Myrtle Beach Golf Course Guide

Arrowhead is a Ray Floyd design, the only one in all of South Carolina, and is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. It is a 27 hole coastal masterpiece and features three distinctive nines. It isn’t all about water though, the course is bordered by stunning Carolina Pines, has lush Bermuda grass fairways and strategically crafted bunkers.

Bald Head Island is an ultimate Grand Strand golf vacation destination that’s nestled into a secluded North Carolina barrier island and is accessed by boat.

George Cobb allowed the natural landscape to reveal its own identity, and each of the 18 holes winds its way through a trail of maritime forest that over time has been naturally carved by wind and water.

The Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach features four legendary courses that are all used for PGA tournaments, designed by some of golf’s best architects: David Love, Greg Norman, Pete Dye and Tom Fazio. Pure white sands combined with plenty of pitfalls make these coastal masterpieces a must for golfers who appreciate fine quality courses.

A Tom Jackson Signature design, Black Bear is a classic parkland course featuring wide fairways, Champion greens, and over 20 finger lakes to navigate. “Peaceful, beautiful and playable, golf the way it was meant to be”.

Brunswick Plantation is located on Hwy 17 near Calabash, North Carolina, just minutes from Myrtle Beach. All 27-holes provide golfers of every skill a memorable and challenging experience, and each of the three nines offers a distinct and unique feel.

The entrance to Caledonia is lined with ancient oak trees and leads to the antebellum-styled clubhouse. It perfectly sets the stage for one of the greatest golf experiences in all of the United States, not just in Myrtle Beach. A Mike Stranz design, Caledonia is built upon the site of a working southern rice plantation, and has been recognized for its undeniable beauty for many years.

Carolina is located north of Myrtle Beach along the Lockwood Folly River and is a 4 ½ star Fred Couples Signature design. All 27- holes are Coastal Carolina golf at its finest. Coming in at just over 7,000 yards from the tip to tip, Carolina National will test all golfers by providing five sets of strategically placed tees, catering to players of all skill levels.

Located in Calabash, North Carolina on Highway 17, just 2 miles north of the state line and a mere minutes from Myrtle Beach, SC. Crow Creek Golf Club first opened in February 2000, and has become one of the most popular destinations for golfers visiting the Myrtle Beach area. The Rick Robbins design is inspired by Jack Nicklaus, for whom Rick is a former design associate.

At Crown Park, 18 beautiful holes are carved through a serene pine forest. There are no homes or condos on this course, so no distractions from this truly scenic layout. Extensive mounding and large undulating TifEagle greens make for a very memorable golfing experience. The graceful clubhouse welcomes visitors and the upscale pro shop excites even the coolest golfer.

Built in 1948 and recognized as one of Robert Trent Jones finest designs, the Dunes Club has continuously shown itself to be a world class course, offering the best in golf and member services. Recognized as a Myrtle Beach signature course, Dunes has a rating of 75.7 and a slope rating of 144.

Farmstead Golf Links is one of the most exciting courses in the Carolinas, and is located on the northern end of Myrtle Beach, in SC’s famous Grand Strand. Set on a spectacular piece of land, the course features one of the most memorable holes in Myrtle Beach.

The Founders Club at Pawleys Island opened in February of 2008 to glowing reviews. It was designed by Thomas Walker, and features dramatic landscapes, ancient trees and impressive elevation changes. Most players agree that The Founders Club is poised to become a Myrtle Beach classic.

Glen Dornoch first welcomed players in September of 1996, and has been drawing large numbers of enthusiastic golfers ever since. Master architect Clyde Johnston’s let the natural beauty of the 270-acre site dictate the course design, and the dense stands of oaks, pines, and magnolias bless the layout with glowing pride.

Exclusive and upscale, golf at Grande Dunes offers one of the finest playing experiences to be found anywhere. The golf course was designed by The Roger Rulewich Group and features dramatic holes that play along the bluff beside the Myrtle Beaches Intercoastal Waterway.

Golf architects Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnston have molded this historic site into a golf course masterpiece just north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The natural beauty of changing elevations, ancient pines, proud dogwoods, dramatic hollies, graceful oaks trees, winding streams and brooks, plus the lovely Firth of Clyde combine to create an evocative Scottish style golf course.

