Best Myrtle Beach-Area Courses for Buddy Trips
Best Myrtle Beach-Area Courses for Buddy Trips
There's a reason Myrtle Beach is considered The Golf Capital of the World®. You've got more than 80 golf courses, oceanfront resorts, great nightlife, seafood spots on every corner, and enough memorable holes to fuel trash talk for years. Whether your group is looking for high-end championship golf, laid-back rounds with cold beer, or 36-hole days followed by live music and late-night wings, the Grand Strand has a course for every type of golf crew.
The key to building the perfect Myrtle Beach buddy trip? Mixing courses from different parts of the coast.
North Myrtle Beach: Golf, Nightlife, and Easy 36-Hole Days
North Myrtle Beach is ideal for groups who want convenience, entertainment, and plenty of golf options nearby. Barefoot Resort & Golf is the ultimate anchor for a buddy trip thanks to its four championship layouts from Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Tom Fazio, and Davis Love III. Your group can stay nearby and never run out of quality golf.
Other must-play North Strand courses include Tidewater Golf Club, famous for its Intracoastal Waterway views, and Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links, which features one of the best finishing stretches in Myrtle Beach.
Groups looking for fun, playable layouts should also check out Azaleas Sands Golf Club, River Hills Golf & Country Club, and Aberdeen Country Club.
Myrtle Beach: Big Names and Classic Layouts
Central Myrtle Beach gives golf groups easy access to restaurants, bars, entertainment, and some of the Grand Strand's most recognizable courses. TPC Myrtle Beach is always a buddy-trip favorite thanks to its tour-level conditions and challenging design.
Another top choice is Grande Dunes Resort Course, where wide fairways and scenic waterway holes make it ideal for competitive matches and resort-style golf trips.
Groups looking for classic Myrtle Beach golf should also consider King's North at Myrtle Beach National, World Tour Golf Links, and Pine Lakes Country Club — the historic "Granddaddy" of Myrtle Beach golf.
Pawleys Island: Serious Golf Trip Territory
If your group wants pure golf trip energy, Pawleys Island is the move. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club are two of the most popular buddy-trip courses in the Southeast thanks to their scenery, challenge, and unforgettable layouts.
But the depth of golf in Pawleys goes far beyond those two stars. Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club offers a classic Jack Nicklaus design, while Tradition Golf Club and Willbrook Plantation Golf Club are perfect for replay rounds and match play formats.
For groups wanting a true Lowcountry golf experience, Heritage Club and Founders Club at Pawleys Island round out one of the deepest golf regions anywhere in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the best Myrtle Beach golf courses for buddy trips?
Top courses include Barefoot Resort & Golf, TPC Myrtle Beach, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue Golf Club, and Grande Dunes Resort Course.
- Which Myrtle Beach area is best for golf buddy trips?
North Myrtle Beach is best for nightlife and convenience, Myrtle Beach offers central access and classic layouts, while Pawleys Island is perfect for serious golf-focused groups.
- What are the best courses for 36-hole golf days?
Barefoot Resort & Golf and the Pawleys Island golf scene are ideal for 36-hole itineraries because multiple top courses are located close together.
- When should you plan a Myrtle Beach golf buddies trip?
Spring and fall are the best seasons thanks to mild temperatures and peak course conditions.
- Are Myrtle Beach golf packages worth it?
Yes. Golf packages often save groups money by bundling lodging, tee times, and extras into one reservation.
- What courses are best for competitive matches and gambling games?
TPC Myrtle Beach, True Blue Golf Club, Tidewater Golf Club, and King's North at Myrtle Beach National are all favorites for buddy-trip competitions because they reward aggressive play and create plenty of risk-reward moments.
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