This Jack Nicklaus design is considered one of the most difficult on the Grand Strand. This difficulty stems from the countless large manmade mounds which are particularly lethal near the green; several tricky par 3's, especially the #13 with an island green; many bottomless bunkers surrounding small Bermuda landing surfaces; and a striking horseshoe waste bunker on the #10 signature hole. Players consider #4 the most difficult hole. At 472 yards from the back tees, it features a narrow fairway guarded by waste bunkers on both sides. Players keep coming back, knowing that if they beat this course they can beat the Golden Bear himself.