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Myrtle Beach National Golf Club Earns 59club Service Excellence Award

January 30, 2026 10:58 am Myrtle Beach National Golf Club, home to three Arnold Palmer designs, has been recognized among the nation’s top-performing golf facilities, earning a Bronze Flag Service Excellence Award from 59club USA, a global leader in customer service analytics for the golf and hospitality industry. The honor was presented as part of 59club USA’s third annual Service […]

Why King’s North Feels Different

January 28, 2026 6:00 am A Bold Evolution of a Palmer Classic King’s North at Myrtle Beach National has long stood as one of Arnold Palmer’s most recognizable designs. Today, the course presents a bolder, more strategic playing experience following a sweeping, two-year renovation led by architect Brandon Johnson — an evolution that reshaped how the course looks, plays, and […]

Which Tom Jackson Par-5 11th Is Tougher: River Club or River Hills?

January 26, 2026 6:00 am Tom Jackson has left an unmistakable mark on the Grand Strand, designing golf courses that reward smart decision-making while never letting you get too comfortable. Two of his most memorable challenges come on the par-5 11th hole at River Club and River Hills—both demanding, both scenic, and both capable of swinging a scorecard in a […]

Designed to Challenge: A Hole-by-Hole Look at King’s North’s Par-3s

January 20, 2026 6:00 am Mention King’s North at Myrtle Beach National and the iconic par-5 sixth hole, otherwise known as “The Gambler,” is understandably always the first topic of conversation. The Arnold Palmer design is also home to several memorable par-4s – Nos. 3 and 18 come immediately to mind, but taken as a hole, the course’s par-3s might […]

Pine Lakes Expands Tee Options to Enhance Playability for All Golfers

January 14, 2026 6:00 am Nearly a century after its opening, Pine Lakes Country Club has its sights set on an even brighter future. With its centennial approaching in 2027, Pine Lakes is in the midst of a tee renovation that will expand the course from four sets of tees to six, highlighted by the addition of a new set […]

What 25 Years Have Proven About Grande Dunes Resort Course

January 12, 2026 6:00 am When the Grande Dunes Resort Course opened 25 years ago, it wasn’t just another new course on the Grand Strand – it was the cornerstone of one of the most ambitious development projects in Myrtle Beach history. The Grande Dunes vision ultimately grew to include Marina Inn – the area’s first 4-Diamond property – upscale […]

Jackson’s View to Open at River Club with Gatsby-Themed Community Celebration

January 5, 2026 1:43 pm River Club will officially welcome the community to its newest dining destination, Jackson’s View, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, with RSVPs required, and will feature a Great Gatsby–themed atmosphere inspired by the elegance and energy of […]

Beauty, Brutality, and the Back Nine: My Pawleys Plantation Experience

November 29, 2025 6:00 am Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club Year Opened: 1988 Architect: Jack Nicklaus Last Renovated: 2023 by Nicklaus Golf Design Greens: TifEagle Tees/Slope/Rating: Golden Bear – 7,000 yards, 74.1/144 Green Winged Teal – 6,592 yards, 72.3/140 Redtail Hawk – 6,231 yards, 70.6/133 Egret – 5,617 yards, (M) 68.1/120; (W)73.0/132 Yellow Finch – 4,991 yards, (M) 65.3/112; […]

Think You’re Good? Try Playing These 4 Long Bay Holes from the Tips

November 11, 2025 6:00 am Jack Nicklaus didn’t design Long Bay Club to be easy. Every round here is a study in strategy — a test of patience, precision, and nerve. With deep-faced bunkers, mounding that defines the fairways, and greens that demand touch and creativity, Long Bay rewards smart play and punishes the slightest lapse in execution. Here are […]

River Club’s Greatest Hits: Three Holes That Steal the Show

November 9, 2025 8:05 am Tucked away in Pawleys Island, River Club often flies under the radar. But once discovered, this Tom Jackson design becomes a regular part of the Myrtle Beach rotation for many group leaders. With water on 15 of 18 holes and a rating and slope of 72.5 and 139 from the tips (6,617 yards), River Club […]

Jackson’s View Adds Flavor and Flair to River Club

November 1, 2025 6:59 am River Club’s risk-reward par-5 18th hole is one of the most memorable finishers along the Myrtle Beach golf scene, and now players have the perfect spot to relive the drama with their buddies – Jackson’s View, the course’s new clubhouse restaurant. The name pays tribute to River Club’s course architect Tom Jackson and the panoramic […]

The 4 Toughest Holes at River Club — and How to Play Them

October 18, 2025 6:00 am River Club in Pawleys Island is known for its scenic beauty, Lowcountry charm, and strategic challenge. With water in play on most holes and Tom Jackson’s thoughtful design throughout, it’s a course that rewards smart golf over brute strength. Among its many tests, four holes stand out as the ones that most often determine whether […]