Carolina Golf Course Reviews
King's North golf course at Myrtle Beach National gets new greens, but still has plenty of bite
King's North, the signature of the three designs at Myrtle Beach National, has long been considered one of the Grand Strand's best golf courses. The biggest challenge over the past 25 years has been the greens, but King's North reopened in September with new ones. Mike Bailey has more from South Carolina's Lowcountry.
... full article »Hazard-heavy Aberdeen Country Club near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina can prove a danger to your scorecard
With rolling fairways, heavily undulated greens and more water than most care to see, Aberdeen Country Club in Longs, S.C., has carved its niche as a hazard-heavy golf course that can chew up even low handicappers. Located just west of the hustle of the Grand Strand, Aberdeen's three nines -- Meadows, Highlands and Woodlands -- have stayed popular with Myrtle Beach golfers despite the potential for three-figure rounds.
... full article »Wicked Stick Golf Links in Surfside Beach, South Carolina: A taste of bad-boy golf near Myrtle Beach
If you want to try to hit a golf ball as far as you can and have a few beers while you do it, there's a course truly designed for that: John Daly's Wicked Stick Golf Links just south of Myrtle Beach. The course's motto is "grip it and rip it," and it's a playground for people who like to blast it in the general direction of the green and still card a good score. But don't take the course lightly.
... full article »Test yourself on the Moorland Course at Legends Golf and Resort in Myrtle Beach, especially around the greens
Moorland Course at Legends Golf and Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., can chew up the best of golfers if they're not prepared. But the scoring opportunities leave players wanting another crack at it. Moorland promises the type of round that would better prepare you for some of the most difficult courses on the Grand Strand. The course's renovated TifEagle Bermuda greens add to some of the issues first-time players face. But that grass is only the beginning.
... full article »Shaftesbury Glen Golf Club near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina holds true on pristine image
If travelers looked at a position map of Shaftesbury Glen in respect to other Myrtle Beach golf courses, it may appear to be well off the beaten path. But the course truly isn't that far away from the heart of the Grand Strand given its proximity to a pair of state highways. Given that, it's easy to see why the well informed keep coming back.
... full article »Five tips before playing golf at Prestwick Country Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Prestwick Country Club in Surfside Beach, S.C. offers one of the Myrtle Beach area's stiffest challenges. Here are five things you will want to know before tackling this Pete and P.B. Dye designed golf course.
... full article »Myrtle Beach National's West Course: Repeat players love the value, rock-solid golf course conditions
Given that it's consistently among the best buys in Grand Strand golf, it's hard to imagine how the West Course at Myrtle Beach National is not backed up. The course does a brisk trade in repeat players like Bill Allen, an 8-handicap. "It's always in 'A' condition," he said. "That's why I play here. It's close; it's cheap. But it's always in great shape. It's a no-brainer for me."
... full article »Burning Ridge Golf Club near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina takes the subtle approach to challenging golf
Burning Ridge Golf Club, located near Myrtle Beach in Conway, South Carolina, is all about great golf at a reasonable price for all levels of players. There are plenty of challenges on the course to keep you on your toes, but the pace is moderate. "It's a typical Myrtle Beach course," said Assistant Professional Jake Fandrich. "It's tree-lined and challenging, but it's fair." Lisa Allen has more from the Grand Strand.
... full article »TPC Myrtle Beach perfectly executes a top-notch golf course
Course conditions at TPC Myrtle Beach are stellar, the design is challenging and the layout is beautiful. This is a top-notch golf course that won't let you down in any respect, Lisa Allen writes. Carved through a pine forest with lots of elevation changes and plenty of water, you'll feel like you're in the middle of the wilderness.
... full article »Heritage Club near Myrtle Beach, S.C., blends Southern charm with a formidable golf course
The Heritage Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. will challenge every aspect of your game. You won't mind, though, because it's a scenic golf course that exudes Southern charm and, thanks to the staff, Southern hospitality, Lisa Allen writes.
