Eagle Point Golf Club
Tom Fazio designed Eagle Point, which opened in 2000 on sandy coastal lowland a few miles north of Wilmington, near the marshes and waterways of the Cape Fear coast. A private par 72 of about 7,170 yards, it stepped onto the national stage when it hosted the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship and remains one of the most admired modern courses in North Carolina.
Photo via Google, contributed by Eagle Point Golf Club.
The verdict
Eagle Point is Tom Fazio working close to home on the kind of sandy, gently rolling coastal ground that suits his style. Opened in 2000 on the lowland north of Wilmington, it is a low key, deeply private club that prizes the quality of the golf over show, and the membership keeps it that way. When the PGA Tour needed a home for the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship while Quail Hollow prepared for the PGA Championship, Eagle Point answered, and Brian Harman lifted the trophy.
Our verdict: this is one of the South's best modern members courses, a Fazio layout of width off the tee and real questions at the green, framed by pines, sandy waste and the soft coastal light. It is private and quiet by design, so it slots into a Carolina coast trip as the marquee round to arrange through a member. For the wider state, see our guide to golf in North Carolina.
Eagle Point Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Tom Fazio
- Type
- Private coastal
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,170 yds
- Access
- Members and guests
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Eagle Point Golf Club and leading course databases: Tom Fazio, opened 2000, par 72, about 7,170 yards from the back tees. Eagle Point is a private members club with no public green fee, so access comes through a member. Where a course or package figure appears, treat it as indicative for the 2026 season and always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Eagle Point plays across sandy, gently moving terrain that drains fast and firms up in the coastal wind, exactly the canvas Fazio likes. The fairways are generous, but the strategy sharpens with every yard closer to the green, where the bunkering and the contours reward the drive that found the correct angle. The breeze off the nearby waterways is a constant fourth dimension that visitors learn to respect.
The closing holes carry the test that a PGA Tour field met in 2017, a stretch that asks for control of trajectory and nerve under pressure as water and sand gather around the line. The par 3s are a varied, photogenic set, and the par 5s give the bigger hitter a chance to make ground before the run for home. It is championship golf that feels relaxed until the moment it asks the hard question.
On a Carolina trip Eagle Point pairs naturally with the championship pedigree of Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club inland, and with the Sandhills classics around Pinehurst such as Pinehurst No. 2 a couple of hours west.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; play is reserved for members and their accompanied guests, with no public tee sheet or open green fee |
| Guest play | Generally as the guest of a member, who books and hosts the round; unaccompanied visitor access is not offered |
| Handicap and dress | Members club etiquette and a smart, traditional dress code; soft spikes and collared shirts expected |
| On the day | Caddies and carts are available; play for the wind off the coast, which firms the turf and reshapes the approach lines |
| Getting there | A short drive north of Wilmington and its airport, about two hours from Raleigh and roughly two and a half from Charlotte |
| Best months | Spring and fall are ideal on the Cape Fear coast, with playable winters and warm, humid summers |
Access details verified June 2026 from Eagle Point Golf Club and leading databases. The club is private, so confirm any visit arrangements directly; we do not quote or imply public access where none exists.
Where to stay nearby
Wilmington pairs a walkable historic riverfront with the beaches of Wrightsville and Figure Eight Island, so the lodging runs from waterfront resorts to boutique downtown hotels and coastal rentals. It makes an easy, characterful base for a few days of golf and sea air.
The Carolina coast rewards an unhurried itinerary, so anchor several nights around Wilmington and enjoy the beaches and the table between rounds. Pair Eagle Point, when a member can host you, with the championship golf of Quail Hollow Club and, further inland, the Sandhills classics at Pinehurst No. 2.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Wilmington and the Cape Fear coast.
Build a North Carolina golf trip
Eagle Point is private, but we plan the round when access allows and build the rest of the trip around the best of the Carolina coast and beyond, with the lodging booked to match. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Eagle Point Golf Club questions
Who designed Eagle Point Golf Club and when did it open?
Eagle Point Golf Club was designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2000 near Wilmington, North Carolina. It is regarded as one of his strongest coastal lowland designs.
What is the par and length of Eagle Point Golf Club?
Eagle Point plays as a par 72 of about 7,170 yards from the back tees, set across sandy coastal terrain a few miles north of Wilmington.
Can the public play Eagle Point Golf Club?
No. Eagle Point is a private members club. Play is reserved for members and their accompanied guests, so access generally comes through a member rather than a public tee sheet.
What tournament has Eagle Point Golf Club hosted?
Eagle Point hosted the 2017 Wells Fargo Championship on the PGA Tour, won by Brian Harman, while regular host Quail Hollow Club staged the PGA Championship that year.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026. Eagle Point is a private members club; access details verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.