Tee Off This Spring: Bald Head Island Club + The Inn
Spring is an exceptional time to play Bald Head Island Club’s golf course. The temperatures are comfortable, the course is in prime condition coming out of winter, and the pace of play feels refreshingly unhurried (so much so that you can elect to walk the course if you like). It’s an ideal window for those who appreciate the game as much for the setting as for the scorecard.
The club’s par-72 course offers a thoughtful, well-balanced layout, moving from more sheltered maritime forest to a dune ridge where the coastal wind becomes an integral part of the round. It’s a course that rewards attention—subtle changes in wind direction and elevation keep you engaged, and conditions can shift enough from one day to the next to keep a multiple-day golf trip interesting.
A few holes tend to stay with you long after your round concludes. The par-3 16th calls for a confident strike over water to a protected green, while the par-5 18th provides a fitting close with sweeping ocean views.
What truly sets the Bald Head Island Club course apart is its incomparable setting and wildlife. It’s common to see herons wading in the lagoons, ospreys circling overhead, or an alligator sunning along the banks—a quiet reminder that you’re sharing nature’s playground with the local “residents.”
After your round, retreat to The Inn at Bald Head Island. Just a short golf cart ride from the club, The Inn provides boutique comfort and relaxation, from marina-front porches perfect for watching the sunset to restful guest rooms designed for a great night’s sleep to recharge before the next day’s tee time.
A stay at The Inn includes membership to the Bald Head Island Club, making it easy to plan your time on the course. Book your accommodations, reserve your tee times, and settle into a spring golf experience that’s as stress-free as it is memorable.
