South Carolina · Myrtle Beach

Pine Lakes Country Club

The Grand Strand's first course, a 1927 Robert White design. Sports Illustrated was planned here in 1954. Par 70, long par 4s, two par 5s.

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About Pine Lakes Country Club

Pine Lakes opened in 1927 as Ocean Forest Country Club, the first course in Myrtle Beach, and it's still known as the Granddaddy. Robert White, a St. Andrews native who was the first president of the PGA of America, designed it. It's less than half a mile from the ocean on naturally rolling ground, with the most movement on the back nine, and the 14th plays toward the Ocean Boulevard skyline.

Don't let par 70 fool you. There are only two par 5s, the par 4s are long, and water is in play on about a dozen holes. The front nine is 142 yards shorter than the back, so score early. Two new sets of tees opened in late May 2026, making six in all, from 4,025 to 6,737 yards, and the new 6,068-yard set is a good fit for a lot of mid-handicappers. There's no driving range, just two putting greens you can chip around.

Architect Craig Schreiner rebuilt it from 1937 aerial photos of White's layout, keeping 16 of the hole corridors and replacing two, and the greens and bunkers were redone again in 2021. The clubhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places and houses the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame. In 1954, 87 Time-Life employees met there and sketched out the plan for Sports Illustrated. It was renamed Pine Lakes in 1946, Founders Group International took it over in 2014, and it turns 100 in 2027.

It's one of 82 courses Yoink watches in the Myrtle Beach area, and Myrtlewood Golf Club - Pine Hills is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.

How to get a tee time at Pine Lakes Country Club

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Pine Lakes Country Club FAQ

Where is Pine Lakes Country Club?

Pine Lakes Country Club is in South Carolina, in the Myrtle Beach area.

Who designed Pine Lakes Country Club, and when did it open?

Pine Lakes Country Club was designed by Robert White, St. Andrews native and first PGA of America president and opened in 1927, as Ocean Forest Country Club; renamed Pine Lakes in 1946.

Is Pine Lakes Country Club open to the public?

Pine Lakes Country Club is run by Founders Group International (Prime Times Founders Collection, 21 courses).

How do I get a tee time at Pine Lakes Country Club when it's booked up?

Set a watch for Pine Lakes Country Club in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.

What golf courses are near Pine Lakes Country Club?

Nearby options include Myrtlewood Golf Club - Pine Hills, Whispering Pines GC and Aero Club Short Course. Yoink watches 82 courses in the Myrtle Beach area.

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