Barefoot Resort & Golf (The Dye Club)

Barefoot Resort & Golf (The Dye Club) – Played May 2024

• Rankings: None of my four lists
• Location: 2600 Pete Dye Drive, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Year: 2000
• Architect: Pete Dye
• Course Access: Public
• Walking Rules: Carts Available

Score Card Information:

• Platinum: 7,343 yards, Par 72, 76.0 Rating/143 Slope
• Black: 6,634 yards, Par 72, 72.9 Rating/134 Slope
• White: 6,005 yards, Par 72, 69.7 Rating/128 Slope (Men’s), 75.0 Rating/135 Slope (Women’s)
• Green: 5,425 yards, Par 72, 67.2 Rating/119 Slope (Men’s), 72.6 Rating/127 Slope (Women’s)
• Gold: 5,021 yards, Par 72, 64.8 Rating/111 Slope (Men’s), 69.5 Rating/120 Slope (Women’s)

The joke about Myrtle Beach is that most South Carolinians don’t go there.  This is a bit harsh but somewhat true since there are so many nice areas along our coast.  But golf is plentiful in MB and I do go occasionally to check out new places.  The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort is one of the recent examples of my golf exploration.

As the name suggests, The Dye Club is part of the Barefoot Resort.  It is the only semi-private course in their rota but it was still quite busy when I played.  This round was part of a quick weekend trip with my wife, so I was getting paired up on these rounds as I usually do.  In this instance, I was joined by three guys on a golf bender from the Northeast.  They were a little weary from their itinerary but they provided great company.  Let’s light this candle.

Hole 1 – 359 yards – Par 4

We started on the tenth hole, so this was our midpoint of the round.  The grass covering the entire left side wasn’t that high so this is a big landing area.  Choosing that route can shorten the hole and provide you with a good angle, but it’s all dependent on the lie.

Hole 2 – 327 yards – Par 4

With a shorter, right-bending hole, the goal of this tee shot is to set up a straightforward approach.

The preferred miss is to the right of this green.

Hole 3 – 160 yards – Par 3

Any shot that hits this narrow, sloping green will feel like a win.  Be careful not to go long with back pin positions.

Hole 4 – 321 yards – Par 4

The domed fairway here can produce some funky bounces for your tee shots.  Unless you can carry it a long way, playing to the fat part of the fairway will serve you well for the approach.

Hole 5 – 472 yards – Par 5

On calm days, this is a gettable hole.  On this day, however, we were playing straight into a stiff wind.  Take care to stay out of the bunkers and this should be an easy par.

Take note of the contouring on this green.

Hole 6 – 155 yards – Par 3

This hole also played into the wind and gives you pause with the hazard just on the right side.  Missing to the left is going to be a popular occurrence.

Hole 7 – 375 yards – Par 4

You need to favor the left side of this fairway since there is a deep bunker on the right.  Right misses are dead on the approach shot.

Hole 8 – 445 yards – Par 5

This short par five has a severely angled fairway and a hazard lurking on the far side of the short grass.  Good drives can let you get home in two and take advantage of this hole.

As you’d imagine on a short par five, the green has ample contouring to provide some defense of par.

Hole 9 – 405 yards – Par 4

The front nine finisher has sand and bushes up the left side and water all along the right side.  The fairway is wide if you choose to lay back and take on more challenge on the approach shot.

Hole 10 – 287 yards – Par 4

If you’re feeling it with the driver, give this one a go.  The water isn’t really in play with a good tee shot and the greenside bunker is not a bad place to be.

Misses to the right and short will be tough with the perched green.

Hole 11 – 366 yards – Par 4

All of the bunkers on the left side are in play.  Depending on your length, the driver might not be the play.

Hitting the fairway is the hard part of this equation.  Once that’s done you can attack this green because these bunkers are not that close to the putting surface.

Hole 12 – 452 yards – Par 5

This hole is in a stadium setting with a lot of bunkering set up on the hills for a unique look.  With a good drive, many players can get home in two.

Despite all the trouble earlier, the green is lightly defended and ripe for the taking with a good second shot.

Hole 13 – 332 yards – Par 4

This hole is pretty nondescript compared to the others.  It’s flat and doesn’t have the dynamic bunkering of some of the previous holes.

Hole 14 – 367 yards – Par 4

This hole appears mostly straight from the tee but the green sits ever so slightly to the left.  Due to that, if you can place your tee shot on the right side of the fairway the angle to the green opens up for you.

Good luck to you if you miss in the bunker to the left of this green!

Hole 15 – 162 yards – Par 3

If someone asked you the first word that comes to your head when you stand on this tee, sand has to be one of the most popular responses.  The green is angled like a redan without the slope.  The back left pins are tucked and tough to get to, so the middle of the green is just fine.

Hole 16 – 494 yards – Par 5

Compared to some of the previous holes, the trees provide real hazards here.  The corridor is wide enough and with the length, you don’t have to go full send off the tee.

If you don’t hit the green, just short and right is an acceptable spot.

Hole 17 – 158 yards – Par 3

This hole features a green that is quite narrow in the front section before it widens in the back.  Make note of the pin position and focus accordingly.

Hole 18 – 368 yards – Par 4

This hole gave me 18 at TPC Sawgrass vibes with the hazard lurking on the left side.  The Dye Club’s version is much shorter and gives you more room to the right.

As with the tee shot, don’t miss to the left.

Myrtle Beach is filled with golf courses and the Dye Club is a solid option.  I found it to be a bit overpriced for what it is, but that’s golf in 2024.  It’s worth a look, but if you can catch it in the shoulder season, I’d recommend that.