With 80-plus courses dotted along the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach can feel like a golfer's pick 'n' mix. Still, Tidewater keeps popping up in the same conversation as the very best. Plenty of players rank it as Myrtle Beach's number one, while Golf Digest has previously tipped it among South Carolina's finest too. Not bad, right.
The big draw is the setting. Tidewater sits on a peninsula between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet, so water and marsh views feature throughout the round. Ken Tomlinson's routing makes the most of it, threading holes through live oaks and Spanish moss, with the wind often having its say on the back nine.
From the back tees it stretches to over 7,000 yards, but it's more about position and nerve than raw power. Expect a few carries you'll need to commit to, plus slick, tiered greens where leaving yourself the wrong level can quickly turn a par chance into a three-putt. The wind can easily have you second-guessing club choice, especially when you're exposed along the marsh.
If you're building a Myrtle Beach itinerary and want one course that feels a bit more Lowcountry than resort, Tidewater deserves a slot. Include Tidewater on your next Golf Holiday and we'll help you match it with the right stay and tee times.
Who is this for? Golfers planning a Myrtle Beach trip who want one 'must-play' round with proper scenery and a bit of bite.
Who is it best for? Confident mid-handicappers and better who enjoy plotting their way around marsh carries and quick greens, and groups who'll happily trade pure resort convenience for views and design.
