TPC Myrtle Beach Course Review
Introduction
TPC Myrtle Beach is the home course for Coastal Carolina, which was the choice of PGA Tour pro Dustin Johnson. It is also the home of his golf school, which is named appropriately, the Dustin Johnson Golf School.
TPC Myrtle Beach lays on the southern end of the Myrtle Beach area, but is not too far away from some of the areas top golf courses.
Designed by Tom Fazio, you will find one of his few trademark designs, bunker in the front of the green with the back open, sloping down away from the green. It is just 50 yards shy of 7,000 from the back tees, so it is very playable and shouldn’t stretch out anyone too far. There are also 5 sets of tees you can choose to play from.
Course Conditions at TPC Myrtle Beach
Just like many of the courses we played in Myrtle Beach, it was just after a couple days of heavy rains. We were restricted to cart path, but the course had drained pretty well. There were a few wet spots, but that was to be expected. The fairways were fairly thick, and in great shape. They were a real pleasure to hit off of. The rough was some what thick, and you definitely did not want to be in it. the greens rolled very well, and were in great shape. They do overseed pretty much the entire course. It had an Augusta-ish feel to it.
Pro Shop at TPC Myrtle Beach
Check in was very easy and straightforward. They have a fairly large pro shop, and definitely a lot of items to choose from for a souvenir. They were very courteous and everyone that talked to us was overly helpful. This made for a good start to the day.
Range and Practice Area
I was running a bit late but did have enough time to hit and putt a few balls. TPC Myrtle Beach has a large range, and they don’t squish you into tight spaces. You have plenty of room to hit and work in. The putting green was closed but we were able to putt on the practice chipping green. There are two large bunkers next to the chipping green, and I would suggest hitting a few out of them. You will likely be in one before the end of the day.
The Front 9 of TPC Myrtle Beach
Hole 1 is an easy start with a somewhat straight par 4. It bends just slightly to the left. Longer hitters may only need to hit fairway wood here, or if you have a left to right ball flight. Hole 1 has a long skinny green, and the only miss is back right.
Hole 2 is a par 5, playing only at 547 yards. It is well protected and has trouble everywhere. A good tee shot is needed here. The fairway is narrower here than the first hole. Avoid the water on the left off the tee. I think this is a par 5 that you can go for, especially if your miss is typically right. If laying up, land a little short of the far fairway bunker on the right, which would leave you with around 100 yards. Again with your approach, any miss should be right or just short.
Hole 3 is a longer par 4, with a 200 yard carry off the tee. You will not be able to get away with a poor tee shot here. There are no fairway bunkers to worry about. This is a large green, so just be deep enough to clear the bunkers in the front. Don’t be too far off the green here.
Hole 4 is a tough par 4 and plays a bit longer than hole 3. It is much narrower, and has a larger bunker on the right, but you should be able to clear it off the tee. Same as before here with your approach, just be deep enough to clear the 2 bunkers in the front. It will be hard to run it up to the green if you find yourself in the trees.
Hole 5 is a shorter par 3 over water. Back right or back left would be the best misses, avoiding the bunker in the back middle.
Hole 6 is a par 5 that dog legs to the right. If you can shape it off the tee left to right, you can make this par 5 in 2. Make sure you do not go long into the trees. Any lay up will need to be short of the collection of fairway bunkers. In fact you probably want to be well short of them if you want a full wedge in. On your approach, avoid going long, with the preferred miss being the front of the green.
Hole 7 is a slightly down hill par 3 with plenty of room on the right. you need to go after this green and be aggressive.
Hole 8 is a par 4 that bends slightly to the right. You will need a good tee shot here to have a good look at the green. Again, make sure you clear the two front bunkers with your approach. There is a lot of room behind the green on 8.
Hole 9 probably plays as the toughest hole on the course. With water running up and into the fairway on the right, a long hitter will need to be accurate. There’s a good chance you will be hitting a long iron or even a hybrid into this green. There is only one bunker on the front right of the green. You will need to avoid this bunker. However, long is really better here as the green is elevated. Just don’t hit it deep right into the trees.
The Back 9 of TPC Myrtle Beach
Hole 10 start off with a fun par 4. A fairway wood for most off the tee here is fine, as a driver may be too much and roll into the water. With this, you should have between 125-140 into the peninsula green. This is a tough green to hit, as you will need to avoid the water right and the bunkers left. However, it is a large green and you should be able to hit it. It is a must.
Hole 11 is a par 4 that you should be able to score on. The tee shot is over water, but the fairway is wide. In the same, familiar theme again here with your approach, just make sure to clear to the 2 bunkers in the front. Luckily there is plenty of room behind the green.
Hole 12 is possible drive-able par 4 for the longer hitter. You will be forced to make a choice here, go for it, or hit a short off the tee. So make sure you are on top of the hill with your tee shot for a clean look at the hole. There are a couple bunkers on the left and a lone bunker on the right, about halfway down the green. Avoid the large hill on the right. Landing just short of the green would be the best miss here.
Hole 13 is a par 3 over water again. Again, avoid the large bunker on the front left. It is very penal. Anything right or long will be an easy up and down.
Hole 14 is a par 5 that dog legs to the left. Another good tee shot here will let you get to the green in 2. Anything just short of the bunker far fairway bunker is perfect. If you are laying up, it will likely be even with the bunker on the left. Or you could be short of the bunker, but have a longer approach. Deep right is the miss into the green on this hole. However, it is not a difficult green to read so take dead aim.
Hole 15 is a longer par 4 with a tough tee shot, and plays slightly uphill. Longer hitters will be able to take on the bunker, and possibly clear it. However, it is a lot safer to aim right of the bunker and land in the middle of the fairway. There are 3 bunkers that somewhat surround this green. Thus, you will need to be accurate, missing only a bit long if anything.
Hole 16 is a shorter par 4 that you can easily score on. to be able to score, you will need to avoid the bunker that runs all the way down the right. If you are able to do this, then you can take aim at the green. Just avoid the bunkers in the front like several of the holes here. Long is fine.
Hole 17 is a tough par 3. It is very similar to the approach on 10, with water right and bunker left. There is a bit more room here to the left, so don’t be too afraid. Be careful with any back pin location, as the green slopes slightly back down towards the water in the back.
Hole 18 has you finishing up a par 5 that the aggressive player will try to get there in 2. Hit your tee shot, making sure to avoid the creek on the right. The lay up won’t be too long unless you took a more lofted club off the tee, but won’t be bad still. Avoid the water left, and the hill right, which would give you an awkward shot into the green. This is a large green, so don’t worry too much about the bunkers on the right, just avoid going into the water with your approach.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed TPC Myrtle Beach. The conditions were great and the greens were great to hit into. It’s a tough course, with narrow fairways at times and deep bunkers. This would not be a course for the 1-2 time a year golfer but most handicappers would do fine here. I would definitely recommend TPC Myrtle Beach, especially if you are already playing in the area.
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