Plantation South Strand Public
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Mike Strantz created Caledonia Golf and Fish Club in 1994 at Pawleys Island, a par 70 of 6,526 yards with a slope of 140. It is the round most groups build a South Strand trip around.
Designed by Mike Strantz
- Par
- 70
- Yards
- 6,526
- Slope
- 140
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1994
- Greens
- Champions Bermuda
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
The pedigree
Mike Strantz
A Plantation layout that opened in 1994 and plays to a par of 70 over 6,526 yards.
The test
Slope 140
A slope of 140 over 6,526 yards from the tips. The back tees are a genuine examination for a scratch player, and the forward sets keep everyone else moving.
The greens
Champions Bermuda
Putting surfaces are Champions Bermuda. The practice ground carries a chipping green, a driving range and a putting green, so the speed is no surprise on the first green.
The verdict
4.6 out of 5
Across 747 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 91% scored Caledonia Golf and Fish Club four stars or better. None of it is edited and none of it is paid for.
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The course
The golf at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Mike Strantz opened Caledonia in 1994 in the plantation style, and it is the course reviewers cite when asked what to play if they could only play one. At par 70 and 6,526 yards it is one of the shorter cards on the Grand Strand, yet the slope of 140 tells you where the resistance lies. The reviews return constantly to two words, beautiful and layout, and the setting is repeatedly given as the reason to visit Pawleys Island at all. The scoring is there for a sharp player, as the record of 61 by Segundo Oliva Pinto shows, but reviewers agree that a first visit costs strokes because the course demands knowledge you only get by playing it.
Champions Bermuda greens are the main defence and the main talking point. When the maintenance is right, reviewers describe the course from tee to green as being in great shape and call it the best in the area. When it is not, the criticism is pointed. One reviewer found slow bumpy greens with multiple grass types, another said bunkers had not been machine raked in weeks and accused management of prioritising volume over presentation. Given the price point, expectations here are higher than at most local courses, and the gap between expectation and delivery is what generates the negative reviews.
The overall record is strong. Out of 788 reviews the average is 4.58, with 582 five star ratings, and repeat language about it being the best course of the week or a favourite in Myrtle Beach. Against that, 33 reviews sit at one or two stars, and pace of play appears in both the praise and the complaints. Even happy reviewers mention slow rounds, with cart path only policy making it worse, and at least one group said they would play elsewhere next trip because of it. Caledonia earns its reputation, but the round takes time and conditioning is not guaranteed to match the price. Practice facilities run to a chipping green, driving range and putting green, which is enough to prepare properly for a course that gives nothing away on a first look.
The look
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club in pictures




Getting there
369 Caledonia Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Course reviews
What golfers said about Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
Every one of these was left by a golfer who booked through us and played the course. Nothing is edited and nothing is paid for.
- 5 star 74%
- 4 star 17%
- 3 star 5%
- 2 star 2%
- 1 star 2%
It is a shame how they take care of this golf course. This is the second time I scheduled this course for our group. The first time was also a big disappointment.
Beautiful club and great course. Slow round again - CPO didnt help. Unanimous interest in returning.
If I only had one course to play on our trip, it would be Caledonia.
Probably the best golf course in the area. From tea to green this course will challenge you. Course was in great shape. Staff was very friendly. Another must play.
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Best course of our our week. Course was JB great condition and the staff was amazing.
Amazing course and conditions. This is the reason to come to Pawley's.
The reputation in advance matched the expectations and we look forward to returning for a next experience!! Definitely a course you need to play once for course knowledge.
Not what I was expecting for $ 250. Conditions sub-par for the price.
best course ever awesome experience
Course is usually the best of the week but some of the putting surfaces were not a good as normal and pace of play was a little slow especially on the back nine.
Course was not in good condition
Perhaps the best golf course layout on the grand strand
Very Nice, we really enjoyed this course, one of out favorites
Always a pleasure. Great shape!
Beautiful corse with great staff. Had a blast with friendly layout. Good for golfers of all abilities.
Caledonia is a beautiful property. The greens were soft, yet true. The staff was cordial and accommodating. Beautiful flower beds, and trees, just gorgeous. A must play course.
Tee Boxes were a little rough, but the rest of the course was great
We always enjoy the course and this year did not disappoint. It was our first round of the trip and all of the guys love the layout. We play it every year.
The course is good but it’s overpriced for what it is
I was mot thrilled with the condition.of the course. Specially the greens
Wasn’t happy being rushed to golf starting around the 6th hole. We were keeping up with the group ahead of us. With the money we paid we were told if we didn’t speed up we might have to skip a hole. Not happy
Tee boxes in tough shape. Course set
A great lay-out but very obvious all they care about is maximizing profits. Traps were a joke, haven't been machine raked in weeks. Slow bumpy greens with multiple grass types growing. So disappointed as this used to be a MB gem! Terrrible!
Beautiful as always
Always a fun course!
Some very interesting holes. Course in good condition. Bag drop guys were excellent. Enjoyed the course.
