Traditional Myrtle Beach Public
Pine Lakes Country Club
Opened in 1927 and designed by Robert White, Pine Lakes is the oldest course on the Grand Strand. It suits groups who want traditional golf and strong service over modern length.
Designed by Craig Schreiner, Robert White
- Par
- 73
- Yards
- 6,675
- Slope
- 134
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1927
- Greens
- Sunday Bermuda
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Pine Lakes Country Club
The pedigree
Craig Schreiner, Robert White
A Traditional layout that opened in 1927 and plays to a par of 73 over 6,675 yards.
The test
Slope 134
6,675 yards and a slope of 134. Enough teeth to be worth the tee time, fair enough that the whole group finishes with a card worth signing.
The greens
Sunday Bermuda
Putting surfaces are Sunday Bermuda. The practice ground carries a putting green, so the speed is no surprise on the first green.
The verdict
4.4 out of 5
Across 802 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 88% scored Pine Lakes Country 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 Pine Lakes Country Club
Pine Lakes Country Club dates to 1927, which makes it the original course in Myrtle Beach and the reason the area calls it the Granddaddy. Robert White laid it out in a traditional style, and it plays to par 73 over a maximum of 6,675 yards with a slope of 134. Sunday Bermuda greens are the current putting surface. The course record of 62 belongs to Jay McAllister. Practice space is limited to a putting green, so anyone wanting to hit balls before the round will need to plan elsewhere.
The golf rewards position rather than raw distance. Reviewers describe greens with real character, and one summed up the balance well by noting that good shots are not punished even though the putting surfaces have movement. Layout, shape and condition are the words that recur most, alongside repeated mention of staff, who draw praise as consistently as the golf does. Friendly and excellent turn up throughout the sample. Several longtime visitors noted the course is in far better shape now than it was on earlier trips.
The ratings back that up without being flawless. From 837 reviews the average is 4.4, built on 501 five star and 235 four star scores. Against that sit 58 threes, 24 twos and 19 ones. Two specific complaints repeat. The first is aeration: multiple reviewers arrived to find greens recently punched and sanded and were unhappy they had not been told in advance. The second is pace. One group reported a six hour round with no marshals on the course. A separate complaint concerned rainchecks being issued instead of refunds for a washed out round for a large group. None of these touch the design, but they are worth knowing before booking a tee time in aeration season. It is also worth noting how recent the feedback is. The most recent review on file dates to July 2026, so the picture here is current rather than historical, and the volume of it makes the 4.4 average one of the more reliable numbers on the Strand. Par 73 is unusual for the area and gives the round a slightly different rhythm from the par 72 layouts most groups play the rest of the week.
The look
Pine Lakes Country Club in pictures
Getting there
5603 Granddaddy Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Course reviews
What golfers said about Pine Lakes Country 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 60%
- 4 star 28%
- 3 star 7%
- 2 star 3%
- 1 star 2%
Greens were sanded Course layout was plain, felt like any local Muni
Greens were just punched and terrible. No marshaling and pace of play was horrendous
Extremely slow Play …no ranger….not a good experience!
Greens recently punched, would have been nice to know and no marshaling, pace of play terrible.
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So pretty. Some of the greens were a little wonky, but nothing horrible!
Loved everything about this course and the staff. Greens have great character but good shots are not punished. 5/5 rating.
They air rated the greens in rough shape but the service and staff were awesome. Great course besides the greens.
Beautiful course. Very good shape.
Absolutely beautiful course
Always top notch
The best. We try to play here every year. Only negative is there is no driving range but course layout and conditions more than make up for that.
Night and day from previous day - started on line, course in fantastic condition and pace of play great. Course never fails to impress and we have booked it each of last few years and will be doing so again.
Pleasantly surprised
Great course and conditions were very good
Great track. Only downfall seem to be that there was no driving range to warm up on.
Course conditions were great. Little bit of a drawback that there is no warm-up range.
Loved the city course feel. Very friendly and accommodating staff
Just a good course. Everyone was kind and wonderful but the course was just ok
loved the course. definitely would play again.
