True Blue Golf Club
Mike Strantz built True Blue in Pawleys Island in 1998, a bold public par 72 of about 7,060 yards of huge sandy waste areas, generous fairways and dramatic green sites. A sister to his beloved Caledonia next door, it is one of the most thrilling daily fee rounds south of Myrtle Beach.
Photo via Google, contributed by Sean Kern.
The verdict
True Blue is Mike Strantz at his most expansive. Where his Tobacco Road in the Carolina sandhills pinches and hides, True Blue opens up, a big, muscular layout of sweeping sandy waste, wide landing zones and greens that roll and tumble with Strantz's trademark imagination. It opened in 1998 just across the road from his Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, and the two together are a pilgrimage for fans of bold modern design.
Our verdict: this is a must play on any Grand Strand trip, a public course with private course drama, generous enough off the tee to be fun and clever enough around the greens to keep you honest. It rewards a second look to read the angles, and it stays in the memory long after the round. For the wider region, see our guide to golf in South Carolina.
True Blue Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1998
- Designer
- Mike Strantz
- Type
- Public daily fee
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,060 yds
- Green fee
- Around $196
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from True Blue Golf Club and leading course databases: Mike Strantz, opened 1998, par 72, about 7,060 yards from the back tees. True Blue is a public daily fee course; the indicative green fee is around $196 for the 2026 season and varies by day, season and time. Treat any figure as indicative and always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The signature of True Blue is scale. Strantz moved enormous volumes of sand to create the waste areas that frame the holes, then set wide fairways inside them so the round feels playable even as it looks intimidating. The greens are where the real defense lies, large, contoured and full of movement, demanding control of distance and a good read on a course that gives little away on a first visit.
The par 5s tempt the long hitter and the short par 4s invite a gamble, while the par 3s are wild and beautiful in classic Strantz fashion. There is a generosity here that Tobacco Road withholds, which makes True Blue the friendlier of the two to a first time visitor, yet it never loses the theater. Played with its sister Caledonia across the road, it is a perfect day of bold, modern design.
On a Grand Strand or wider Carolinas trip True Blue pairs naturally with other dramatic Mike Strantz golf, above all his unforgettable Tobacco Road in the North Carolina sandhills, and complements the championship coastal golf of the Ocean Course further south at Kiawah.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public daily fee course; tee times are bookable by visitors directly or through stay and play packages, often combined with sister course Caledonia |
| Green fee | Indicative rate around $196 for 2026, lower in shoulder months and twilight; confirm current pricing before booking |
| Handicap and dress | No handicap requirement; a standard collared shirt golf dress code; the course suits a player who enjoys a bold, fun layout |
| On the day | Take a yardage guide, commit to the wide lines off the tee, and respect the contoured greens where the round is really decided |
| Getting there | In Pawleys Island on the Grand Strand, about 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach and its airport |
| Best months | Spring and fall are prime on the Grand Strand, with mild winter play and warmer, busier summers |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from True Blue Golf Club and leading databases. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season and change with demand; always confirm the current rate and tee sheet directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visitors fold True Blue into a Grand Strand golf week, basing themselves around Pawleys Island or Myrtle Beach where the lodging runs from beachfront resorts to golf villas and rental homes a short drive from the first tee. The True Blue and Caledonia stay and play packages make a base on site especially convenient.
The Grand Strand rewards an unhurried itinerary across its dozens of public courses, so anchor a few nights nearby and let True Blue and its sister Caledonia be the highlight. Pair them with the bold Strantz golf of Tobacco Road up in the North Carolina sandhills.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Pawleys Island and Myrtle Beach.
Build a South Carolina golf trip
True Blue and its sister Caledonia are the bold modern pair we love to anchor a Grand Strand trip around, and we build the rest of the week to match, with the tee times and lodging booked for you. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
True Blue Golf Club questions
Who designed True Blue Golf Club and when did it open?
True Blue Golf Club was designed by Mike Strantz and opened in 1998 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, a sister course to his nearby Caledonia Golf and Fish Club.
What is the par and length of True Blue Golf Club?
True Blue plays as a par 72 of about 7,060 yards from the back tees, a bold layout of vast waste areas, wide fairways and dramatic green sites.
Can the public play True Blue Golf Club?
Yes. True Blue is a public daily fee course open for tee time bookings and stay and play packages. Indicative 2026 green fees are around $196; always confirm directly before booking.
What makes True Blue distinctive?
Mike Strantz built True Blue with massive sandy waste areas, generous fairways and bold, contoured greens, producing one of the most dramatic and memorable public courses on the Grand Strand.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fee indicative for 2026 and to be confirmed with the club. Last reviewed June 2026.