Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
About
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club may well be the preeminent golf course along the Grand Strand. Located on Pawleys Island on the site of a colonial rice plantation, it opened in 1994 to rave reviews from all the major golf publications.
It has all the historical credentials for plantation golf: A Scottish immigrant named Robert Nesbit bought the land in 1797 and named it Caledonia, the Roman name for Scotland. Built upon the site of an authentic colonial rice plantation, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club has captured world-wide recognition for its breathtaking aesthetic beauty as well as its exceptional design. Careful to preserve the natural surrounding, including hundreds of centuries old live oaks, architect Mike Strantz has risen to the top of the most wanted designer list with this, his first solo design.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 70 | 6526 yards | 72.1 | 140 |
Blue | 70 | 6121 yards | 69.9 | 134 |
White | 70 | 5710 yards | 67.8 | 129 |
White (W) | 70 | 5710 yards | 73.0 | 128 |
Red (W) | 70 | 4957 yards | 68.7 | 122 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Pintail M: 71.4/144 | 376 | 571 | 187 | 396 | 419 | 157 | 399 | 528 | 118 | 3151 | 553 | 167 | 405 | 398 | 415 | 462 | 417 | 175 | 383 | 3375 | 6526 |
Mallard M: 69.3/140 | 350 | 553 | 175 | 357 | 387 | 135 | 346 | 512 | 110 | 2925 | 531 | 153 | 395 | 380 | 363 | 441 | 400 | 156 | 377 | 3196 | 6121 |
Wood Duck M: 67.4/128 W: 72.8/138 | 319 | 516 | 153 | 322 | 347 | 120 | 323 | 477 | 92 | 2669 | 518 | 150 | 384 | 354 | 343 | 423 | 375 | 132 | 362 | 3041 | 5710 |
Redhead M: 63.6/119 W: 67.7/125 | 254 | 479 | 126 | 259 | 328 | 107 | 283 | 429 | 80 | 2345 | 442 | 135 | 321 | 291 | 290 | 404 | 307 | 121 | 301 | 2612 | 4957 |
Handicap | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
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The uphill approach to number 5. Take one more club. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/21/2021
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The downhill approach to the par 5 eighth. Big hitters can go for this green. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/21/2021
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The 13th is my favorite hole on the course. Photo submitted by GolferJake78 on 05/21/2021
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Photo submitted by DMcK1120 on 10/29/2020
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Hole 3 - Par 3 Photo submitted by jn3 on 07/26/2020
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, hole 9 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/10/2020
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 07/10/2020
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The entrance to Caledonia Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/04/2020
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The par-3 9th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/04/2020
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The par-5 8th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/04/2020
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The par-4 5th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/04/2020
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The par-4 7th with Finn cycles! Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/04/2020
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The garden-like feel at the tee on the par-4 12th. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/04/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007167967 on 11/20/2019
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Photo submitted by u000007167967 on 11/20/2019
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Photo submitted by u000007167967 on 11/20/2019
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, hole 6 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/16/2018
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/16/2018
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The very short par-3 ninth at Caledonia is somewhat controversial, but it's hard to deny its beauty. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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Caledonia's 17th caps a terrific set of par threes. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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The view back from the porch down the par-4 18th at Caledonia is hard to beat. Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/08/2017
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#10...wife on an oasis!! She made a 20 footer for a par!!! Photo submitted by LarryNoli on 08/03/2017
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#14 and played the tips which was 60 yards across a pond that had to be walked. Photo submitted by LarryNoli on 08/03/2017
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great photo of my wife, my HS buddy and his beautiful wife behind #18 Photo submitted by LarryNoli on 08/03/2017
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John and Donna feeling sad as my wife and I pull out of their driveway after sponging off of them for a week... Photo submitted by LarryNoli on 08/03/2017
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Entrance into the club Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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Par-3 third hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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Par-5 eighth green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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18th fairway Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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Photo submitted by CartNinja on 08/07/2016
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Photo submitted by CartNinja on 08/07/2016
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Caledonia Golf and Fish club Photo submitted by knwsoderberg on 03/22/2013
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Photo submitted by rogerward8943 on 12/17/2012
Best on the strand
So this is one of the most beautiful properties in the country, any designer would've been able to make a nice course. But Mike Strantz delivered one of the best layouts in the country. I'm not going to get into details about the layout as it is recognized as one of the best already. However, this time around the course was not quite in the same condition as it was a year prior, not saying that they weren't great because they were still amazing. Maybe I'm reaching a little bit by saying it was a little less green and a little drier. But never mind that, this course is worth the money and you are truly missing out if you don't play.
Low country Strantz gem.
Great track in low country near Myrtle Beach. Strantz knew how to design a golf course.
Strantz=Genius
Great course by a great architect. Every hole keeps you on your toes. A lot of fun.
