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Leopard’s Chase Golf Club #18 at Ocean Ridge Plantation

Duramed Future’s Tour player Lauren Hunt and “Endless Golf” host Bobby Vermillion play the stunning 18th hole at Leopard’s Chase Golf Club during the filming of an episode of Endless Golf for Comcast TV at Ocean Ridge. Watch this video to hear them review the course and play the 18th hole. Listen closely and you can hear the rushing of the 1300 gallons of water per minute that flow over the waterfall in front of the green.

Ocean Ridge Plantation is home of the award-winning Big Cats golf courses – Lion’s Paw, Panther’s Run, Tiger’s Eye and Leopard’s Chase. Since opening in 2006,  Leopard’s Chase has received stellar reviews and has set a new standard of excellence in the coastal Carolinas by being ranked #10 by Golf Digest as the “Best New Public Golf Course in America,” placing the course at #1 in the Carolinas for 2007. It has remained a perennial favorite and just a few months ago GOLF Magazine released their annual rankings of public courses with Leopard’s Chase (and Tiger’s Eye) finishing in the top ten for North Carolina.

Visit the Ocean Ridge website for more information about this award-winning golf and beach community, or send us an email to request a portfolio on the Ocean Ridge golf community.

Panther’s Run Golf Links at Ocean Ridge Gets New Greens

Panther’s Run Golf Links just re-opened on August 31st after an extensive greens renovation. During a recent Ocean Ridge Property Owners Preview, owners saw for themselves the beauty and the playability of the all new MiniVerde greens. Following its temporary closing on June 1, Panther’s Run Golf Links had the sod from all 18 greens cut and removed, with all of the putting surfaces restored and enlarged to their original size and shape. Come out and experience for yourself the joy of playing on the greenest, most lush putting surfaces in the area.

Panthers Run Renovation
New Mini Verde greens were installed on Panther's Run over the summer

Ocean Ridge Property Sales Sizzling Hot

Although temperatures are cooling as summer draws to a close, property sales at Ocean Ridge are SIZZLING HOT! Ocean Ridge Plantation is celebrating FOURTEEN recently-signed contracts and even more home and homesite sales are underway.

It’s the perfect time to purchase a home or homesite or to build that new primary or secondary home you’ve been dreaming about. The quality, selection of available listings and values are incredible, and the last time average home loan interest rates were this low was in the 1950s! If you’re interested in joining the other families who are taking advantage of this rare, once-in-a-half-century opportunity, email info@oceanridge.com or simply call 800.556.6570 to speak to a real estate consultant.

Ocean Ridge model homes open in July

Two new Ocean Ridge model homes were just completed in the neighborhoods of Waterbrook Woods and Barrington Estates.  Both homes reflect the high architectural standards that are a trademark of the Ocean Ridge community.  Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail, combined with distinct features, are evident in the new Nottingham and Bentonville model homes. The Waterbrook Woods’ Nottingham is now available for purchase under a popular, but limited-time, leaseback opportunity.  Furnishings and decor will be provided by R. Richardson Interiors  and both homes will be open in July for open house tours.

May 23, 2010 Ocean Ridge Nottingham
May 23, 2010 Ocean Ridge Nottingham

Ocean Ridge Plantation Golf Course Ranked by Golf Week Magazine

Leopard’s Chase, which opened in 2007 as one of the premier golf courses at Ocean Ridge Plantation in Sunset Beach in the southern coastal tip of North Carolina, will be included in the top 100 rankings for public access golf courses in the nation in an upcoming issue of Golf Week magazine.

Leopard’s Chase was the only coastal course ranked for the state and, after two years of being ranked 4th, is still listed in the top five courses in North Carolina.  The 72-par modern course, with classic touches, is one of the award-winning four Big Cats courses open at Ocean Ridge.  It reflects the true craftsmanship of designer Tim Cates’ natural style, with one of its distinguishing features being the significant number of holes which require a short carry over water and tidal marshes.  Leopard’s Chase, bountiful with native grasses and plantings, provides a very visual experience for golfers, including hints at each tee box about what to expect next.

In conjunction with the other Big Cats courses, Lion’s Paw, Panther’s Run and Tiger’s Eye, Ocean Ridge offers a total of 72 holes for golfers.

Leopard's Chase Golf Club
The Par 4 18th Hole at Leopard's Chase Golf Club

Award-Winning Communities

Our communities have annually been honored with placement and praise in nationally recognized publications. Here are three examples:

  • Ocean Ridge: Listed in the "Top Places To Retire" from Where To Retire Magazine.
  • Seawatch: Model home & community chosen by Coastal Living Magazine for the 2009 Coastal Living Idea House".
  • Rivers Edge: Golf course listed #12 in "Places to Play" from Golf Magazine.

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