Golfweek Ranks 5 Myrtle Beach Layouts Among America’s Top 200 Resort Courses for 2026

Golfweek has released the latest version its always anticipated ranking of the “Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.” and five Myrtle Beach layouts, including three in the top 100, earned a spot on the prestigious list to further cement the Grand Strand’s status as The Golf Capital of the World®.

“Myrtle Beach is golf’s most popular destination, and Golfweek’s ranking of America’s premier resort courses highlights the depth and quality of the area’s offerings,” said Ryan Cannon, Executive Director of Golf Tourism Solutions, the agency responsible for promoting Myrtle Beach as a golf destination. “With the peak spring season on the horizon, we look forward to welcoming players from across the nation, as they will enjoy great golf and good times on and off the course.”

Leading the charge for Myrtle Beach-area layouts were Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Mike Strantz’s first solo design, Caledonia was No. 61 on this year’s list, wowing raters with its unforgettable combination of architecture, artistry and a beautiful piece of Lowcountry property.

The Dunes Club, ranked tied for No. 62, is preparing to host the third edition of the ONEFlight Myrtle Beach Classic, the Grand Strand’s first-ever PGA TOUR event, May 7-10. The storied Robert Trent Jones Sr. design has long been regarded as among the nation’s premier layouts, and the experience is highlighted by the 13th hole, known as “Waterloo,” a memorable risk-reward par 5.

True Blue, Caledonia’s sister course and a fellow Strantz design, was No. 100 as Golfweek’s raters embraced the experience at one of the area’s boldest layouts. Featuring fairways that are up to 100 yards wide and greens complexes that are endlessly creative, True Blue delivers an unforgettable experience.

The Moorland Course at Legends Resort and Grande Dunes Resort Course (tied for No. 197) were also ranked among America’s best.

A P.B. Dye design, Moorland offers a round highlighted by the 244-yard 16th hole, known as “Hell’s Half-Acre.” Grande Dunes enjoyed a comprehensive greens, bunkers and clubhouse renovation in 2022. The course features five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, including the stunning par 3 14th, one of the area’s most photographed holes.

According to Golfweek, “the members of our course-ratings panel continually evaluate courses and rate them based on our 10 criteria. They also file a single, overall rating on each course. Those overall ratings on each course are averaged to produce a final, cumulative rating. Then each course is ranked against other courses in the category. This list focuses on the courses themselves, not the resorts as a whole or other amenities. ”

The Myrtle Beach area is home to more than 80 courses and attracts players from across the globe to enjoy the game’s greatest combination of golf and value.