Used to love it
My group has played Caledonia every year since it opened on an annual golf trip. The setting is the most scenic of any of the Myrtle Beach area courses. But the last 2 years have been a disappointment due to course condition (mostly with fairways) and an uncooperative starter. They are quick to go cart path only at the slightest amount of rain which was the case this year even though fairways were firm and 6 other courses in the area allowed us to drive the course. Last year we were a group of 6 and the starter attempted to make is go 4 and 2 with 2 ladies added to make up a second foursome. After much argument he finally relented and let us go as 2 threesomes. Also that year we were told a few fairways were closed to carts when in reality only a few were open. Taking it off the list for next year.
True South Carolina experience
It starts when you turn in and make your way through the Spanish moss as you head up the drive way and arrive at the plantation style club house. The staff is extremely friendly from the cashier in the club house to the starter out on the first tee. There is not a traditional practice area only a few pins to chip to and a putting green. For it being February the tees, fairways and greens were in great shape and with it being a bit warmer than normal some of the color was starting to bloom and giving you that Augusta like feeling. The course wasn't too tight but most holes have tree lined fairways and putting it in the short grass will definitely help your score. There is also not much space to the left/right or backs of the greens so be accurate with you shots into the green. The 18th is a great finishing hole with the marsh all down your right side and water cutting in about 100yds in front of the green. Picking the right club off the tee (not as long as it looks) will set you up for a good second shot into the green. We finished up as the sun was getting ready to set and the views of the sun over the marsh and the clubhouse just capped a great day and were the essence of South Carolina.
Strantz delivers
Mike Strantz is a very polarizing architect. Caledonia isn't as imaginative as Tobacco Road, however, it is quirkier than its sister course across the street, True Blue. I'm a fan of Strantz's work. From the moment you drive in through a tunnel of century-old oaks dripping Spanish moss and lay eyes on the antebellum style clubhouse, you just know this is going to be different. There is no driving range here. You must allow for plenty of time to head across the street and use the range at True Blue if you want to hit balls. What Caledonia has, however, is a really cool pitch and putt area with about three holes that really gets your short game tuned up. The course itself eases you in with a rather docile par-4 opener and a gentle par-5 second. The par-3 third yields a green that is extremely deep, allowing for pin placements that can require up to four different clubs. This course has a lowcountry feel, but adds expansive sandy waste areas. Don't just blindly step off into them either, as evidenced by the par-4 7th, where several gators were sunbathing. Take advantage of the reachable par-5 8th, 92-yard par-3 ninth and another reachable par 5 on 10. These are all great birdie opportunities. The 18th is a solid finishing hole. A water hazard narrows the fairway as you move from right to left, so favor the left side. I wouldn't recommend driver off the tee for better players, and you can use as little as a 5-iron that will leave no more than ~150 yards in, depending on the pin placement. This is a memorable approach with the marsh on the right, water in front of the green and the clubhouse backing it. In closing, Caledonia is a must-play in the Myrtle Beach area. It will only continue to rise among the ranks of the Top 100 public courses in America.
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Entrance into the club Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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Par-3 third hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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Par-5 eighth green Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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18th fairway Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
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18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 01/08/2017
Slow pace of play ruined my Caledonia experience
I'd like to start by saying I think this is a great course. The views are unbelievable. The greens roll nicely. The fairways are nice and the course layout is great. The staff is also very friendly. My experience unfortunately was ruined by the group of 12 golfers playing as 3 foursomes in front of us. In my opinion a round of golf should never take longer than around 4 hours. Because of the 12 golfers in front of us we were out there for more than 5 hours. We consistently waited for at least 10 to 15 minutes on every tee box. At one point the marshal showed up and told us that they were kicking the groups in front of in the butt because they were holding up the course. The group in front of them was about 3 holes ahead which is ridiculous. After he told us that, the round actually seemed to get slower. I'm just sad that it was my first experience on what many people consider the nicest public course in SC and it was marred by slow play. We spent a lot of money here between golf, apparel, and a plaque and it's a huge disappointment. I'd like to go back but I'm really nervous to try it again after this experience.
Pretty expensive to play but extrememly nice
My group played Caledonia on our way out of Myrtle Beach following the Myrtle Beach World Am.
I think their rate is high but since some had not played there, I wanted to get it off their "to be played" list in MB.
The staff for the most part was friendly and helpful with one exception at the bag drop. Everyone else was fine.
The course was very wet so it was cart path only but that was to be expected. To be as wet as it was, the course was in very good condition. If the bunkers had been just a bit better, I would have rated course conditions as excellent.
The greens were smooth and quick. They held well when hitting shots into them. Greens here are large so you need to hit the ball in the right quadrant on the greens or you will have a long day putting.
Fairways and tee boxes were nice.
We ate after the round in the grill and the food was very good. I had a bacon cheeseburger.
