Barefoot Resort Dye Course
Pete Dye's contribution to Barefoot Resort's four course collection is the toughest and most exclusive of the quartet, the only semiprivate course on the property. A par 72 of about 7,343 yards opened in 2000, it carries every Dye hallmark: railroad ties, waste bunkers, water and waste areas that punish the wayward.
Photo: The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort via Google.
The verdict
Barefoot Resort assembled four marquee architects, Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye, on one North Myrtle Beach property, and the Dye Club is the one that bites back. Opened in 2000, it is the only semiprivate course of the four, with a more exclusive feel, a guarded tee sheet and the full Pete Dye vocabulary: railroad ties, sprawling waste bunkers, GN-1 Bermuda fairways and greens defended by water and sharp edges. It is consistently rated the sternest test at Barefoot.
For the traveling golfer it is the round that defines the trip, the course you remember hole by hole. At about 7,343 yards and par 72 it is long from the tips and unforgiving of loose shots, so most visitors are wise to play it a tee forward. If you want the signature challenge of the Grand Strand on a course bearing one of the great names in design, the Dye Club belongs near the top of any North Myrtle Beach itinerary.
Barefoot Resort Dye Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Type
- Resort, semiprivate
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- To about 7,343 yds
- Green fee
- From about 90 dollars
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Barefoot Resort, GolfPass and course databases. The Dye Club is a Pete Dye design opened in 2000, a par 72 playing to about 7,343 yards, and is the only semiprivate course of the resort's four. Indicative green fees run from roughly 90 dollars in the off season to about 200 in the spring peak of 2026, with resort and stay and play package rates, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Dye Club builds its drama through the closing stretch, where water and waste come into sharper focus and the greens grow more exacting. As on every Pete Dye course the visual intimidation is a weapon in itself: bunkering and edges are framed to make a fairway look narrower than it is, and confident commitment off the tee is rewarded more than caution.
Throughout the round the GN-1 Bermuda fairways run firm and fast, and the approaches demand distance control into greens that fall away toward trouble. Railroad ties shore up several hazards, a Dye trademark, and the waste areas mean a wayward drive is rarely a free recovery. It is a course that asks for placement over power and punishes the player who cannot shape a shot.
From the correct tee it is a thrilling, fair examination rather than a slog, and many low handicappers rate it the best ball striker's test on the Grand Strand. Play it when the wind is up off the Atlantic and the Dye Club shows its full teeth.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Semiprivate course at Barefoot Resort & Golf; open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time and through Myrtle Beach packages, with member priority |
| Green fee | From about 90 dollars off season to roughly 200 in the spring peak of 2026; rates vary sharply by season, day and time |
| Booking | Book online, through the resort golf shop or via a Myrtle Beach package operator; reserve well ahead for spring |
| On the day | Carts standard; collared shirts and soft spikes; large clubhouse, practice facility and three sister courses on site |
| Getting there | At Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, near Barefoot Landing off Highway 17 |
| Best months | Spring and fall are prime on the Grand Strand; summer is hot and humid, winter mild and good value |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates swing by season and packages change, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Barefoot Resort has its own villas and accommodation on property, the simplest base for playing all four courses, and the wider North Myrtle Beach area offers a vast choice of oceanfront hotels and golf rentals within a short drive. The Grand Strand is built for stay and play, with package operators bundling lodging, tee times and transport.
For a complete Barefoot weekend, pair the Dye Club with the resort's celebrated Love Course, or add the saltwater scenery of Tidewater Golf Club nearby for one of the strongest pairings in North Myrtle Beach.
Looking for a base near North Myrtle Beach? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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We arrange the tee times at the Barefoot Dye Club, pair them with the best of the Grand Strand and book the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Barefoot Resort Dye Course questions
Who designed the Barefoot Resort Dye Course and when did it open?
The Dye Club was designed by Pete Dye and opened in 2000 at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, one of four championship courses at the resort and the only semiprivate one.
What is the par and length of the Dye Club?
The Dye Club is a par 72 that plays to about 7,343 yards from the back tees, the longest of the four Barefoot courses.
Is the Dye Club public or private?
The Dye Club is semiprivate. It is the only course of the four at Barefoot that is not fully public, with member priority, but resort guests and visiting golfers can play it by tee time and through Myrtle Beach packages.
How much does it cost to play the Barefoot Dye Course?
Indicative green fees run from roughly 90 dollars in the off season to about 200 in the spring peak of 2026, with resort and stay and play package rates. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
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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.