Tiger’s Eye Golf Links
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One of the four Big Cat courses at Ocean Isle Resort, Tiger’s Eye is another of prolific golf architect Tim Cate’s designs and incorporates native grasses, 40 acres of water and big waste areas.
Reminiscent to many of Pinehurst and other Sandhill region courses, the course offers a variety of holes along the water with up to 60-feet change in elevation. The Par-3 No. 2 plays over water to a steeply elevated green with steep slopes on two sides waiting to funnel your ball away while the par-3 No.11 plays out to a large island tee needing 165 yards from the back tees to carry.
For many, however, the course’s par-4 No. 4, a 422-yard dogleg left, is a favorite, giving them an optional shortcut over water. Success means an approach shot using a wedge instead of a mid-iron or even wood a large tiered green.
Playing at 7,014 from the tips, the course has five sets of tees with the shortest measuring 4,502. The course has a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse and practice area with multiple greens, a chipping green, and a driving range.
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The second worst greens ever played…after Lions Paw
The second worst greens ever played…after Lions Paw
much better course
much better course
Greens were ok… loved the layout
Greens were ok… loved the layout
Course was in really good shape. Enjoyed playing it.
Course was in really good shape. Enjoyed playing it.
Nice course. Need to have the grill to match its...
Nice course. Need to have the grill to match its standards
Great course, great people, great time! Loved everything about our...
Great course, great people, great time! Loved everything about our day and look forward to being back!!! Thanks for a great time @ Tiger's Eye!
Course was in decent shape. The course was not up...
Course was in decent shape. The course was not up to the standard of a course for a golf trip. However, it was not overly great!
Better conditions
Better conditions
The better of the 3. Still not up to par....
The better of the 3. Still not up to par. Dried out.
I gave it a 2 because you fooled us with...
I gave it a 2 because you fooled us with watering the back 9 (which is where I started) ONLY to then make the turn and be right back the burnt fairways, horrible greens and crappy tee boxes. We have been going on golf trips now for 10 years and these were by far the three worst courses I have played..especially in the great myrtle beach.
Much better shape than the other courses. Greens didn’t roll...
Much better shape than the other courses. Greens didn’t roll well
Best of the three.
Best of the three.
Punched greens a week before we played. The staff was...
Punched greens a week before we played. The staff was friendly and courteous. I will definitely be back
Tee boxes, fairways, and greens burnt. Greens areated. Fairwyas had...
Tee boxes, fairways, and greens burnt. Greens areated. Fairwyas had many bare spots and burnt.
Better but could be better
Better but could be better
The greens were aerated and made play a bit challenging.
The greens were aerated and made play a bit challenging.
Better of the courses aesthetically. Enjoyed the outing; howeversome of...
Better of the courses aesthetically. Enjoyed the outing; howeversome of the greens needed work.
The greens on this course was better then Lion paws....
The greens on this course was better then Lion paws. Fairways are just okay alot of dirt patches thru out.
No food
No food
Staff Great Cours Better.
Staff Great Cours Better.
drought conditions at all the Ocean Ridge courses. but seems...
drought conditions at all the Ocean Ridge courses. but seems like there was drainage or sprinkler work done.
Course was in great shape. The play was fast
Course was in great shape. The play was fast
Good course. Great staff. Enjoyed out round
Good course. Great staff. Enjoyed out round
not as well kept as i remembered
not as well kept as i remembered
need water
need water
enjoyed the layout
enjoyed the layout
Challenging and fun course.
Challenging and fun course.
Challenging course but a very nice place to play.
Challenging course but a very nice place to play.
Great track
Great track
OK. Fairways were growing yet
OK. Fairways were growing yet
Was the least liked course of the group
Was the least liked course of the group
Amazing layout, great pace of play, great staff
Amazing layout, great pace of play, great staff
Great layout, but conditions are average at best
Great layout, but conditions are average at best
Enjoyed this course
Enjoyed this course
By far the best course of the 4. Greens had...
By far the best course of the 4. Greens had some issues around the edges but the course itself is head and shoulders better than the other 3.