... full article »- River Oaks Golf Plantation: A second chance at something special in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- The Founders Club golf course south of Myrtle Beach: Diversity is the name of the game
- The Love Course at Barefoot Resort: A run of luck amid greatness in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Relax, The Wizard Golf Club in Myrtle Beach will treat you fairly
- Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: A stunning course with views to match
- Pete Dye's Ocean Course one of five reasons to visit South Carolina's Kiawah Island Golf Resort
- Man O'War Golf Club in Myrtle Beach: Soak up the challenge
- Myrtle Beach's Pine Lakes Country Club: Making the good old days better
- Arcadian Shores Golf Club in Myrtle Beach: Sprucing up a Rees Jones classic
- Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club in Charleston, South Carolina: Where everyone is welcome
- Cotton Dike golf course at Dataw Island blends bunkers and coastal Carolina beauty
- Penny Branch Club in Furman, South Carolina: Bigtime golf in a tiny town
- Near Hilton Head Island, Rose Hill Golf Club is two courses in one
- Hilton Head's Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run puts trees - lots of trees - into play
- Eagle's Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, South Carolina is a fun course with levity
- The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes in Hardeeville, South Carolina: A versatile golf course in the making
- Find peace (and good golf) at tranquil Sanctuary Golf Club near Beaufort, South Carolina
- Bring your straight ball, thinking cap to Indian Wells golf course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Tradition Golf Club quietly finds its way in Pawleys Island, S.C.
- River Hills Golf & Country Club: An affordable Myrtle Beach sleeper
- Grande Dunes Resort Course in Myrtle Beach: Big, bold Intracoastal Waterway golf
- The Witch Golf Links: A player-friendly standout in Myrtle Beach's crowded middle class
- Nicklaus Course at Colleton River Plantation near Hilton Head: A design with many faces
- Pete Dye's best golf course ever? Designer calls Colleton River Plantation near Hilton Head his finest design
- The Arthur Hills Course at Palmetto Hall Plantation Club is a Hilton Head Island favorite
- From the ashes of Sea Marsh comes Pete Dye's Heron Point golf course at Sea Pines Resort
- Chechessee Creek Club near Hilton Head: Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore's throwback course
- The short game makes Long Bay Club one of the Myrtle Beach area's most difficult golf courses
- Jones golf course at Palmetto Dunes in top form on Hilton Head Island after renovation
- The Hills golf course at Palmetto Dunes: Take on the Hilton Head course that tamed Tiger Woods
- Prestwick Country Club a standout Myrtle Beach-area golf course with a taste of Scotland
- The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort can weather a storm and still challenge in Myrtle Beach
- Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links: Myrtle Beach gem delivers scenery, brutal finish
- Historic Dunes Golf & Beach Club still the class act of Myrtle Beach
- Follow the airplanes for great golf at Coosaw Creek Country Club in North Charleston, South Carolina
- The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation in North Charleston, South Carolina: A convenient, user-friendly play
- Cougar Point Golf Course at Kiawah Island: Real estate unlocks great views
- The Ocean Course at Kiawah resort: New clubhouse and tees improve on golf perfection
- Turtle Point Golf Course on Kiawah Island can give the Ocean Course a run for its money
- Oak Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort: A lesser golf course still worth your time
- Myrtlewood Golf Club boasts unbeatable location, affordable golf in Myrtle Beach
- Osprey Point at Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Playability and perfect scenery
- The Heathland course at Legends Resort offers great links-style golf in Myrtle Beach
- Waterway Hills in Myrtle Beach is a wild ride - before you tee off
- TPC of Myrtle Beach finally finding its own niche among Grand Strand golf courses
- Patriots Point Golf Links near Charleston: Salute the flag and feast your eyes
- Myrtle Beach's Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club comes close to perfection
- King's North at Myrtle Beach National is no gamble
- Myrtle Beach's True Blue Golf Plantation settles into its niche
- Southcreek course at Myrtle Beach National: A good warmup for golfers taking on the King
- Willbrook Plantation Golf Club in Myrtle Beach: Great for women, but men like it too
- Nicklaus' Long Bay Club golf course a Myrtle Beach challenge
- Litchfield Country Club on Pawley's Island a throwback to classic Myrtle Beach golf
- Myrtle Beach's River Club golf course a dream for big drivers
- Caledonia Golf and Fish Club: Classic yet modern Myrtle Beach golf
- The Links at Wild Dunes still one of Charleston area's finest
Castle Stuart Golf Links in the Highlands of Scotland: Where the emphasis is on fun
Although it only opened in 2009, Castle Stuart Golf Links has already established a fine reputation as an outstanding course. Way up in the Highlands of Scotlan [...]
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