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Myrtle Beach National - West Course
The West Course at Myrtle Beach National is a par 72 running to 6,866 yards with Mini Verde greens and a slope of 126. It is the easier test within the National complex.
Designed by Arnold Palmer
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 6,866
- Slope
- 126
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1975
- Greens
- Mini Verde
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Myrtle Beach National - West Course
The pedigree
Arnold Palmer
A Beach Style layout that opened in 1975 and plays to a par of 72 over 6,866 yards.
The test
Slope 126
126 slope across 6,866 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
4.2 out of 5
Across 842 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 80% scored Myrtle Beach National - West 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 - West Course
West is one of the three courses at the Myrtle Beach National complex on National Drive, sharing the address and practice facilities with its sister layouts. The card reads par 72 across 18 holes, 6,866 yards at the longest, slope 126. Greens are Mini Verde, a bermudagrass strain that holds up through South Carolina summers and tends to run true when maintained well.
- 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 difficulty rating on West is easy, which places it below the more demanding courses at the same facility. That matters when building a rotation. A slope of 126 from the back tees is moderate, and at under 6,900 yards the course does not demand length off the tee to score. Players who move forward a set will find it very manageable.
Practice facilities are the strongest argument for starting a trip here. West has a driving range, putting green, chipping green, and a practice bunker, the full set. Groups arriving stiff from a drive or a flight can get properly loose before the first tee rather than hitting a few wedges and hoping. The course carries 852 recorded reviews with an average of 4.16, a solid number over a large sample, though the detailed star breakdown and written review language are not available in our records for this layout. Treat the 4.16 as the reliable signal here.
The look
Myrtle Beach National - West Course in pictures




Getting there
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Course reviews
What golfers said about Myrtle Beach National - West 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 42%
- 4 star 37%
- 3 star 16%
- 2 star 3%
- 1 star 1%
Very nice course! Staff was professional and very welcoming!
Just over rated. Not the best shape. Service was sub par and borderline rude. Rides the sister course reputation
Always enjoyable.
Course was great and everyone there was so friendly and provided great service.
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did not play due to rain
Always a good time.
Excellent condition and excellent staff.
Greens were pure
Very nice and the best part was we stayed on property
Nice course but it plays long and we should have moved up a tee box
The course is challenging. We played this course on Sunday morning and the 12 players really enjoyed the course and the time we played.
nice course but thought a lot of holes were similar. It was in great shape though.
Very nice and tough course
Very nice course. Love the dog legs and character of some of the holes.
Very nice enjoyable round
This was a nice course. Some of the forward tee boxes and bunkers were not in the best shape. Overall had a good time.
Good course not too hard Nice layout Nice course to start your trip on
Ordinary layout, pretty open. Fairways were sparse but it was very dry.
Good course to start with, not overly difficult and fair.
Loved this course, very creative holes that present different challenges. Also can't wait for returning to play the Kings North course, it looked amazing.
Amazing course!
Hard to believe that Southcreek is right beside the West Course. Totally different in style & condition. Really enjoyed playing this course. All of the personnel was pleasant and accommodating.
went great enjoyed the round
Always a solid course
Course was struggling with dry weather and cool temps. Fairways were thin, tee boxes were beat up, but greens rolled great.
The course was very good even with the drought condition.
Poorly maintained. Rough and fairway no difference many holes. Seems like all resources went to Kings North. Traps are mostly dirt. You can see the difference on #10 when a kings north hole runs next to. Wouldn’t recommend.
Tee boxes and fairways were sparce to say the least. Greens were fine.
Course was pretty beat up. tee boxes and greens were not acceptable. Probably would not return to this course.
The course is showing its age. Greens were inconsistent
Fairways not in very good shape.
Liked the course, the employees were very helpful
I Very rough shape
MBN always provides a good experience; however, the bag drop/loading clubs/getting started was very chaotic as they seemed understaffed out front.
Nice course although I believe our foursome which included of two women and one 93 year old man who nearly shot his age was unfairly targeted by the ranger. We were not playing slowly. The group behind was the problem but because they were “bros” they got away with it. Sexism put a damper on an otherwise enjoyable day
Nice course maybe we were there a little early in the season conditions were average
Same comments as Pine Hills.
It was a Saturday and we were put behind 2 men a young girl and a 6 or 7 year old that was playing?? Never seen that before on a Saturday at a 18 hole golf course? Nice course though
Lots of work being done. Has been in better shape in previous years
Same as South creek. A little confusing how they loaded the golf carts and sent us out but it worked ok.
Course layout was nice. Challenging, but playable. Nice pro shop. Good driving range.
Open and wide fairways
Ended up not playing this course but we have always enjoyed in the past m
Fairways were horrible
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Myrtle Beach National - West 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 - West 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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