Wilmington Municipal Golf Course: Wilmington
Wilmington, NC•Public
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Wilmington Municipal Golf Course: Wilmington
311 Donald Ross Dr
Wilmington, NC 28409-3319
United States
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“Fun course. Typical Donald Ross greens. Lots of players enjoying their municipal golf course."
Read More2026
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“John Fought did a wonderful job on his renovation of an incredibly popular municipal golf course. At 60,000 rounds per year, plan early to get a tee time. The head pro, Dave Donovan explained that before the renovation, every green was kind of a "pancake" without a lot of character. Fought found the original Donald Ross designs for the green complexes which were never built. Instead sand greens were in play for many years after the course was built. Fought's renovation changed everything to the point where the greens and approach shots require skill and respect. This course is an affordable and enjoyable place to play."
Read More2025
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“A classic Donald Ross. Pretty much untouched. A fun public course to play. No practice range only a small short game area. If in the Wilmington area it’s well worth it."
Read More2025
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“A classic mostly untouched Ross. Playing the angles like most Ross courses was necessary. A great public course."
Read More2025
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“This classic Donald Ross design is the beating heart of the public golf scene in Wilmington, and the green complexes are the stars of the show. The warm summer months are where it really shines, when the Bermuda is thriving and the greens are smooth and fast. At around $30 for 18 holes, it's a definite must-play if you're in the Wilmington area."
Read More2025
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“Very affordable Donald Ross municipal golf course designed in 1926. Played in the winter months and course played firm and fast. The greens complexes were the highlight of this well-designed course. They were quick and provided a true roll. This is an excellent low cost option in the Wilmington area."
Read More2024
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“Updated Scoring per 8/17/24 round: Straight holes; fast, firm greens; sandy terrain; minimal elevation changes; minimal doglegs."
Read More2023
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“A great Donald Ross renovation. If you are a Ross fan, it is well worth the play. Tee times are tough to get."
Read More2023
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“Classic Donald Ross green complexes on a Muni course. Affordable and very playable for all skill levels off the tee with challenging greens. Gets a ton of play, but the team does a great job."
Read More2023
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“Great muni designed by Donald Ross. Greens were outstanding condition for a muni."
Read More2020
