Published on November 12, 2026
The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course has been named Best Golf Course in the 2026 Shorepicks Community’s Choice Awards, beating out the 10-year consecutive champ.
Each year, Shorepicks Community’s Choice Awards recognizes over 345 businesses and organizations, with results driven entirely by public participation following a multi-month period of nominations and voting. Winning or even placing in the top three finalists is a prestigious achievement that reflects an organization's excellence in its respective industry. The awards are hosted locally by StarNews via USA Today. Runner-up Beau Rivage Golf and Resort has held the title of Best Golf Course since 2016.
The Wilmington Municipal Golf Course, also known as the Muni, was designed by Donald Ross to provide the public with a quality, 18-hole championship golf course. Various improvements have been made throughout the years to ensure Donald Ross’ vision is maintained, including a full renovation of the greens in 2014 and replacement of the irrigation system in 2024.
The City recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special Centennial Tournament on September, 19, 2026.
See the full list of winners at Wilmington Community's Choice Awards Winners