The Dunes Golf and Beach Club

Quick Facts

Designer:  Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1948, with remodels in 1978 and 1993

Cost:  Private

Contact Information:  Dennis Nicholl, Head Professional – (843) 449-5914

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit The Dunes Golf and Beach Club's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 9000 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Photos:  See additional photos of The Dunes Golf and Beach Club

Accolades: Ranked 16th in South Carolina on Golf Digest’s 2011-12 Best in State rankings.

Signature Hole:  13th - 590 Yard Par 5

13th Hole at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (590 Yard Par 5)

What to Expect:  The Dunes Golf and Beach Club is often referenced as the finest course in Myrtle Beach which is an impressive designation considering the 100+ courses to contend with. The clubhouse boasts a seaside location with impressive views of the ocean waves crashing into the shore. The conditions are quite plush and the course has more of a parkland feel than the dunes/links feel that I was expecting. There are gentle contours found throughout the course and several water hazards. In fact, as we approached the signature hole, I was a bit taken back by the “Beware of Alligators” sign that prominently sits next to the tee box; something you would never see back home in Idaho! Overall, the course was a pure joy to play with solid golf holes from start to finish and one of the best locations to enjoy the 19th hole.

By the Numbers:

Individual Hole Analysis

Best Par 3:  9th - 200 Yards

9th Hole at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (200 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  11th - 430 Yards

11th Hole at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (430 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  13th - 590 Yards

13th Hole at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (590 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  4th - 505 Yard Par 5

4th Hole at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (505 Yard Par 5)

Bogey Beware:  12th - 245 Yard Par 3

12th Hole at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (245 Yard Par 3)