Rooting Out The Ideal Golf Havens In Myrtle Beach
Opportunities to take a family vacation with all family members can be difficult to coordinate. You need to think through a number of creative ideas to come up with a location and activities that all find to be a fun vacation. But what if you’re going alone and love to golf? Then Myrtle Beach should be one of your considerations.
Myrtle Beach resorts have some of the best golf in the world. These are the picturesque links along the Atlantic Ocean - made famous by the Ryder Cup and the Worldcom Classic on the PGA Tour, and they attract golfers from all over the world.
Fortunately, many of the courses in and around Myrtle Beach are open to the public all year, including those connected to resorts. That’s why more than a million golfers annually trek to the Palmetto State to play in Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head Island and Charleston.
From designers Tom Fazio, Pete Dye, Robert Trent Jones, Rees Jones…they all have done some of their finest work here. So have top player-designers that include Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, Davis Love III and Tom Weiskopf.
To learn more about some of the best Myrtle Beach resorts and connecting golf courses, keep reading.
Harbor Town Golf Club
This is one of the best known and most sought courses in all South Carolina. Built by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye as part of a collaborative effort, this course is challenging and thrilling.
The green fee is close to $200, but the course offers some of the best golfing experience in the country. From the multiple water hazards to the wind coming over the rolling hills, you’ll be challenged on every hole.
Kiawah Island Ocean Resort and Golf Course
Built on beautiful oceanfront property, the Kiawah Island Ocean Resort and Golf Club is home to one of the best Pete Dye-created golf courses out there. It was used in the Ryder Cup and strives to challenge golfers with bold ocean winds, incredible views and unexpected challenges.
Golfers can stay at the beautiful Kiawah Island Resort that’s connected to the course. Accommodations are luxurious, but also pricey, so be prepared. The resort is a bit further from Myrtle Beach than the other courses listed here, but it’s definitely worth the travel time.
Pawleys Plantation
Pawleys Island is located just south of Myrtle Beach and is home to the incredible Pawleys Plantation. The island itself is remote and pristine and the course butts up against incredible wetlands. The location is beautiful, very tranquil and offers a unique glimpse at wetland wildlife.
Out of all the most popular Myrtle Beach resorts, Pawleys offers the most authentic South Carolina experience alongside some of the best golf. If you’re looking for a slower pace away from the crowds of Myrtle Beach and more in tune with the state’s strong heritage, you’ll find it here.