Myrtle Beach, often referred to as the “Golf Capital of the World,” is home to over 80 golf courses each offering unique landscapes and challenges. It’s no wonder that hundreds of thousands of golf enthusiasts from around the world flock to this part of South Carolina every year. If you’re planning a Myrtle Beach golf date, here are some of the best golf courses you may want to consider.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
I’d start with Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, an award-winning course that perfectly encapsulates Southern charm. Designed by Mike Strantz, it is widely regarded as his finest work. The beautiful Caledonia course is covered with centuries-old live oaks and flower beds bursting with vibrant colors, setting a perfect ambiance for a golf date.
The course scores high on both beauty and challenge as it stretches over 6,526 yards from the Pintail tees. The par-70 course has a slope of 140, making it enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.
Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Dunes Golf & Beach Club showcases the stunning natural beauty of the South Carolina coast. This par-72, 18-hole course spans 7,450 yards and is famous for its 590-yard par-5 13th hole, Waterloo, known for its sharp dogleg around Singleton Lake.
Golfers here are not just up against the challenging course, but also the coastal winds, adding an extra element of excitement to your golf outing.
Tidewater Golf Club
Tidewater Golf Club is another must-play course in Myrtle Beach. Offering breathtaking views of the Cherry Grove Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, this course is often compared to Pebble Beach for its oceanic palette.
Designed by Ken Tomlinson, it’s a course where nature and golf co-exist in perfect harmony. Its signature hole, the par-3 12th, leaves golfers with a challenging shot over the marsh to an island green. Tidewater’s balance in design – fairness and challenge, beauty and intrigue – makes it a memorable course for any golf date.
Barefoot Resort & Golf
Next up is the Barefoot Resort & Golf, which offers four distinctly different golf experiences, each designed by a different world-renowned architect – Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio, and Pete Dye. Each course provides a unique blend of magnificent scenery and challenging gameplay.
Perhaps the most intriguing of these is the Dye Course. Known for its exceptional design, this semi-private course is both visually stunning and technically challenging, just what you need to keep the adrenaline pumping during your golf date.
True Blue Golf Club
Lastly, but by no means least, is True Blue Golf Club, the sister course to Caledonia. The course is dipped in Lowcountry charm and adorned with vast fairways, undulating greens, and impressive elevation changes.
Its vast, rolling terrain and native vegetation make it one of the most scenic and enjoyable courses to play in Myrtle Beach. Whether you’re a novice golfer or a seasoned player, True Blue has something to offer.
Each golf course in Myrtle Beach has its own appeal, with varying levels of challenges, beautiful landscapes, and fantastic amenities. Whether you’re aiming to impress your date with your golf prowess or simply looking to enjoy a leisurely game amidst stunning scenery, these courses provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable day out on the greens. So go ahead, take your pick, and tee off for your ultimate Myrtle Beach golf date!
4 Comments
GolfMomma13
Have a golf date coming up in Myrtle and this list is just perfect, thanks! We’ve played at True Blue and the experience was absolutely lovely – the Lowcountry charm and the scenic vegetation are everything this blog promises. Although, that Waterloo at the Dunes Club sounds pretty intimidating. A 590-yard par-5? My husband is waiting for the day he conquers it!
holeinone_king
I’m a huge fan of the Caledonia course. The Southern charm is just something else and never fails to impress. I can see why it’s considered Strantz’s finest work. But can anyone advise me on whether it’s worth trying out the Dye Course at the Barefoot Resort? Always on the lookout for something new!
Swingin_Sammy
Great read! As a Myrtle Beach local, I can vouch that these are some of the finest courses we have to offer. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is my personal favorite. Love the Southern charm and natural beauty of the place. But which course would you recommend for a newbie like my wife?
DavidHarrington53
Been to the Dunes Golf & Beach Club. The 13th hole, Waterloo, oh boy! A real beast of a hole. The winds can make or break your round there. Still, not a round goes by that I don’t look forward to that challenge. Truly a gem in Myrtle Beach. By the way, would love to know more about Barefoot Resort & Golf, specifically the Greg Norman course.