Chuck1956 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Heading down to Hilton Head area (Bluffton) and Myrtle Beach for the first two weeks of April. Probably will only need one or two courses in Hilton Head and thinking it would be probably be among Old South, Hilton Head National and Country Club of Hilton Head (is this public?). Any insights among these three or other reasonably priced courses to consider? In MB, will probably play 4 or 5 times and was thinking two rounds among Caledonia, True Blue, Tidewater and Dunes Club and two more reasonably priced courses like Thistle, Rivers Edge or Farmstead. Not sure what the greens fees are at Tidewater or Dunes but I think for both I need our club pro to get us on and I've heard Caledonia has a problem with its greens so would be interested if anyone knows the greens fees or condition of Caledonia. Also, any other reasonably priced courses to consider in MB or north (not Murrells Inlet or Pawley Plantation). Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Farmstead closed and sold to developers. Caledonia runs around $200 and True Blue about $150. Thistle is good as well as Rivers Edge. Rivers Edge is a decent drive from NMB. You can get on Tidewater without a pro calling. $145 is the current rate. A Pro's phone call might save you some $. My boss just got back and he said the Pearl was in great condition. Look at myrtlebeach.tee-links.com This gives you the maintenance and aeration schedule for MB courses. Quote Driver, TSi1 10* Stiff Flex 3 Wood, TSi1 15* Stiff Flex 5 Wood, SLDR 19* R Flex 7 Wood, F6 22.5* R Flex 939x 5 hybrid Irons, 699 Pro's S Flex (6 - AW) JB Wedge 55* Wedge, CBX 60* Putter, Marksman Fang 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Howell34 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Old South is the only one I’ve played and it was a fun layout, great condition. fozcycle and BCases 1 1 Quote Radspeed Driver 10.5* Radspeed 3W 14.5* Stealth 4H 22* JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4i-PW RTX Zipcore Wedge 52* Mid Bounce RTX Zipcore Wedge 56* Mid Bounce Kirkland Signature KS1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka44 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 18 hours ago, Chuck1956 said: Heading down to Hilton Head I just stayed at Brunswick plantation over President's day weekend. Yes Farmstead is cleared and being prepared for homes. Cost wise yes I would play Rivers Edge, it is always in great shape and views are among the best. I also played Meadowlands which was also good. Sandpiper Bay was OK, avoid Diamondback, it was in rough shape. Quote Driver: Cobra King Speedzone Irons: Mavrik 4-GW Wedges: CG-14 56 & RTX 52 Putter: Scottsdale Wolverine Woods: Gigagolf 3W, 2H, 3H Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juspoole Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I enjoyed Oyster Reef in Hilton Head quite a bit. Also Atlantic Dunes, but it's a tad more pricey. I was not a huge fan of Palmetto Dunes (RTJ course), but it was still nice. I have heard really good things about the Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Dunes as well. I played Crescent Pointe a couple years ago because it was a very good value. It was nice for the price I paid, but not memorable. Pretty good conditions, but there is much better in the area I think. I've heard wonderful things about Old South and i'm hoping to play that while I'm down there in June. I played True Blue in December 2021 and it was a treat. Cool layout and great condition minus a few bunkers that were lacking sand. I caught up with a group of locals that play both courses often and they said they much prefer True Blue to Caledonia for what it's worth because of the issue you mentioned. Myrtle Beach National had some fun holes and I enjoyed it. Dunes and Tidewater are on my list as well, but I have not played them yet. Quote Driver: Mavrik Sub Zero 9* (Set to 10) Ventus Blue 6X 2 Hybrid: TSI3 Hybrid Tensei Blue 80 X (17.25*) 3 Hybrid 818 H2 Hybrid Hzrdus RDX Black 6.5 (20.5*) 4 Iron - T200 4 Iron Graphite Design Tour AD IZ X Hybrid Shaft Irons 5-PW: T100-S 5 - GW KBS Tour 130 X Gap/Sand Wedge: Vokey SM6 49* SM8 54* Lob Wedge: Jaws 5 Wedge 58* DG Tour Issue Stiff Putter: Phantom 5.5 34" Pro Platinum Newport 2 35" Taylormade Tour Black Spider 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550025KV Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I've been going to HHI for years. If you only need 2 near Bluffton, I'd highly recommend CC of Hilton Head and HH National. CCHH is private but they do welcome outside play. HHN is one of the best on the island. Check aeration schedules. They're usually punching in April. Old South is good value. Dolphin Head is another very good semi private club. Can't go wrong with those 4. fozcycle 1 Quote Mav SubZ 9° Mav SubZ 14.5° Mav SubZ 16° Mav 4hy Apex CF19 5- AW Hogan Equalizer 54° Cleveland 58° Odyssey StrokeLab 7s TaylorMade TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayBird 74 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Heritage in MB is nice along with Tidewater.....good luck n take lots of balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeStKing Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Heather Glen and Glen Dornach were among my favorites near North Myrtle Beach. Not sure what they cost nowadays. Quote Driver: Ping 425 Max; Rogue White 70 3 Wood: Ping 410; Mitsubishi Tensei Orange 7 Wood: Callaway Steelhead 3, 5-7 Irons: Callaway Apex 19 8-AW Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 19 Wedges: Titleist 53 degree, Callaway MD4 58 X Grind Putter: Odyssey 10 Tour Lined; Seemore Z2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckZ Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 A list of furteen courses and their current rates for the dates your want to play in MB. The Dunes Golf and Beach Resort is not included. It is a semi-private club and tee times can be obtained, are running around $231 for morning times. https://www.myrtlebeach.com/golf-tee-times/ Hilton Head and Bluffton has some great courses. I checked the Country Club of Hilton Head and they are a private club. Suggest looking over the list on this site. https://www.blufftonsc.com/where-to-golf-in-bluffton-hilton-head-island We have had a rainy season and that is what spring is like down here. April showers bring May flowers, as they say. I live half way between the two in Mt Pleasant, across the river from Charleston. I got to the two areas when I have to do golf events. Just to congested. If I play golf there, it is in of off season. Quote DRIVER - TSi3 10.75* - Fujikura Speeder 661 TR S FAIRWAY - TSi2 15.75* - Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 6.1 S HYBRID - 816H1 17.0* - Fujikura Motore Speeder HB 8.8 Tour Spec S HYBRID - 818H1 21.0* - Fujikura Motore Speeder HB 8.8 Tour Spec S IRONS - T300 (2019) - 5-48W - True Temper AMT Red 107g-95gm R300 WEDGES - Vokey SM9 - 52.08F, 56.10S - True Temper AMT Red 94gm R300 Vokey SM7 - 58.12D (Snow flaked "Z" ) - N.S. PRO 950GH R300 ** GolfPride MC+4 Midsize Grips (all woods/irons/wedges) PUTTER - 2020 Scotty Cameron Special Select Custom Newport 2 35" ** GolfPride SNSR 104 Grip GOLF BALL - TITLEIST - Prov1s GOLF BAG - TITLEIST - Cart 14, Mid Size Tour Golf Glove, Shoes, Apparel and Outerwear Rangefinder - Pro XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Fahrney Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 4:30 PM, Chuck1956 said: Heading down to Hilton Head area (Bluffton) and Myrtle Beach for the first two weeks of April. Probably will only need one or two courses in Hilton Head and thinking it would be probably be among Old South, Hilton Head National and Country Club of Hilton Head (is this public?). Any insights among these three or other reasonably priced courses to consider? In MB, will probably play 4 or 5 times and was thinking two rounds among Caledonia, True Blue, Tidewater and Dunes Club and two more reasonably priced courses like Thistle, Rivers Edge or Farmstead. Not sure what the greens fees are at Tidewater or Dunes but I think for both I need our club pro to get us on and I've heard Caledonia has a problem with its greens so would be interested if anyone knows the greens fees or condition of Caledonia. Also, any other reasonably priced courses to consider in MB or north (not Murrells Inlet or Pawley Plantation). Thanks Play the Dye Course at Barefoot. 6 Million Dollar Man 1 Quote Played golf for over 50 years until my health and business calendar reduced my time to less then 5 rounds a year. Then 4 years ago I retired, changed my diet and lifestyle, lost 100 pounds and got back on the course. Its been a struggle but things are getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 3 hours ago, 550025KV said: I've been going to HHI for years. If you only need 2 near Bluffton, I'd highly recommend CC of Hilton Head and HH National. CCHH is private but they do welcome outside play. HHN is one of the best on the island. Check aeration schedules. They're usually punching in April. Old South is good value. Dolphin Head is another very good semi private club. Can't go wrong with those 4. I go every year at end of September…….played HH Nat’l this year…..terrific layout wonderfully taken care of. Quote Driver: 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Titleist T300 48* GW w/Fubuki MV Senior shaft and Edison forged 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Evnroll Gravity Grip or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Maxfli Tour CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and MG4000 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck1956 Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 hours ago, 550025KV said: I've been going to HHI for years. If you only need 2 near Bluffton, I'd highly recommend CC of Hilton Head and HH National. CCHH is private but they do welcome outside play. HHN is one of the best on the island. Check aeration schedules. They're usually punching in April. Old South is good value. Dolphin Head is another very good semi private club. Can't go wrong with those 4. CCHH says they only do reciprocals for other Club Corp clubs, so doesn't seem to work so will probably stay with Old South and HH National. