Waccamaw Golf Trail

For avid golfers, the Myrtle Beach, S.C. area has long been one of the most popular destinations in the world, and for good reason. Here you’ll find more than 100 championship courses designed by some of the greatest names the game has ever known. Included among this fabulous collection of courses are 10 of the “Top 100 Greatest Public Courses in America,” with the highest concentration of awarded courses located along the Grand Strand’s southern shores between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, a region recently designated as the “Waccamaw Golf Trail.” Courses along the Waccamaw Golf Trail include:

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club – Mike Strantz’s first solo design that has captivated golfers since its fairways were opened in 1994.

Blackmoor Golf Club – Gary Player’s only layout in the Myrtle Beach area. This gem was gently carved along the shores of the Waccamaw River.

Founders Club at Pawleys Island – one of the area’s newest courses, Founders Club opened in the spring of 2008 to rave reviews.

The Heritage Club – a perennial Top 100, the Heritage Club’s marshfront setting is one of the area’s most unique.

Litchfield Country Club – this Lowcountry classic just celebrated its 40th birthday in style with a newly awarded 4.5 stars from Golf Digest.

TPC of Myrtle Beach – carrying on the tradition of fine TPC facilities all over the country is no problem for this Murrells Inlet course. TPC of Myrtle Beach is one of three Southeastern United States designs to receive a 5-star rating.

Wachesaw Plantation East – no trip on the Trail is complete without a round on the 2007-2008 Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Of The Year, Wachesaw Plantation East.

River Club – one of Tom Jackson’s finest works is located in Litchfield Beach at River Club. Featuring some of the area’s finest bent grass greens.

True Blue Plantation – as Caledonia’s sister course, True Blue’s heady design showcases Mike Strantz’s wonderful imagination.

Tradition Club – another member of the Golf Course Of The Year club, Tradition Club is the quintessential Lowcountry club.

Willbrook Plantation – renowned architect Dan Maples calls it “one of my best,” and we will not disagree. Willbrook Plantation is a consistent 4.5-star and Golf For Women Top 50 course.

Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club – a waterfront gem located on the south end of the Trail. Wherever Jack Nicklaus makes his mark, golfers flock to play and Pawleys Plantation is no exception.

All 12 Trail courses offer fabulous layouts built upon the sites of 18th century plantations, where mosscovered oaks stand tall as reminders of the rich history of this region. Among them are three of “America’s Top 100 Public Courses,” one of Golf For Women’s “Top 30 Courses in America,” six 4.5-star courses and one of only three 5-star courses in the Southeastern United States. Many of the courses bear the names of the original plantations – True Blue, Caledonia, Willbrook, Pawleys, Heritage, Wachesaw and others.

The golf along the Waccamaw Trail is complemented with numerous award-winning restaurants, scores of unique specialty shops and a beautiful, wide stretch of pristine beach. Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort is the official host accommodation of the Waccamaw Golf Trail, with golf vacation packages that include preferred tee times on all of the Trail courses. Guests at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort enjoy a wide selection of amenities and accommodations that range from plush oceanfront condominiums and hotel suites to spacious fairway villas. For more information about the Waccamaw Golf Trail, visit us online at WGolfTrail.com or call 888-293-7362.