Barefoot Resort Dye Course
Pete Dye opened the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort in 2000, and it remains the most demanding of the resort four championship layouts on the Grand Strand. A par 72 of about 7,343 yards, it serves up the bunkering, native grasses and risk and reward edges that made the Dye name, within easy reach of North Myrtle Beach.
Photo: The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort via Google.
The verdict
Pete Dye laid out the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort in 2000 as the most exclusive and most exacting of the resort four big name designs, alongside layouts by Davis Love, Greg Norman and Tom Fazio. It plays as a par 72 of roughly 7,343 yards and is widely regarded as the toughest test at Barefoot, named Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association in 2013.
This is classic Pete Dye, all visual intimidation and strategic teeth, with sprawling bunker complexes, waste areas, native grasses and greens that punish the lazy approach. It is a genuine championship card on one of the most popular golf coasts in America, and unlike the private giants it is open to resort and public play, which makes it a centrepiece for a Myrtle Beach trip. Fees move with the season, so always confirm directly before booking.
Barefoot Resort Dye Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,343 yds
- Green fee
- Public, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Barefoot Resort and leading course databases. The Dye Course was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 2000, a par 72 of about 7,343 yards. Recent peak season green fees have run indicatively from roughly $150 to $290 depending on season, day and package, 2026. Rates change constantly on the Grand Strand, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Dye Course rewards the player who can shape a tee shot and commit to the line. Fairways thread between waste bunkers and native grasses, and the greens are firm and contoured, so the angle of approach matters as much as the number on the card.
Pete Dye builds intimidation into the look of every hole, with railroad tie edges, deep sand and water that comes into play at the moment of decision. The smart play is often the conservative one, leaving a full club into the green rather than flirting with the trouble that frames the aggressive line.
The closing holes tighten the test and ask for two committed shots to set up a chance at par. The Dye Course is the kind of layout that bites the careless and rewards the disciplined, the headline round of a Barefoot or wider Myrtle Beach golf trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public play; tee times are available to visitors and through Myrtle Beach golf packages |
| Green fee | Recent peak fees indicatively from roughly $150 to $290 by season, day and package (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book directly with Barefoot Resort or via a Grand Strand package; advance booking is wise in spring and autumn |
| On the day | Carts are standard; the Dye design rewards course management, so play to the fat of the greens |
| Getting there | North Myrtle Beach, about 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach International Airport |
| Best months | March to May and September to November for the best weather and firmest conditions on the Grand Strand |
Green fees and access verified June 2026; rates on the Grand Strand change constantly by season and package, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base themselves along the Grand Strand around North Myrtle Beach, where Barefoot Resort offers on site lodging and the wider area is packed with hotels, condos and dining a short drive from dozens of courses. A Barefoot stay puts the Dye Course and three sister layouts on the doorstep.
Myrtle Beach is built for the buddies golf trip, so it is easy to pair the Dye Course with the best of the Strand and the standout courses just south around Pawleys Island on a multi day itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Barefoot Resort Dye Course.
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Barefoot Dye Course questions
Who designed the Barefoot Dye Course and when did it open?
The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 2000, the most exacting of the resort four championship layouts.
What is the par and length of the Barefoot Dye Course?
The Dye Course plays as a par 72 of about 7,343 yards from the back tees, widely regarded as the toughest test at Barefoot Resort.
How much does it cost to play the Barefoot Dye Course?
Recent peak season green fees have run indicatively from roughly $150 to $290 depending on season, day and package in 2026. Rates change constantly, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play the Barefoot Dye Course?
Yes. The Dye Course is open to resort and public play, with tee times available directly and through Myrtle Beach golf packages.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.