The weather in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is gorgeous at this time of the year. For many golfers it’s their preferred time of the year to hit the greens. If you want to treat yourself this holiday season, why not stay with us at Sandy Beach Oceanfront Resort and plan on golfing every day that you’re here!
We have the best Myrtle Beach accommodations along the Atlantic coastal beachfront plus we’ll throw in some phenomenal views. Golf lovers always appreciate knowing there are six great golf courses that are close to our resort. You won’t have to travel far to spend every day on the greens and then follow it with an awesome dinner at one of the many restaurants in the local area.
Whispering Pines
The traditional, classic design-style, 6771-yard course at Whispering Pines is conveniently located a half mile from oceanfront Myrtle Beach. Tree-lined fairways, carefully placed lakes, and undulating greens await with above average slope and handicap ratings. You’re sure to enjoy the combination of challenge and beauty, carved out of 200 acres of towering pines and mature hardwoods by designers Finger, Dye, and Spahn. Come to Whispering Pines at 900 Harellson Blvd., Myrtle Beach, where you can take advantage of affordable rates, convenient location, outstanding service, and challenging Myrtle Beach golf.
Arrowhead Golf Course
Arrowhead Country Club is a premier championship 27-hole golf complex located at 1201 Burcale Rd., Myrtle Beach. Bermuda fairways and MiniVerde Bermuda grass, encompass this masterpiece along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway created by the team of Ray Floyd and Tom Jackson. Arrowhead features three unique 9-hole tracks: The Waterway, The Cypress and The Lakes. Each 9-hole layout is unique and features uncommon elevations, hardwood wetlands and the most impeccably manicured holes in the area.
River Oaks Golf Plantation
Carved from 800 pristine acres stretching along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway River Oaks Golf Plantation provides an exceptional opportunity for golfers of all abilities to improve their game. This course was awarded the “2015 Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course of the Year” award by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association. The Plantation features 27 exciting holes designed by Gene Hamm and Tom Jackson, as well as a public driving range. Three 9-holes are here to challenge the visiting golfers, each named for animals found in their natural habitats when the course was developed – Fox, Otter and Bear. Take your pick or play all three!
Pine Lakes
Known as the Granddaddy among all the Myrtle Beach courses, Pine Lakes Country Club has been a favorite of golfers since 1927. The graceful Southern architecture of the Clubhouse symbolizes the deeply rooted history and tradition of the Grand Strand. Pine Lakes was built upon natural dunes less than a half mile from the ocean and feature numerous freshwater lakes and rolling fairways. Designed by architect Robert White, the first president of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) of America and a co-founder of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Pine Lakes has surpassed its initial glory after a complete restoration. The back nine reflects White’s original design and the front nine was renovated to enhance the elegant experience golfers come to expect from the Pine Lakes Country Club.
Myrtle Beach National (Kings North)
Located at 4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, the three courses at Myrtle Beach National represent the best of the best with the signature designs of Arnold Palmer displayed on each of the 54 challenging holes.
The West Course challenge golfers of all abilities with a classic Arnold Palmer design, ranked 4.5 stars in 2010 by Golf Digest’s “Places to Play”. Prepare yourself for a professional challenge from the back tees as the numerous doglegs, fairway bunkers and natural hazards come into play.
King’s North made its way onto Golf Digest’s prestigious list of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses in 2004” and Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” has awarded it 4.5 stars ever since!
SouthCreek is an Arnold Palmer signature design and the favorite among its members. With just 6,400 yards from the back tees, this course challenges the accuracy of golfers rather than distance.
Grande Dunes Resort Club
Grande Dunes Resort Club is an 18-hole course that was named the “National Golf Course of the Year” in 2009 by the National Golf Course Owners Association of America. The spectacular layout by the Roger Rulewich Group, is positioned on a high bluff offering up a spectacular view of the Intracoastal Waterway, Grande Dunes Marina and the four-diamond resort, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes. This golf course itself is known for its superior links-style design, offering expansive Bermuda grass fairways with subtle undulations onto large, modestly contoured greens that feature brand-new Champion Bermuda. You’ll find Grande Dunes at 8700 Golf Village Lane, Myrtle Beach.
