As Benjamin Franklin once said, “A penny saved is a penny earned”. We think this classic quote applies to your golf game too. We have listed some of the best Myrtle Beach golf courses that won’t break the bank, leaving you with money in your wallet and no excuse not to hit the links tomorrow (or today)! In no specific order, here are our “Best Bang for Your Buck” courses:

Brunswick Plantation
You can’t beat the course variety at Brunswick Plantation, with three courses amidst the tall Carolina pines. The Magnolia Course are tough, but worth the challenge. The Azalea Course is gorgeous with great obstacles. The Dogwood Course is wide-open, so bring every club in the bag. With reasonable prices and three courses to choose from, you are sure to have a great day.

Carolina National
This course is a Top 5 “Fave” of our guests, so don’t miss it! 27 holes, accommodating all levels of play, is perfect for a day’s worth of golf.

Farmstead
The service here alone would warrant a hefty fee, but don’t worry, it’s very affordable. Play all 18 holes and then relax on the veranda at the end of the day. Our guests return here year after year for good reason!

Pearl West
One of two championship courses, Pearl West is is a links style course that is open year round, offers great specials, lessons and more and most importantly is affordable! Specials include military, juniors, online bookings and more.

Pearl East
The more traditional of the two Pearl courses, Pearl East was names on of Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” in 2008, and you can book a tee time here! They also offer great specials, making your day even more affordable.

River Hills
This 18-hole Tom Jackson course offers rolling hills, unusual for a coastal course. It is deemed a “must play” course by locals and returning guests alike. Book online for significant discounts.

Sandpiper Bay
Known as one of the best-groomed courses in the Myrtle Beach area, Sandpiper Bay is rated 4 stars by Golf Digest, and is remarkably well priced. Guests enjoy their top notch service and staff friendliness, not to mention the classic design.

Lockwood Folly
A day spent on this course is truly worth every penny, as the natural beauty of the area shines. Take advantage of the Twilight rates (after 3 pm) to really save your hard earned cash.

Sea Trail Byrd
This par-72 course is designed around several man-made lakes, requiring strategy in your game and exacting play. Best of all, you can play a second round on two other courses located at Sea Trail.

Sea Trail Maples
A second course located at Sea Trail, Maples is newly renovated, with grass greens and holes that wind along the beautiful Calabash Creek.

Panthers Run
One part of the “Ferocious Foursome”, Panther’s Run is just minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach, putting you in close proximity to this course. Multiple tee areas give golfers of all abilities a shot at par. This is a spectacular course at a phenomenal price.

Lions Paw
This course, another at Ocean Ridge Plantation, is thought of as Willard Byrd’s finest designed course, and you can play it! Deep bunkers, water obstacles, and gorgeous wetland views make this course stand out from the rest.

Looking to impress your buddies and gain some bragging rights? Then pull out your wallet and head over to these impressive, albeit pricey, best golf courses in Myrtle Beach. In no specific order, here are our “Dozen Best Indulgent Courses”. Start drooling now.

Thistle
If a golf trip to Scotland has long been a dream of yours, head to Thistle, a course reminiscent of ancient Scottish links with bentgrass greens, sloping hillsides covered in heather, and winding fairways.

Tiger’s Eye
Another Ocean Ridge Plantation Course, Tiger’s Eye is upscale course requires serious skill. Bring you’re A-game, and take in all of the breathtaking scenery and beauty of this expertly designed course.

Rivers Edge
Did someone say “Arnold Palmer designed” course? Yes! We needn’t say more, but we will tell you that you can’t miss out on this beautiful 72-hole course overlooking the Shallotte River.

Long Bay
This Jack Nicklaus signature course features deep bunkers and Bermuda greens. This is considered one of the more difficult courses in the area, with tricky Par-3′s. If you are up for a challenge, you won’t be disappointed.

Glen Dornoch
Golf Magazine named this course one of the “Top 10 in Myrtle Beach” in 2008, and for good reason. This coastal course has natural elevation changes, unusual for the area, and stretches along the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway.