Rain out
Rain out
Rain out
Rain out
Tigers Eye was in the best condition of the Big...
Tigers Eye was in the best condition of the Big Cats. Other than the weather we really enjoyed this course.
Great course. Staff was great recommend this course
Great course. Staff was great recommend this course
Fun course and layout. Place is tired and needs some...
Fun course and layout. Place is tired and needs some repairs on greens, bunkers and fairways. A good course but not on par with Thistle.
Great layout, but course conditions were not good
Great layout, but course conditions were not good
Greens were not in great shape.
Greens were not in great shape.
This course was in good shape.
This course was in good shape.
This was my favorite of all the courses. It was...
This was my favorite of all the courses. It was in excellent condition! This course offers good opportunities to higher handicappers, while still being challenging enough to be interesting and fun. Loved it!
greens were spotty
greens were spotty
greens were spotty
greens were spotty
Better course than the Friday's course. Not worth the dollars...
Better course than the Friday's course. Not worth the dollars we paid to play.
Of all the Big Cats courses, this was my favorite....
Of all the Big Cats courses, this was my favorite. Challenging, picturesque and nice greens.
Carts path need serious repair
Carts path need serious repair
Good layout and very playable. Greens were smooth and fairways...
Good layout and very playable. Greens were smooth and fairways were in good shape.
best greens and traps. course needs some TLC
best greens and traps. course needs some TLC
Well maintained
Well maintained
Very dried conditions, needed more manual watering.
Very dried conditions, needed more manual watering.
While it needs water and fertilizer nice layout.
While it needs water and fertilizer nice layout.
Would give this course a 6 if possible. It was...
Would give this course a 6 if possible. It was the best of the 4 courses we played. Great shape. Greens were excellent.
Best layout of the four. Some interesting and memorable holes....
Best layout of the four. Some interesting and memorable holes. Okay condition
This course is usually 5 stars. This time the greens...
This course is usually 5 stars. This time the greens and fairway were in poor condition.
Disappointed in the greens, slower than the other times I...
Disappointed in the greens, slower than the other times I played the course.
Course was nice. Staff was rude.
Course was nice. Staff was rude.
Great staff awesome conditions...
Great staff awesome conditions...
A very nice layout with great scenery. Course was challenging...
A very nice layout with great scenery. Course was challenging for most golfer and not overwhelming for high handicap golfers.
Very nice layout but course was being over seeded so...
Very nice layout but course was being over seeded so not in best condition but would play it again.
Tigers also had recently been over seeded but in better...
Tigers also had recently been over seeded but in better shape than Panthers Run. Greens also better.
Love the course, but it was still recovering over seeding...
Love the course, but it was still recovering over seeding that appeared to have been done a few weeks ago. Condition was a little sparce.
Better than Panther's run though still heading down hill from...
Better than Panther's run though still heading down hill from previous visits
nice course in above average shape
nice course in above average shape
Course was in better condition. Still too much standing water...
Course was in better condition. Still too much standing water with no rain for the week. Greens were playable and fair.
This course was in good shape other than all the...
This course was in good shape other than all the rain they got.
The course maintenance was horrible. The course itself was in...
The course maintenance was horrible. The course itself was in horrible shape. I would've rather stayed home and played the courses in Pittsburgh. For this to be a "mecca" for golf trips I was highly disappointed and have no plans on returning to the Big Cat courses or to North Carolina.
Same as above
Same as above
Greens were good, rough was bad and traps were bad....
Greens were good, rough was bad and traps were bad. This course was probably more of a 3.5 compared to the others.
By far the best golf course of the four. Also...
By far the best golf course of the four. Also the best maintained.
Greens
Greens
Favorite course of the trip. Really enjoyed playing this course.
Favorite course of the trip. Really enjoyed playing this course.
Fun course.
Fun course.
Good condition all around.
Good condition all around.
Nice course! Just wished I was striking the ball better...
Nice course! Just wished I was striking the ball better on this day.
The best by far. I wouldve played this course 3...
The best by far. I wouldve played this course 3 days straight.
