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4.2
252 Reviews (252)
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
92
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
86.7%
Recommend this course
221 out of 252 reviews
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4.2
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.3%
Recommend this course
17 out of 22 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 35 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6890 yards
Slope 145
Rating 73.2

This beautiful facility is located on 270 pristine acres at the North end of the Grand Strand. Blessed with a unique topography and large mature trees, the course meanders down to the inter-coastal waterway with scenic vistas to distract you at every turn.

This 6900 yard Clyde Johnston design is owned and managed by the same group that developed the fabled Heather Glen links and the service you have grown to expect from this organization is evident the moment you drive up to the clubhouse. Give this course a try the next time you vist the Myrtle Beach area. You won't be disappointed!

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultradwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Clyde Johnston (1997) Brad Bartell (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Reviews

4.2
252 Reviews (252)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 7
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 6
Group Getaways 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course

The course was in great shape and the staff was friendly and helpful. My husband especially likes the views of the waterways and boats. Makes him 'easy pickings' on some holes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course location

We weren't really sure what to expect since my partner and I had never played the course. I really like the layout and the course was ain absolutely great shape. The fairways were manicured and the greens rolled true. It had some stunning views of the intercoastal and the staff was extremely friendly. I would definitely make it one to add to our list on return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Challenging Layout

Have driven by this course for years and have wanted to play it and finally did today. The layout is beautiful and very challenging. There are several forced carries. Some of them relatively long. And the course is relatively tight. The 18th hole has a beast of a forced carry unless you take the safe option which leaves more than a 200 yard approach over a hazard. There are about 5 holes built on the intracoastal waterway, including the last 3. And the marsh is constantly there. However, I thought for the price of $77 despite the layout the conditions were just ok. The greens were pretty good. Smooth and about the right speed. The tees were pretty beat up and thin or bare on about every hole. And the fairways were just ok. The whole player kind of feels old and warm down. You are pretty much paying for the intracoastal views. The course actually starts out relatively easily. Relatively short and open par 4s and a par 3. Then it begins to toughen up with more doglegs and forced carries. The front 9 ends with a par 5 ending on the waterway and a long par 4 running parallel to the waterway. The bag is much tougher. Seemed liked a forced carry on almost every hole. The last 3 holes all have the waterway in play. It’s a really tough course for an intermediate golfer like myself. It’s probably worth a play just because of the layout. But it won’t be a regular on my list bc it’s not a great value. I payed $32 less the day before and got better conditions at Brunswick Plantation. However, did not get the wow factor that you do at Glen Dornoch

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome

This course is an absolute must play everything from the bag drop guy to the man who’s name is Tom working the front desk was very polite and super friendly. The course was in beautiful shape and would play it everyday if I could. If your not sure about spending a little extra money on a round a golf I promise you the memories you will get from this place will change your mind! 10/10 recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Aeration

I play this course when I visit SC. Haven't played golf in Myrtle Beach area in July in a long time. I didn't know this is aeration time. I know it's a necessary evil to aerate but I wish Golfnow would mention that BEFORE I commit to a tee time. I'll be back in September and look forward to nice greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst golf experience maybe ever

Played this course man times but... They lied about course conditions when booking, the greens were the worst I have played in 10 years. The bag drop was very disrespectful. Would not bring juniors here

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Loved it but not for beginners

A fantastic challenging course with many carries , layup and even a few where do you hit it shots. I loved it but brought a few novice golfers and they didn't enjoy the challenge as much. I can't wait to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Course was not what I expected for a course to charge the amount charged, liked the layout and greens but a little disappointed I rest of course condition!!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Three great finishing holes, but that's about it

Glen Dornoch is a tired facility with run down amenities and is a bad value for the money you pay. They sell you a pathetic small bag of range balls for $7 and in order to save on the fact they don't have enough golf carts, they tell you that you can't drive your cart up to the range area. I've never heard of this being done anywhere I have ever played! The bathrooms on the course are in rough shape, and the cart path slabs have some serious ruptures/bumps. The saving grace are the holes that face or parallel the intercoastal waterway, and generally the layout is pretty challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding must play course

Classic layout that has held up to the passing of time.
A pleasure to play and conditioning was superb!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bucket list

I have been wanting to play here for 30 years and finally got the chance and it was beautiful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Door Knocker

First time playing this course. Was expecting fantastic things. Unfortunately was disappointed with the overall experience and the staff. As a twosome we were paired with another twosome, no problem with that whatsoever. At the turn we were one full hole ahead of the group behind us. We stopped to buy a drink and the Marshall hassled us to hurry up and get going because there was an open hole ahead of us. To add insult to injury two drinks for $32 come on now. Course was in good condition for the time of year. Would like to play again. Payed $50.00 good value at that money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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