7829 Ocean Hwy,
Pawleys Island, South Carolina 29585
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+1 (800) 833 6337 toll freePro shop
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Ryan Mooney (GM & Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined sandbelt course. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential areas.
Designer:
Original design by Gene Hamm (1966); substantially redesigned by Thomas Walker (2006).
33.422809
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25 mi SW of Myrtle Beach city centre.
Founders Club, Pawleys Is.
Founders Club at Pawleys Island was originally known as Sea Gull Golf Club. Established in 1966, it held the honour of being the fourth oldest course on the Grand Strand. More recently former Gary Player lead designer Thomas Walker transformed the original rather flat layout into a course that now features sloping fairways, bunkers, elevation changes, and mounding.
Natural beach sand fills the waste areas, and native grasses, such as love and bluestem, populate the mounds and waste areas. This makes for an “ocean-style” course, which gives golfers a unique coastal-feel golfing experience. Wetlands, live oaks, and pines add further aesthetic value to the course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Limited
In former times the Founders Club at Pawleys Island was known as Sea Gull Golf Club, and dates back to 1966, making it the fourth oldest course on the Grand Strand.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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