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With so much to offer, it's easy to see why Wilmington, NC has grown so rapidly in recent years and become the sound real estate investment it is today. Breathtaking beaches, world-class golfing, the excitement of the film industry, and a thriving university have all drawn people to the Port City and contributed to the swift development of the Wilmington NC and beach area in the past few years.
GOLF
Golf is one of North Carolina's main attractions, and the Wilmington area is home to numerous world-class golf courses and golf communities. Whether you're in the market for golf real estate or just want to have access to great golf all the time, Wilmington can meet your golfing needs. Thanks to its picturesque scenery, beautifully temperate weather, accessibility, relatively low cost of living, and courses designed by the likes of George Cobb, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, and Donald Ross, to name a few, Wilmington has even been ranked in the top ten of cities for golf in the entire United States
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Bald Head Island Golf Course
This George Cobb-designed gem is accessible only by boat or ferry and features 18 of the most breathtaking holes in all of golf. Located just south of Wilmington in Brunswick County, Bald Head Island is the perfect place for those looking to truly get away.
Belvedere Plantation
Belvedere is a traditional course designed in harmony with its natural surroundings. Golfers can attempt to tame this 18-hole, par 72 course's small greens and numerous water hazards with the help of Belvedere's state-of-the-art, GPS-equipped golf carts, included with the relatively low green fees. There are also tennis courts and a restaurant on the premises, so that everyone, golfer or not, has something to do.
Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation
On the way to Myrtle Beach, Magnolia Greens provides golfers with the amenities they expect from a world class golf club, including, a pro shop, a bar and grill, and a practice facility. Designed by Tom Jackson, the 27-hole course was also home to the 1998 and 1999 PGA Qualifying Tournaments.
Porters Neck Plantation and Country Club
Located just north of Wilmington and situated alongside the Intracoastal Waterway, Porters Neck is Southern living, and golfing, at its finest. The full-service pro shop and the 18-hole, Tom Fazio-designed course are sure to keep the golfers happy, while the tennis courts, swimming pool, and many annual events host by the club are sure to please everyone else.
Other Golfing Attractions
If you need to hone your skills before tackling Wilmington's world-class golf courses, try your hand at Inland Greens, a public, 18-hole, par-three course. Alternatively, you can practice your long game at one of Wilmington's several driving ranges or go the high-tech route and try out the virtual driving ranges featured at several of the local pro shops.
BEACHES
Feel like heading to the beach? Wilmington is close to a number of North Carolina's most scenic beach getaways. Whether you enjoy fishing, surfing, or sunbathing, the numerous beaches located in New Hanover and Brunswick County will surely be able to satisfy any beachgoer's needs, and all are just moments from each other. A five-minute drive away from Wilmington proper, Wrightsville Beach is one of North Carolina's most popular beach communities. Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and the historic Fort Fisher, three more popular North Carolina beach destinations, are just 20 minutes away. South of Wilmington, Brunswick County is home to many more beautiful North Carolina beaches and waterfront communities, including the picturesque Southport and the untouched Bald Head Island, less than an hour from Wilmington. Wilmington is the perfect place to start your hunt for prime North Carolina beach real estate.
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