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Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course
South Creek is the Arnold Palmer course at Myrtle Beach National, a 1975 traditional par 72 measuring 6,416 yards with a slope of 128. It is the shortest and most forgiving of the three National layouts.
Designed by Arnold Palmer
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 6,416
- Slope
- 128
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1974
- Greens
- Mini Verde
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course
The pedigree
Arnold Palmer
A Beach Style layout that opened in 1974 and plays to a par of 72 over 6,416 yards.
The test
Slope 128
128 slope across 6,416 yards, which is the sort of card most of the group can post a real number on.
The greens
Mini Verde
Putting surfaces are Mini Verde. The practice ground carries a chipping green, a driving range, a practice bunker and a putting green, so the speed is no surprise on the first green.
The verdict
4.0 out of 5
Across 581 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 74% scored Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course 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 Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course
Palmer's 1975 design is the least demanding of the Myrtle Beach National trio, and the yardage says so. At 6,416 yards from the back tees it is the shortest course in this group by a clear margin, with a slope of 128 and an easy difficulty rating. Mini Verde greens, par 72, traditional routing. This is a course built for enjoyable golf rather than examination, and reviewers describe it in exactly those terms. Well kept, fun to play, not overwhelming.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Access
- Public
- Style
- Beach Style
- Practice
- Chipping Green, Driving Range, Practice Bunker, Putting Green
- Address
- 4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
The comparisons in the review language are telling. Golfers consistently rank South Creek against its siblings, calling it a definite step down from North and not as good as West while still describing it as a very good course. That relative framing is the most useful thing in the record. Nobody claims it is the best golf on the property, and plenty of people had a good time anyway. Across 590 reviews the average is 3.99, with 222 five-star and 216 four-star ratings carrying it.
The 56 reviews at two stars or below concentrate on two things. Drainage is the first. Multiple golfers describe mushy fairways and cart path only restrictions imposed days after the last rain, with one calling the course a swamp in dry weather. Bunkers with no sand appear in the same complaints. The second is service, including rude treatment at the bag drop, a hectic morning check-in, and maintenance crews working loudly through play without regard for golfers on the hole. Greens are described as inconsistent even in some otherwise positive reviews. Practice facilities are complete, covering range, putting green, chipping green, and a practice bunker, shared with the rest of the National complex. Value is the deciding factor. Groups who book it at a fair price generally leave content, and those paying premium rates are the ones writing the disappointed reviews. All three National courses share the same address on National Drive, so a group can play two of them across consecutive mornings without moving hotels or adding drive time to the schedule.
The look
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Getting there
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Course reviews
What golfers said about Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course
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 37%
- 4 star 37%
- 3 star 16%
- 2 star 6%
- 1 star 4%
Nice course and Staff. Always like playing MBN courses
Always a good course, fine condition.
Extremely disappointing. Course was in horrible shape.
Did not play (Raincheck)
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Well kept course and afun to play not overwhelming views but better then most similar courses in New Jersey. Would play agai. We played nine at Kings North after and WOW!!!
Nice course. Definite step down from North.
Not as good as west but still a very good course
Almost got hit twice with the ball . I recommend to advice player to wait till other player out sight
Good condition but greens were inconsistent
Getting your bags checked in for the morning round was very hectic.
Enjoyed the course. Decent shape fr as dry as South Carolina is right now.
had a great time nice warm up course
In great condition and staff were excellent.
Although we only got 7 holes in, the course was very nice - enjoyed playing there and look forward to playing there again.
Cart path only which is ok. But, the cart paths are in terrible condition
Again these greens were not actually green
Playable and forgiving
All the guys loved the course.
A little too chalenging for us but a fun course.
This was the worst course for more than one reason. The staff was rude at the bag drop. It was cart path only and a swamp even though it hadn't rained in days. The maintenance crew didn't move and talked loudly while you hit off a nonexistent fairway. 4-6 inches of water in many traps and when you ask the front desk about the course just shoulder shrugs and excuses. I will never play this course or the other MBN courses after this experience.
Evidently this course doesn’t drain well. Mushy fairways, sand traps with no sand, & a course worker on a tractor with a blower that had no regard for the players.
Burning Ridge was good-some damaged fairways, founders was great - tees, fairways, greens exceptional, Myrtle Beach National - PHENOMENAL from arriving through entire round. My buddies from out of town said it was their best time ever on a three day golf outing. Thank you to all three clubs. I will be back. My first rounds since retiring in June and relocating from NJ.
Better than expected !
MBN always provides a good experience; however, the bag drop/loading clubs/getting started was very chaotic as they seemed understaffed out front.
Really enjoyed this course as well. The course was in great shape and we moved very quickly around the course.
Good - not as good as Kings....
Nice track prefer North. Well maintained and tough long course.
These were average courses I could have played anywhere and probably would pay $50 per round. Very disappointing considering there are so many beautiful courses in the area and the reason for choosing MB was for the golf.
This course is always in great condition. Greens, fairways, and areas around greens were in great shape.
(Winter golf) , course in great shape, friendly staff
weather was not good, course was.
Another great experience especially in the pro shop!!
Well maintained course condition, loveit!!!
Sorry we were going to get bad weather in Ohio so everybody wanted to leave early before playing . Your app would not allow me to continue, since we didn’t play really couldn’t give it a star
A lot of fun a nice easy open course
we actually golfed west course which was not as nice condition as south unusual as in past west is better. many others said the same
A walking single was told to play with our only threesome.not appreciated
Not a fan of the strange layout of a few of the holes on the course.
Average...........crummy lunch choices.
Nice track. Great place for a first round. Course was in very good condition. Very friendly staff.
Course in good condition. Friendly staff. Did not like having a walking player added to our group.
This would be the second best course behind the International. Love the roll of the greens
course was in very good shape,, a lot of fun holes and placement shots,, very good people
Nice course in good shape
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course
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.
3.0 miles away
Comfort Suites at the University
The closest stay we book to Myrtle Beach National - South Creek Course, about 3.0 miles by road, with elevator on site.
- Elevator
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
6.3 miles away
Legends Golf Course Villas
Roughly 6.3 miles from the first tee in Myrtle Beach, with bar/lounge.
- Bar/Lounge
- Community Outdoor Pool
- On-site Golf Course
7.2 miles away
River Oaks Golf Villas
Roughly 7.2 miles from the first tee in Myrtle Beach, with community outdoor pool.
- Community Outdoor Pool
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
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