The Big Cats℠
Ocean Ridge Plantation offers one of the most diverse and challenging golf experiences in the country. Named after big cats, the Leopard’s Chase, Tiger’s Eye, Panther’s Run, and Lion’s Paw golf courses each offer a unique golfing experience, and cater to a wide range of skill levels. Each course is beautifully landscaped, and offers diverse fairways that will keep you on your toes, and challenging greens that will test your putting prowess.
Leopard’s Chase®
Number of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Tim Cate Design
Par: 72
Rating: 74.3
Slope: 140
Yardage: 7155 Yards from Black Tees
Tiger’s Eye®
Number of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Tim Cate Design
Par: 72
Rating: 73.7
Slope: 142
Yardage: 7014 Yards from Black Tees
Panther’s Run®
Number of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Tim Cate Design
Par: 72
Rating: 73.7
Slope: 140
Yardage: 6940 Yards from Black Tees
Lion’s Paw®
Number of Holes: 18
Course Designer: Willard Byrd & Tim Cate Design
Lion’s Paw Par: 72
Rating: 73.7
Slope: 137
Yardage: 7003 Yards from Blue Tees
Ocean Ridge Plantation’s Golf Facilities
Ocean Ridge Plantation is truly a golfer’s heaven! With four unique courses within the plantation and hundreds more within a short drive, golfers will never run out of new courses to explore here in Ocean Ridge Plantation. In addition to the four 18-hole golf courses, Ocean Ridge Plantation boasts some impressive facilities to make your golfing experience that much better.
Golf Clubhouses
With four golf courses on site, Ocean Ridge Plantation constructed two massive clubhouses to accommodate all of the golfer’s needs:
The Lion’s Paw / Panther’s Run Grand Clubhouse is conveniently located near the Lion’s Paw and Panther’s Run golf courses, and offers a place for players to eat, drink, and stock up on golf equipment. Inside the clubhouse you’ll find Tamer’s Restaurant, and a fully-stocked golf pro shop offering apparel, equipment, and a knowledgeable staff ready to help you.
The Tiger’s Eye Grand Clubhouse is located just after the 18th hole of the Tiger’s Eye golf course, and boasts more than 20,000 feet of pure golf bliss. The Tiger’s Eye Grand Clubhouse features a golf pro shop offering all of the essential golf apparel and equipment, as well as a restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining options, and beautiful views of the fairway to boot!
Golf Lessons
Not an experienced golfer? No problem! Ocean Ridge Plantation offers golf lessons for residents who want just a little help getting started, or for intermediate golfers looking to sharpen their game. Operating out of the Panther’s Run Pro Shop, PGA Professional Gary Webber offers lessons for players of all skill levels. The classes can be tailored to your skill level, and will teach you:
- The basics of golf, including rules, scorekeeping, and lingo
- The best way to hold a club
- Tips to play in groups and on teams
- Learn ways to get more enjoyment out of your time on the greens
Ocean Ridge Golf Membership
Ocean Ridge Plantation’s golf courses are semi-private, which means that outside play is welcomed at a premium price, but only residents are allowed to take advantage of the golf membership programs.
Golf Leagues
One of the great benefits of becoming a member of Ocean Ridge Plantation golf program is gaining access to the many golf leagues. Regardless of your age or skill level, there’s a golf league for you in Ocean Ridge Plantation. For more information on Ocean Ridge Plantation golf, leagues visit their website at www.ormga.org. The leagues include:
- Men’s Recreational Golf
- Women’s Recreational Golf
- Men’s Golf League
- Women’s Golf League
- Men’s Singles
- Women’s Singles
- Men’s Casual Golf
- Women’s Casual Golf
Awards and Accolades
- Leopard’s Chase® “10 Best New Public Golf Courses in America” by Golf Digest®, 2008
- Leopard’s Chase® top “10 New Courses You Can Play”, Golf Magazine®, 2008
- Tiger’s Eye® Golf Links ranked No. 3 in the “Top Ten Nation’s Favorites,” by Golf Travel Annual 2006
- Tiger’s Eye® ranked No. 41 on “Top 100 Public Golf Courses in U.S.,” by Golf Digest® magazine
- Tiger’s Eye® ranked No. 6 public course in North Carolina, by Golf Digest® magazine
- Panther’s Run® named a “Top 100 Fairways” in the U.S., by Golf for Women magazine
- Panther’s Run® nominated for “Best New Courses,” by Golf Digest®
- Lion’s Paw® awarded a “4 Star” rating, by Golf Digest® magazine’s “Places to Play”