Golfing In Myrtle Beach

If you are a golf fan, then Myrtle Beach is either on your must-see list or on your must-see-again list. Some have called it the 'Golf Capital of The World', largely due to the shear number of courses in the region: 120. With that many courses, the number of rounds of golf played annually sits somewhere around the four million mark. Why not add to the statistic with a golfing get-away in Myrtle Beach?

Dunes Golf and Beach

Some will argue that Dunes is not the best golf club in the area, some will scoff at any other suggestion, but no one can dispute the #1 ranking given by Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and Golfweek. The cost per round? $105US.

Pawleys Plantation

Deemed a Nicklaus Signature course, it is a classic Lowcountry design offering diversity in every stroke. The skilled golfer comes here, as the course demands strategy and concentration. The cost per round? $64-74US.

Tradition Club

This course was elected 'Golf Course of the Year' by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association in 2000. It is a championship course in its own right, having been host to many world class golfers. The cost per round? $45US.

TPC Myrtle Beach

Many golf legends have played here, and keep coming back. Walk the same green as Tom Watson, Gary Player and Ray Floyd. If you happen to be staying at Bay View Resort in Myrtle Beach, they will be happy to put together a golf package for you. The cost per round? $87-96US.

Caledonia

This is a golf course for golfers who like a historical element to their game. It was built on the site of a genuine southern rice plantation. It is renowned for its design and the beauty inherent in the natural landscape. The cost per round? $102US.

True Blue

Here is another course that has been ranked #1 by Golf Digest. A newer course by Myrtle Beach standards, it has lived up to the pre-opening hype, largely due to the vast fairways, rolling terrain and well manicured greens. Paradise Beach Resort Myrtle Beach highlights this course as one of the options in their all inclusive golf packages. The cost per round? $91US.

Thistle Golf Club

Opened in 1999, this course has become popular for its Scottish link style design, and ranked among the top 100 fairways by Golf for Women Magazine. The extras included in a round such as twelve minute tee times and five sets of tees ensure a relaxing day of golfing. The cost per round? $77US.

The River Club

The River Club course has been labeled the most challenging course in Myrtle Beach. Why not test your skills and try this one out. The Sun News listed holes 14 and 18 in the book 100 Greatest Holes, so they must be worth a try. The cost per round? $50US.

Aberdeen Country Club

This is the golf club for the purist. Fashioned with Scottish tradition in mind, the course consists of 27 holes and extensive mounding, all nestled alongside the Waccamaw River. Kids play free everyday, if accompanied by a paid adult. The cost per round? $38-41US.

These are just a few of the 120 golf clubs in the Myrtle Beach area. If you are considering a resort for your stay, be sure to ask about Golf Vacation packages. They will offer pre-made packages, and some will even let you build your own. If there are children in your group, ask about golf courses that offer kids rates, or even opportunities for them to play for free. If you are on a limited budget, but want to take in as many golf clubs as possible, do some research on cheap hotels in Myrtle Beach. The savings in accommodation costs will be well spent on the courses. Pack up your sunscreen and golf clubs, Myrtle Beach is the best place for a golfing vacation in South Carolina.