Introduction
Welcome, passionate golfers and travelers! Are you in love with the rolling greens and the thrill of the swing? Then this is your go-to guide for the most memorable golfing experience in Myrtle Beach. Blessed with spectacular views and exceptional sand bunkers, golf courses in Myrtle Beach are a confluence of beauty and challenge. Here we bring you the ultimate bucket list of the must-play courses in this golfer’s paradise.
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
No Myrtle Beach golf sojourn is complete without playing a round or two at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, one of the most celebrated golf venues in the east coast. Designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, the course has strutting peacocks, yawning marshlands, and sprawling live oaks that create an ambiance of a bygone era. The par-5 13th, known as “Waterloo”, is a notable challenge here, with a sweeping right dogleg playing around serene Lake Singleton.
TPC Myrtle Beach
Craving a taste of the Pros? Then hitting the greens at TPC Myrtle Beach is an absolute must. This course, designed by Tom Fazio, is well-known for its narrow tree-lined fairways and meticulous greens. The course epitomizes the grandeur of Southern golf. One should not miss the par-5 18th hole with its strategic island green requiring precision shots, a hallmark of this championship calibre layout.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Renowned architect Mike Strantz’s first solo project continues to hold its prestige among golfers from all over the world. Winding through a breathtaking antebellum rice plantation, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club perfectly merges historical charm with a high caliber golfing challenge. Set within the natural beauty of extensive live oak trees and colorful azaleas, its 18th hole offers a grand finale to an unforgettable round of golf.
Barefoot Resort & Golf – Love Course
Designed by the famed golf architect Davis Love III, the Love Course at Barefoot Resort is a perfect display of contemporary course design. A plantation-style club, it integrates the recreated ruins of an old plantation home on holes 3-7, ranking it among the “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach.” The prominent wide fairways and generous landing areas provide an enjoyable challenge for both professionals and amateurs.
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National
Reigning in the heart of Myrtle Beach is the King’s North at Myrtle Beach National. The brainchild of Arnold Palmer, it nails the fusion of playability and audacious design. Known for the most recognizable holes in the region, “The Gambler,” a risk-reward par-5 6th, entices the audacious to go for glory; failure and success can be equally brutal and rewarding here.
Conclusion
These storied golfing venues provide more than just a game; they foster an experience – the gentle rustle of the marshland grass, the strategic complexity of the archaic tree placement, and the captivating beauty of golf architecture. Each course, with its own unique narrative and charm, weaves an unforgettable tapestry of golfing memories. The next time you plan a golf trip to Myrtle Beach, don’t miss out on these must-play courses. Be sure to immerse yourself in the unparalleled experiences they offer, each leaving you with a different tale to tell in your golfing chronicle. After all, it’s not just about the game; it’s about the voyage through these magnificent creations of golfing art.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is on my bucket list now!
I wish I knew how to play golf. These places sound fascinating.
This is a great list! Haven’t tried TPC Myrtle Beach yet, looking forward to it.
Super nice list! The 18th hole at the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is still my favorite.
Couldn’t agree more about the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Waterloo always gives me a challenge, but I love it for that!
There’s nothing more relaxing than golfing near the beach. Great list!
Has anyone tried Barefoot Resort & Golf’s other courses? Is the Love Course the best?
I can see why these are must-play courses! Couldn’t decide on which one I want to go to first.
I played the Love Course last year. It’s absolutely deserving of that top 50 ranking!
I’ve played at King’s North, truly it’s Arnold Palmer’s genius at work.
Well written! These golf courses sound like a dream. Just need to convince the wife now.
This is a nice comprehensive review! Given me some new courses to try next time.
I’m not that into golf, but that plantation style course sounds interesting!
This post brings back memories! Myrtle Beach courses are always a joy to play.
Great article! Too bad you didn’t mention the Whispering Pines Golf Course. It’s also quite a treat.
Next time include a ballpark figure of the fees for these courses! Not enough info here.
Great round-up! Myrtle Beach definitely has the best golf courses. The narrow tree-lined fairways at TPC are something else altogether.
Love the description for King’s North… ‘equally brutal and rewarding.’ So true!
Anyone up for setting a Myrtle Beach tee time group? Would love to meet fellow enthusiasts!
What’s the best time of year to visit these courses?
Tom Fazio’s work at TPC Myrtle Beach is extraordinary. Definitely one for the pros!