It's no wonder why Dan Maples is the favorite son of Myrtle Beach golf course design. At The Wizard, he's created one of the most unique courses in the area. From your first glimpse of the stone castle clubhouse to your last putt on eighteen, you're in for one heck of a fun day. Although water is present everywhere, the impact of an Irish links des... 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

Named "2006 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year" by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association, Burning Ridge is one of four clubs managed by Classic Golf Group. This great layout is a test for all golfers with generous landing areas off the tee and well-protected greens. Gene Hamm's design provides an exciting risk-reward element to the game... More

Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," Dan Maples created Man O' War from the depths of a 100-acre lake. Back-to-back island greens, fairways that seem to float on water, and strategically placed trees all combine for a memorable round. Keeping the ball in play is only part of the game plan here as most approach shots are ... 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

The pros at Black Bear invite you to "take a walk on the wild side." The beautiful Tom Jackson parkland-style design was sculpted out of a dense land full of hardwoods and pines. There are no homes on the property, providing a pure golf experience without any outside distractions. With top notch course conditions, a popular grillroom, and great cus... More

In 1996, the Palmer Design Group transformed the North Course at Myrtle Beach National, arguably the most requested and most recognized course on the beach, into one of the finest courses on the Grand Strand. King's North features some of the most dramatic and unique holes in all of golf. For example, the par-five sixth features an island fairway w... More

SouthCreek is a Palmer Course Design gem that winds through a magnificent setting of coastal wetlands and hardwood forests. Although it has the lower course rating and slope of the three courses at Myrtle Beach National, Southcreek demands precision off the tee. At just over 6400 yards, it's a "tricky little course" with numerous waste areas and we... More

One of the most challenging courses in Myrtle Beach is the beautiful West Course at Myrtle Beach National. From the regular tees, golfers of all abilities will enjoy this classic Arnold Palmer design. But be prepared for a professional challenge from the back, as the numerous doglegs, fairway bunkers and natural hazards come into play. Carved throu... 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