Ocean-Bay-Waterway North Strand Public
Tidewater Golf Club
Ken Tomlinson's 1990 Lowcountry layout in North Myrtle Beach is the hardest card in this group at 7,044 yards and a slope of 143. It suits committed golfers who want views and a real test.
Designed by Ken Tomlinson
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 7,044
- Slope
- 143
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1990
- Greens
- Mini Verde
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Tidewater Golf Club
The pedigree
Ken Tomlinson
A Ocean-Bay-Waterway layout that opened in 1990 and plays to a par of 72 over 7,044 yards.
The test
Slope 143
A slope of 143 over 7,044 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
Mini Verde
Putting surfaces are Mini Verde. The practice ground carries a chipping green, a driving range, a golf school and a putting green, so the speed is no surprise on the first green.
The verdict
4.4 out of 5
Across 950 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 87% scored Tidewater 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 Tidewater Golf Club
Tidewater is the strongest test in this batch by a clear margin. Ken Tomlinson opened it in 1990 in a Lowcountry style, and the numbers state the case plainly: par 72, 7,044 yards from the back, and a slope of 143. Gene Jones holds the course record at 65. Reviewers consistently describe long holes and a premium on hitting straight shots, and the words challenging and tough appear throughout the feedback alongside beautiful and excellent. Views come up as often as difficulty. This is the course in a package where the scorecard stops mattering and the surroundings take over.
The reception is the best in this group. Across 980 reviews the average is 4.43, with 645 five-star ratings, which is roughly two thirds of everyone who played. Staff draws heavy praise, from the pro shop through to the food and the clubhouse, and several reviewers name it the best course of their trip. On-cart GPS gets specific mention as helpful for first-time visitors, which matters on a layout this demanding when you cannot see the trouble from the tee. Greens are Mini Verde. Practice facilities are the most complete here, covering a driving range, putting green, chipping green and a golf school.
The negatives are real and worth stating. There are 71 three-star, 32 two-star and 28 one-star reviews. Two themes recur. The first is conditioning history: some reviewers stopped playing Tidewater for a few years because it had fallen into poor shape and report it improving without yet matching what they remember, while others describe greens and fairways in bad condition or greens running slow. The second is pace of play. One group reported a six hour round and blamed double stacking of tee times, and said they would not return. Cart path only restrictions and an unwelcoming starter also come up. Set against a body of 980 reviews those complaints are a minority position, but they are specific enough to plan around. Book an early tee time and the odds shift firmly in your favour.
The look
Tidewater Golf Club in pictures
Getting there
1400 Tidewater Dr, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Course reviews
What golfers said about Tidewater 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 66%
- 4 star 21%
- 3 star 7%
- 2 star 3%
- 1 star 3%
Always a treat to play
Course was great; pace of play was dreadful ... they held some kind of tournament that morning that held up play on each and every hole.
Beautiful course with just the right amount of difficulty for a vacation golf round! Staff was pleasant and helpful.
The course was in good shape and had long holes. I like the length of the.course and the challenge it brought to hit straight shots. The Pro Shop staff was friendly and professional.
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We stopped playing it for a few years because it was in horrible shape. It's getting better, but still no the track we're accustomed we've played in the past.
Tidewater is a great course and facility. The staff is friendly, the food is top-notch and the course was in great shape.
Loved the golf course. Views are great. Staff was friendly. Course was in excellent shape even after all the rain they received. This is a definite must play.
This was the best course we played out of the three. GPS was great for not knowing the course. Great clubhouse and staff.
I was concerned that my group would not like this course because it can play difficult. I couldn’t be more wrong. Everyone raved about it and want to go back next year. 8 of us replayed it. The restaurant was great and look forward to coming back.
Probably my favorite MB course. Play it at least every year. AAA leads in great condition.
Very fun and challenging course. Nice views of the bay.
Even though not my ch rain the course was in nice shape. Like that they offer free range balls as well.
