Overview
This Jack Nicklaus design contends not only for the best in Myrtle Beach but the best public courses in South Carolina. Pawleys Plantation lies among the region’s natural saltwater marshes and boasts some strong par 3s. According to Nicklaus, each hole has a distinct intended strategy shaped by hazards, trees, bunkers, and even a double green shared by two holes. It’s one of the most attractive courses in the Myrtle Beach area with long views across the intracoastal marshes, interior lagoon holes, strong bunkering and stately specimen oaks, some of which stand in fairways. In 2023, Nicklaus Design returned to update the course, reversing the shrinkage of fairways and greens and adjust strategies by adding, removing and shifting bunkers and eliminating large, open sand waste areas.
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Awards
Best in State: Top 10 in state 1991, Top 20 in state 1995, Top 15 in state 1993 & 1997, Top 25 in state 1999, Top 30 in state 2011.
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“Great location and layout. The pars 3's are as good as it gets. Back nine is very scenic with inter coastal view on several holes. Challenging with high slopes from all tees."
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“This course was a staple of my buddies golf trips to the Myrtle Beach area many years ago. It was recently renovated to bring it back the the original Nicklaus design. All the greens complexes were renovated. They had shrunk over the years and were rebuilt to their original size and some larger. The new greens are great. The rough areas are still struggling to grow back in some areas. Generous landing areas make this a very playable course for golfers of all abilities. You get a little exposure to the low country on a few holes on the back. A fun and reasonable course to visit if you're in the Myrtle Beach area"
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“Challenging course for all levels of play. The course was in ver good condition"
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“Pawleys is a really good public pay course. While the front 9 is solid, the course really gets interesting on the back with a great stretch of golf."
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“Some gorgeous holes and a reasonable test for better players, while being playable by all levels. High winds could render a few of the holes unplayable. Staff was amazingly courteous and helpful."
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“A good Nicklaus design with some tough holes near the marsh. A south wind makes this really tough. Conditions need to be improved."
Read More2021
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