Myrtle Beach Golf Trail Guide

ARCADIAN SHORES

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Arcadian Shores Golf Club was designed by renowned golf course architect, Rees Jones. The uniquely contoured fairways and green complexes with an abundance of live oaks and well placed lakes, give this course a personality all on its own. Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Arcadian Shores is a quick trip from all area accommodations. The convenience of the location makes this course a regular choice for all visiting golfers and a local’s favorite.

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BLACKMOORE GOLF CLUB

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Blackmoor, Gary Player’s only Grand Strand signature course, is built on the historic Longwood Plantation, which parallels the Waccamaw River.

This spectacular undulating design takes advantage of the natural terrain and beautiful vistas making it a most enjoyable place to play. As the world’s most traveled golfer, Player was able to use his wisdom and talent to provide a challenging course for the most capable golfer Yet, the clever layout provides the high handicapper a very fun round!

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CROW C GOLF CL

CALABASH, NC

Created by architect Rick Robbins, a former Jack Nicklaus design associate, Crow Creek Golf Club is a charming layout set on a beautiful southern countryside. The towering Carolina pines, the delightful Caw Caw river, the majestic wildlife, and the numerous lakes that meander throughout the property make Crow Creek Golf Club a truly breathtaking experience each and every visit.

The imaginative layout, undulating bent grass greens, pristinely manicured fairways and genuine warmth of the entire staff are a constant at Crow Creek.

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CROWN PARK GOLF CLUB

LONGS, SC

Located just minutes from North Myrtle Beach on Highway 9, Crown Park Golf Club winds through a Carolina Pine forest, allowing for a peaceful round with none of the neighborhood distractions.

Crown Park Golf Club is a shot makers course. Each hole will test your ability without stretching distance to the limit. While remaining, very friendly to all ages and skill sets. 6,502

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DIAMONDBACK GOLF CLUB

LORIS, SC

This Russell Breeden designed course is set in the low-country woodlands just outside of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Measuring 6928 yards from the back teeing ground, Diamondback is playable and enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. Even more enticing than the golf course is the way you will be treated from the moment you arrive at the property. A staff led by Aynor’s own Patrick Wilkinson, one of the Grand Strand’s most highly regarded golf professionals, will make you feel welcome and wanted throughout your time at Diamondback Golf Club.

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GLEN DORNOCH WATERWAY GOLF

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Glen Dornoch, a masterful design tribute to legendary golf course designer Donald Ross, is a course that will earn your respect and admiration A fairly tame introduction on holes one through four makes for a gracious warm-up to what have been referred to as some of the toughest finishing holes in Myrtle Beach golf.

Whether it’s a 3-wood, 5-wood or a hybrid club you reach for, just remember at Glen Dornoch, positioning off the tee is key Shoot for accuracy, not distance, and you will put yourself in a position to score well.

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Located just 15 miles south of Myrtle Beach, the International Club is carved out of scenic Lowcountry terrain that makes it both appealing to play and admire. Featuring unique finger lakes fed by underground springs, the course makes good use of the natural water hazards to present golfers of all handicaps with a stiff challenge.

LOCKWOOD FOLLY COUNTRY CLUB

Players of Lockwood Folly Country Club leave with an incredible memory of tree-lined fairways with massive oaks, stately pines, quiet ponds and abundant wildlife. The 18 hole, par 72 Willard Byrd designed course measures 6836 yards from the tips and has a rating of 73.9 with a slope of 140. The front tees provide a distance of 5029 yards for a rating of 71.1 with a slope of 122.

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HOLDEN BEACH, NC

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PRESTWICK COUNTRY CLUB

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Nestled in the heart of the Myrtle Beach golf mecca, sits prestigious Prestwick Country Club. Prestwick has the look and feel of a private club, but is open to the public. The course was designed by Pete & P.B. Dye and includes some of the most beautifully sculpted holes in the area.

This Par 72 beauty plays over 7000 yards from the Black Tees But Prestwick has 6 sets of tees to fit every golfer’s game.

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MEADOWLANDS GOLF CLUB

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Meadowlands features a number of unforgettable holes bordered by serene meadows, mature hardwoods and vast wetlands. The course’s 7,054 yards are artfully sculpted around pristine freshwater lakes and natural vegetation.

Five sets of tees, an open layout, well-defined hazards and exemplary attention to create a rewarding round for everyone. Named one of the “Top Ten Best New Courses” by North Carolina Magazine when it opened, Meadowlands Golf Club also earned a spot on Golf For Women’s Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses.

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RIVER OAKS GOLF CLUB

River Oaks Golf Club has been carved from 800 pristine acres stretching along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The unique 18 hole design provides the ideal experience for visiting and local golfers. Designed by Gene Hamm and Tom Jackson, both nines were intended to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Each were named for animals found in their natural habitats when the course was developed – Fox and Otter.