I enjoyed this course but the tee boxes left a...
I enjoyed this course but the tee boxes left a litle to be desired. Noticed maintenance had been working many of the bunkers back into shape. Thought many of the greens here were showing some burn out. Odd after all the rain that had just fallen.
was better than first 2 days of Ocean Plantation Courses
was better than first 2 days of Ocean Plantation Courses
Greens a little rough
Greens a little rough
The greens were in very bad shape and unplayable.
The greens were in very bad shape and unplayable.
The second worst greens ever played…after Lions Paw
The second worst greens ever played…after Lions Paw
much better course
much better course
Greens were ok… loved the layout
Greens were ok… loved the layout
Course was in really good shape. Enjoyed playing it.
Course was in really good shape. Enjoyed playing it.
Nice course. Need to have the grill to match its...
Nice course. Need to have the grill to match its standards
Great course, great people, great time! Loved everything about our...
Great course, great people, great time! Loved everything about our day and look forward to being back!!! Thanks for a great time @ Tiger's Eye!
Course was in decent shape. The course was not up...
Course was in decent shape. The course was not up to the standard of a course for a golf trip. However, it was not overly great!
Better conditions
Better conditions
The better of the 3. Still not up to par....
The better of the 3. Still not up to par. Dried out.
I gave it a 2 because you fooled us with...
I gave it a 2 because you fooled us with watering the back 9 (which is where I started) ONLY to then make the turn and be right back the burnt fairways, horrible greens and crappy tee boxes. We have been going on golf trips now for 10 years and these were by far the three worst courses I have played..especially in the great myrtle beach.
Much better shape than the other courses. Greens didn’t roll...
Much better shape than the other courses. Greens didn’t roll well
Best of the three.
Best of the three.
Punched greens a week before we played. The staff was...
Punched greens a week before we played. The staff was friendly and courteous. I will definitely be back
Tee boxes, fairways, and greens burnt. Greens areated. Fairwyas had...
Tee boxes, fairways, and greens burnt. Greens areated. Fairwyas had many bare spots and burnt.
Better but could be better
Better but could be better
The greens were aerated and made play a bit challenging.
The greens were aerated and made play a bit challenging.
Better of the courses aesthetically. Enjoyed the outing; howeversome of...
Better of the courses aesthetically. Enjoyed the outing; howeversome of the greens needed work.
The greens on this course was better then Lion paws....
The greens on this course was better then Lion paws. Fairways are just okay alot of dirt patches thru out.
No food
No food
Staff Great Cours Better.
Staff Great Cours Better.
drought conditions at all the Ocean Ridge courses. but seems...
drought conditions at all the Ocean Ridge courses. but seems like there was drainage or sprinkler work done.
Course was in great shape. The play was fast
Course was in great shape. The play was fast
Good course. Great staff. Enjoyed out round
Good course. Great staff. Enjoyed out round
not as well kept as i remembered
not as well kept as i remembered
need water
need water
enjoyed the layout
enjoyed the layout
Challenging and fun course.
Challenging and fun course.
Challenging course but a very nice place to play.
Challenging course but a very nice place to play.
Great track
Great track
OK. Fairways were growing yet
OK. Fairways were growing yet
Was the least liked course of the group
Was the least liked course of the group
Amazing layout, great pace of play, great staff
Amazing layout, great pace of play, great staff
Great layout, but conditions are average at best
Great layout, but conditions are average at best
Enjoyed this course
Enjoyed this course
By far the best course of the 4. Greens had...
By far the best course of the 4. Greens had some issues around the edges but the course itself is head and shoulders better than the other 3.
Rain out
Rain out
Rain out
Rain out
Tigers Eye was in the best condition of the Big...
Tigers Eye was in the best condition of the Big Cats. Other than the weather we really enjoyed this course.
Great course. Staff was great recommend this course
Great course. Staff was great recommend this course
Fun course and layout. Place is tired and needs some...
Fun course and layout. Place is tired and needs some repairs on greens, bunkers and fairways. A good course but not on par with Thistle.
