public · Pawleys Island, SC · 18 holes
Tradition Club
A solid mid-priced Ron Garl round in the Litchfield cluster, wide off the tee with demanding greens. Reviews on conditioning are mixed, so treat it as a fill-in rather than a headliner.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 6,875 | 73.1 / 135 | – |
| Mens | 6,313 | 70.7 / 124 | – |
| Gold | 5,728 | 68.2 / 116 | 73.5 / 128 |
| Red | 5,191 | – | 70.1 / 123 |
| Blue | 4,106 | 64.4 / 106 | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Package operator (Coastal Golfaway) single round, Sat May 2, 2025: $156 AM / $116 PM; direct-book rate same day $171 AM / $142 PM (captured Jan 7, 2025). Fall: Myrtle Beach Golf Trips listed rate for Oct 29, 2026: early AM $113, AM $97, PM $113, late PM $85 (seen 2026-11-01). |
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| Twilight | Late PM $85 (Myrtle Beach Golf Trips, Oct 29, 2026). |
Coastal Golfaway table captured Jan 7, 2025 for May 2, 2025 play; Myrtle Beach Golf Trips rate for Oct 29, 2026 seen 2026-11-01. Dynamic pricing; no published season rate card.
Before you book
| Access | Public daily-fee course. Book through MyrtleBeachGolf.com, GolfNow, TeeOff or golf package operators; course phone not confirmed. |
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| Book ahead | No fixed advance window published by the course. myrtlebeachgolf.com (Founders Group booking site) FAQ advises booking as far ahead as possible for spring and fall weekends; $100 per person deposit, balance due 30 days before arrival (FAQ snippet seen 2026-11-01). |
| Designer | Ron Garl |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Style | Plantation-style layout with wide fairways, marsh-bordered holes and large, undulating greens. |
| Drive from the SkyWheel | 34 min (23.5 mi) |
| Address | 1027 Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 (OSM: 1027 Tradition Club Dr) |
Signature holes
- #7 - par 4 defined by its bunkering
- #15 - par 3 across water
Local knowledge
- Recent MyrtleBeachGolf.com reviews praise staff and layout but several mention uneven greens and bunker conditions and slow pace; check recent reviews before booking.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 358 | 0 ft | |
| 2 | 3 | 196 | 0 ft | |
| 3 | 4 | 322 | 0 ft | |
| 4 | 5 | 550 | 0 ft | |
| 5 | 3 | 206 | 0 ft | |
| 6 | 4 | 322 | 0 ft | |
| 7 | 5 | 382 | +1 ft | |
| 8 | 4 | 423 | -1 ft | |
| 9 | 5 | 477 | 0 ft | |
| 10 | 5 | 535 | -3 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 412 | +1 ft | |
| 12 | 3 | 174 | +1 ft | |
| 13 | 4 | 404 | -2 ft | |
| 14 | 5 | 447 | -2 ft | |
| 15 | 3 | 165 | -1 ft | |
| 16 | 4 | 471 | +6 ft | |
| 17 | 4 | 329 | 0 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 455 | +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 Pawleys Island - Litchfield — 4 min, 1.3 mi
- Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort — 8 min, 3.3 mi
- True Blue Resort villas — 10 min, 4.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Tradition Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $85–$171, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Package operator (Coastal Golfaway) single round, Sat May 2, 2025: $156 AM / $116 PM; direct-book rate same day $171 AM / $142 PM (captured Jan 7, 2025). Fall: Myrtle Beach Golf Trips listed rate for Oct 29, 2026: early AM $113, AM $97, PM $113, late PM $85 (seen 2026-11-01).
How hard is Tradition Club?
From the back tees it measures 6,875 yards with a course rating of 73.1 and a slope of 135. 4/5 - 147 slope from the back per MyrtleBeachGolf.com; big contoured greens and water.
How far ahead can you book Tradition Club?
No fixed advance window published by the course. myrtlebeachgolf.com (Founders Group booking site) FAQ advises booking as far ahead as possible for spring and fall weekends; $100 per person deposit, balance due 30 days before arrival (FAQ snippet seen 2026-11-01).
How far is Tradition Club from Myrtle Beach?
About 34 minutes (23.5 miles) by road from the SkyWheel in light traffic.
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