Myrtle Beach, SC
The golf capital of the world — 80+ courses along the Grand Strand at every price point
80+
$60-150
October
70°F
Where to Play
Top Tier
The crown jewels of the Grand Strand — nationally ranked courses that anchor any Myrtle Beach trip
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
PublicLive-oak-lined entry drive and Lowcountry beauty — Golf Digest Top 100 Public and #3 in South Carolina
TPC Myrtle Beach
PublicTom Fazio design through natural wetlands with PGA Tour-caliber conditioning
Grande Dunes Resort Club
ResortIntracoastal Waterway views and ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses
Ole Reliables
Consistent quality and great value — the courses that keep groups coming back year after year
True Blue Golf Club
PublicMike Strantz design with massive greens and creative bunkering — Caledonia's bolder sibling
Tidewater Golf Club
PublicPerched on a peninsula between the Intracoastal and Cherry Grove inlet with ocean views
Barefoot Resort — Dye Course
ResortPete Dye's strategic masterclass — the most acclaimed of Barefoot's four courses
Barefoot Resort — Love Course
ResortDavis Love III design with generous fairways and Intracoastal marshland beauty
Hidden Gems
Budget-friendly and underrated plays that punch above their green fee
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
Semi-PrivateJack Nicklaus signature design through Lowcountry marsh with surprisingly affordable rates
Thistle Golf Club
Public27-hole Scottish links-inspired layout in Sunset Beach — outstanding value with a charming clubhouse
Rivers Edge Golf Club
PublicArnold Palmer design along the Shallotte River with wildlife-rich wetlands and no crowds
Neighborhoods
The Market Common
$$Walkable mixed-use village on a former Air Force base with boutiques and al fresco dining
Pawleys Island
$$$Laid-back Lowcountry charm with historic inns and marshside restaurants
North Myrtle Beach
$$Family-friendly beach town with shag dancing heritage and less commercial density
Broadway at the Beach
$$Entertainment complex with restaurants, attractions, and nightlife on a central lake
Where to Eat
Frank's Restaurant & Bar
$$$Pawleys Island institution known for grouper and she-crab soup — reservations essential
Sea Captain's House
$$Oceanfront dining in a 1930s beach cottage with award-winning she-crab soup
The Wicked Tuna
$$Fresh-catch restaurant on the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk with sunset waterway views
Thoroughbreds Chophouse
$$$Equestrian-themed fine dining with prime cuts and an extensive wine cellar
Prosser's BBQ
$Buffet-style whole-hog barbecue with hash, rice, and all the Southern sides since 1971
Post-Round Pints
New South Brewing
Southern-inspired ales and lagersMyrtle Beach's original craft brewery with a spacious taproom and rotating seasonal brews
Crooked Hammock Brewery
Beach-friendly session alesBarefoot-friendly backyard brewery with hammocks, lawn games, and coastal vibes at Barefoot Landing
Liberty Brewery & Grill
Pub ales and IPAsLodge-style brewery near Broadway at the Beach with house-brewed beers and an outdoor beer garden
What Else to Do
Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
Half-mile boardwalk lined with seafood restaurants and live music venues along the salt marsh
Brookgreen Gardens
National Historic Landmark with sculpture gardens, Lowcountry trails, and a zoo on a former rice plantation
Barefoot Landing
Waterfront shopping and entertainment complex with House of Blues, alligator exhibits, and live music
Kayaking the Waccamaw River
Paddle through blackwater cypress swamps with turtles, herons, and old-growth timber
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