Golf
5 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses With the Best Bang For Your Buck
While the Grand Strand is well known for its premier courses, there’s also a treasure trove of options that offer great value without compromising on quality. Below, we’ll explore some of the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach that provide exceptional value for your money. Keep in mind: These are not the five cheapest golf courses, but the ones that give you the best bang for your buck, especially for those on a budget.
International Club
This Murrells Inlet course, designed by legendary golf architect Willard Byrd, features the scenic charm of the Carolina Lowcountry without the high price. The 6,400-yard layout is surrounded by woodlands, lakes and wetlands for an escape to nature, but the course plays fast and true and has some of the best greens on the Grand Strand. Rates vary depending upon the time of season.
Litchfield Country Club
This spacious complex located near Pawleys Island looks like it would cost a bundle just to enter the premises, but looks can be deceiving. While staying at the luxury resort might set you back a few bucks, it’s relatively inexpensive to play the course. As one of the first layouts built on the Grand Strand, Litchfield features a historic feel and classic style that never goes out of fashion.
Myrtle Beach National
This complex features three courses near the Conway area featuring great golf for those who prefer to play in a natural setting. While the North course is more expensive than the other two, it’s also a great value. But the West Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, and the South Creek course, a 6,400-yard layout that forces golfers to focus on accuracy more than distance, are great bargains.
Myrtlewood Golf Club
Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, golfers can stay and play close to the courses and get all the enjoyment of a long drive to the best layouts on the North or South Strand. The Myrtlewood Golf Club is home to two courses, The Palmetto and Pinehills, which include bent-grass greens and other amenities, nice views of the Intracoastal Waterway, and a convenient location that’s central to Myrtle Beach.
The Pearl
Located just north of the Carolina border in Calabash, the Pearl features two championship courses at runner-up prices. Set amid maritime forests and salt marshes, the scenic setting is worth every penny you pay in greens fees. Whether you prefer to play Pearl East, a more traditional course, or Pearl West, a links-style layout, you’ll get your money’s worth. The Pearl is consistently rated among the top courses and bargains in North Carolina and it’s only 15 miles from Myrtle Beach.
