Where to Stay for a Golf Trip in Myrtle Beach

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   North Myrtle Beach (Barefoot & Cherry Grove)

   Best for golf-first groups

   The northern end clusters some of the Strand’s best golf — Barefoot Resort’s four courses, Tidewater — with newer condos and golf villas, a calmer feel, and Barefoot Landing for dining and drinks. Ideal for a group whose trip is mostly about the rounds.

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   Central Myrtle Beach (the Grand Strand)

   Best for oceanfront & nightlife

   High-rise oceanfront resorts, the boardwalk, Broadway at the Beach, and the airport all sit here. Most central to courses up and down the Strand, and the obvious pick for a group that wants nightlife and beach steps from the room.

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   Murrells Inlet & Pawleys Island (South Strand)

   Best for top courses & calm

   The quieter, more upscale south end, minutes from the best public courses (Caledonia, True Blue, TPC) and the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk — a strip of seafood spots and live music on the water. Less neon, more low-country charm.

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   A golf villa or condo rental

   Best value for the group

   Myrtle Beach is condo country, and for a group a golf villa usually wins on both cost-per-head and the hang — kitchen, common space, and often a short walk to a course. Package providers bundle these with tee times, which is part of why Myrtle is such good value.

Myrtle Beach is long — about 60 miles of coastline — so where your group bases itself sets the tone of the whole trip: golf-first calm, oceanfront party, or low-country seafood. The good news is the Strand is drivable end to end, so no choice strands you from the golf. It really comes down to the vibe you want at night and your group’s budget.

The quick decision

• Here mostly for the golf? Base in North Myrtle Beach near Barefoot.
• Want oceanfront and nightlife? Base in central Myrtle Beach.
• Want the best courses and a quieter, upscale feel? Base on the South Strand (Murrells Inlet / Pawleys Island).
• Optimizing cost and the group hang? Get a golf villa or condo.

House vs. resort, Myrtle-style

Myrtle Beach is built for the condo trip. For eight or more guys, a golf villa is almost always the move — kitchen for early-tee-time breakfasts, a common room for the evening, and a cost-per-person that oceanfront hotel rooms can’t touch. Because packages bundle villas with tee times here, it’s also the easiest place in the country to do this well.

A resort wins for smaller groups or anyone who wants the beach and pool scene with nothing to coordinate — central Myrtle Beach has no shortage of oceanfront towers.

The part that trips groups up

The base, the courses, and the nightly plan are one decision. Pick a north-end villa but book three south-end courses and you’ve added a daily 45-minute commute you didn’t want. We treat lodging, courses, and transport as a single connected plan — so the drives stay short and the evenings land where you want them.

Tell us your group and dates and we’ll recommend a base that fits the whole trip — and your budget.

Frequently asked

Where should a golf group stay in Myrtle Beach?

North Myrtle Beach (around Barefoot Resort) is best for golf-first groups, central Myrtle Beach is best for oceanfront resorts and nightlife, and the South Strand (Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island) is best for the top-rated courses and a quieter, upscale vibe.

Should we stay oceanfront or near the golf courses?

You can usually have both. The Grand Strand is long but drivable — most courses are 15 to 45 minutes from anywhere central — so groups tend to choose by the evening they want (nightlife and beach vs. quiet and seafood) rather than by proximity to a single course.

Condo or hotel for a Myrtle Beach golf trip?

For a group, a golf villa or condo rental usually beats a block of hotel rooms on both cost and shared space, and Myrtle Beach’s package culture makes condos easy to bundle with tee times. Oceanfront resort rooms are the better call for smaller groups who want the beach and pool scene with zero coordination.