Myrtle Beach, affectionately known as the ‘Golf Capital of the World’, is every golf enthusiast’s dream holiday. With over 80 premier golf courses, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a teeing ground. Whether you are a professional golfer or a golf hobbyist, I’ll guide you through my favorite courses as a local.
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Founded in 1948, The Dunes Golf and Beach Club holds a rich history while offering a challenging and exciting golf experience. With a course designed by Robert Trent Jones, who is famed as the “Father of Modern Golf Course Architecture”, the layout at Dunes Club is continually rated as one of the best in the world. The course features ocean views and few layout changes, providing a fair challenge to all, whether beginner or professional. Apart from the fantastic golf experience, the club offers a relaxing oceanfront clubhouse and private beach access to cool off after a round.
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club is another gem that any golfer should not miss. This course, located on a former rice plantation, blends seamlessly into the surrounding natural landscape, creating a unique, picturesque golfing experience. Designed by architect Mike Stranz, it is known for its challenging layout and breath-taking views. Particularly famous is the 18th hole, a par-4 that plays slightly downhill, featuring a green positioned in front of an antebellum-style clubhouse, a scenic closer to a great round.
Tidewater Golf Club
The Tidewater Golf Club is a must-visit for anyone looking for a fun yet challenging golfing experience. It’s situated right between the Atlantic Ocean’s Intracoastal Waterway and the Cherry Grove Inlet, thus offering fantastic views. The course design takes full advantage of the natural topography, making each hole a unique challenge. It’s a test of skill that also pampers the eyes with stunning views of the marshlands and the ocean beyond.
Barefoot Resort and Golf
The Barefoot Resort and Golf is a resort-style property that offers four distinct golf courses, each one designed by a different golf course architect. Created respectively by Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, and Davis Love III, each course offers its unique blend of challenge and beauty. The resort’s robust variety ensures there is a fit for every golfer, regardless of their handicap levels.
True Blue Plantation
Last but certainly not least, True Blue Plantation offers a golfing experience forged with precision. True Blue is the sibling course to Caledonia Golf and Fish Club and was also designed by Mike Stranz. With its diverse terrain, rolling fairways, and strategic bunkering, True Blue consistently ranks among the top golf courses not only in Myrtle Beach but in all of the U.S.
Myrtle Beach may be widely known for its sun, sand, and shops, but its golf courses are a sight to behold. So the next time you decide to take a golfing holiday, remember that Myrtle Beach offers a plethora of world-class options. And if you get a chance, let’s meet over a round of golf – there’s always room for one more in this friendly coastal city!