Doesn't get any better than this with historical context and great golf.
Generous fairways…a fair test.
Well maintained. Found the course played long.
always in great shape. one of our favorites and the staff is always so kind and helpful
Best course of the trip!! Great layout and very picturesque
Play was too slow…6 hour round
Great layout..player friendly. Young pro in pro shop from New Jersey was very nice. Bar and restaurant staff were excellent. Have played in previous years and would consider again and recommend to others. Proximity to airport makes it a final day destination plus.
Great shape and very helpful staff
Did not play received rain check
The only course we played in 4 days that was not CPO, it was in immaculate shape and the staff was the friendliest.
The granddaddy did not disappoint.
Okay course not in great shape
The course is always in Great shape and our Group wants to play it every year. Pace of play is always good and around 4 hours.
Course was in good condition
Beautiful historic clubhouse. Great staff. Course in very good condition. Staff most accommodating and helpful.
Pine Lakes was in good shape but some holes are too long now. We also got lunch and 2 drinks so that was so that was nice
Course was in great shape!
One of my favorites. In great shape
Some of the staff were very rude.
Our favorite course and in fantastic condition. Main reason I only give 4 ranking to other courses is the need to differentiate this one.
very true greens
Pine Lakes was in great shape. Tee boxes to fairways to greens. Staff was friendly as well.
This Coaurse was the best of the week.
Great condition,
Really enjoyed the course
The course was in really good condition for the most part. Our group enjoyed the experience. No driving range and some other minor limitations but overall really good. Once again, the reason it is not a five is at the price point the value is average. Nevertheless, I would recommend the course.
Liked the course a lot but a little too busy with the maintenance and grounds people
Course conditions were average maybe a little early in the season but all else was very nice
Enjoyed the course but it’s too busy. Way too many people one group after another other and mowers and groomers are everywhere
Great course. Staff was ok but treated my 13 year old like a small child so he was very off put. He plays hs and pga jr with a solid game and they were really pushy for him to play up. He shot an 86 from the #3 tees with me. Noteworthy for them to be conscious of their customers.
Beautiful course, great staff.
Played it and was happy, nice course, great greens, but nothing special to say I will play it each trip, also no range, surprising for a course like this.
Outstanding. Conditions were great as always. Staff was great
Good course good condition
Nice track, greens were just the right challenge.
It was Cold but the course drained VERY WELL, and it was our favorite on the trip
Really good course with a little wider fairways. Really enjoyed it
Always a classic first rate course.
Excellent golf course and restaurant I would play it again
Really nice course. Outside staff not very welcoming.
From the time you drop your clubs to when you leave you are made to feel very welcome. Excellent course.
Course was very good
Wow. great course in great condition, beautiful large greens perfect fairways, weel run.
Love this course.
Course was in impeccable shape. Fall golf is a real treat in Myrtle Beach.
Good challenge.
The Granddaddy’s very nice. I wish the starter and marshal’s would stipulate to players to repair divots and ball marks on the greens. They seemed to have more than any other course we played. Otherwise it was impeccable.
Extra touches like clam chowder at the turn and attendant cleaning clubs
Rained out. Could only get rainchecks not happy we couldn’t get refund, I paid you for 8 players at $137 each that’s almost $1,100, you should’ve refunded the money
It is a nice course. We just felt that the other two courses were a cut above this course.
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Pine Lakes Country 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.
1.0 miles away
Ocean Reef Resort
The closest stay we book to Pine Lakes Country Club, about 1.0 miles by road, with bar/lounge on site.
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- FREE Wi-Fi
1.1 miles away
Beach Colony Resort
Roughly 1.1 miles from the first tee in Myrtle Beach, with bar/lounge.
- Bar/Lounge
- Covered Parking
- Elevator
1.3 miles away
Myrtlewood Golf Course Villas
Roughly 1.3 miles from the first tee in Myrtle Beach, with indoor hot tub.
- Indoor Hot Tub
- Indoor Lazy River
- Indoor Pool
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.