Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation was designed by Ken Tomlinson in 1990 with the hope that the USGA, LPGA or the PGA of America would host a tournament on the course. It hasn't happened yet, but it should.

Tomlinson created a challenging golf course in a beautiful setting overlooking Myrtle Beach from across tidal marshes. It has views like none other along the Grand Strand.

Atop that, Tidewater Golf Club offers a variety of challenges that will employ every club in the bag, every trick up the sleeve.

Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 13

The back tees on Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation's 13th hole extend over the marsh and overlook the back side of Myrtle Beach.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 10th tee

Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation's 10th hole is a short par 4, but drive it too far and there's a pond ahead that will grab the ball.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 12

Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation's par-3 12th hole is a gorgeous hole with a lot of trouble amid a lot of distractions.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 13

Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation's 13th hole runs along the marsh to a green with a sharp drop-off on the right.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 15

Getting to the green on Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation's 15th hole requires a carry over water and sand.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 18

The 18th hole at Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation demands a lot of planning and perfect execution.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 3

The third hole at Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation, a par 3, is a perilous shot into the wind.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - 4th hole

The fourth hole at Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation includes sand, wind, elevation changes and possibly a blind shot to the green.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 3 tees

The view from the third tees at Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation include the backside of oceanfront Myrtle Beach.

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Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation - hole 7

Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation's par-4 seventh hole requires a ginger walk past water and sand.

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