7 Things Most Golfers May Not Know (But Should) About Crown Park Golf Club
It's not flashy, but Crown Park has built its strong reputation on condition, value, and a genuinely peaceful round.
Just off Highway 9 in Longs, SC sits one of the area’s quieter overachievers: Crown Park Golf Club. It doesn't chase flashy marketing or big-name design pedigree, and that's exactly the point: Crown Park has built its reputation the old-fashioned way, through value, condition, and a genuinely peaceful round. Here are seven things about this pine forest gem that even regulars sometimes overlook.
There Isn't a Single House on the Course
In a region where so many Myrtle Beach-area courses double as the centerpiece of a residential community, Crown Park stands apart with no homes lining the fairways. That means no backyard fences, no stray golf balls landing in someone's pool, and no distractions pulling your eyes away from the pine-lined corridors. It's just golf and forest.
It's a Shot-Maker's Course, Not a Bomber's Course
Crown Park was built with a specific philosophy in mind: test the golfer's shot-making ability without relying on brute length to do it. The course plays a manageable 6,502 yards from the tips, but don't mistake manageable for easy. Accuracy and course management matter far more here than how far you can carry a driver.
You Can Actually Make Eagle Here
Crown Park's par 5s are genuinely reachable for golfers who find the fairway. The 483-yard 11th hole, for example, plays mostly straightaway before bending right toward the green, and a well-placed tee shot down the left side opens the door to go for it in two. Just watch out for the amoeba-shaped bunkers guarding the putting surface; they've ended plenty of eagle dreams.
It's Friendly to Every Skill Level, By Design
Crown Park offers four sets of tees, ranging from 6,502 yards at the tips down to 4,597 yards from the forward tees, with course ratings and slopes that scale down accordingly. That range means the same round can challenge a low-handicap regular from the tips while staying genuinely fun and approachable for a beginner or senior golfer playing forward — a detail the course was intentionally designed around.
The Practice Facility Punches Above Its Weight
For a course known primarily for value, Crown Park's practice setup is a pleasant surprise. It features a full-size grass driving range, a spacious putting and chipping green, and a dedicated practice bunker that make for the kind of setup you'd expect at a higher-end club, not a budget-friendly round on Highway 9.
Its Bunkering Is More Extensive Than You'd Guess
Crown Park carries roughly 35 sand bunkers across its 18 holes, many of them uniquely shaped rather than simple ovals. Combined with water hazards in play on the course, the bunkering adds a layer of strategy that belies the course's laid-back, no-frills reputation.
It's the Perfect Arrival or Departure Day Round
Thanks to its convenient Highway 9 location, Crown Park works especially well on the first or last day of a Myrtle Beach golf trip. It’s close enough to fit in a round without eating into your main vacation days, whether you're just rolling into town or squeezing in one more 18 before heading home.
The Bottom Line
Crown Park Golf Club isn't trying to be the flashiest name on your Myrtle Beach golf itinerary; it's trying to be the most consistently enjoyable one. Between the house-free fairways, the shot-maker's layout, and a practice facility that overdelivers, it's easy to see why so many golfers keep coming back.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Crown Park Golf Club?
Crown Park Golf Club sits just off Highway 9 in Longs, S.C., on the north end of the Grand Strand. That location makes it an easy stop whether you're staying in North Myrtle Beach or heading in and out of town.
- Are there homes on the course at Crown Park?
No. Unlike many Myrtle Beach-area courses, Crown Park has no houses lining its fairways. It's just you, your group and the Carolina pines.
- How long is Crown Park Golf Club?
Crown Park plays 6,502 yards from the back tees, but don't let the modest length fool you. It's a shot-maker's course where accuracy and course management matter more than raw distance, and roughly 35 uniquely shaped bunkers plus water hazards keep you thinking all day.
- Is Crown Park a good course for beginners and seniors?
Absolutely. Four sets of tees stretch from 6,502 yards down to 4,597 yards from the forward tees, so low handicappers, beginners and seniors can all enjoy the same round.
- Are the par 5s at Crown Park reachable in two?
Many of them are, if you find the fairway. The 483-yard 11th is a great example: a tee shot down the left side opens the door to go for the green in two. Just steer clear of the amoeba-shaped bunkers guarding the putting surface.
- Does Crown Park have a driving range?
Yes, and it's a good one. Crown Park has a full-size grass driving range, a spacious putting and chipping green and a dedicated practice bunker, which is more than you'd expect at a value-focused course.
- When is the best time to play Crown Park on a Myrtle Beach golf trip?
Crown Park makes an ideal arrival-day or departure-day round. Its convenient Highway 9 location lets you squeeze in 18 holes as you roll into town or before you head home, without eating into your main vacation days.
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