South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

One of three golf courses at Myrtle Beach National (along with King's North golf course and the West course), South Creek is a signature Arnold Palmer golf course, albeit one largely designed by Francis Duane.

Opened in 1975, South Creek is a relatively short (just over 6,400 yards from the championship tees) and forgiving golf course and a Grand Strand favorite among seniors and women. The longest par-4 is just 389 yards, and three of the four par-5s are under 500. It makes for a player-friendly alternative, or prelude, to a round at the tougher and more acclaimed King's North.

No.1 at South Creek

No. 1 is the first of South Creek's string of relatively short par-4s.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

There are plenty of trees but few real hazards at Myrtle Beach National's South Creek.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

Many of South Creek's holes have subtle doglegs.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek is one of three Myrtle Beach National courses, all products of Arnold Palmer's design firm.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

Francis Duane is generally credited as South Creek's primary designer.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National's clubhouse

Myrtle Beach National's clubhouse is shared by three courses: South Creek, King's North and the West course.

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10th at South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

At 525 yards, the 10th is South Creek's longest and most difficult par-5.

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Bunker at South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

There are many large waste bunkers on South Creek.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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16th at South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

The par-5 16th is short but protected by water at front-left.

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

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South Creek at Myrtle Beach National

There's plenty of water at South Creek, but most of it is easily avoidable.

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