public · Little River, SC · 18 holes
Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links
The North Strand's waterway course, with a closing stretch along the Intracoastal that is the reason to book it. Champion greens and a 145 slope from the back tees; play the forward sets unless your group is low single digits. Recent reviews flag uneven conditions, so check before a peak week.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 6,890 | 73.1 / 145 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Shoulder | Package operator rate per round for Sep 16, 2026: $148 early AM, (not shown) AM, $148 PM (myrtlebeachgolftrips.com, seen 2026-11-01 via search snippet; site blocks direct fetch). |
|---|---|
| Twilight | Late PM $104 for Sep 16, 2026 (same source). |
myrtlebeachgolftrips.com snapshot for Sep 16, 2026 (early fall), seen 2026-11-01. No published seasonal rack-rate table found.
Before you book
| Access | Public daily-fee course; anyone can book online or through Grand Strand golf package operators. Club site says it is part of the Glens Golf Group. |
|---|---|
| Designer | Clyde Johnston (myrtlebeachgolf.com); club site calls it a tribute to Donald Ross |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Style | Waterway course: the closing holes run along the Intracoastal Waterway and marsh, with the par-4 16th beside the marsh and the par-3 17th looking over the waterway; the last three holes are billed as the hardest stretch. |
| Drive from the SkyWheel | 38 min (24.0 mi) |
| Phone | 843-249-2541 (local); 800-717-8784 (toll free) |
| Address | 4840 Glen Dornoch Way, Little River, SC 29566 |
Signature holes
- 16 (par 4 along the marsh)
- 17 (par 3 on the Intracoastal Waterway)
Local knowledge
- Recent reviews on myrtlebeachgolf.com (2026) mention cart shortages and delays in March and uneven greens in May-June; check recent conditions before locking it into a peak-week package.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 341 | -2 ft | 11 |
| 2 | 4 | 373 | +12 ft | 9 |
| 3 | 4 | 299 | +2 ft | 13 |
| 4 | 3 | 166 | -5 ft | 17 |
| 5 | 5 | 575 | -16 ft | 3 |
| 6 | 4 | 391 | +18 ft | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | 202 | -15 ft | 15 |
| 8 | 5 | 573 | -12 ft | 3 |
| 9 | 4 | 457 | 0 ft | |
| 10 | 5 | 561 | -6 ft | 2 |
| 11 | 4 | 391 | -14 ft | 10 |
| 12 | 4 | 343 | 0 ft | 14 |
| 13 | 5 | 502 | +4 ft | 8 |
| 14 | 4 | 363 | -30 ft | 12 |
| 15 | 4 | 375 | -2 ft | 12 |
| 16 | 4 | 433 | -13 ft | 2 |
| 17 | 3 | 200 | 0 ft | 16 |
| 18 | 4 | 451 | +1 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Hampton Inn North Myrtle Beach-Harbourgate — 10 min, 4.5 mi
- Avista Resort — 15 min, 7.6 mi
- Barefoot RV Resort — 19 min, 10.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links?
Green fees we have seen range from $104–$148, depending on season and time of day.
How hard is Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links?
From the back tees it measures 6,890 yards with a course rating of 73.1 and a slope of 145.
How far is Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links from Myrtle Beach?
About 38 minutes (24.0 miles) by road from the SkyWheel in light traffic.
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