RIver Oaks Golf Plantation
River Oaks Golf Plantation features 27 holes situated on a former nature preservation area five minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach. The three nine-hole courses offer fairways lined with native South Carolina trees and Champion "Ultrawarf" greens. The Glen Davis Golf School is also located on site. Both Golf Magazine and Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine recognized this golf school for top-level golf instruction. The Bear Course Par 3 area features a water hazard followed by a long green next to a dense tree line. Fox Course Par 4 requires a strong swing with a big club to clear the large bunker. The Otter Course Par 4 features both water and bunker obstacles clustered around a narrow green area. The clubhouse offers food and drink, and golf cart rentals are available. Tee times can be booked online in advance.
River Oaks Golf Plantation
831 River Oaks Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29570
(843) 236-2222
Riveroaksgolfplantation.com
Man O'War Golf Course
Man O'War Golf Course was designed by Dan Maples and features a 100-acre lake on an 18-hole course. "Water, water everywhere" is a slogan, which golfers might find themselves muttering while maneuvering around this Myrtle Beach public golf course. Watery hazards are located strategically around this challenging green. Golf cart rentals are included in course fees. Tee-times can be booked online for the convenience of golfers. As of January 2010, "Stay and Play" packages, which included rounds of golf, lodging and food, were available at multiple Myrtle Beach hotels. The clubhouse offers food, drink and a place to relax after a round of golf.
Man O'War Golf Course
5601 Leeshire Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8000
Manowargolfcourse.com
Oyster Bay Golf Course
Oyster Bay Golf Course is a par-70 course, which was recognized by Golf Magazine as the "Best Public Golf Course in South Carolina" in 2008. Dan Maples and Larry Young designed the course. Hole obstacles include multiple marsh areas, a lake and island greens. The Classic Swing Golf School located on site offers instruction, which includes an indoor training center. Golf cart rental is included in the course or golf instruction fees. Golfers can check tee-time availability and book online. The clubhouse serves three meals, along with appetizers and drinks daily. The on-site Ailsa Pub is open during evening hours for dinner and drinks. "Stay and Play" packages are available for visitors who lodge at the Legends Resort.
Oyster Bay Golf Course
614 Lakeshore Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(800) 697-8372
legendsgolf.com/oysterbay
About The Author
Tara Dodrill began writing professionally in 1990. She is a travel writer and photographer working for print and online media, covering primarily Florida, ecotourism and off the beaten path destinations. Her writing credits include "USA Today" online, RUMBUM, BootsnAll, Yahoo! and AOL. She studied journalism and education at Ohio University and real estate at Hondros College.
