Where to Golf on a North Myrtle Beach Golf Trip
If you're planning a golf trip and thinking about basing yourself up in the North Myrtle Beach area including Little River, Longs or just across the state line — congrats, you've picked a good end of the Grand Strand. This stretch is packed with some of the most talked-about courses on the entire South Carolina coast, and yeah, we’re a little biased, but we’ll back it up.
Start With Barefoot Resort
You can't talk North Myrtle Beach golf without talking Barefoot Resort, home to four signature designs from four legends: Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, Greg Norman, and Pete Dye. Each course has its own personality — Fazio is the shot-maker's course, Love brings the Lowcountry marsh drama, Norman leans tight and tactical, and Dye is the one that'll test your patience (and your ego) with all those signature waste bunkers. Play all four and you basically get a masterclass in modern golf architecture in a single trip.
The Local Favorites
A few miles north of there, you've got a lineup of courses that regulars request by name every single year:
Tidewater Golf Club — often ranked the #1 course in North Myrtle Beach, period. Situated majestically along the Intracoastal Waterway, ocean views, unforgettable finishing stretch.
Azalea Sands — a classic, straightforward layout that's been a North Myrtle Beach staple for decades.
Eagle Nest — tight fairways, tricky greens, and a layout that rewards precision over power.
River Hills — tucked in Little River, with rolling terrain that feels more Carolina foothills than coastal flatland.
Glen Dornoch — waterway views on multiple holes, with a Scottish-inspired feel that fits the "links" name perfectly.
Long Bay Club — a Jack Nicklaus design known for its size, scale, and those massive waste bunkers that make you think twice before you swing.
Don't Skip Calabash, NC
Just across the state line, Calabash is basically an honorary Myrtle Beach golf neighborhood at this point. It's home to a cluster of highly-rated courses — think Thistle Golf Club, Meadowlands, Crow Creek, Sea Trail Resort’s Jones, Maples and Byrd courses and Rivers Edge, for starters — that give you a slightly different look and feel while staying just minutes from your North Strand hotel or rental. Worth carving out a day or two for.
Ready to Build Your Tee Time Lineup?
With this many great courses packed into one corner of the coast, the hardest part of your trip is picking the order to play them in. Head over to playgolfmyrtlebeach.com/courses to browse the full course list and book your tee times directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best golf course in North Myrtle Beach?
Tidewater Golf Club is widely considered the top course in the entire North Myrtle Beach area, known for its views of the Intracoastal Waterway and a finishing stretch golfers still talk about years later.
- How many courses are at Barefoot Resort?
Four. Barefoot Resort features signature designs from Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, Greg Norman, and Pete Dye, each with a distinct style and difficulty level.
- Is it worth golfing in Calabash, NC on a Myrtle Beach trip?
Yes — Calabash is just minutes from North Myrtle Beach and home to well-regarded courses like Thistle Golf Club, Meadowlands, Crow Creek and Rivers Edge, making it an easy add-on to any North Strand golf trip.
- What towns should I look at for a North Myrtle Beach golf trip?
North Myrtle Beach, Little River, and Longs all put you within a short drive of this entire lineup of courses, plus easy access to Calabash, NC just over the state line.
- How do I book tee times for these courses?
You can browse the full course list and book tee times directly at playgolfmyrtlebeach.com/courses.
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