Pine Lakes Country Club

Pine Lakes Country Club, known as “The Granddaddy,” was established in 1927 by Robert White, the first president of the PGA of America, who brought his Scottish heritage and design expertise to Myrtle Beach’s oldest golf course. A three-year, $20+ million renovation in 2009 and further restoration by architect Craig Schreiner in 2021 introduced smooth, expansive Sunday bermudagrass greens and natural-style greenside bunkers, enhancing both beauty and playability. Located between 48th and 62nd avenues, Pine Lakes is a central landmark in Myrtle Beach golf.

A straight-line approach persists throughout the round, with only a few hole employing doglegs or other obstacles. That said, the par-four No. 9 wraps up the front nine in spectacular fashion. An S-shaped pond on the left of the fairway bleeds shots to the other side of a slim fairway landing area. From there, double tree lines and a well-protected green means players are thinking about anything but the course’s rich history. 

The 6,675-yard, par-70 course is home to some of Myrtle Beach’s most iconic holes. The signature 438-yard par 4 fourteenth offers a picturesque downhill tee shot lined with trees, leading to a forgiving fairway backed by the Myrtle Beach skyline. The approach, played uphill over water to a well-bunkered green, tests precision and skill. Another highlight is the par-3 11th hole, where a sharply sloping green adds suspense to a shot over water. Club up here, or the “Granddaddy” might claim another golf ball!