Golfing in Myrtle Beach isn’t just a pastime…it’s a lifestyle. Nowhere in the world, except Myrtle Beach, can golfers find the unique combination of over 100 beautiful courses complimented by a climate that accommodates tee times during each season of the year. 
In fact, each year, golfers from all around the world flock to Myrtle Beach to play millions of rounds of golf. They are lured by the perfect pairing of a mild year round climate and the signature coast line that has been consistently ranked as having some of the best beaches in the world. For avid golfers as well as casual players, the choices when it comes to golfing in Myrtle Beach are truly endless. It’s impossible to experience all the golfing opportunities the area has to offer in just one vacation, which is a huge reason why so many people are choosing Myrtle Beach as their retirement destination. There are many web sites that offer comprehensive listings of all the area courses, but these are a few that have been consistently ranked as some of the best in the state and the country.
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Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
It’s not often that a golf course can capture the true essence of the history of the land. But that’s exactly what Caledonia Golf and Fish Club accomplishes. This course has been ranked by both Golf Digest as well as Golf Magazine as one of the best courses in the country, and it’s the truth. Caledonia reflects the antebellum charm that defined South Carolina in centuries past. In fact, this course was built on the site of a former rice plantation. Huge, gnarled oaks drip with Spanish moss, and the clubhouse is truly an antebellum masterpiece. Golfers will find the 6,526 yard, par 70 course that meanders along the banks of the Waccamaw River, challenging and breathtaking. Playing a round at Caledonia is one part golf and one part American history; it’s an experience not to be missed.
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The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
It takes a little more determination to get a tee time at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, but the extra effort is definitely worth it. This private, Robert Trent Jones course, has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the country. Golfers wishing to experience this course have a few options to snag a coveted tee time. Visitors who are members at other private PGA recognized clubs can have their golf pros try to arrange a tee or time, or, if they’re lucky enough to know a member, they can play as a guest. But don’t worry, even if you don’t belong to a private club or know a member at The Dunes, there are still ways to get onto those fairways. Some hotels have agreements with The Dunes to allow their guests to play the famous course. For more information on The Dunes, including info on how to make a tee time, check out this link.
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The Love Course at Barefoot Resort and Golf
When it comes to golfing in Myrtle Beach, The Love Course is just plain fun. Golfers looking for something unique will enjoy the recreated ruins of an old plantation house along holes 3-7. This 7,000 yard, par 72 course will challenge avid players, while offering playability and enjoyment for the average player as well. Additionally, the Love Course has been ranked by Golf Magazine as one of the top 100 courses you should play. For golfers who want something different on the links, The Love Course is the way to go.
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