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

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

Designed by Thomas Walker, the former lead designer for The Gary Player Design Group, The Founder's Club is a visually stunning layout that is challenging yet enjoyable to play. With five sets of tees it allows playability for all skill levels as well as three tees rated for the ladies. Built on the same routing as the old Sea Gull course, Walker's... 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

North Carolina is synonymous with excellent golf, and Tim Cate's 18-hole creation at Tiger's Eye has only added to that long-standing reputation. Carved from a virgin forest, the layout features 60-foot elevation changes, an island par-three, a waterfall, and elaborate landscaping. It's a brilliant design with multiple tees, undulating Bermuda gras... More

Leopard's Chase is the fourth championship course to evolve at Ocean Ridge Plantation, which is planned for a total of 90 holes when their fifth course, Jaguar's Lair completes "The Big Cats". Leopard's Chase combines golf and the scenes of nature to provide a an unforgettable and unique experience for its guests.... More