In my opinion the best course in Myrtle Beach. Beautiful and stunning backdrops, azaleas in full bloom along the ponds. Course was in amazing condition and the layout was very enjoyable. Staff were excellent, and the fish chowder at the turn was a great touch to the authenticity of the area. #1 course and experience for our trip!
Met expectations and would play again
Great course and very friendly staff.
first time playing it, and it lived up to everything I heard. I will be back to play it again.
Course was in okay shape but too gimmicky. Enjoyed Pawleys much more
Incredible views and overall elite course. Super friendly and helpful staff and complimentary chowder! Will definitely play this again.
Unfortunately, we did not play the course because of weather however we have played Caledonia many times before over the past 22 years and it is our most favorite course in Myrtle Beach.
N/A unable to play due to weather.
Rained out. Rain check provided. Not able to substitute rain check for merchandise.
Beautiful course and layout even in winter
Notified that it was cart path only just prior to teeing off due to overseeding. Then told to maintain a pace of play or we’ll be told to pick up and move to the next hole. Played True Blue the day before and it was not cart path only.
Our favorite course
Wet conditions didn’t dampen the mood playing this gem. Toss up with the Dunes for best course.
Our bag guy had a pretty bad attitude
Rained out got rain checks
Beautiful course and tough
Simply the best. Amazing layout and conditions. Greens were rolling amazing. Complementary chowder is fantastic!
Great Golf ......a little trouble getting to Driving range at True Blue ....but all worked out since we got there a little early.. it would have been nice to know before hand....coarse was FANTASTIC
Always love to play this course
Wonderful golf course. Great condition and pace of play was good.
Beautiful scenery! Looked for much better conditions on a course of this price. Hated the pace of play! Will play somewhere else on next trip
Pretty but not as amazed by it as I had hoped. The greens were very inconsistent
Best of the bunch! Great atmosphere but one odd thing: house rule where you could ground your club in all traps and take a practice swing in the traps. Very unusual.
Always top course
Loved the course itself. Was a very slow pace on the day we played which killed the rhythm of the game. Waited on all tee shots, shots to the green and second ones on par 5’s. Ruined the day. I would however play it again. Challenging track
Awesome course with really nice conditions from tee to green but the pace of play was not good ! 5 hour round, waited on every single shot. Would like to play again, need to be in the first few groups of the day would eliminate a 5 hour round.
Best course in MB area consistently. We have played this course seven times in the 25 years we have been coming to Myrtle Beach. Course was they dryest it has ever been, but still stood up to be such a wonderful track!
Great as always.
Beautiful course and the fish stew at the turn was amazing. Clubhouse was beautiful and the course was in superb condition. It does lack a driving range just in case people didn’t know that.
The main reason we come down to Myrtle Beach. Great condition very friendly staff
Average condition compared to what we have come to expect at Caledonia
There was no reason that we had to play cart path only. The bunkers were terrible. Way over priced.
enjoyed the course , great shape 5. Greens very good 4.5
All great courses . Very challenging and are all in excellent conditions
Was fun course. Conditions not as good as expected.
Beautiful, difficult course. Wish we had saved for the last day
Love Mike Stranz courses, but Tobacco Road is my favorite, then True Blue. Windy when we played. I’m a 17, shot a 94. Greens became quite quick as it warmed up, lots of dirt or fertilizer on the balls early on.
Great course, great staff, had a wonderful time.
This course was almost perfect. Some fairways were not cut well. I do recommend this course above Arrowhead. I rated this course as my second (2) best course.
This course was great as well. I would rate this number 2 on the 5 courses we played this was a great package
Beautiful, challenging course. Excellent staff, but pace of play issues due to groups going off on both hole number one and ten.
Great conditions and fun course
High praise from our group on this course. Great greens and chowder!
Ok is a best answer Not what it use to be
No happy nothing stated about how bad the greens were! Getting hit into will not return
Probably one of my favorite courses anywhere. The course and especially the greens were in great shape. We have played here every year since it opened
Great course, tremendous views
Beautiful course, great layout.
Great little course, and very good shape. Easy scoring course with great fish chowder at the turn.
Great old school Myrtle Beach course and always in solid shape.
Great course and day
As always incredible. Great golf with great beauty.
Great all around
Great as always.
Very good course. fairways were a bit thin greens were very fast. hard course
awesome shape even w/tee box repair going on
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Caledonia Golf and Fish Club
These are the three closest places we book to the course, measured as the drive from the clubhouse rather than in a straight line, so the morning run to the first tee stays short. Lodging is quoted with the golf as one price.
5.8 miles away
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
The closest stay we book to Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, about 5.8 miles by road, with bar/lounge on site.
- Bar/Lounge
- Community Outdoor Pool
- Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (Seasonal)
22 miles away
Crown Reef Beach Resort
About 22 miles from the course, worth it if the group wants to be in Myrtle Beach.
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- FREE Wi-Fi
22 miles away
Ocean Blue Resort
About 22 miles from the course, worth it if the group wants to be in Myrtle Beach.
- Covered Parking
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
Same part of the Strand
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