Overview
Davis Love III's Lowcountry gem — plantation ruins and Top 100 golf.
18 Holes
72 Par
7,006 Yards Platinum tees
142 Slope Rating 74.7
Golf Digest ranked the Love Course as the best golf experience in Myrtle Beach — a considerable statement given the competition. Wide fairways invite players to attack, but the green complexes demand a short game that can handle slopes, tiers, and the kind of subtle breaks that look simple until the first three-putt.
The plantation ruins give the course an atmosphere entirely its own: part golf course, part historic landmark, part Lowcountry stage set. Combined with the full Barefoot Resort amenity package and access to three other top-ranked courses, the Love Course anchors one of the strongest multi-course destinations on the East Coast.
GOLF Magazine Best Courses You Can Play in South Carolina — #7 2016-17
Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses 2003-2009
Golf Digest #1 Top 50 Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach 2005
IAGTO North American Golf Resort of the Year 2017
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Before You Play
At Barefoot Resort & Golf – Love Course
Caddie's Notes
4 things worth knowing before your round — from tee selection to where to eat when you're done.
01
Course Character & Design
Davis Love III designed the most approachable of Barefoot Resort's four championship courses, with wide fairways and strategic rather than punitive hazards, but 'golfer-friendly' doesn't mean without teeth. Hazards cut through fairway centers to force genuine tee-shot decisions, and the Pinehurst No. 2-inspired green complexes demand precise approaches rather than relying on the green to gather and funnel shots.
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Signature Holes
Holes 3 through 7 pass through recreated ruins of a Lowcountry plantation home, giving this stretch a distinctive historic character that sets the Love Course apart visually from its three Barefoot neighbors. The plantation ruins appear as natural features woven into the landscape rather than cartoonish decorations, adding genuine atmosphere to what's already a strong mid-round sequence.
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Course Conditions
Champion UltraDwarf Bermuda greens are maintained to consistent resort-quality standards across all four Barefoot courses, and the Love Course benefits from differentiated turf in the approach areas (Tif-Sport Bermuda) and rough (419 Bermuda), meaning the transitions between playing surfaces are clear and predictable.
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Before You Play
If you're playing multiple Barefoot courses in one trip, start with the Love Course to find your footing before taking on the Fazio or Dye. The wide fairways reward aggressive driving, but the green complexes are where the course makes its real demands, spend time on the practice green before your round. Barefoot Resort on-site accommodations, including the Dye Club Cottages, make this a natural stay-and-play destination, and replay rounds are available, unusual for a course at this price point.
Course Details
The Essentials
Designer Davis Love III
Opened 2000
Access Public
Course Type Lowcountry / Carolina Plantation
Walking Cart only
Caddies Not available
Greens Champion UltraDwarf Bermuda
Fairways GN-1 Bermuda (Greg Norman Turf hybrid)
Short Game Area Yes
Driving Range Lighted (30-acre practice facility shared with other Barefoot courses, shuttle required)
Club Rental Available
GPS Carts Included
Golf Trail Myrtle Beach Golf Trail
Instruction Teaching school on-site at 30-acre practice facility
Dining Clubhouse restaurant / 19th hole (shared Barefoot Resort facilities)
Lodging Barefoot Resort on-site accommodations (The Dye Club Cottages, hotels)
Green Fees $88 – $235
Best Months October-May
Peak Season March-May
Nearest Airport MYR · 20 min
Notable Features
Most golfer-friendly of Barefoot Resort's four championship courses. Recreated plantation home ruins feature on holes 3-7, adding historic Lowcountry character. Wide fairways with strategic hazards cutting through centers, forcing tee-shot decisions. Pinehurst No. 2-inspired green complexes reward precision approach shots. Approach areas use Tif-Sport Bermuda; rough areas use 419 Bermuda.
Tee Information
Scorecard
| Tee | Gender | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | M | 72 | 7,006 | 74.7 | 142 |
| Black | M | 72 | 6,535 | 72.5 | 138 |
| White | M | 72 | 6,069 | 70 | 133 |
| Green | M | 72 | 5,599 | 67.7 | 127 |
| Gold | M | 72 | 5,249 | 65.7 | 120 |
| Family | M | 72 | 5,117 | 65.4 | 120 |
Ratings and yardages are approximate and may vary by season. Verify with the pro shop before your round.
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Getting Here
Location
Barefoot Resort & Golf – Love Course
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
✈ MYR — approx. 20 min North Myrtle Beach
⛳ Barefoot Resort & Golf – Norman Course — Less than 1 mile away
🏨 Barefoot Resort (on-site — multiple lodging options)
Nearby Stays
Barefoot Resort (on-site — multiple lodging options)
FAQ
Common Questions
Spring & Summer 2026 rates look to mostly run around $208 per round. Check the website for current pricing as rates vary dynamically. Replay rounds are available, worth noting for golfers who want a second loop. Multi-course Barefoot packages offer better value.
Yes, Barefoot Resort has a shared driving range facility accessible to players on all four courses, though a shuttle may be required depending on which course you're playing.
Carts are required at the Love Course, walking is not permitted.
