The Pines at Elizabeth City

Hertford, NC · 20 mi away

The Sound Golf Links sits within the Albemarle Plantation community in Hertford, North Carolina, running along the shores of the Albemarle Sound. The course was designed by Dan Maples and opened in 1990, with a routing that moves through salt marshes, pine stands and cypress groves. Each hole is distinct, and the closing stretch is the course's signature, with the final three holes bordering the open water of the sound. The design accommodates a range of abilities through multiple tee sets while retaining a strong sense of privacy between holes. The course operates on a semi-private basis tied to the Albemarle Plantation residential community, with outside play available through its pro shop, driving range and clubhouse restaurant.

Edenton, NC · 20 mi away

The Links at Mulberry Hill in Edenton, formerly Chowan Golf and Country Club, is an Ellis Maples design that opened in 1962. The par-72 course plays 6,483 yards through pines and wetlands near the Albemarle Sound, with several ponds. It takes public play and has a driving range and a waterfront dining room.

Grandy, NC · 21 mi away

The Carolina Club in Grandy is a public 18-hole course on the mainland side of the Outer Banks. Russell Breeden and Bob Moore designed it, and it opened in 1998. The course measures about 7,000 yards with bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways, and a par-3 island green stands out. Wind off the water often changes how holes play. It is open year-round and has a bar and grill.