Loved this course - one of the best courses we’ve played in Myrtle
Nice course , slower greens and great people
Great course, greens were good for time of year, I did notice painted greens made my shoes green, but it's to be expected for this time of year.
This was our favorite course! Everything about Tidewater is top notch!
Great course and staff. Loved the tough pin locations
The course was in great shape. Fairways were great. We will definitely play again this course next year.
Great course. We will repeat next year.
Place was fantastic
Greens and fairways were in terrible shape.
Always a great place to play! Everyone there was very welcoming
Great layout staff very friendly
The course was in great shape greens had been punched and sanded very disappointing.They had told method wouldn't be the case.
Greens were recently punched and sanded. This did make us happy as our representative had explored these obstacles ahead of scheduling courses. Love this course but was mis-lead
Fantastic course but we were shocked to see greens had been aerated and sanded
Greens were just punched, decent pro shopLoved the views
Can’t say enough how awesome this course was since our previous play some years ago. Kudos Tidewater!
Beautiful course
Great course and great experience
Great conditions but slow greens. Staff was friendly
Course in excellent condition. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Very good condition.
Beautiful course
Course was in Great Shape. But totally dissatisfied with Pace of play it took our group 6 hours to play our Round. They just double Stack players on the Course to get as many players as they can. We won’t come back to Tidewater which is sad because we love the course!!!
Amazing course with awesome views
The course was amazing 5
Very friendly starter and associates
Okay but not great.
Now my favorite course on the strand. Loved this one!
Always a tough course, one of my favorites.
Excellent golf course
Great layout, clubhouse was nice Tough track with great views of the waterway.
enjoyed the course , great shape 4.5
1. Best course we played. Great setup and greens and fairways were excellent.
This course had just ok greens and thin fairways from all the others but was great to play
Staff was awesome. Course is challenging and has great views. Course condition could be better. The bugs were extremely bad - nothing you can do about it but makes the experience frustrating.
Nice to see it back to close to it was when we first started playing it. the tee boxes
tremendous course and still one of the most scenic courses I've played...the greens had a lot of po in them which is why I couldn't give it a 5
Very nice course
Is one of the best courses i have ever played.
Greens was full of wild grass
Great layout, course was not in perfect shape yet.
It was cart path only, although they had the mowers out...rude starter as well
Great course. Would like to play it again whe it wasn't raining
Great course. Liked the green/white hybrid tees
First time playing can not wait to return
Staff was amazing. Great course.
17th hole was closed so couldn’t play that hole.
Best course of the week !!
Best course we played .Excellent conditions and very playable
#2 great course the greens were the difference
Best course in Myrtle conditioning first rate & a great challenge for 18 holes
Very difficult course. Beautiful but better for single digit players.Outside staff super.
Also in impeccable shape.
Awesome staff and starter had everything ready when we got there.
Best course by far.
Very nice. 9/10
Great course but challenging! The staff was hospitable and I shall be back.
Great layout, greens a bit slow due to recent greens being punched.
Best golf course EVER!!!! BEAUTIFUL
Beautiful course. No indication PRIOR to booking from your website that the greens were aerated/sanded a couple Of days before my round. Greens were not Really puttable. Large holes, sand filled. Basically putted once then picked up. Not good that I was charged full rate with no warning. Disappointing to say the least
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Tidewater 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.
At the course
Tidewater Golf Villas
Sits on the Tidewater Golf Club property, so the first tee is a walk from the door. Expect community outdoor pool.
- Community Outdoor Pool
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
4.0 miles away
Pier Watch Villas
Roughly 4.0 miles from the first tee in North Myrtle Beach, with free wi-fi.
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Outdoor Pool
4.0 miles away
Prince Resort
Roughly 4.0 miles from the first tee in North Myrtle Beach, with bar/lounge.
- Bar/Lounge
- Covered Parking
- Elevator
Build the trip
Put Tidewater Golf Club in a package
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.