Plantation South Strand Public
Willbrook Plantation Golf Club
Dan Maples routed Willbrook Plantation through Pawleys Island woodland in 1988, a semi private par 72 of 6,722 yards. It rewards groups who want a well kept, walkable scale of course rather than a brutal test.
Designed by Dan Maples
- Par
- 72
- Yards
- 6,722
- Slope
- 133
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1988
- Greens
- Champions Bermuda
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Willbrook Plantation Golf Club
The pedigree
Dan Maples
A Plantation layout that opened in 1988 and plays to a par of 72 over 6,722 yards.
The test
Slope 133
6,722 yards and a slope of 133. Enough teeth to be worth the tee time, fair enough that the whole group finishes with a card worth signing.
The greens
Champions Bermuda
Putting surfaces are Champions Bermuda. 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
4.3 out of 5
Across 517 reviews left by golfers who booked through us, 84% scored Willbrook Plantation 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 Willbrook Plantation Golf Club
Dan Maples built Willbrook in 1988 in the plantation style that defines this stretch of Pawleys Island, and the character of the design still shows. At par 72 and 6,722 yards with a slope of 133, it asks for control rather than distance. Trees are part of the defence, and one reviewer describes a large tree directly in the line of the opening tee shot that pushed their group forward to the white tees. That is the flavour of the place. The course record of 64 by Bryan Van Derriet suggests the scoring is there for anyone who keeps the ball in position.
Champions Bermuda greens are the putting surfaces, and reviewers repeatedly say they roll slower than other courses in the area, which is useful information for a group playing several rounds in a week. Conditioning draws strong marks overall, including from players who noted the course held up well through dry weather. Practice facilities are the most complete in this group, with a chipping green, a driving range, a practice bunker and a putting green, so an early arrival can properly warm up. Not everyone agrees on presentation, and one reviewer called the setup and design nice but the grooming lacking. Reviewers also comment on rough that offers fewer playable recovery lies than they expected.
Out of 542 reviews the average is 4.26, and the split is strong: 253 five star and 204 four star ratings against just 19 combined at one and two stars. Staff efficiency and friendliness come up as often as the golf does. The negatives, where they appear, are specific rather than systemic. One reviewer described the course as unplayable on their date, another was unhappy with the reception of a medical cooler at bag drop, and a third found the red tees positioned in the fairway rather than on proper tee boxes. Those are worth knowing, but they sit against a large body of consistently positive reports.
The look
Willbrook Plantation Golf Club in pictures
Getting there
426 Tidewater Cir, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Course reviews
What golfers said about Willbrook Plantation 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 46%
- 4 star 38%
- 3 star 12%
- 2 star 2%
- 1 star 2%
Efficient, friendly staff. Course in excellent condition.
Great staff, great track!
Fantastic course, however on the first tee there is a huge tree right in the path of the tee shot. We had to go to the whites to tee off.
Course was in great shape, especially considering the dry conditions.
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Beautiful course. It’s what a southern course should look like.
Loved this one-so pretty
Great course we all enjoyed
Greens slower than other courses
Course was showing signs of drought - Tee boxes in poor condition.
Excellent course conditions and very hospitable staff
Always a pleasure to play, conditions weee good
great time loved the gators on course was in great shape
Great course and very friendly staff.
We ended this week playing this course and it was amazing. Can’t wait to play it again.
We love this course.
Put a fivesome of women out the back as we were turning. Ranger knew about it. Told us he told them to move faster. They didn’t.
Same thing weather and wet
A round of golf through history
Nice place. Great staff.
Very well maintained and very enjoyable to play.
good layout. worth a replay
Beautiful and in great shape
Great course and nice staff, great experience! Allowed us to reserve a replay tee time with no issues.
Only got nine holes in due to weather, but looked to be in good shape.
Great course and great shape. Will definitely plat that one again next year. Everyone there were so very nice!!!
Very friendly staff
Enjoyed the course
enjoyed the course , great shape 5. Greens very good 4.5
Good track. People friendly and helpful.
Great staff and course
Always like this course and the layout is great.
Very enjoyable and well cared for I’m a 17, shot a 92.
fairways a little rough, and it was cartpath only on the front even though it didn't seem too wet.
A nice course with a historic and southern charm feel.
We love Willbrook and thought the course was nice. We got absolutely eaten alive by bugs. I am not sure if there is anything Willbrook can do about this but it makes for and unpleasant round and the after effects of the bug bites were not pleasant.
The course was in excellent condition and the staff was very friendly....
For the price and drive it wasn't worth it..
First time at course, good course, tricky greens.
Great, challenging place
Course was nice (fairways a bit dry) but we still had a great day. Staff were friendly and helpful organizing my group of 21 ladies.
Good course, nice layout.
Very nice course layout but the greens were a little rough
The course was ok just not upscale one as listed.
Course conditions were excellent. Staff was very friendly
Course in Great condition. Tough for our group with wind conditions. Staff friendly especially the ladies in snack bar. Did not like having to leave a credit card for close to pin markers.
Another great course!
Also has a great layout & greens! I would also play it again!
Vacation rentals
Where to stay near Willbrook Plantation 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.
2.7 miles away
Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
The closest stay we book to Willbrook Plantation Golf Club, about 2.7 miles by road, with bar/lounge on site.
- Bar/Lounge
- Community Outdoor Pool
- Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service (Seasonal)
19 miles away
Crown Reef Beach Resort
About 19 miles from the course, worth it if the group wants to be in Myrtle Beach.
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- FREE Wi-Fi
19 miles away
Ocean Blue Resort
About 19 miles from the course, worth it if the group wants to be in Myrtle Beach.
- Covered Parking
- FREE Parking
- FREE Wi-Fi
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