The Dunes Club
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club is the Robert Trent Jones Sr design that put Myrtle Beach on the golf map, opened in 1949 and still the standard by which the Grand Strand is judged. A par 72 of about 7,450 yards, it is defined by the Waterloo 13th, a great par 5 that bends more than 90 degrees around Lake Singleton.
Photo: Dunes Golf and Beach Club via Google.
The verdict
Robert Trent Jones Sr laid out the Dunes Club in 1949 as only the second course in Myrtle Beach, and it remains the design that brought prestige to the market. A par 72 of about 7,450 yards from the championship tees, it threads through maritime forest and along the water, the firm coastal turf and large bunkering pure Trent Jones.
The heart of the round is the 13th, called Waterloo, a par 5 of about 590 yards that doglegs so sharply around Lake Singleton it seems to double back on itself, long regarded as one of the finest holes in American golf. The Dunes Club is private, but approved package partners can secure tee times, which makes it a centrepiece of any serious Grand Strand trip.
The Dunes Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1949
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr
- Type
- Seaside parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,450 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the Dunes Golf and Beach Club and leading course databases. The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr and opened in 1949, a par 72 of about 7,450 yards. It is a private club accessible to visitors through approved package providers, and green fees vary by season and package (indicative, 2026), so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Dunes Club is a Robert Trent Jones Sr original with all of his trademarks: broad, strategic fairways, large and well placed bunkers, and greens that ask for a confident approach. The early holes ease a player into the round before the course tightens toward the water.
Everything builds to the 13th, Waterloo, a par 5 that swings hard right around Lake Singleton, tempting the brave to cut the corner and punishing anyone who takes on more than they can carry. It is one of the most photographed and most respected holes in the country, and it more than earns its name.
The closing stretch runs back through the trees with the wind off the Atlantic a constant factor. The Dunes Club gives back classic Trent Jones golf on memorable ground, and for visitors who book through the right partner, it is the round that anchors a Myrtle Beach trip.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private club; visitors play through approved package providers |
| Green fee | Package green fees vary by season and provider (indicative, 2026); no fee is quoted here |
| Booking | Book through an approved Myrtle Beach package partner or a trip planner well ahead of peak season |
| On the day | Carts are standard; the coastal wind is a factor, so allow for it on the exposed holes |
| Getting there | On the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach, about 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach International Airport |
| Best months | March to May and September to November for the most comfortable Grand Strand conditions |
Access and package arrangements verified June 2026; the Dunes Club is private and rates change by season, so always confirm current package green fees and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves along the Grand Strand in Myrtle Beach itself, within easy reach of the Dunes Club and dozens of other courses, with lodging to suit every budget. A Myrtle Beach base puts the whole region within a short drive.
For a golf focused stay, the resorts and rentals near the beach put the Dunes Club and its neighbours on the doorstep. It is the ideal region to build a buddies trip around, pairing the Dunes Club with the best of the Grand Strand and the wider Carolinas.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The Dunes Club.
Build a Myrtle Beach golf trip
We secure Dunes Club tee times through the right partners, 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.
The Dunes Club questions
Who designed the Dunes Club and when did it open?
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr and opened in 1949, the second course built in Myrtle Beach and the one that established the market.
What is the par and length of the Dunes Club?
The Dunes Club is a par 72 of about 7,450 yards from the championship tees, a classic Robert Trent Jones Sr design on the Grand Strand.
What is the Waterloo hole at the Dunes Club?
Waterloo is the par 5 13th, a hole of about 590 yards that bends more than 90 degrees around Lake Singleton, widely rated as one of the best holes in American golf.
Can visitors play the Dunes Club?
The Dunes Club is private but accessible to visitors through approved package providers. Green fees vary by season and package, so confirm directly before booking.
Related
The Tee Sheet
Tee time windows, course access changes and the trips worth taking. Every other week.
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.