CASTLE BAY LINKS GOLF COURSE

The windswept coastal plain of southeastern North Carolina serves up a links-style challenge that defies the region's typical tree-lined parkland fare, with fescue-lined fairways and strategic bunkering that demands precision over power. Natural elevation changes create compelling approach shots to greens that reward local knowledge, while the prevailing coastal breeze adds a tactical element missing from most Tarheel State tracks. This is genuine links golf in a state where the real thing remains frustratingly rare.