Ball Out: The Splurge Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach
Look, most of the time we’re all about finding you a great round without breaking the bank. But every trip needs at least one day where money is no object and you just book the bucket-list stuff. This is that list. These are the courses where the greens fee stings a little, and you pay it happily anyway.
TPC Myrtle Beach
A Tom Fazio design and part of the TPC Network, this course brings tour-level conditioning, scale, and polish you just don't find everywhere. Every hole feels like it was built to host a broadcast — because, well, it basically was. If you want to feel like a tour pro for a day, this is the play.
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
This is the one of the two true originals of Myrtle Beach golf. A Robert Trent Jones Sr. design dating back to 1948, The Dunes is home to the legendary "Waterloo" 13th hole, one of the most famous par 5s in American golf. This is history under your spikes, and it's worth every dollar just to say you've played a PGA TOUR event host.
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Mike Strantz at his finest. The live-oak-lined entrance alone is worth the trip, and the golf backs it up with a finishing hole that's been photographed more than almost anything else on the Strand. Consistently ranked among the best courses in the entire state — not just Myrtle Beach.
True Blue Golf Club
Caledonia's sibling, also a Strantz design, but with a completely different personality — bigger, bolder, and full of dramatic waste areas and risk-reward decisions on nearly every hole. If Caledonia is elegant, True Blue is electric.
Grande Dunes Resort Course
This course delivers a country-club-level experience with pristine conditioning and some of the most scenic Intracoastal Waterway views on the Strand. It plays as good as it looks.
Barefoot Resort – Dye Course
Pete Dye doesn't do easy, and this course is proof. Signature waste bunkers, deceptive angles, and a layout that tests every part of your game. It's the one course in the Barefoot four-pack that separates the good players from the ones who just think they're good.
Ready to Splurge?
These courses don't need a reason — they are the reason. Head to playgolfmyrtlebeach.com/courses to learn more or book your tee time, or get a full package quote from one of our trusted providers through playgolfmyrtlebeach.com/stay-and-play.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the most expensive or premium golf courses in Myrtle Beach?
TPC Myrtle Beach, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue Golf Club, Grande Dunes Resort Course, and the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort are widely considered the top splurge-worthy courses in the area.
- What is the oldest golf course in Myrtle Beach?
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design from 1948, is one of the oldest and most historic courses in Myrtle Beach.
- Which Barefoot Resort course is the most challenging?
The Dye Course is generally considered the most demanding of Barefoot's four courses, known for its signature waste bunkers and tough angles.
- Are Caledonia and True Blue the same course?
No, they're sister courses under the same ownership, both designed by Mike Strantz, but with very different personalities — Caledonia is more classic and scenic, True Blue is bigger and bolder.
- How do I book a tee time at one of these premium courses?
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