Links Style Myrtle Beach Public
Man O' War Golf Club
Water defines Man O' War, a 1996 Dan Maples design built around a large lake in Myrtle Beach. At par 72 and slope 141 from 6,967 yards, it rewards accurate ball striking more than raw distance.
Designed by Dan Maples
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 6,967
- Slope
- 141
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1996
- Greens
- Bentgrass
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Man O' War Golf Club
The pedigree
Dan Maples
A Links Style layout that opened in 1996 and plays to a par of 72 over 6,967 yards.
The test
Slope 141
A slope of 141 over 6,967 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
Bentgrass
Putting surfaces are Bentgrass. 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
4.3 out of 5
Across 559 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 81% scored Man O' War Golf 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 Man O' War Golf Club
Maples routed this one so that water is in view or in play across much of the round, and reviewers mention it constantly. The theme list from sampled reviews puts water alongside course, greens and shape, and the verbatim comments are blunt about it. One golfer said to bring extra balls. Another joked about packing swim gear next time. The slope of 141 is among the higher numbers in the area and reflects the carries and the shot shapes required rather than the yardage, which tops out at a modest 6,967. The listed difficulty is Medium, which is fair for someone who plays the right tees and accepts that laying up is often the correct play.
When the bentgrass greens are healthy, the feedback is very good. Reviewers have described the greens as very nice, rolling well and consistent, with fairways and tees in similar shape, and one group ranked it the best of three courses they played that week. The layout itself draws repeated praise as a genuine challenge, and staff friendliness is a recurring positive. A quiet weekday round here reads well in reviews, with one golfer describing an almost empty course in great condition after light rain.
The review split is honest about the swings. Of 588 reviews the average is 4.26, with 305 five star and 173 four star ratings. Eighty golfers gave three stars, seventeen gave two and thirteen gave one. The complaints cluster around agronomy and upkeep rather than the golf. One reviewer arrived after a fungus outbreak had left the greens rough, and noted the club offered shop discounts and food to compensate. Another described a shabby clubhouse and minimal maintenance. Overseeding has produced cart path only conditions for at least one visitor, and one golfer was moved to The Wizard instead of playing here at all. There is also a complaint about unreturned booking calls. None of this outweighs a 4.26 average, but it is worth confirming green conditions and cart rules when you book.
The look
Man O' War Golf Club in pictures
Getting there
5601 Leeshire Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Course reviews
What golfers said about Man O' War Golf 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 52%
- 4 star 29%
- 3 star 14%
- 2 star 3%
- 1 star 2%
We were so impressed with this course. The greens were unbelievable. So well maintained and everyone was very friendly and helpful. We will be adding this course into our yearly rotation especially since we usually come right after the legends greens have been punched and talked to a maintenance worker on the course who told us that the greens are bent grass and don’t ever get punched but watered instead.
A little rainy, but the course was in such great condition. Plus, we were like the only ones out there so it was incredibly peaceful. Also, everyone was incredibly kind!
Loved this course, I play it every time I go to Myrtle Beach, 5 star !
What an awesome layout. Next time I will bring my swim gear. Loved the course. It was a great challenge.
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A little dry but that is mother nature
Thought course was in excellent shape! Greens were very nice rolled well and consistent. Fairways and tees were in very good shape. Enjoyable lay out, the best of the three we played.
Great course bring extra balls lots of water
I like the layout of this course, however, there should be flags to identify water hazards that cross into a fairway.
Loved it course was in great shape. Greens were awesome.
The course was great - but the clubhouse needs a lot of work. It was quite dirty.
The best and most challenging. Nice staff and a great location for lunch and a drink.
Greens were great! Course was in very good condition.
Lots of water but a great course
Conditions on the greens weren’t great
Surprised it was in better condition then the last time we played it
Excellent golf course
wide open with a lot of water plus tee time came with lunch and two drinks
Amazing course / amazing conditions
Great condition and course. Friendly staff.
Wide open and in very good shape
Best course conditions of the week.
One of the best we played yet
Almost same conditions as the Wizard, but slightly better layout
A group returned to clubhouse claiming a horn was sounded to evacuate course. What they heard was a train whistle because the course does not have an evacuation horn. They returned to course, cut in front of us without pro shop approval/knowledge and then lied about "horn" and pro shop permission.
Course was in fantastic Shape. Staff was great and courteous. Great challenge and would definitely play again
nice course, excellent shape,
Neat course with so much water. Lost too many balls
Nice course but overrated
Fairways and greens were in mediocre shape.
The course was in outstanding condition and the staff was very friendly....
A lot of fun, again, for my second year down in Myrtle Beach. Greens were a nice, quick speed. Difficult to read, though
Greens under areation, unnoticed..
Cart path only rules were in force making it not as enjoyable.
Great service, appreciated lunch and 2 beers + $10 pro shop dollars
Love that course and will want to play it again next year. The lunch addition is great. Just wish our golf organizer (Tyler) would tell me about these type of promo when booking us the courses. I only found out about it by looking at the courses website. We also got a $10 voucher for the proshop that I did not know about. When organizing a large golf group, any promo I can give our group is great. Staff very friendly and helpful with my group.
i enjoyed the course but disappointed that i left two message for Myrtle beach golf and none of my calls were returned. I ended up booking this on line and just simply called the World Tour for a t Time and they were very easy to work with.
Course was great pace of play was good.
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Man O' War Golf 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.
4.5 miles away
Comfort Suites at the University
The closest stay we book to Man O' War Golf Club, about 4.5 miles by road, with elevator on site.
- Elevator
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
4.7 miles away
Legends Golf Course Villas
Roughly 4.7 miles from the first tee in Myrtle Beach, with bar/lounge.
- Bar/Lounge
- Community Outdoor Pool
- On-site Golf Course
5.6 miles away
River Oaks Golf Villas
Roughly 5.6 miles from the first tee in Myrtle Beach, with community outdoor pool.
- Community Outdoor Pool
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
Same part of the Strand
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Tell us the dates and who is coming. We quote the golf, the lodging and the tee times as one price, and a $100 deposit per golfer holds it.