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

Laid out by Gene Hamm in 1968, Beachwood has consistently provided one of the most enjoyable rounds of golf available in North Myrtle. With four sets of tees, players have their choice of making the course as difficult as they would like. However, lurking water hazards and well-placed bunkers are as easily found from the front tees as they are from... More

This scenic course is located on two former Carolina rice plantations. Beautiful lakes and stately oaks provide a stunning backdrop. Several sand bunkers are located throughout the course, and artifacts of a once thriving plantation also appear on the course. This course has been featured on Nature Scene, a nationally televised show, as a study of ... 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

True to its name, this Tom Jackson 27-hole facility has a Scottish feel throughout. The three nines -- aptly named Meadows, Highlands, and Woodlands - will bring you back to the early days of golf with extensive mounding and wide landing areas. The layout stretches among towering hardwoods and along the beautiful Waccamaw River. It's truly one of ... 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

In addition to the Love Course listed above, you'll find three more world-class championship courses designed by Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, and Greg Norman. Each is accompanied by the kind of imaginative detail you find in a Hollywood spectacular. The Norman Course hugs the coastal wetlands. The Fazio Course is wide and wanders in and out of tree cover a... More