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Value
2.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7031 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.6

The Links at Lighthouse Sound is an Arthur Hills-designed golf course that covers a scenic and varied terrain. Hills took advantage of not only the beautiful views afforded by the course's location right along the Assawomen Bay, but also the natural diversity of the terrain. He routed the front nine along the bay while the back nine borders the St. Martin's River, through mature hardwoods and pristine marshland. The golf course is home to the longest cart bridge in the country, stretching almost 1,500 feet to bring golfers from the bay-side holes to the marshland holes. It is also the only course in the U.S. with five consecutive holes playing to the same double green. The signature hole is the par-3 fifth, which requires a carry over a marsh to a nearly island green bordered by water on three sides.

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arthur Hills (2000) Steve Forrest & Associates (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

3.2
130 Reviews (130)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 12
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 20
Forced Carries 18
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
Advanced Golfers 16
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 10
Near Local Attractions 10

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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course beautiful views.

Very nice course, set off Ocean City MD. Great conditions challenging layout. Perfect time of year no crowds.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Overuse of the word WOW!!!

The main difficulty in writing anything about this course is avoiding over using the exclamation "WOW!"

For those privileged few with the game, way back in another zip code, the tips beckon. For a 20 like me, the Blues are perfect... The fairways are enormous, the greens ran fast and true, and every time I looked up, all I could think of was "WOW!"

Short game, putting, and driving range areas are all included, arrive early and take your time warming up. Staff are both helpful and plentiful. This course is listed in every top whatever published anywhere. Play it and find out why! I was NOT disappointed!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Spectacular views

What a great experience. The staff was friendly and very informed. The course was in excellent condition and very challenging. The views were spectacular and riding over the "longest wooden cart bridge in America" was an added treat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great but a little slow.

Great rate, great course but a little slow.
Greens a little marked up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Impressive, scenic course in wonderful shape

With the incredible special offered, we played a high-priced course at a highly discounted rate. Staff was nice, rangers and beverage cart were often around. Course is very scenic, with nice marsh views and various hazards to play with your head. It is not too difficult for the average golfer, but, with a few longish carries, you must choose your tees wisely. I will look to play the course again, especially if the cost specials remain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great golf course

We play in ocean city every summer and finally played lighthouse sound and it was the nicest course in ocean city! We got a discounted rate using golf now. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best in OC area, but expensive. You get what you pay for.

Fairways are like other courses greens. Greens are pristine and true. Tee boxes have no bare spots and are level.Pace of play is good. Staff pleasant and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

One you should play

Beautiful course with many holes having great views of the bay. Conditon was great, greens in very good shape. Pace of play was slower than it should have been.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is great but too expensive

The Links at Lighthouse Sound is a great course but too expensive to play consistently like other courses in the area. Only get to play it once a year, if that, when I find a deal on GolfNow.

The Club House food is the best in the area! Food is great!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Beautiful Views, Challenging Layout

Played from the gold tees, just under 6600 yards, quite a test, especially in a 2-3 club wind.  The stronger the wind, the longer the course plays relative to the card.  You can't beat the bay and Ocean City skyline views on numerous holes on the front nine, the 18th hole was spectacular as well.  The rest of the back nine was less spectacular back in the woods, but was actually a nice respite from the open winds.  The clubhouse is nice, didn't have time to hang around for a drink afterwards but the restaurant had more beautiful views of the bay and Ocean City skyline.  Wouldn't say the conditions are worth the rack rate, but I'd play it again anytime for the price paid.

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