Deserves its Status
This place was beautiful. Fairways and greens were perfection. Not overly long. The par 4's were driver and short/mid iron for most of the group. Par 3's were a challenge especially the famous 9th. This is a course worth putting on the list. It was 90 with high humidity in the Carolina Sun and I would have played 36 if I could have.
Wow
This is an unbelievable course.. Just a gem and I can tell why it's the #1 course in Myrtle Beach. It's a true gem. Great holes and well laid out. Challenging greens and approach shots. Can't wait to come back. Only complaint was the sand traps were hard and compacted wet sand.... This place is to special to have bunkers like that... I know it got a lot of rain but courses much lower tiered then this have great bunkers so Caledonia so definitely have great bunkers. Other then that this course is world class.
A Great Day In Paradise!
I love his course and have since the first time I played it!
I called before booking to check on the greens and overall condition of the course. The very polite and friendly staff member who I spoke with said the greens were "immaculate".. they told the truth. I have played golf for 35 years and have be very lucky to play some dream courses, the greens today were as good as anything I've putted on. The overall condition of the course was very impressive; beautifully maintained fairways (that the ball sits up on) and evenly cut rough that's just long enough to make you think about what the ball is going to do when it comes out. Every hole was a joy to play!
The staff was attentive, friendly & extremely polite. This is public access golf at it's best, and truly great golf experience!
In my opinion Pawleys Island is the best part of the 'Grand Strand', and Caledonia is the best of the bunch. If you come to town be sure to play True Blue, Heritage & Pawleys Plantation as well! Those 3 along with Caledonia will make a truly memorable golf trip!
Caledonia
Loved the course. The drive in begins the day for you. That row with both golf holes on each side feels like you're driving into an old school country club that sticks to the old standards of golf. The day was unbelievable from the chowder being made right on the course to the gators scattered throughout the course. A true original country club that gives you a great feel that you can't find at many other places.
Caledonia Golf&Fish Club
Beautiful golf course
Smooth greens
Fairways roll well
Bring your camera - you will see at least a few gators sunbathing by the water hazards
Overpriced for course conditions
First off, I have played this course for the past 10 years so I'm very familiar with it. I completely understand that its been a difficult winter in the coastal south, and this has hindered the course conditions, but don't charge an arm and a leg to play. Overall the course is very well manicured and maintained around the edges. But the fairways have been in very poor condition over the past two years. In fact, we noticed today that even if you pick the ball clean on your second shots in the fairway you end up with mud all over you. The tee boxes and fairways are painted green to cover the muddy conditions. The greens are actually in good shape and very firm. The staff was very friendly. Overall, not worth coming back to play at these prices.
Beautiful views on a picturesque plantation!
This place is everything you would want in a golf club! You drive into a perfectly manicured entrance to a long, narrow, Magnolia-tree-lined road towards the clubhouse. Almost feels like driving down Magnolia Drive at Augusta National. The clubhouse is a renovated plantation house and has incredible views of the 18th green. The people are first-class and make you feel very welcome. There is no driving range but the practice facility MORE than makes up for that. You can hit almost 100yd shots out there. Greens rolled absolutely perfectly (even at the end of Feb). Everything is overseeded in the colder months which makes it nice to play on green grass. The 150yd markers are creatively made as huge birdhouses so it gives it a very natural feel. Loved this place!
Expensive but great
I wanted to play a top 100 public course and this was a gem. The length was perfect for me as a 200 yard hitter at most. The layout and conditions were superb, and the presentation was beautiful. Not a cheap course, but I'd sure play it again. Great for seniors.
The best
I have been playing golf in Myrtle Beach every year for the last 11 years with a group and I have to say that this golf course is the best golf course in Myrtle Beach followed very closed by the second place private golf course Dunes Golf and Beach Club.
When you get to the property you drive along holes 1 and 10 and between a line of beautiful oaks trees.
The golf course is always in top shape. Heading off to the back nine there is a man in an old chowder shed giving complementary delicious fish soup. That's a wonderful detail. You will love this place.
Best low country course in myrtle beach
This course had some of the most scenic low country views of any course I have played in MB. This is definitely the Cadillac of low country courses. Caledonia has a tee box for every skill level, the course doesn't play long from the whites so I was hesitant to play from them however the greens are small and guarded and good second shots are a must so I am glad I did not play from the blues. This is the best course I have played in the myrtle beach area.
A great value
I find it interesting reading reviews of golf courses. It is apparent that most golfers don't know a thing about reviewing a golf course. Founders Club has done an outstanding job utilizing the natural terrain. Much like Pinehurst #2, they designed the course using natural waist area instead of trying to make everything green. I'm sure their water bill/water waist has gone down significantly. I wish other courses will follow their lead and start considering the environment ahead of trying to make a piece of land look like something it should'nt. Anyway, great layout, good greens, fast play and an incredibly friendly staff make Founders a great value!
This is Caledonia....