Where to Golf on a South Myrtle Beach Golf Trip

If someone tells you the best golf on the Grand Strand is up north, gently point them toward Pawleys Island, Litchfield, and Murrells Inlet to consider their offerings. This stretch of the South Strand is stacked with some of the most respected, most storied golf courses in the entire Myrtle Beach area — a lot of golf folks will argue it's the most prestigious cluster of courses on the whole coast. We think it makes a strong case.

The Heavy Hitters

Start with the duo that put this area on the map: Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, both Mike Strantz designs and both regularly ranked among the top public courses in the United States, let alone the Strand. Caledonia's live-oak-lined entrance and finishing hole are the stuff of golf photography, while True Blue brings big, bold, waste-area drama that only Strantz could pull off.

Right alongside them is Pawleys Plantation, a Jack Nicklaus design with a Lowcountry back nine that plays through the marsh in a way that makes you forget you're even keeping score. Heritage Club brings that plantation-golf feel with a clubhouse and entrance that feels like stepping onto a movie set. And rounding out the heavy hitters is TPC Myrtle Beach, a Tom Fazio/Lanny Wadkins design and TPC Network course that brings tour-caliber conditioning and scale — it's the kind of course that reminds you this area plays in a different league.

The Underrated Workhorses

This is also where you'll find a deep bench of courses that don't always grab headlines but consistently deliver a great day of golf: Founders Club at Pawleys Island, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club, Tradition Golf Club, River Club, and Litchfield Country Club all offer that classic Lowcountry look — moss-draped oaks, tight fairways, quieter tee sheets.

More Great Options Nearby

Round out your trip with Wachesaw East, a Clyde Johnston layout and former LPGA Tour event host, plus Blackmoor and Wedgefield Country Club, both solid, playable, and forgiving enough for a fun group round.

Why This Cluster Stands Out

What makes the South Strand special isn't just one great course — it's the density of them. You can play a top-100-in-the-country design one day and a hidden-gem local favorite the next, all within a 15-minute drive of each other. That's a rare combination anywhere in golf.

Ready to Build Your Tee Time Lineup?

With this many top-tier courses packed into one corner of the Strand, the hard part is picking which ones make the cut. Head over to playgolfmyrtlebeach.com/courses to connect with more course options, visit their websites and book your tee times directly.