The course opened in 1987 as the 27th course built in the Myrtle Beach area. It received extensive renovations beginning in 2007 and extending into 2010 as over 4000 trees were removed to improve growing conditions with airflow and sunlight. Fox and Otter cart paths were replaced, storm drainage was improved, and many other improvements achieved amazing results.

RIVERS EDGE GOLF CLUB AND PLANTATION

A stunning masterpiece, Arnold Palmer’s championship golf course offers members an elegant and exclusive club experience steps from their residence. This 18-hole signature course provides sweeping marsh and river views, along with delightful elevation changes and five sets of tees for ultimate playability. Winding along the riverbanks, it sports greens that appear to rise directly out of the tidal marshes. Seven of the holes sit high upon bluffs that overlook two miles of grassy marshlands bisected by the bends and turns of the Shallotte River.

SANPIPER BAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

SUNSET BEACH, NC

Sandpiper Bay is just 20 minutes from Myrtle Beach, in the heart of the relaxed community of Sunset Beach. The Club is open to the Public, but also has Membership Programs for Residents and Non Residents. It is a locals favorite and accepts the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Passport Card and the East Coast Golf Platinum Card. The Sandpiper courses are well known for their excellent conditions and great greens…. and the staff is well versed in Southern Hospitality

SEA TRAIL WILLIAM BYRD

SUNSET BEACH, NC

The Willard Byrd Course requires a distinctively different approach, thanks to a constricting tree line, challenging greenside bunkering and lakes ranging from 14-20 acres in size. Strategically placed tee shots are essential for successful play when hitting from the fairways onto Byrd’s undulating greens of Champions Bermuda. A picturesque and scenic 18th hole between two beautiful ponds finishes the course at the JonesByrd clubhouse The course measures 6,740 yards from the blue tees; 6,251 yards from the white tees; 5,561 yards from the gold tees; and, 4,621 yards from the red tees.

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB

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MEADOWLANDS

SEA JONE

The Jones Course is a straightforward layout featuring generous mounded fairways, bordered by scenic lakes and towering trees. A perennial favorite among residents and guests, this course is an extraordinary golf experience for players of all skill levels. Wide fairways are surrounded by water, with the hazard coming into play on 11 holes of the par 72 championship course. Additionally, the Jones Course features several pot and large expanse bunkers that make for an even more delightful challenging game of golf. This spectacular course measures 6,761 yards from the blue tees; 6,334 yards from the white tees; 5,716 from the gold tees; and, 4,912 yards from the red tees.

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SEA TRAIL DAN MAPLES

The Maples Course is a traditional southern track, framed by twisted ancient oaks and tall Carolina pines

The medium-length, accuracy demanding course features five holes that wind along the scenic Calabash Creek, with elaborate landscaping and undulating greens. Still regarded as one of Maples finest, this is a beautiful par-72 course, with A1/A4 blended Bent grass greens. The course is also peppered with numerous waste bunkers, one of which extends the full length of a fairway. The course measures 6,797 yards from the blue tees; 6,330 yards from the white tees; 6,035 yards from the gold tees; and, 5,110 yards from the red tees.

SHAFTESBURY GLEN GOLF & FISH CLUB

CONWAY, SC

Play golf at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club in Conway, SC and experience Clyde Johnston‘s dream brought to life of a traditional English style golf course with all the beauty and drama of major national championship golf venues. Acquaint yourself with the origins of the game with a visit to the Shaftesbury Glen English manor clubhouse, also home to a first-class pro shop, restaurant and bar.

THE PEARL GOLF LINKS

CALABASH, NC

The Pearl Golf Links is tucked quietly on the banks of the Brunswick coastal marshland in the heart of Calabash, North Carolina, and just a short drive from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dan Maples masterfully designed The Pearl golf course in 1987, framing the course with the natural beauty of the woods and marshes of the Calabash River. The Pearl golf course challenges golfers at all skill levels while showcasing the spectacular 900-acre marsh surroundings The golf course is open to the public year-round and offers seasonal specials as well as golf packages for vacationers.

WACHESAW PLANTATION EAST

Once the home of the Kathy Ireland/Greens Competition Classic, Wachesaw East was named the 2007 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association It has also recently received honors for its fairways, customer service and playability by national publications In short, Wachesaw East is the complete package

Utilizing five sets of distinct tees, the Clyde Johnston design plays anywhere from 6,933 yards down to 4,995 Regardless, the thought-provoking track was crafted to reward the patient, an approach that stick with players after wrapping up on the signature hole. The green of the par-4, 430-yard No. 18 bends slightly around a small pond, leaving most to consider it one of the course’s most challenging holes.

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"GOLF IS DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE AND ENDLESSLY COMPLICATED; IT SATISFIES THE SOUL AND FRUSTRATES THE INTELLECT. IT IS AT THE SAME TIME REWARDING AND MADDENING - AND IT IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE GREATEST GAME MANKIND HAS EVER INVENTED."