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

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

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

Ranked by Golfweek as the 5th best public-access course in South Carolina, Tidewater sits on a high peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Truly set on a remarkable piece of land, the beautiful layout winds its way through woodlands, tidal creeks, and marshlands. It's amazing, but don't just take it from us. Spor... 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

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 make Possum Trot an enjoyable experience for the average golfer; however, at 6900 yards from the tips, it is also a great challenge for the low handicapper. Although water comes into play on only a couple of holes, the greens are well protected and require good mid-iron play to score well. Although one of the older courses in Myrtle B... More