When you think about honeymoon destinations, Myrtle Beach, popularly known as the “Golf Capital of the World,” may not be the first place that pops into your head. However, for golf-loving couples looking for a blend of romantic retreat and sporting challenge, Myrtle Beach offers a slew of perfect options. Here are six of the best Myrtle Beach golf courses for newlyweds to tee off.
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Nestled within a former rice plantation, the Caledonia Golf and Fish Club is among the most scenic and romantic golf destinations in Myrtle Beach. It offers an alluring combination of idyllic live oak landscapes and a challenging, top-tier layout. Its 18th green, wrapped around the beautiful antebellum-style clubhouse, is a fitting conclusion to a day of golfing excellence.
Barefoot Resort and Golf
Barefoot Resort boasts four uniquely designed championship courses – Norman, Love, Fazio, and Dye, each bearing the mark of the legendary golfers who designed them. These distinguished courses offer varying levels of challenges, inviting honeymooners to test their sportsmanship against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty.
Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Designed by the legendary golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr., the Dunes Golf & Beach Club is renowned for its signature hole, the par-5 13th, which concludes with a dramatic bend – dubbed “Waterloo” – around Singleton Lake. It’s hard to beat the romance of the sun setting over the lake after an invigorating round of golf.
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
A Jack Nicklaus signature design, Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, offers splendid views of salt marshes and the Atlantic Ocean. Its stunning finishing holes that stretch along the marsh are as challenging as they are beautiful, creating an unforgettable golfing experience for smitten couples.
Tidewater Golf Club
Offering stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Ocean, and Cherry Grove, the Tidewater Golf Club promises a heavyweight championship challenge along with an aesthetic treat. The course boasts an ingenious design that takes full advantage of the remarkable natural landscape, providing honeymooners with a challenging and picturesque golfing adventure.
True Blue Golf Club
Adjacent to Caledonia, True Blue Golf Club is another Mike Strantz’s architectural masterpiece, featuring vast fairways and artistically crafted green complexes. The course, painted with blue skies, white sandy waste areas, and the vibrant green of its fairways and putting surfaces makes for stunning, picture-perfect moments.
Golf courses in Myrtle Beach are indeed an integral part of its charm, offering diverse golfing experiences for all. For honeymooners who love the sport, the perfect dose of romantic escapade and golfing challenge that these courses have to offer can make Myrtle Beach their ideal post-wedding retreat. With pleasant weather and an array of other attractions such as beautiful beaches, dining spots, and night-life, it’s a lovers’ paradise both on and off the golf course. So, golf lovers, why look further for a honeymoon destination when Myrtle Beach is here, ready to offer you a fabulous blend of romance and sport!
My wife and I had our honeymoon at Myrtle Beach! We loved the Barefoot Resort, especially the Love course. Challenging but so worth it for the views alone. Gotta love a place where you can mix some romance with a bit of sport. Great post!
I can’t help but chuckle imagining me and my wife choosing our honeymoon destination based on its golf courses. But I have to admit, the descriptions here are captivating. Has anyone tried the ‘Waterloo’ on Dunes Golf & Beach Club? Is it as dramatic as it sounds?
Wow, just imagine, trading the rice paddy fields of Caledonia Golf and Fish Club with an antebellum-style clubhouse for the Eiffel Tower or the sandy beaches of Bora Bora… Not sure if I’d want to be the one to bring that up with the hubby. At the very least, I’d expect some major spa and shopping commitments in return! Anyway, great piece, thanks for sharing this unique twist on honeymoon planning.
That’s a pretty enticing image you’ve painted of Myrtle Beach! I’ve always been a fan of Dunes Golf & Beach Club and that notorious 13th hole. The sun setting over Singleton Lake is indeed a sight to behold. It got me thinking…Why stop at honeymooners? This area looks perfect for any couples who love their golf and scenery mixed! Question for everyone: which spot did you find most challenging on these courses?