Updated on November 8, 2026
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What is the best golf course in Myrtle Beach? The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1948 on the Atlantic coast, takes the top spot, ahead of Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue, Mike Strantz's two courses on Pawleys Island. With nearly eighty courses, Myrtle Beach is the public golf capital of the United States.
Top photo: Hole No. 17 at The Wizard Golf Club in Myrtle Beach. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The 20 Best Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach
20 courses shown.
| Rank | Course | Location | Access | Golfweek 2026 | Golfweek 2025 | Golfweek 2024 | Golf Digest | GOLF | Top100 | GolfPass SC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dunes Golf & Beach Club | Myrtle Beach | Public | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 22 | — |
| 2 | Caledonia Golf & Fish Club | Pawleys Island | Public | 4 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 21 | 15 | 1 |
| 3 | True Blue Golf Club | Pawleys Island | Public | 6 | 5 | 5 | 33 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Legends Golf Resort – Moorland | Myrtle Beach | Resort | 11 | 12 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| 5 | TPC Myrtle Beach | Murrells Inlet | Public | 10 | 8 | 8 | 36 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Legends Golf Resort – Heathland | Myrtle Beach | Resort | 18 | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Prestwick Country Club | Myrtle Beach | Public | 17 | 11 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Tidewater Golf Club | North Myrtle Beach | Public | 11 | 9 | 9 | 38 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Heritage Club | Pawleys Island | Public | 15 | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Barefoot Resort – Dye Course | North Myrtle Beach | Resort | 15 | 15 | 14 | 30 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Thistle Golf Club | Sunset Beach (NC) | Public | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Myrtle Beach National – King’s North | Myrtle Beach | Not stated | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Barefoot Resort – Love Course | North Myrtle Beach | Resort | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Grande Dunes Resort Club | Myrtle Beach | Resort | 11 | — | 14 | 47 | — | — | 3 |
| 15 | Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club | Conway | Public | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| 16 | Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club | Pawleys Island | Public | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
| 17 | Willbrook Plantation Golf Club | Pawleys Island | Public | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| 18 | Man O’ War Golf Course | Myrtle Beach | Public | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
| 19 | River Club | Pawleys Island | Public | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 |
| 20 | Barefoot Resort – Fazio Course | North Myrtle Beach | Resort | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — |
Rank: our consensus rank (see methodology). Columns: the course’s position in each ranking; “—”: not listed. Access: public, resort (open to hotel guests), or private (by invitation); “not specified” when no source provides this information. GolfPass: player ratings, for informational purposes only; not included in the ranking.
Our Method
There are no expert rankings dedicated solely to Myrtle Beach. We have therefore included the Grand Strand courses’ rankings from the South Carolina rankings (and the North Carolina rankings for Thistle): Golfweek 2026 Public-Access SC, Golfweek 2025 (SC/NC), Golfweek 2024 (General Public, SC), Golf Digest SC 2025–26, GOLF.com SC 2024–25, Top 100 Golf Courses SC, GolfPass Golfers’ Choice 2026 SC (Public). The consensus ranking is based on the average of these rankings. GolfPass ratings, provided by players, are displayed but not included in the calculation. This ranking is updated annually.
The Top 10 in Detail
1. The Dunes Golf & Beach Club 🇺🇸
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 5 · Golfweek 2025 3 · Golfweek 2024 4 · Golf Digest 21 · GOLF 14 · Top100 22
Robert Trent Jones Sr.’s 1948 course by the Atlantic, with its famous “Waterloo” par 5 along the lake. Open to the public.
2. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club 🇺🇸
- Designed by Mike Strantz
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 4 · Golfweek 2025 4 · Golfweek 2024 3 · Golf Digest 29 · GOLF 21 · Top100 15
Mike Strantz’s 1994 course beneath the oaks of a former rice plantation on Pawleys Island. Open to the public.
3. True Blue Golf Club 🇺🇸
- Designed by Mike Strantz
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 6 · Golfweek 2025 5 · Golfweek 2024 5 · Golf Digest 33
Mike Strantz's second course on Pawleys Island, which is wider and sandier than Caledonia, located directly across from it.
4. Legends Golf Resort – Moorland 🇺🇸
- Designed by P. B. Dye
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 11 · Golfweek 2025 12 · Golfweek 2024 10
A P. B. Dye course with deep bunkers—one of the most challenging in Myrtle Beach.
5. TPC Myrtle Beach 🇺🇸
- Designed by Tom Fazio
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 10 · Golfweek 2025 8 · Golfweek 2024 8 · Golf Digest 36
A Tom Fazio-designed course in Murrells Inlet, nestled among lakes and marshes, which once hosted a Senior Tour event.
6. Legends Golf Resort – Heathland 🇺🇸
- Designed by Tom Doak
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 18 · Golfweek 2025 13 · Golfweek 2024 13
A course designed by Tom Doak, inspired by Scottish links courses—open and exposed to the wind.
7. Prestwick Country Club 🇺🇸
- Designed by Pete & P. B. Dye
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 17 · Golfweek 2025 11 · Golfweek 2024 16
A course designed by Pete and P. B. Dye south of Myrtle Beach, open to the public.
8. Tidewater Golf Club 🇺🇸
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 11 · Golfweek 2025 9 · Golfweek 2024 9 · Golf Digest 38
A course in North Myrtle Beach, along the Intracoastal Waterway and the marshes, with ocean views.
9. Heritage Club 🇺🇸
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 15 · Golfweek 2025 16 · Golfweek 2024 16
A course beneath the century-old oaks of a former rice plantation on Pawleys Island.
10. Barefoot Resort – Dye Course 🇺🇸
Ranks: Golfweek 2026 15 · Golfweek 2025 15 · Golfweek 2024 14 · Golf Digest 30
The Pete Dye course at the Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, one of the resort's four courses.
Fred’s Take
A trip to Myrtle Beach is all about the package deal: a hotel and four or five courses. Caledonia and True Blue, located on either side of the same road on Pawleys Island, are worth the trip on their own; add The Dunes and the two Legends to the mix.
Frequently Asked Questions About Myrtle Beach Golf Courses
What is the best golf course in Myrtle Beach?
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, by Robert Trent Jones Sr., ahead of Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue.
How many golf courses are there in Myrtle Beach?
Nearly eighty golf courses along the Grand Strand, from Pawleys Island to the North Carolina border.
When is the best time to play golf in Myrtle Beach?
In the spring (March through May) and in the fall (October–November). Summers are hot and humid.