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Beau Rivage Golf and Resort

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Beau Rivage Golf and Resort

Beau Rivage

649 Rivage Promenade
Wilmington, NC 28412-2757

(910) 392-9021

Regulation

Daily Fee Facility

Real Estate Development

18

1988

Greg Pitts

Joe Gessner

$49 weekend
$45 weekday
$35 twilight

73.3

6709

72

Bermuda

Bermuda

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Overall Rating 4 out of 5 based on 87 user reviews
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07/31/22
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07/18/22
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07/18/22
Very tight course.
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05/20/22
Great course for the money.
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04/23/22
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09/27/21
Good course. Just had a ton of rain the week of
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09/14/21
Great course
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08/12/21
Hard course!
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08/11/21
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08/10/21
Good track
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07/17/21
Good value
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07/12/21
Greens were being aerated
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06/10/21
Slower greens but in nice shape
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11/06/20
I enjoyed my first round at BR and will be back. The cart paths are pretty bumpy and are in need of replacement. Fairways were okay but there were many bald areas where there is supposed to be "rough". You can take your cart into the parking lot which is a nice bonus. Very friendly staff.
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10/08/20
Fun course, staff could be friendly but hey it was all good once we made it off #1
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06/11/20
Great track
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06/06/20
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05/24/20
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05/09/20
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07/25/19
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07/11/19
Course needs work !
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05/04/19
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02/17/19

Beau Rivage – Surviving Florence and So Much More.
Despite everything you’ve heard about the Wilmington area and the devastating effects Hurricane Florence had on the area in September 2018, Beau Rivage Golf & Resort continues to thrive in the South Wilmington area.

Sure Florence had a huge impact on much of the area, but South Wilmington continues to grow at a rapid pace. The community of Beau Rivage and the surrounding area looks nothing like it did two years ago; homes and condominiums now grace the entire street leading up to the Beau Rivage Clubhouse, with lots of new construction going on as well. Beau Rivage has not only grown out, it has grown up as well!

The motto of the golf course at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort is “Never Cart Path Only,” and the course has never closed due to precipitation(drainage). Post hurricane activity was no exception; with all of the havoc wreaked upon the area, the damage to the golf course was minimal. According to General Manager Jake Walker, the course lost around 100 trees as a result of Hurricane Florence. Even without these trees the course remains as enjoyable and memorable as ever. There was minimal damage to the clubhouse and only a few of the 32 guest rooms were damaged.

Beau Rivage Golf & Resort has been around for a while, in fact they just celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2018. From the back (Blue) tees, the golf course plays 6,527 yards, with a course rating of 72.9 and a slope of 138. Move up to the White Tees and the yardage drops considerably to 6,064 yards (70.5/135). From here, the holes are manageable and still allow you to leave with a little bit of dignity still intact.

Over the years, Beau Rivage Golf & Resort has received its share of accolades including Best Golf Course in Wilmington by StarNews Best of the Shore Picks for Southeastern North Carolina. (2016, 2017, 2018) and by Encore Magazine (2018). Golf Digest has awarded them 4 stars as a “Best Places to Play,” and when the course opened in 1988, the magazine awarded them their “Best New Honors” award. With all of the changes recently, there’s no reason this steady stream of awards won’t continue.

The course sits amid gently rolling hills and plays through willowy pine forests and around – and over – beautiful lakes, with elevation changes in the neighborhood of 75 feet. Narrow tree-lined fairways, tight doglegs and strategically placed bunkers demand accuracy off the tee, while well undulated, quick paced greens will test your putting prowess.

Speaking of the driving range and practice area, Beau Rivage’s facilities are second to none. Recently, the hitting area was laser leveled to provide golfers with a little more consistency to their practice session. Many locals come to Beau Rivage just to practice, hitting bucket after bucket of golf balls, working on their chipping and bunker play and getting a feel for their putting stroke on the massive practice green. Not being ready to play shouldn’t be an excuse as you make your way to the first tee!

The golf course at Beau Rivage is one of my favorites; it’s playable and challenging at the same time. Knowing where to hit your tee shot is essential on a few holes as you can’t see the green from the tee, but for the most part the course is pretty straight forward. Don’t get me wrong, it is by no means a pushover. It’s a good mixture of brains VS brawn; on some holes – especially a couple of the par 5s – length is important if you want to give yourself any chance of getting on in two. On other holes, you need to think your way through the hole and maybe leave driver in the bag, all the while thinking about a manageable distance for your approach shot.

Number 8 remains the layout’s toughest hole and not only because of the length. From the White Tees, the hole plays 421 yards, meaning no matter how good you hit your drive, you’re still going to have along shot into the green. What makes this hole so tough is the slope and undulation in the green. Holding the green from a long way out can be difficult and up and down from in close can be just as daunting a task. No matter how you make it, par is considered an achievement on this hole.

In addition to knocking down the trees, Florence did escalate a couple of needed changes including a new bridge across the water on Number 4 as well as changes to the ladies’ island tee box on the hole as well. Other improvements at Beau Rivage include a new fleet of Club Car Tempo golf carts. These carts are comfortable and equipped with just about every option available.

Beau Rivage has a thriving dining room and the menu is outstanding – many locals plan a few meals each week around Mrs. Walker’s weekly specials of Meatball Sandwiches and Tacos. According to Jake Walker, plans are in place to knock down a couple of walls and expand the restaurant. Beau Rivage has partnered with a local catering company and offer a lively social calendar with many themed events such as murder mystery dinner theater.

