Overview
The Grand Strand's founding masterpiece — RTJ Sr. at his finest.
18 Holes
72 Par
7,362 Yards Gold tees
145 Slope Rating 76.3
The Dunes has hosted the 1962 U.S. Women's Open, multiple Senior Tour Championships, and the inaugural 2024 PGA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic — a resume that reflects not just the course's caliber but its enduring place in the game's story. Seventy-one bunkers, runway-wide tee boxes, and elevated green complexes demand both power and precision from the first tee to the last.
Front and back nines offer two distinct personalities: the front winds through dense, tree-lined parkland, while the back opens into more dramatic, water-influenced terrain along Lake Singleton. For golfers who want to play where the history of Grand Strand golf was written, there is only one place to start.
Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Courses — #79 2025-26
Golf Digest Best in State (SC) — #21 2025-26
Golfweek Best Courses in South Carolina — #3 2025
GOLF Magazine Top 100 Courses You Can Play — #60 2024-25
Golf Advisor Top Courses in South Carolina — #7 2018
Before You Play
At Dunes Golf and Beach Club
Caddie's Notes
4 things worth knowing before your round — from tee selection to where to eat when you're done.
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Course Character & Design
Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed Dunes Golf and Beach Club in 1949, making it one of the oldest and most historically significant layouts on the Grand Strand. Rees Jones' renovations in 2003 and 2013 modernized the course while preserving its classic Trent Jones bones, large, well-bunkered greens, strategic use of water, and a routing that makes full use of the parkland terrain of the Grand Strand's interior.
02
Signature Holes
The par-5 18th, nicknamed 'Waterloo,' is one of the most famous holes in South Carolina, a 590-yard dogleg around Lake Singleton that has been testing golfers for over 75 years and remains a genuine strategic challenge at any handicap. The 'Alligator Alley' stretch on holes 11–13 is the course's other defining sequence, where water and wildlife frame a demanding mid-round run.
03
Course Conditions
Ultradwarf Champion Bermuda greens are maintained to the high standard expected of a private-adjacent facility that has hosted major amateur events and regional championships. The 2013 renovation refreshed bunkers and greens complexes throughout, and Dunes has a well-earned reputation for holding its conditions through the busy spring and fall seasons.
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Before You Play
Dunes is a semi-private club, so public tee times are limited and book out quickly in spring and fall: plan well ahead, especially for morning slots. The 2013 Rees Jones renovation added 250 yards and converted the greens to Ultradwarf Champion Bermuda, and the course co-hosted the 2014 PGA Professional National Championship, which gives a sense of the standard it's maintained at. The Junior Gator Golf Academy is on-site for instruction. Trent Jones' original routing has real teeth at 7,450 yards: the runway-length tee boxes and deep bunkers on 16 of 18 greens reward precision off the tee far more than power. Alligator sightings on the back nine are common enough that the warning signs are not decorative.
Course Details
The Essentials
Designer Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened 1949
Access Semi-private
Course Type Parkland
Walking Walk or ride — Cart included in green fees; walking permitted for members only
Caddies Not available
Greens Ultradwarf Champion Bermuda (converted from A-1 Bentgrass, 2013 Rees Jones renovation)
Fairways Bermuda
Short Game Area Yes
Driving Range Grass
Club Rental Available
GPS Carts No
Golf Trail Myrtle Beach Golf Trail
Instruction Junior Gator Golf Academy
Lodging None
Green Fees $300 – $450
Best Months October-May
Peak Season March-May
Nearest Airport MYR · 15 min
Notable Features
High-ranked semi-private club established 1949 (Robert Trent Jones Sr.); renovated Rees Jones 2003 and 2013. 2013 renovation converted greens from A-1 Bentgrass to Ultradwarf Champion Bermuda and added 250+ yards, bringing the course to 7,450 yards. Co-hosted 2014 PGA Professional National Championship. Deep bunkers and significant water hazards throughout. Famous 'Alligator Alley' stretch (holes 11-13) along Lake Singleton. Signature par-5 13th 'Waterloo' plays 590 yards around the lake. Long runway-style teeing areas, wide rolling fairways, and elevated putting surfaces averaging 6,000 sq ft. One of the longest-tenured top-ranked courses in South Carolina.
Tee Information
Scorecard
| Tee | Gender | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | M | 72 | 7,362 | 76.3 | 145 |
| Blue | M | 72 | 6,704 | 73.3 | 139 |
| Blue/White | M | 72 | 6,468 | 72.2 | 138 |
| White | M | 72 | 6,222 | 70.7 | 138 |
| Green | M | 72 | 5,628 | 67.7 | 134 |
| Red | M | 72 | 5,301 | 66.5 | 126 |
| Teal | M | 71 | 4,713 | 63.9 | 121 |
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
Dunes Golf and Beach Club
9000 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
✈ MYR — approx. 15 min central Myrtle Beach
⛳ Grande Dunes Resort Club — Less than 1 mile away
FAQ
Common Questions
Spring & Summer 2026 rates look to mostly range from $300 to $450 per round, with cart included, among the highest on the Grand Strand, reflecting its semi-private prestige. Check the website for current tee time pricing as rates vary dynamically. Book early; public tee times are limited.
Yes, Dunes Golf and Beach Club has a driving range available for pre-round warmup.
Walking availability isn't confirmed for public tee times, contact the pro shop directly for current policy.
