Where to Golf on a Central Myrtle Beach Golf Trip
If there's one stretch of the Grand Strand where you could build an entire golf trip without ever leaving, it's the Central Strand — the Highway 17/501 core. This corridor is packed with some of the most historic, most scenic, and most talked-about courses in Myrtle Beach. Let me walk you through the anchors.
Grande Dunes Resort Course
Set on a bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Grande Dunes is as scenic as it is long, stretching past 7,600 yards with some of the biggest greens in the market. It's a bucket-list round for good reason.
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. classic and one of the most storied courses on the Strand, home to the legendary "Waterloo" 13th hole. If you want a taste of Myrtle Beach's championship pedigree, this is where it lives.
King's North at Myrtle Beach National
Arnold Palmer's signature design here is famous for "The Gambler," the risk-reward par-5 6th with its island fairway. While you're at Myrtle Beach National, the West and SouthCreek courses on the same property round out a full 54 holes worth exploring.
Pine Lakes Country Club — "The Granddaddy"
This is where it all started. Opened in 1927 as Myrtle Beach's very first course, Pine Lakes still delivers Southern charm, historic character, and a genuinely enjoyable round in a class of its own.
Myrtlewood Golf Club
A true 36-hole hub right in the heart of town, Myrtlewood's Palmetto and PineHills courses run along or near the Intracoastal Waterway. Palmetto's par-4 18th is one of the most recognizable closing holes on the Strand, while PineHills offers a player-friendly test that keeps golfers coming back.
Arcadian Shores Golf Club
Rees Jones' first-ever solo design, and it still holds up. A classic parkland layout with live oaks, lakes, and a central location that makes it an easy addition to any Central Strand lineup.
Arrowhead Country Club
A 27-hole complex along the Intracoastal, split into three distinct nines (Waterway, Cypress, and Lakes). Each has its own character, so you can genuinely play three different rounds without leaving the property.
Prestwick Country Club
A Pete and P.B. Dye design with all the Scottish flair, railroad ties, and strategic bunkering that name implies. It has a reputation as one of the area's best-kept secrets, and it's easy to see why once you play it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What area does "Central Myrtle Beach" golf cover?
It generally refers to the Highway 17/501 core, home to courses like Grande Dunes, The Dunes Club, King's North, Pine Lakes, Myrtlewood, Arcadian Shores, Arrowhead, and Prestwick.
- What is the oldest golf course in Myrtle Beach?
Pine Lakes Country Club, nicknamed "The Granddaddy," opened in 1927 as Myrtle Beach's first golf course.
- Which Central Strand course is known for its signature hole?
King's North at Myrtle Beach National is famous for "The Gambler," a risk-reward par-5 with an island fairway, while The Dunes Golf & Beach Club is known for its legendary "Waterloo" 13th.
- Is Myrtlewood good for a multi-round trip on its own?
Yes — Myrtlewood is a 36-hole facility, with the Palmetto and PineHills courses offering two distinct rounds along or near the Intracoastal Waterway without needing to change locations.
- What makes Arrowhead Country Club unique?
Arrowhead is a 27-hole complex divided into three distinct nines — Waterway, Cypress, and Lakes — each with its own character along the Intracoastal Waterway.
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