Best Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is America's golf mecca by volume — over 80 courses line the Grand Strand, making it the most concentrated golf destination in the country. But quantity isn't all: Mike Strantz's Caledonia and True Blue rank among the finest public courses in the Southeast.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Mike Strantz (1994) · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,526 yards
Widely regarded as the crown jewel of Myrtle Beach golf, Caledonia is a Mike Strantz masterpiece routed through a former rice plantation along the Waccamaw River. The avenue of live oaks leading to the antebellum-style clubhouse sets the tone for one of America's most beautiful golf experiences.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Mike Strantz (1998) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,126 yards
The bold, dramatic sibling of neighboring Caledonia, True Blue is another Mike Strantz creation that plays through marshland and maritime forest. Massive waste bunkers, forced carries, and wildly creative green complexes make every hole an adventure.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Tom Fazio (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,950 yards
A Tom Fazio design built to TPC standards, this layout in Murrells Inlet delivers championship golf through Lowcountry wetlands and maritime forest. The polished conditioning and strategic layout offer a premium Myrtle Beach experience.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Davis Love III (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,047 yards
Part of the four-course Barefoot Resort complex, the Love Course is a Davis Love III design that brings a natural Lowcountry feel with live oak corridors, salt marsh edges, and classic Southern charm. It's one of four distinct architect designs at the resort.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Ken Tomlinson (1990) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,044 yards
Set on a peninsula between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove inlet, Tidewater offers some of the most spectacular water views on the Grand Strand. Several holes play along bluffs overlooking the waterway, creating a coastal golf experience uncommon for Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1948) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,165 yards
The oldest and most prestigious club on the Grand Strand, Dunes Golf & Beach Club is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that hosted PGA Tour events for decades. The famous "Waterloo" par-5 13th — a dramatic dogleg around Lake Singleton — is one of the most iconic holes on the East Coast.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Roger Rulewich (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,018 yards
A Roger Rulewich design along the Intracoastal Waterway, Grande Dunes offers upscale resort golf with waterway views from several elevated tees. The layout features well-conditioned Bermuda fairways, bold bunkering, and one of the best practice facilities on the Grand Strand.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Jack Nicklaus (1988) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,026 yards
A Jack Nicklaus Signature design in Pawleys Island, this course plays through centuries-old live oaks, salt marshes, and along historic rice plantation canals. Several holes border the marsh with expansive Lowcountry views.
Public Courses in Myrtle Beach
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Overview
The Grand Strand has been drawing golf travelers since the 1960s, and the value proposition remains compelling: warm weather, affordable green fees, and an extraordinary variety of courses within a 30-mile corridor. From plantation-style Lowcountry layouts to resort complexes with multiple architect-designed courses, Myrtle Beach offers something for every budget and taste.
Best Time to Play
March through May and September through November are ideal. Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures and peak course conditions. Summer is hot and humid but affordable; winter is mild with the lowest rates.
Travel Tips & Getting There
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is centrally located. Pawleys Island (south end) is home to Caledonia and True Blue — the must-plays. Book stay-and-play packages for the best value. The area has hundreds of restaurants, but Murrells Inlet's MarshWalk is a dining highlight.
Nearest Airport: Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
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