Surf Golf & Beach Club – Played October 2023
- Rankings: None of my four lists
- Location: 1701 Springland Lane, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Year: 1960
- Original Architect: George Cobb
- Additional Work By: John LaFoy
- Course Access: Private
- Walking Rules: Carts Available
Score Card Information:
- Blue: 6,593 yards, Par 72, 72.1 Rating/136 Slope
- Yellow: 6,308 yards, Par 72, 70.8 Rating/133 Slope
- White: 5,892 yards, Par 72, 68.9 Rating/129 Slope
- Red: 5,939 yards, Par 72, 74.7 Rating/137 Slope (Women’s)
- Green: 5,575/5,463 yards, Par 72, 66.9 Rating/124 Slope (Men’s), 72.7 Rating/133 Slope (Women’s)
I don’t have an extensive write-up about my visit to Surf Golf & Beach Club, but don’t let that affect your opinion of it. This was a quick round on a short trip to the beach, so I was busy taking in the course and enjoying my time with my host.
As I mentioned, this post will only have a few pictures, so we won’t be doing the traditional hole by hole breakdown. I’ve been trying to soak in rounds more and only taking the full amount of pictures when the mood strikes. Let’s get into it!
Surf Golf & Beach Club is a private course that sits on the north side of Myrtle Beach in a sleepy part of town, just a few blocks from the water. The club was originally laid out by George Cobb and his familiar doglegs are present throughout the routing.
Many of you may know Cobb from his work on the Augusta National Par 3 course (since redesigned). As such, Surf Golf & Beach Club’s par threes are a standout. One of them is pictured below.
In addition to Cobb, John LaFoy has done substantial work here, including renovations in 1992 and 2016.
The course had sharp bunkering and quick greens during the fall round. The next few photos are indicative of the conditions I encountered. Overall, I thought it was quite good for Bermuda grass in late October.
The greens feature plenty of undulation, as seen below.
The course is set in a maritime forest and it felt secluded from the usual hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach.
Below is the challenging 18th hole. Finishing on a par three is not a common occurrence, but I’d like to see more of it. This instance is no pushover and makes you earn your score.
If you get a chance to play Surf Golf & Beach Club, I’d definitely take it. Sometimes golf at the beach can feel choked with hazards, but this was a nice departure from that. The round flowed nicely and I had a great time here.