As a tribute to Donald Ross of Dornoch, Scotland, designer Clyde Johnston has created Glen Dornoch, a traditional course that uses the natural terrain of this 270-acre site along the Intracoastal Waterway. Johnston's use of lakes, live oaks, and the surrounding marsh and river make the course as enjoyable to play as it is to look at. Play Glen Dorn... More

This 27-hole layout by Willard Byrd and Clyde Johnston was inspired by the traditions of Scottish golf. From the moment you arrive at the British-style clubhouse, you know you're in for a special day. Heather Glen is located on Highway 17, just North of Myrtle Beach and one mile south of the North Carolina-South Carolina border. Named Golf Diges... More

This Tom Jackson design is a challenge for all golfers. Narrow tree-lined fairways, large greens, and nearly 100 bunkers are some of the reasons why golfers come back year after year to test their skills. Located on the northern stretch of the Grand Strand, this is a good choice for those staying in North Myrtle Beach.... More

A pleasant blend of old and new design features, frequent elevation changes, plenty of water, and tall stands of trees make this a more than challenging test of golf. The Tom Jackson design opened in 1989 and was immediately nominated by Golf Digest as "Best New Course." River Hills will keep the best golfers on top of their game the entire round.... More

Farmstead has gained recognition for its mammoth par-six 18th hole. Yes, you read that right, a par six! The tee box on the 767-yard hole is set in South Carolina, and the green is actually in North Carolina. Is it a gimmick? Not really. It's different, but it's a well-designed hole. The remaining 17 holes are also a delight to play. Originally des... More

Ranked by Golfweek as the 5th best public-access course in South Carolina, Tidewater sits on a high peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Truly set on a remarkable piece of land, the beautiful layout winds its way through woodlands, tidal creeks, and marshlands. It's amazing, but don't just take it from us. Spor... More

Just over the North Carolina border you'll find Meadowlands, one of Willard Byrd's best designs. The world-class layout flows through a peaceful setting of meadows, wetlands, and hardwoods. The course itself features well-defined hazards, beautiful fairways, and large contoured greens. One particularly attractive hole is the 432-yard par-four sixth... More

Built on developer Jerry McLamb's 500-acre southern countryside family homestead, Crow Creek features a links-style front nine rolling through former tobacco fields and vegetable gardens. The back nine brings you home though pristine Carolina woodlands created by nature itself. Architect Rick Robbins has made McLamb's vision of "a superior golf c... More

Both of the Dan Maples' designs at The Pearl Golf Links offer something different for the traveling golfer. The East is carved out of a beautiful forest and has a traditional feel to it. The final holes are particularly exciting as the course finishes out along the Calabash River. It's slightly shorter than Pearl West, but no less demanding. Maples... More

A longtime favorite of Myrtle Beach visitors, Oyster Bay is one of Dan Maples' most celebrated golf course designs. Along with developer Larry Young, Maples set out to create a course "where variety and innovation are the name of the game." The course features severe marsh-oriented holes, two island green par threes, beautiful fresh water lakes, an... More

Wide fairways make Possum Trot an enjoyable experience for the average golfer; however, at 6900 yards from the tips, it is also a great challenge for the low handicapper. Although water comes into play on only a couple of holes, the greens are well protected and require good mid-iron play to score well. Although one of the older courses in Myrtle B... More

Laid out by Gene Hamm in 1968, Beachwood has consistently provided one of the most enjoyable rounds of golf available in North Myrtle. With four sets of tees, players have their choice of making the course as difficult as they would like. However, lurking water hazards and well-placed bunkers are as easily found from the front tees as they are from... More

This scenic course is located on two former Carolina rice plantations. Beautiful lakes and stately oaks provide a stunning backdrop. Several sand bunkers are located throughout the course, and artifacts of a once thriving plantation also appear on the course. This course has been featured on Nature Scene, a nationally televised show, as a study of ... More

The Willard Byrd course at Lion's Paw is considered as one of his finest works to date. Originally opened in 1991, the course continues to mature beautifully and features slick bent-grass greens and lush Penn Cross fairways which cut through Carolina pines and hardwoods. The course received a 3.5-star rating in Golf Digest's latest edition... More

Panther's Run, Tim Cate's first solo design, winds its way along the edge of a nature preserve with dramatic elevation changes. Cate worked for architect Willard Byrd for seven years, but he incorporated his own design philosophy at Panther's Run. Wide, open fairways "twist and turn" to create a course that is as gorgeous to look at as it is to pla... More