Water and bunkering bring the challenge on the Norman Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Barefoot Resort & Golf boasts four championship courses respectively designed by Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio, and Pete Dye. All four have been ranked in the top 50 golf courses in Myrtle Beach, making it one of the area's most popular golfing destinations.

Barefoot's Greg Norman Course is known for its seven holes that are situated along the Intracoastal Waterway. The greens are open and the fairways run up to the sand, providing an interesting variety of challenges. Norman incorporated a "bump-and-run" philosophy when designing the greens. Expansive natural waste areas frame the holes as well as native vegetation. The rough areas blend seamlessly with the landscape of each hole. You won't find any angular or artificial lines on this course.

One of the most distinctive features besides the stunning water holes is the bunkering. The bunkers have sloping white faces and there are also sod wall bunker strategically laced throughout. In addition to the four courses, there is a 30-acre driving range available.

Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 14th hole

No. 14 on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 10th hole

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

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 10th green

The 10th green on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 9th hole

The ninth hole on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 16th hole

The 16th hole on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 18th hole

No. 18 on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 2nd hole

The second hole on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - no. 9

Bunkers on the ninth hole of the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 10th tee

A view from the 10th tee on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - 7th hole

The seventh hole on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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Barefoot Resort - Norman golf course - no. 10 green

The 10th green on the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort sits right against the water.

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