Heather Glen
You must appreciate the art of golf to truly deserve to play at this course! 100 year old pine trees, oaks, streams, and a 19th century inspired clubhouse welcome you.

Leopards Chase
The newest addition to the Big Cat family at Ocean Ridge Plantation, Leopard’s Chase features manicured bentgrass greens and a spectacular waterfall on the 18th hole. Make a tee time at this “masterpiece” today!

Tidewater
Known as the “Pebble Beach of the East”, Tidewater was selected by Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as the best new public course in America. You can reserve your tee times for this fantastic course through our resort.

Sea Trail Jones
This is a local’s favorite, a straightforward course with wide fairways, water hazards, and large bunkers.

Cape Fear National
Showcasing a Scottish look and feel, Cape Fear is a masterfully designed must-play course for beginners and avid golfers. This is a new course, opened in November 2009, and displays a mature look.

Crow Creek
Genuine southern hospitality greets you are Crow Creek Golf Club, and its southern look and feel pervades every hole. Golfers return to play here year after year, and so will you!

Oyster Bay
Legendary for its par-4′s, Oyster Bay tests your skills with strategically placed lakes, long and short holes, and island greens.

Jasmine’s has a plate menu every day. The restaurant is open seasonally for dinner as well. Jasmine’s is located at our North Myrtle Beach Resort.

Jasmine’s Restaurant
338 South Middleton Drive
Calabash, NC 28467-9973
1-800-848-0290
910-845-6902

Brunswick Plantation is just minutes away from all the exciting activities in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area. For many decades the Grand Strand was considered a summer vacation destination as well as a favorite fall and spring golf getaway. For the past two decades this has been changing rapidly as the activities in the region go on beyond the summer months, and local business which used to close in winter now stay open year-round.

This part of the Carolina Coast really has a bit of everything for everyone with over 100 North Myrtle Beach golf courses, beautiful white sand beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway for jet skiing, dinner cruises, casino boat gambling, race car tracks, museums, amusement parks, water parks and so much more.

There’s no doubt that you can find plenty to do in between rounds of golf or while you and your family vacation here. At Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort, we can help you make sense of the hundreds of activities from which to choose, making for the perfect vacation to our area.

Shopping
Shopping is an adventure in itself with regional malls such as the new Coastal Grand Mall at 17 Bypass and Highway 501, and the mega-shopping-entertainment complexes at Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach.

Entertainment
There’s something for every member of your family or group with top-notch entertainment at the Alabama Theatre, Carolina Opry, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, and Legends in Concert.

Restaurants
Dining is exciting, with over 1700 full-service eateries, including several world-class restaurants of distinction such as Cagney’s Olde Place, Greg Norman’s Australian Grille, and Thoroughbreds, to name just a few. You’ll also find Myrtle Beach versions of famous restaurants like Hard Rock Cafe, Planet Hollywood and The House of Blues.

Events
There are many popular annual festivals and events unique to the Myrtle Beach area, starting off with the Canadian-American Festival in early spring. The annual motorcycle rallies and the Little River Blue Crab Festival rev up the summer in May, followed by the Sun Fun festival, Myrtle Beach’s famous festival crowning Miss Sun Fun and Miss Bikini Wahini each year.
Smaller festivals continue throughout the year with the North Myrtle Beach Christmas Regatta, a boat parade of lights and celebration on the Intracoastal Waterway, signaling the beginning of the Christmas season.

Calabash and Little River
There’s plenty of things to do in North Myrtle Beach SC just a stone’s throw from Brunswick Plantation. The towns of Calabash and nearby Little River have world-class fishing charters and some of the area’s finest seafood restaurants with authentic southern cuisine.

Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach
Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach NC are the sparkling jewels of the area’s South Brunswick Islands. Walking, fishing, boating, jet skiing, bicycling and many other fun, outdoor activities are available in these lovely coastal towns.