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joefreddy Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Give Old South a try. Not expensive but fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith J Garvin Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Played Caladonia and True Blue fall of 2020. At Caladonia you have to catch it while the greens are fast to get a true sense of the course. Move up a set of tees at True Blue if you ask me. Play on a calm day. Felt Dunes was great but a tad over rated. Grand Dunes is a great resort course. Wide open, great condition and you can pick a yardage with 7 (?) Sets of tees. Wife loved it. Few forced carries. TPC myrtle was in great shape and a ton of fun for me... Have fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattL Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 When I stayed at Hilton Head in February of 17, I played at The Golden Bear at Indigo Run. It was such a nice course and was the most reasonably priced on the island when searching on Golf Now. So much so that I went back for a second time even though planned to try two courses (Only had time to play twice during my stay) while there. The photo is from one of the greens, but I can’t remember what hole it was. Quote Motorcycle trials and golf the two most addicting sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingGreens Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 3/15/2022 at 4:30 PM, Chuck1956 said: Heading down to Hilton Head area (Bluffton) and Myrtle Beach for the first two weeks of April. Probably will only need one or two courses in Hilton Head and thinking it would be probably be among Old South, Hilton Head National and Country Club of Hilton Head (is this public?). Any insights among these three or other reasonably priced courses to consider? In MB, will probably play 4 or 5 times and was thinking two rounds among Caledonia, True Blue, Tidewater and Dunes Club and two more reasonably priced courses like Thistle, Rivers Edge or Farmstead. Not sure what the greens fees are at Tidewater or Dunes but I think for both I need our club pro to get us on and I've heard Caledonia has a problem with its greens so would be interested if anyone knows the greens fees or condition of Caledonia. Also, any other reasonably priced courses to consider in MB or north (not Murrells Inlet or Pawley Plantation). Thanks The country club of Hilton head can be played if you have aThe country club of Hilton head can be played if you have a Club corporation membership. Palmetto dunes has a few courses that are all really nice to play, all depends on what kind of pricing you were looking for. Quote Stealth 2 Plus 9deg Kai' li Red Stealth 2 13deg Aldilla Rogue Silver Stealth 2 15deg Aldilla Rogue Silver JPX 921 Hot Metal 4-PW Nippon Modus 120s SM8 54 and 58deg Dynamic Gold Wedge Flex Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Titleist ProV1 Hoofer Stand Bag Stewart Q Follow Electric Caddie 300 PRO Rangefinder Official Nippon Regio B+ Driver Shaft Review Official Stewart Q Follow Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingGreens Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Here is my review on the country club of Hilton head Quote Stealth 2 Plus 9deg Kai' li Red Stealth 2 13deg Aldilla Rogue Silver Stealth 2 15deg Aldilla Rogue Silver JPX 921 Hot Metal 4-PW Nippon Modus 120s SM8 54 and 58deg Dynamic Gold Wedge Flex Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Titleist ProV1 Hoofer Stand Bag Stewart Q Follow Electric Caddie 300 PRO Rangefinder Official Nippon Regio B+ Driver Shaft Review Official Stewart Q Follow Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeStKing Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 I just played Bear Creek at Hilton Head and loved it. Great lay-out with some interesting holes- 18 is a fantastic finish. The greens were immaculate and quick. The price is the best on the Island- may be the only one you can play under $100; lunch was included. The practice facility was great too. Highly recommended. Quote Driver: Ping 425 Max; Rogue White 70 3 Wood: Ping 410; Mitsubishi Tensei Orange 7 Wood: Callaway Steelhead 3, 5-7 Irons: Callaway Apex 19 8-AW Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 19 Wedges: Titleist 53 degree, Callaway MD4 58 X Grind Putter: Odyssey 10 Tour Lined; Seemore Z2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeStKing Posted April 13, 2022 Share Posted April 13, 2022 Old South at HH is a very fun lay-out. A great variety of target golf and holes that you can grip it and rip it. The holes on the Intercostal Waterway are spectacular looking and a real challenge when the wind is blowing line it was the day I played. Condition that a good- greens are a bit slow, but not ridiculous. Saw lots of wildlife and very few houses- nice get away. Ben_Howell34 1 Quote Driver: Ping 425 Max; Rogue White 70 3 Wood: Ping 410; Mitsubishi Tensei Orange 7 Wood: Callaway Steelhead 3, 5-7 Irons: Callaway Apex 19 8-AW Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 19 Wedges: Titleist 53 degree, Callaway MD4 58 X Grind Putter: Odyssey 10 Tour Lined; Seemore Z2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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