Pete Dye Course brings challenging golf to the water's edge at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Barefoot Resort & Golf is one of Myrtle Beach's most popular golfing destinations. Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Davis Love III and Tom Fazio each designed a course for the resort. The Dye Course is situated next to the pristine white sands of the Carolina Bays, providing a stark contrast to the lush native grasses that cover the course. The white sand is also striking against the blue of the Intracoastal Waterway.

The layout stretches to a monstrous 7,343 yards from the back tees. Dye incorporated the treacherous hazards that typically characterize his designs, including deep pot bunkers and sculpted grass mounding. He also included his signature railroad ties.

It is definitely a challenging course, but there are four sets of tees that make it more accessible. The Dye Course is the only semi-private facility at Barefoot Resort. It boasts its own clubhouse, restaurant, and pro shop. And just a short walk away is the main resort clubhouse and the lighted driving range.

Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 10

The 10th hole on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - clubhouse

The Dye Course clubhouse at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye GC - 18th and clubhouse

Like so many Pete Dye designs, the 18th hole on the Barefoot Dye Course culminates with a long, demanding, par-4 finishing hole.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 6

The par-3 sixth hole on Dye Course at Barefoot Resort is short but dangerous with water and sand surrounding the green.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 2

The short, par-4 second hole is broken up by waste area between the fairway and green on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye G.C. - no. 4

The par-4 4th hole plays up to 396 yards from the championship tees on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 5

The longest hole on Barefoot Resort's Dye Course, the par-5 fifth plays up to 581 yards.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 8

The eighth hole on Barefoot Resort's Dye Course is a 543-yard par 5.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 7

The seventh hole on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 13

The par-4 13th hole on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort is short but features a small green.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 15

The 15th hole on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort is a long, 227-yard par 3 and the tee shot must carry a collection of bunkers.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - 8th hole

Another view of the eighth hole at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Dye golf course - no. 11

One of the longer par 4s on Barefoot Resort's Dye Course, the 11th plays over 460 yards from the championship tees.

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