Great layout, but course conditions were not good
Great layout, but course conditions were not good
Greens were not in great shape.
Greens were not in great shape.
This course was in good shape.
This course was in good shape.
This was my favorite of all the courses. It was...
This was my favorite of all the courses. It was in excellent condition! This course offers good opportunities to higher handicappers, while still being challenging enough to be interesting and fun. Loved it!
greens were spotty
greens were spotty
greens were spotty
greens were spotty
Better course than the Friday's course. Not worth the dollars...
Better course than the Friday's course. Not worth the dollars we paid to play.
Of all the Big Cats courses, this was my favorite....
Of all the Big Cats courses, this was my favorite. Challenging, picturesque and nice greens.
Carts path need serious repair
Carts path need serious repair
Good layout and very playable. Greens were smooth and fairways...
Good layout and very playable. Greens were smooth and fairways were in good shape.
best greens and traps. course needs some TLC
best greens and traps. course needs some TLC
Well maintained
Well maintained
Very dried conditions, needed more manual watering.
Very dried conditions, needed more manual watering.
While it needs water and fertilizer nice layout.
While it needs water and fertilizer nice layout.
Would give this course a 6 if possible. It was...
Would give this course a 6 if possible. It was the best of the 4 courses we played. Great shape. Greens were excellent.
Best layout of the four. Some interesting and memorable holes....
Best layout of the four. Some interesting and memorable holes. Okay condition
This course is usually 5 stars. This time the greens...
This course is usually 5 stars. This time the greens and fairway were in poor condition.
Disappointed in the greens, slower than the other times I...
Disappointed in the greens, slower than the other times I played the course.
Course was nice. Staff was rude.
Course was nice. Staff was rude.
Great staff awesome conditions...
Great staff awesome conditions...
A very nice layout with great scenery. Course was challenging...
A very nice layout with great scenery. Course was challenging for most golfer and not overwhelming for high handicap golfers.
Very nice layout but course was being over seeded so...
Very nice layout but course was being over seeded so not in best condition but would play it again.
Tigers also had recently been over seeded but in better...
Tigers also had recently been over seeded but in better shape than Panthers Run. Greens also better.
Love the course, but it was still recovering over seeding...
Love the course, but it was still recovering over seeding that appeared to have been done a few weeks ago. Condition was a little sparce.
Better than Panther's run though still heading down hill from...
Better than Panther's run though still heading down hill from previous visits
nice course in above average shape
nice course in above average shape
Course was in better condition. Still too much standing water...
Course was in better condition. Still too much standing water with no rain for the week. Greens were playable and fair.
This course was in good shape other than all the...
This course was in good shape other than all the rain they got.
The course maintenance was horrible. The course itself was in...
The course maintenance was horrible. The course itself was in horrible shape. I would've rather stayed home and played the courses in Pittsburgh. For this to be a "mecca" for golf trips I was highly disappointed and have no plans on returning to the Big Cat courses or to North Carolina.
Same as above
Same as above
Greens were good, rough was bad and traps were bad....
Greens were good, rough was bad and traps were bad. This course was probably more of a 3.5 compared to the others.
By far the best golf course of the four. Also...
By far the best golf course of the four. Also the best maintained.
Greens
Greens
Favorite course of the trip. Really enjoyed playing this course.
Favorite course of the trip. Really enjoyed playing this course.
Fun course.
Fun course.
Good condition all around.
Good condition all around.
Nice course! Just wished I was striking the ball better...
Nice course! Just wished I was striking the ball better on this day.
The best by far. I wouldve played this course 3...
The best by far. I wouldve played this course 3 days straight.
I enjoyed this course but the tee boxes left a...
I enjoyed this course but the tee boxes left a litle to be desired. Noticed maintenance had been working many of the bunkers back into shape. Thought many of the greens here were showing some burn out. Odd after all the rain that had just fallen.
was better than first 2 days of Ocean Plantation Courses
was better than first 2 days of Ocean Plantation Courses
Greens a little rough
Greens a little rough
The greens were in very bad shape and unplayable.
The greens were in very bad shape and unplayable.