When it comes to accommodations, the rooms at Beau Rivage leave little to be desired. All rooms have recently been newly furnished and re-carpeted. Each guest room is a suite and has over 700 square feet of space regardless of whether you choose a double/double or king bed. A separate bedroom allows for a sound sleep and peaceful night’s sleep, however if you have problems dozing off, the digital and high-speed Wi-Fi connection will let you catch up on some work or stream your favorite shows. The sofa in the separate living room opens up into a bed, meaning you can get two couples – or six guys depending upon how friendly you are – in one room.

The living room area features a wet bar and mini-fridge for your snacks and libations. Best of all, each suite features a private patio or balcony (depending on the floor level) with picturesque views of the course and grounds. Pull your cart up to the back door and you are literally seconds away from the driving range and the first tee.

Beau Rivage is well respected within the community as the premier golf venue. They have a thriving Men’s Golf League on Tuesday Night and participation is incredible. This past spring they had over 30 teams, with about 20 following through and playing in the fall. Anyone can join and you’ll find golfers of all skills and abilities.

Perhaps the greatest thing about Beau Rivage is the way it’s run. The resort is family owned and those that work there that aren’t family are treated as if they are. Everyone seems to have a say in what’s going on and General Manager Jake Walker is certainly the “face of the franchise.” If you’ve got any questions or suggestions, just as Jake. He’s easy to get to and easy to talk to once you do. Odds are that if you offer up a valuable suggestion, you may just see it come to fruition.
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10/21/18
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10/15/18
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08/13/18
Airated. Rough greens. We will be back
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07/15/18
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07/11/18
Great course.
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07/10/18
Decent course, great fun!
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07/10/18
N/a
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06/17/18
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05/20/18
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01/27/18
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12/16/17
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10/02/17
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09/05/17
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09/03/17
Nice course
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07/30/17
Love this place. Favorite public course in New Hanover County
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07/15/17
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07/15/17
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03/24/17
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01/01/17
Not bad, beautiful greens, but the construction is not pretty to look at
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12/26/16
Nice old guy joe, course construction , nice greens
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10/31/16
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08/27/16
Well maintained. Very nice layout
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08/08/16
Awesome place to play
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07/29/16
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05/16/16
Very nice course and bartenders.
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05/07/16
Great
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04/22/16
Hjkk
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04/21/16
Very windy day, but great course
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02/28/16
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01/27/16
Great
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11/11/15
good value
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10/06/15
Course was in good shape but a little pricey
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09/02/15
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08/16/15
Great greens!
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07/17/15
great
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07/12/15
Very nice staff and location
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05/14/15
Nice course
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04/12/15
Tough par threes
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03/03/15
Coarse was in decent condition
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03/01/15
slow
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02/23/15
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11/09/14
Ok
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07/19/14
An enjoyable round. Friendly staff, well-maintained course, not overly crowded.
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05/21/14
Good
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05/05/14
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07/27/13
Great value
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07/13/13
Greens grainy
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07/05/13
Course was in good shape and the staff was very helpful.
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05/15/13
Nice
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04/27/13
Tough hills but good greens
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04/07/13
Ok
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03/22/13
Strange course, but fun and good value.
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03/15/13
Hard
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02/14/13
Very old school
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12/27/12
K
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07/24/12
Hot.
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07/13/12
Fairways and greens are in excellent shape considering the drought conditions we have in the area.
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07/07/12
Good place to play while on vacation
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06/26/12
Different greens.
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06/14/12
Ok
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05/13/12
Awesome
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05/06/12
Nice course very fast greens good fairways overall fun
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05/06/12
Great course, hard greens made it very fun
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03/18/12
Staff was friendly and course was in pretty good shape.
Recent Scores
MEMBER SCORE RT/SL PLAYED
aaubin00 98 70.1/133 07/31/22
aaubin00 95 70.1/133 07/27/22
aaubin00 95 70.1/133 07/17/22
murrayk7 102 70.1/133 07/17/22
Terps1992 88 72.9/138 07/13/22
abarrs98 93 68.2/115 07/13/22
Zamboni99 96 70.1/133 07/08/22
Zamboni99 104 70.1/133 07/04/22
JCon12 108 70.1/133 05/20/22
cole1117 81 70.1/133 04/25/22
Dstar 93 70.1/133 04/23/22
Cutt 80 70.5/135 04/04/22
JEAC 96 70.1/131 04/04/22
sroutten 52 34.8/130 01/09/22
DJY 93 63.5/109 11/27/21
Punxsy 98 63.5/109 11/27/21
Graphicsales 90 72.4/138 10/04/21
Graphicsales 92 68.3/128 09/25/21
Graphicsales 93 67.7/123 09/25/21
mdnewcomer 107 72.4/138 09/24/21
clog 92 70.1/133 09/01/21
TheHarv 103 70.6/133 08/22/21
monkeybaby 96 70.1/133 08/11/21
TheHarv 113 70.6/135 08/11/21
TheHarv 114 70.1/133 08/11/21
Scorecard
Tee Gender Rating Slope
Blue Tees M 72.4 138
GoldTees M 67.7 123
Green Tees M 64.7 115
Red Tees M 63.5 109
White Tees M 70.1 133
Gold Tees W 73.2 138
Green Tees W 69.7 128
Red Tees W 68.2 115
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