Sure it’s challenging, but you would be hard pressed to find a more rewarding course in all of Myrtle Beach. Long Bay Club has long been considered a favorite among adroit golfers, which was perhaps the intention of Jack Nicklaus when he designed this masterpiece.

Located just north of Myrtle Beach, Meadowlands features a number of unforgettable holes, bordered by peaceful meadows, inspiring hardwoods, and vast wetlands. The course’s 7,054 yards are artfully sculpted around pristine fresh water lakes and natural vegetation, just some of the features that lead to it being named one of the “Top Ten Best New Courses” by North Carolina Magazine when the course first opened.

Myrtle Beach National features three esteemed golf courses: Kings North, West and SouthCreek. SouthCreek is an Arnold Palmer gem that winds through a superbly preserved coastal wetland and ancient hardwood forests. Located in central Myrtle Beach, most golfers find SouthCreek to be the finest course of all three courses at National.

Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Myrtlewood features two fine Carolina courses: The Palmetto and The Pine Hills. Both are beautifully landscaped and offer a superb test of skill.

Ocean Ridge, located on the northern end of Myrtle Beach’s golf zone, is home to the famous “Big Cat” courses: Lions Paw, Panthers Run, Tigers Eye, Leopards Chase, and Jaguars Liar. All of the Ocean Ridge courses are still very competitively priced.

Situated just north of Myrtle Beach, Oyster Bay is a rare perfection of the diverse philosophies of golf course architecture. Dan Maples and Larry Young created a course where variety and innovation are the name of the game. Here players find a consummate combination of shot making requirements in severe marsh-oriented holes, two island green par threes, inspiring fresh water lakes, long holes, short holes… and the list goes on.

A Jack Nicklaus masterpiece, Pawleys Plantation is located on the south end of the Myrtle Beach golf courses, and is well worth the scenic drive from the center of town. With wide, challenging fairways, devilishly dotted with water and other hazards, and subtle, sheltered greens, Pawleys Plantation is an area classic.

Possum Trot Golf Club is located in North Myrtle Beach, and has long been a favorite for North Myrtle Beach area golfers. It features 18 beautifully manicured fairways and well tended greens.

Located in Little River, South Carolina, near North Myrtle Beach, River Hills was designed by Tom Jackson, and flows through heavily wooded terrain. The rolling hills, unusual for a Myrtle Beach golf course, are the signature feature of this stunning layout.

Arnold Palmer designed this beautiful northern Myrtle Beach golf course so that seven of the holes are set on high bluffs, providing some of the most stunning panoramic views in all of Myrtle Beach.

Sandpiper Bay is located in the northern area of Myrtle Beach and is a pleasing golf course that offers a classic design with three distinct nines. The first thing golfers notice at Sandpiper Bay is the rolling contoured fairways, the naturally sculpted bunkers, and bent grass greens that remain in excellent condition year-round.

The Sea Trail Golf Resort features three excellent golf courses designed by some of golf’s most esteemed architects: Willard Byrd, Dan Maples and Rees Jones.

Architect Clyde Johnston skillfully wove tradition with championship play at this Myrtle Beach area golf course. Shaftesbury Glen’s elevated greens, picture-perfect traps, wide-flowing fairways, demanding doglegs, and long par 5s grace this stunning course.

Thistle has slowly but surely become one of Myrtle Beach’s finest golfing facilities. It’s dramatic 27 hole layout reflects the Scottish heritage that it was founded upon, and features rolling fairways, stacked-sod bunkers and flawless bentgrass greens.

With Tidewater, Ken Tomlinson created the Pebble Beach of the east. This renowned golf course has a classic yet contemporary design and offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and challenging play.

The Players Club of Myrtle Beach has quickly become one of the most honored facilities in South Carolina and it is rapidly becoming a tradition for Myrtle Beach golfers.

True Blue is one of the legendary courses of Myrtle Beach and is located on Pawley’s Island. The rolling terrain and native vegetation of this once thriving indigo and rice plantation makes for one of the most stunning golf settings in the country.

Considered modern, Woodland Valley was the first Myrtle Beach area golf course to offer Jensen Ultra Dwarf greens and playing its inspiring layout is a yearly tradition for many golf groups who return to enjoy the strategically placed bunkers and lakes.

One of the crown jewels of Myrtle Beach golf is World Tour Golf Links. The superior design and placement of the holes flows naturally and seamlessly together, creating a landscape that most golfers fantasize about.