice Range At Pro Tee two 18-station grass tee areas
flank a mat area with rubber tees, all fully lighted, and sand trap practice
is available. The pro shop stocks basic accessories, refreshments and
snacks, and the management performs minor equipment repairs. Other amenities
include a baseball and softball batting cage and a newly renovated mini golf
course. Play golf at the locals' rate starting at $30. Pro Tee is a
half-mile west of the Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course. It is open daily
and operates on the honor system.
Tee's Golf Shack This lighted practice facility
offers lessons by Class-A PGA professionals, and there's also a small pro
shop. A unique feature is that when unattended by staff, the range operates
on the honor system. Payment instructions are posted beside the ball
baskets.
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Equipment and Repairs
One of more than 300 stores nationwide,
Dick's has a 10,000-square-foot golf shop with a tremendous selection of
golf equipment, clothing, shoes, accessories and gift items. A
well-trained staff and a golf pro are available to assist customers at
all times. An indoor driving range, with launch monitor, is available to
test those new clubs. The store is open seven days a week.
Pro Golf of Wilmington Whether you're a novice or professional,
Pro Golf has the right equipment for you. This complete,
4,200-square-foot golf store is one of more than 140 stores worldwide. A
friendly, experienced, knowledgeable staff can fit you with the right
clubs for your ability, style and level of play. Besides a full line of
equipment, Pro Golf has accessories, gift items and clothing for ladies,
men and juniors. It's open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Tee Smith Custom Golf Clubs Located within the Pro Golf store, Tee
Smith has been customizing and repairing clubs commercially since 1975
and has the approval of pro shops throughout the area. Simple repairs
often have a one-day turnaround. The shop is open Monday through
Saturday year round.
Lori's Golf Shoppe
9966 Beach Dr., SW, Calabash
(910) 575-0871, (800) 606-0871
Ladies, if you play golf (or want to) and have
been searching for a place to fulfill all your golfing needs, search no
more. The owner of this golf shop caters to women. Lori DeSimone has a
background in golf that includes college competition, assistant golf
pro, professional competition and instruction. You will find women's
golf apparel, golf bags, shoes, accessories and women's golf equipment,
including custom-made clubs. Lori provides individual lessons and group
clinics, and the shop organizes golf leagues and outings as well.
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Packages and ServicesAmerican Lung
Association Golf Privilege Card The American Lung Association Golf Privilege
Card offers discounts for one year on more than 700 rounds of golf at 300
courses throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland,
Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. All courses offer a
reduced rate and some have unlimited play. The card (which is really a
48-page book) costs $40; buy three and get one free. Some restrictions
apply. Cards go on sale around Thanksgiving and are good for the following
calendar year. To order contact the American Lung Association of North
Carolina, (800) 892-5650, or order on the website www.lungnc.org. Coastal Golfaway Most travel agencies as well as many local
hotels and vacation rental companies will assist in arranging golf packages.
Coastal Golfaway books customized packages in all price ranges, from
Wilmington to Pawley's Island, South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach and
the Brunswick County/Calabash areas.
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Annual TournamentsExciting and challenging courses in beautiful settings plus wonderful weather set the stage for competitive golf events throughout the area. Tournaments are popular as fund-raising activities, and a number of local organizations sponsor annual events. Many local courses host their own tournaments as well. Local chambers of commerce can provide information (see our Area Overviews chapter for a listing). Major tournaments are announced in the Star-News "Today," "Currents" or "Sports" sections; some weekly publications, such as Encore, carry details, too. Wilmington Golf Course, 311 S. Wallace Avenue, Wilmington, (910) 791-0558, sponsors an annual Men's Amateur Championship and a Women's Amateur Championship in September. These tournaments are open to golfers age 18 or older who have an established U.S.G.A. handicap. The fee for this two-day event is $75 per player, which includes lunch the first day. Tournaments, which are held nearly year round
in the Southport/Oak Island/South Brunswick Islands, include the following: In May the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, (910) 754-6644, (800) 426-6644, hosts the Brunswick County Chamber Golf Tournament and the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, (910) 457-6964, (800) 457-6964, hosts the Southport-Oak Island Area Golf Classic. In June the Brunswick Literacy Council Golf Tournament, (910) 754-7323, the Southport Rotary Club Golf Tournament, (910) 253-0470, and the Kiwanis Captain's Choice Golf Tourney, (910) 253-3144, are held. In August the county women's golf clubs, (910) 754-5726, hold the Women's Golf Club County Championship, which benefits Hope Harbor Home. In October, the Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament, (910) 845-2762, (910) 845-2625, (910) 845-2794, is held at The Lakes Country Club in Boiling Spring Lakes; proceeds benefit First Tee, a program that aims to empower youths in Brunswick County with core values such as courtesy, honesty and sportsmanship through the game of golf. In November there are the Calabash VFW Post 7288 Annual Charity Golf Tournament, (910) 579-3577 and the Annual Southport Christian School Golf Tournament, (910) 457-5060. In December Calabash Elks Annual
Spirit of Christmas Golf Tournament is held at Meadowlands Golf
Club, (910) 287-7529, (888) 287-7529, to benefit veterans and families of
active-duty military personnel as well as children participating in the Elks
annual Christmas party.
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AssociationsGolf associations are primarily connected to local
courses. For example, Porters Neck Country Club (PNCC) has men's golf
and ladies' golf associations that are open to members only. However,
Topsail Greens Golf Club men's and women's golf associations are open to
both members and non-members. Wilmington Golf Course is a municipal
course, which does not have members, therefore, anyone can join the
men's or women's golf associations. Check the courses that interest you
regarding associations. Wilmington Single
Golfers A chapter of the American Singles Golf Association,
which has more than 4,000 members, the Wilmington organization includes
unmarried men and women ages 45 and older from Pender, New Hanover and
Brunswick counties. The group holds two golf events each month and a
business/social meeting the second Thursday of the month at 6 PM at
Wilson's in Wilmington, in addition to other social functions. Golf
outings take place on some of the best courses available in the area.
Numerous multi-chapter events of three to four days are held throughout
the country during various times of the year, including national events
in Tampa and Pinehurst. Membership is $70, which includes national and
chapter dues and newsletters. Cape Fear/Wilmington Executive
Women's Golf Association (EWGA) This EWGA chapter was founded in 2005 and offers numerous golf and social activities for golfers of every ability. The group is comprised primarily of members from New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties and includes women of all ages, from young professionals to retirees. During the warm months, there are a number of events on offer to members. The "Link Up To Golf" program is a multi-session instructional course for new and returning golfers and there's also the "Saturday Traveling League," which allows members to sample some of the area's numerous courses for a reasonable price. There's also match play and a 9-hole league on Thursdays. In addition, they feature clinics that break down your mechanics and help you focus on specific aspects of your game and hold information seminars that help with understanding handicaps, rule interpretations and other aspects of golf Special events are held during Women's Golf Month, for the
Chapter Championship and the season wrap-up, in addition to an annual
membership appreciation banquet.
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