Barefoot Resort Love Course
Davis Love III's contribution to Barefoot Resort's four course collection is widely judged the best of the lot. A par 72 of about 7,047 yards opened in 2000, it winds past recreated ruins of an old southern plantation home and ranks among Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public courses.
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The verdict
Barefoot Resort gathered four big name architects, Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye, on one property in North Myrtle Beach, and over time the Love Course has emerged as the favorite of the quartet. Opened in 2000, it pairs Lowcountry charm with a genuine championship test, and its calling card is the set of recreated plantation ruins that line holes 3 through 7, crumbling brick walls and chimneys that give the round a sense of place few resort courses can match. Golf Digest has ranked it among its 100 Greatest Public courses.
For the traveling golfer it is the anchor round of a Barefoot or wider Grand Strand trip. At about 7,047 yards and par 72, with a slope of around 139 from the tips, it is substantial without being brutal, and the conditioning and presentation are first class. If you play one course at Barefoot, this is the one, and it belongs near the top of any North Myrtle Beach itinerary.
Barefoot Resort Love Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Davis Love III
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- To about 7,047 yds
- Green fee
- From about 90 dollars
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Barefoot Resort, Golf Digest and GolfPass. The Love Course is a Davis Love III design opened in 2000, a par 72 playing to about 7,047 yards with a course rating near 71.1 and a slope of about 139, and it features recreated plantation ruins along holes 3 through 7. Indicative green fees run from roughly 90 dollars in the off season to about 180 in the spring peak of 2026, with resort and package rates, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The signature stretch is the run of holes 3 through 7, where Love built recreated ruins of a southern plantation home into the landscape. Weathered brick walls and a standing chimney frame the holes, an atmospheric touch that lingers long after the round and sets the Love Course apart from its Barefoot siblings and the rest of the Grand Strand.
Beyond the ruins the design is a thoughtful, well conditioned championship layout. The fairways are generous off the tee, but the approaches into well bunkered, gently contoured greens reward the player who shapes the ball and controls distance. Water and waste areas come into play often enough to keep you honest, and the closing holes give the round a strong finish.
It plays well for a wide range of golfers, a real test from the back markers yet enjoyable and fair from the middle tees. The combination of championship quality and the unforgettable ruins is why so many visitors rate it the best round of their Myrtle Beach trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course at Barefoot Resort & Golf; open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time and through Myrtle Beach packages |
| Green fee | From about 90 dollars off season to roughly 180 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; Myrtle Beach pricing swings widely 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 wider Myrtle Beach golf trip, pair the Love Course with the saltwater scenery of Tidewater Golf Club nearby, one of the strongest one two combinations in North Myrtle Beach.
Looking for a base near North Myrtle Beach? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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Barefoot Resort Love Course questions
Who designed the Barefoot Resort Love Course and when did it open?
The Love Course was designed by Davis Love III and opened in 2000 at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, one of four championship courses at the resort.
What is the par and length of the Love Course?
The Love Course is a par 72 that plays to about 7,047 yards from the back tees, with a course rating near 71.1 and a slope of about 139.
What are the ruins on the Love Course?
Davis Love III built recreated ruins of an old southern plantation home into the course, running along holes 3 through 7. They are a signature feature and one of the most memorable touches on any Myrtle Beach course.
How much does it cost to play the Barefoot Love Course?
Indicative green fees run from roughly 90 dollars in the off season to about 180 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.