Tidewater Golf Club, Ken Tomlinson layout along the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet near North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Course profile · North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Tidewater Golf Club

One of the few Myrtle Beach courses with real saltwater views, Tidewater plays along the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet with the Atlantic in the distance. A Ken Tomlinson par 72 of about 7,078 yards, it opened in 1990 and was named Best New Course by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

Photo: Tidewater Golf Club via Google.

The verdict

Tidewater is the scenic standout of the Myrtle Beach area, a course that trades the pine and lagoon look of most Grand Strand layouts for genuine saltwater drama. Designed by Ken Tomlinson and opened in 1990, it occupies a peninsula between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet, and several holes play along the marsh with the Atlantic shimmering beyond. On opening it pulled off a rare double, named Best New Course by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and the setting still sets it apart three decades on.

For the traveling golfer it is the round on a Myrtle Beach trip that everyone remembers, the one with the views. At about 7,078 yards and par 72 it is a fair but interesting test, with the standout holes along the water providing the photographs and the inland holes giving the round its backbone. It belongs near the top of any North Myrtle Beach golf itinerary.

Tidewater Golf Club at a glance

Opened
1990
Designer
Ken Tomlinson
Type
Coastal parkland
Par
72
Yardage
To about 7,078 yds
Green fee
From about 80 dollars

Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Digest, the club and leading course databases. Tidewater is a Ken Tomlinson design opened in 1990, a par 72 playing to about 7,078 yards, and was named Best New Course by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. Indicative green fees run from roughly 80 dollars in the off season to about 150 in the spring peak of 2026, with Myrtle Beach package rates, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.

The holes worth the trip

Tidewater's signature stretch runs out toward the water, where holes perched above the marsh of Cherry Grove Inlet and the Intracoastal Waterway give the course its reputation. The par 3 third and the holes around the turn offer the kind of saltwater backdrop that is rare on the Grand Strand, and they reward a committed shot over the marsh.

Away from the water the course winds through coastal woodland, with elevation changes that are unusual for the area and greens that ask for thoughtful approaches. The fairways are generous enough to keep the round enjoyable, but the wind off the ocean and the marsh edges punish the careless, so club selection and discipline matter.

It is a course that plays well for a wide range of golfers, memorable for its scenery and solid in its design. From the right tees it is a pleasure rather than a grind, and it earns its place as one of the most photographed and best loved courses in the Myrtle Beach area.

How to get on

Indicative visitor access and recent green fees, Tidewater Golf Club. Figures change by season and year. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
What to knowDetail
AccessPublic daily fee course; open to visiting golfers by tee time and widely available through Myrtle Beach golf packages
Green feeFrom about 80 dollars off season to roughly 150 in the spring peak of 2026; rates vary sharply by season, day and time
BookingBook online, through the golf shop or via a Myrtle Beach package operator; reserve well ahead for the spring season
On the dayCarts standard; collared shirts and soft spikes; clubhouse, grill and practice facilities on site
Getting thereIn North Myrtle Beach off Highway 17, a short drive from the Cherry Grove and Little River areas
Best monthsSpring 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

North Myrtle Beach offers a vast choice of oceanfront hotels, resort condos and golf villa rentals within a short drive of Tidewater, and the Grand Strand is built for stay and play golf trips, with package operators bundling lodging, tee times and transport. The Cherry Grove and Barefoot Landing areas are especially convenient bases.

For a wider Myrtle Beach golf trip, pair Tidewater with the Davis Love III design at Barefoot Resort Love Course just down the road, 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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We arrange the tee times at Tidewater, 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.

Tidewater Golf Club questions

Who designed Tidewater Golf Club and when did it open?

Tidewater Golf Club was designed by Ken Tomlinson and opened in 1990 near North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on a peninsula between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet.

What is the par and length of Tidewater Golf Club?

Tidewater is a par 72 that plays to about 7,078 yards from the back tees, with several forward sets for shorter rounds.

What makes Tidewater special among Myrtle Beach courses?

Tidewater is one of the few Myrtle Beach courses with genuine water and ocean views, playing along the marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet. On opening it was named Best New Course by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, a rare double honor.

How much does it cost to play Tidewater Golf Club?

Indicative green fees run from roughly 80 dollars in the off season to about 150 in the spring peak of 2026, with package rates through Myrtle Beach golf operators. 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.

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