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Myrtle Beach National - West Course
Forgiving, housing-free Palmer course that is usually the cheapest of the three at Myrtle Beach National. Fine for a budget round or a second round the same day.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,866 | 72.8 / 126 | – |
| White | 6,114 | 69.4 / 118 | – |
| Gold | 5,690 | 67.2 / 115 | – |
| Red | 5,307 | – | 70.4 / 118 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Spring: for a Saturday May 2 tee time, package rate per round (Coastal Golfaway single round) $112 / $97 AM/PM vs course direct-book $117 / $99 AM/PM (Coastal Golfaway article Jan 9, 2026; chart note says captured 'January 7, 2025', likely meaning 2026; seen 2026-11-01). |
|---|---|
| Summer | Package operator rate per round for Jul 14, 2026: $79 early AM, $70 AM, $56 PM (myrtlebeachgolftrips.com, seen 2026-11-01 via search snippet). |
| Twilight | Late PM $50 for Jul 14, 2026 (same source). |
myrtlebeachgolftrips.com snapshot for Jul 14, 2026, seen 2026-11-01. Spring figures: coastalgolfaway.com Jan 9, 2026.
Before you book
| Access | Daily-fee public; Founders Group International. |
|---|---|
| Overseed / closures | Likely yes: a King's North course review says all three Myrtle Beach National courses go through the overseeding process (review undated); extent (fairways/tees vs wall to wall) not stated. |
| Designer | Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane |
| Opened | 1973 |
| Style | Open Palmer layout through native pines with no housing on the property (club site); wide enough to swing freely. |
| Drive from the SkyWheel | 19 min (10.1 mi) |
| Phone | 843-448-2300 (Myrtle Beach National) |
| Address | 4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 |
Local knowledge
- Founders Group International course. Live per-golfer rates (cart included) on myrtlebeachgolf.com tee sheets; Founders packages there include Founders Inclusive (lunch, two drinks, range balls), multi-round discounts and a $100 gift card after 4+ Founders rounds.
- GolfPass's scorecard totals (Gold 5,644, Red 5,127) differ from its tee table; check the card on site.
Closest golf hotels
- Fairfield Inn Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach — 18 min, 10.0 mi
- Legends Golf & Resort — 19 min, 6.3 mi
- Hampton Inn Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach — 19 min, 10.2 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Myrtle Beach National - West Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $50–$117, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Spring: for a Saturday May 2 tee time, package rate per round (Coastal Golfaway single round) $112 / $97 AM/PM vs course direct-book $117 / $99 AM/PM (Coastal Golfaway article Jan 9, 2026; chart note says captured 'January 7, 2025', likely meaning 2026; seen 2026-11-01).
How hard is Myrtle Beach National - West Course?
From the back tees it measures 6,866 yards with a course rating of 72.8 and a slope of 126.
How far is Myrtle Beach National - West Course from Myrtle Beach?
About 19 minutes (10.1 miles) by road from the SkyWheel in light traffic.
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