Myrtle Beach is home to some of the best golf courses in the entire world, with over 100 courses open to the public on a daily basis. However, some of the area courses are private which can make it difficult to get a tee time. Fortunately, there are sometimes unadvertised public tee times and other loopholes so that non-members can play these courses. Therefore, here are tips on how to play some of the private golf courses in Myrtle Beach.
The Surf Golf and Beach Club
The Surf Golf and Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach is an older George Cobb designed club that opened in 1960. However, it was renovated in the 1990s which resulted in a longer and improved course. Although the club does not have any specific arrangements with area hotels, golfers can contact them directly to request a tee time. The times are usually granted as long as there is no scheduled club event, but guests are always required to play either before 9:30 AM or after 1:30 PM.
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club is one of Myrtle Beach's oldest golf courses and the only course in town that has an ocean view. Although it is also considered the most prestigious course in the area, most can reserve a tee time if they are staying at a resort with booking access. This is actually relatively easy as public play accounts for a significant percentage of total play at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club every year.
The Grand Dunes Members Club
The Grand Dunes Members Club is a new course that neighbors the Grand Dunes Resort Course, and it was designed by Nick Price and Craig Schreiner. The only way to play this particular course is to stay at the luxurious new Marine Inn at the Grande Dunes. Guests of the resort may sign up for exclusive golf package that includes the Resort and Members Club courses, as well as the nearby Pine Lakes Country Club course.
The Debordieu Colony Golf Club
The Debordieu Colony Golf Club is a private links course situated in historic Georgetown at the southern end of Myrtle Beach. The course, designed through a collaboration between Peter and P.B. Dye, is the focal point of an upscale neighborhood. The only way to golf at Debordieu is to play with a member or be sponsored by a member.
Wachesaw Plantation Club and Reserve Club
Finally, the Wachesaw Plantation Club and Reserve Club are two separate Myrtle Beach golf courses that have been designed by Tom Fazio and Greg Norman, respectively. Since both of these courses are fully private, they only offer play to reciprocal clubs and players that have been sponsored by the its members.
