public · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · 18 holes
Lion's Paw Golf Links
Par72
Tips7,003 yd
Rating / slope74.0 / 132
Green fees seen$48–$50
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,003 | 74.0 / 132 | – |
| White | 6,457 | 71.3 / 128 | – |
| Gold | 5,872 | 67.5 / 118 | 71.0 / 126 |
| Red | 5,363 | – | 69.0 / 121 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | GolfNow Hot Deals Nov 2-5, 2026 $48.99 + $0.99 fee; Nov 6-7 $50.99; Nov 8 $49.99 (GolfPass). |
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| Locals | Big Cats Fall Special (bigcatsgolf.com/online-specials, read 2026-11-01): $252 for one round on any three of the four Big Cats courses, $335 for all four; valid through Nov 15, 2026, book by phone 800-233-1801. |
GolfPass read 2026-11-01.
Before you book
| Access | Public. One of the four Big Cats courses at Ocean Ridge Plantation (Tiger's Eye, Leopard's Chase, Lion's Paw, Panther's Run), all owned and run together; tee times through bigcatsgolf.com, phone 800-233-1801, GolfNow and Myrtle Beach package operators. Shares a clubhouse with Panther's Run. |
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| Designer | Willard Byrd (GolfPass also credits Nai Chung Chang) |
| Opened | 1990 |
| Style | The original Ocean Ridge course: wide, wild-looking layout with white-sand bunkers and lakes. |
| Carts | Cart included. |
| Practice | Driving range, putting green, teaching pro. |
| Drive from the SkyWheel | 53 min (33.3 mi) |
| Phone | 800-233-1801; 910-287-1703 also listed |
| Address | 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy SW, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 |
Local knowledge
- Late Sept-Oct 2026 reviews flagged thin, hard bunkers and low ponds after a dry spell; greens were praised.
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Lion's Paw Golf Links?
Green fees we have seen range from $48–$50, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: GolfNow Hot Deals Nov 2-5, 2026 $48.99 + $0.99 fee; Nov 6-7 $50.99; Nov 8 $49.99 (GolfPass).
How hard is Lion's Paw Golf Links?
From the back tees it measures 7,003 yards with a course rating of 74.0 and a slope of 132.
How far is Lion's Paw Golf Links from Myrtle Beach?
About 53 minutes (33.3 miles) by road from the SkyWheel in light traffic.