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

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 horsesh... More

Rated three stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," this challenging Gene Hamm design has water on 15 of 18 holes. There are a number of daunting holes here; however, the course is known best for the 410-yard, par-4 ninth hole, which is part of the Grand Strand's original "Dream 18." Although water is always near, the course plays more... More

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

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

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

Gary Player's first course in Myrtle Beach is an outstanding one. It's so good that the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association named it the "2001 Golf Course of the Year." Taking advantage of the natural terrain and exciting vistas, Player designed a course with fun in mind. Blackmoor offers a perfect mix of holes - some with wide-open fairway... More

Upon winning the 2000 SENIOR TOUR Championship at this TPC, Tom Watson said, "The course is beautiful. I recommend it highly to any golfer who wants both an interesting challenge and a quiet walk in nature." Hey, if it's good enough for Tom Watson, it should be good enough you. Tom Fazio did the design work with help from Lanny Wadkins. Not only wi... 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