Overview
Golf Digest's top-five best-kept secret — Pete & P.B. Dye, 1989.
18 Holes
72 Par
7,048 Yards Championship tees
150 Slope Rating 75.3
Moving 1.3 million cubic yards of earth during construction, the Dyes carved dramatic elevation changes into a relatively flat coastal landscape — a feat that gives Prestwick its most distinguishing quality: a sense of terrain that most Grand Strand courses simply cannot offer. Six sets of tees make the design accessible to a wide range of players, while the forest corridors create a sense of privacy and focus that more visible courses lack.
Named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year by the SCGCOA in 2025 and a regular Golfweek Best Courses You Can Play selection in the Carolinas, Prestwick is the kind of course that regulars quietly hope stays undiscovered. It won't stay a secret much longer.
SCGCOA South Carolina Golf Course of the Year 2025
Golfweek Best Courses You Can Play in South Carolina 2024, 2025
Golf Digest 4.5 Stars Places to Play 2006
Golf Digest Top 5 Best-Kept Secrets in America 2004
Before You Play
At Prestwick Country Club
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
Pete and P.B. Dye moved 1.3 million cubic yards of earth to carve this links-inspired layout out of dense Carolina pine forest, an unlikely combination that works beautifully. Scottish berms, pot bunkers, and railroad tie bulkheads give Prestwick a visual personality unlike anything else on the Grand Strand. It operated as semi-private for nearly 20 years before opening fully to the public in January 2016, and it remains one of the area's best-kept secrets.
02
Signature Holes
The Dyes' fingerprints are everywhere, but the pot bunkers guarding approach zones are the holes' defining feature, shallow, steep-faced, and positioned to punish anything but a committed shot. The tight pine corridors on the interior holes demand accuracy off the tee, while the links-style berms on open holes redirect even slightly wayward shots into trouble.
03
Course Conditions
Bermuda greens run true and are well-maintained for a fully public course at this price point. The pine forest provides natural shade that helps turf quality through summer heat, and the course has a reputation for holding its condition longer into the season than more exposed layouts nearby.
04
Before You Play
Golf Digest has ranked Prestwick a Top 5 Best-Kept Secret in America, and the course was named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year in 2025, recognition that reflects how far it has come since going fully public in 2016. The pot bunkers are unforgiving, so take your medicine rather than trying hero recovery shots. Ocean Lakes Family Campground guests receive 40–60% seasonal discounts, making this one of the area's best-value rounds for that crowd. Course record is 61, set by PGA Tour player Tom Gillis.
Course Details
The Essentials
Designer Pete Dye
Opened 1989
Access Public
Course Type Links-style / Scottish
Walking Cart only
Caddies Not available
Greens Bermuda
Fairways Bermuda
Short Game Area Yes
Driving Range Grass
Club Rental Available
GPS Carts No
Golf Trail Myrtle Beach Golf Trail
Instruction PGA professional lessons by appointment (on-range or on-course)
Dining On-site restaurant (Ashleigh Greer F&B Director; Jake Knight Executive Chef)
Lodging None
Green Fees $120 – $165
Best Months October-May
Peak Season March-May
Nearest Airport MYR · 10 min
Notable Features
Links-style Pete & P.B. Dye design with 1.3M cubic yards of earth moved. Scottish berms, pot bunkers, railroad tie bulkheads throughout. Dense pine forest. Became fully public January 2016 (semi-private 1996–2015). Home course for Socastee High School. Course record 61 by PGA Tour player Tom Gillis.
Tee Information
Scorecard
| Tee | Gender | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | M | 72 | 7,048 | 75.3 | 150 |
| Blue | M | 72 | 6,745 | 73.9 | 147 |
| White | M | 72 | 6,335 | 72.2 | 138 |
| Green | M | 72 | 5,843 | 69.5 | 129 |
| Red | M | 72 | 5,199 | 66.3 | 115 |
| Tan | M | 72 | 4,613 | 63.7 | 111 |
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
Prestwick Country Club
1001 Links Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
✈ MYR — approx. 10 min south Myrtle Beach, 1 mile from Ocean Lakes
⛳ Arrowhead Country Club — 5 miles away
FAQ
Common Questions
Spring & Summer 2026 rates look to mostly run around $175 per round, strong value for a Pete & P.B. Dye design with Golf Digest 4.5-star recognition. Rates vary dynamically; check the website. Ocean Lakes Family Campground guests receive 40–60% seasonal discounts.
Yes, a driving range is available at Prestwick Country Club.
Walking availability is not confirmed, contact the pro shop directly for current walking policy.
