Myrtle Beach, November 28, 2025
News Summary
Myrtle Beach, known for its stunning beaches, faces changes in its iconic golf landscape with course renovations and closures. Despite the challenges, it remains a top golfing destination, featuring many esteemed courses, renovations, and a bittersweet farewell to the River Oaks Golf Club. The golfing community is adapting, promising unforgettable experiences amidst the evolving scenery.
Myrtle Beach: A Golfing Gem Undergoing Change
Myrtle Beach, renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife, is also home to over 90 stunning golf courses that draw golf enthusiasts from across the country. Recently, the area has seen a mix of renovations and closures affecting its famous golf scene, yet it still holds its reputation as one of the top golf destinations in the U.S.
Changes in the Golf Landscape
As golf courses continue to undergo renovations or close completely, the shifting landscape has stirred conversation among locals and tourists alike. Despite these challenges, Myrtle Beach remains a golfer’s paradise, with numerous courses recognized in *Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.”* In fact, several courses have recently made it to the list of the top 25 Myrtle Beach courses, featuring a delightful mix of both private and public options for everyone.
Showcasing Top Courses
One standout in this golf haven is a private course located at 9000 N. Ocean Blvd., which earned a prestigious rank of No. 79 in the Golf Digest list. This gem, boasting breathtaking oceanside dunes, was built back in the 1940s. Watch out for the lagoon on holes 11 through 13, lovingly dubbed *Alligator Alley*, as it houses a thriving alligator population!
This esteemed course has hosted the PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic for the past two years and has a rich history with the Senior PGA Tour Championship. It currently serves as the venue for the much-anticipated Dustin Johnson’s annual World Junior Golf Championship.
Pushing the Limits
Moving on, the public course at 1199 TPC Blvd. in Murrells Inlet is rated as challenging enough even for seasoned professionals. And speaking of challenges, three out of the four courses at Barefoot Resort, affectionately known as the “Fantastic Four,” have snagged spots on the Golf Digest list. The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort, located at 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road in North Myrtle Beach, is particularly notable, being the highest-ranked of the four.
Adding a touch of history, the Love Course at Barefoot Resort is the only creation designed by Love Golf Design in Myrtle Beach. This unique course features inspiring replicas of old plantation ruins on holes 3 through 7, nestled between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet at 1400 Tidewater Drive.
Reopening and New Beginnings
Another exciting update is the recent reopening of Grande Dunes, located at 8700 Golf Village Lane in September 2022 after major renovations to its greens and bunkers. This spectacular venue features three Arnold Palmer-designed courses, making it a must-visit for golf lovers. King’s North at Grande Dunes has previously been recognized among *Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.*
The esteemed Legends Golf Resort also offers a memorable experience, as its Heathland, Parkland, and Moorland courses all made it onto the Golf Digest list, with Heathland earning special praise for its Scottish links-style design.
A Bittersweet Farewell
The future of golf courses in Myrtle Beach is clearly in flux, as it marries the opportunities of new developments with the area’s rich golfing heritage. While the golf scene may be changing, the beauty and challenge of the courses here continue to promise unforgettable experiences for every golfer.
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Additional Resources
- Myrtle Beach Online: Local News
- Golf Digest: Best Public Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach
- On The Green Magazine: Golf Course Redevelopment
- Golf Pass: River Oaks Golf Course Closes
- Spectrum Local News: Impact of Golf Tourism in Myrtle Beach
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