Built on a former rice plantation, Clyde Johnson designed Wachesaw East over gently rolling terrain with wide, heavily wooded fairways. With a hint of Scottish design, accented with freshwater lakes and wetlands, this distinctive course is a unique and enjoyable experience. Five sets of tees provide a challenge for golfers of all abilities.... 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

Slightly longer than its sister course (Pearl East), Pearl West is more of a links-style design complete with pampas grass and a number of open tee shots. This is one of those layouts that gets better as you make your way from one hole to the next. The final three holes are particularly good with a spectacular 18th hole along the bluffs of the Cala... 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 and huge, well-placed greens make this Ron Garl design a must-play for the golfer traveling to Myrtle Beach. The use of natural sand areas and water throughout the course create a memorable round. Wetlands and tall trees add challenge to this 6900-yard layout. Five sets of tees allow each golfer the choice of just how difficult he or ... More

Open for play in 1966, Litchfield was among the initial eight courses built on the Grand Strand. Since then, the course has maintained its original features, including player-friendly greenside pathways for bump-and-run approach shots. Ranked one of the "World's 50 Best" by Conde Nast Traveler, the course also boasts mature, tree-lined fair... More

With water in play on 15 of 18 holes, Tom Jackson's design at River Club will test the accuracy of both your tee and approach shots. This semi-private club is one of the best in the area and the only course on the south end of the Grand Strand to have bent grass greens. Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play," River Club is ... More

Beautiful natural vegetation and pristine woodlands of the Carolina Low Country border this Mike Stranz design. Stranz modeled the course on the characteristics of Pine Valley and Pinehurst #2 while keeping a natural feel to the course. Impressive carries over water, undulating greens, wide fairways, elevation changes, and large waste bunkers add t... More

Ranked #3 among South Carolina's Public Access Courses in 2009 by Golfweek and included on Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses," this Mike Strantz layout was built on the site of an old colonial rice plantation. The design is highlighted by huge live oaks, pristine lakes, and sweeping views as it winds along marsh... More

Local golf developer Larry Young carved the Heritage Club out of 600 acres of former plantation grounds. This terrific layout winds its way along the dark waters of the Waccama River with giant magnolias and 300-year-old oaks dominating the landscape. It's a beautiful setting with spacious fairways and undulating greens surrounded by lush stands of... More