Destination Guide
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
100+ courses within 30 miles, a boardwalk that keeps partners busy all day, and prices that won’t kill the group chat. Myrtle Beach is where bachelor golf weekends go to become legends.
Best time to visit: March — May, September — November (avoid summer humidity)
Best Courses
Top picks for groups
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
PremiumLowcountry masterpiece draped in Spanish moss. Consistently ranked among the best public courses in the US.
$150–200/round
TPC Myrtle Beach
Mid-rangeTour-calibre conditions and a layout that rewards every skill level. The benchmark mid-range round in the area.
$120–180/round
Barefoot Resort — Dye Course
Mid-rangePete Dye design with the Grand Strand as a backdrop. Expect forced carries and plenty of post-round debate.
$90–140/round
Tidewater Golf Club
Mid-rangeElevated peninsula course with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Best scenery on the Strand.
$100–160/round
Pawleys Plantation
BudgetJack Nicklaus signature design in the Pawleys Island marshes. Serious golf at a fair price.
$70–110/round
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
PremiumRobert Trent Jones Sr. classic from 1948. Lakeland holes on the back nine separate it from anything else on the Strand.
$130–200/round
Partner Activities
What non-golfers do in Myrtle Beach
Brookgreen Gardens
America’s first public sculpture garden set across 9,000 acres of former rice plantations. A genuine half-day.
$20/person
Broadway at the Beach
120-acre entertainment complex with restaurants, shops, mini-golf, and live music. Easy to fill an afternoon.
Free
Myrtle Beach Boardwalk & SkyWheel
1.2-mile oceanfront boardwalk capped by a 187-foot Ferris wheel. Best at sunset or after dark.
$15/person
Deep-Sea Fishing Charter
Full-day offshore trips targeting mahi, wahoo, and king mackerel. Departs from Little River Inlet.
$150–200/person
Spa at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Full-service luxury spa on the Intracoastal Waterway. Massages, facials, and waterfront relaxation.
$120–250/person
Barefoot Landing Shopping & Dining
Waterfront retail and restaurant village with 100+ shops. Free to explore — budget separately for food and drinks.
Free
Where to Stay
Hotels near the best courses
Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
Upscale marina-side hotel with a spa and golf packages. The premium choice for groups that want the full experience.
$200–350/night
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort
Oceanfront resort with pools, beach access, and easy access to the north end courses. Reliable group option.
$150–280/night
Hampton Inn Broadway at the Beach
Central location, clean rooms, good breakfast. Groups spending their money on greens fees, not the hotel.
$100–180/night
Packing Guide
What to bring to Myrtle Beach
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