The Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort is a masterpiece of shot values and natural beauty, brought to life by the celebrated architect Tom Fazio. One of the most playable—and photographed—courses on the Grand Strand, the Fazio Course has been ranked among America’s Best Public Courses and continues to impress golfers of all skill levels with its balance of strategy, beauty, and playability.
Built to blend into the native Lowcountry environment, Fazio’s design features elevated greens, extensive bunkering, and gentle mounding that reward precision over power.
Course Overview
Fazio crafted this layout with a strong emphasis on shot placement and short game creativity. There’s no single signature hole—instead, the entire round is a series of memorable moments, with risk/reward par 5s, crafty par 4s, and water lurking just enough to keep you honest.
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Architect: Tom Fazio
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Yardage: 6,834 yards from the back tees
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Slope / Rating: 145 / 73.2
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Par: 71
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Course Type: Resort / Public (Barefoot Golf Packages Available)
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Greens: Champion Bermuda
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Signature Hole: #6 – A scenic par 4 with water right and bunkers left that demands a pinpoint approach
The Golfer’s Review
The Fazio Course is a perfect middle ground—not too long, not too tricky, just exceptionally fair and rewarding to thoughtful golfers. It’s known for immaculate conditions, excellent routing, and a layout that never gets stale, even after multiple rounds.
If you love design details and courses that make you think, this is your must-play at Barefoot.
Amenities
While the Fazio Course doesn’t have its own clubhouse, it shares access to the sprawling Barefoot Resort Clubhouse, which includes amenities for the Love and Norman Courses as well.
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Clubhouse: Large shared facility with restaurant, bar, locker rooms, and fully stocked pro shop
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Practice Area: Expansive range, short game area, and putting green
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Pace of Play: Well managed and efficient
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Group Friendly: Ideal for golf packages and multi-round trips
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Shuttle Service: Available for groups staying within the Barefoot Resort complex
Location
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Address: 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
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Nearby Courses: Dye, Love, Norman
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Lodging Options: Barefoot Yacht Club, North Beach Resort & Villas, Ocean Creek Resort
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Dining Nearby: Greg Norman’s Australian Grille, Blueberry’s Grill, Crooked Hammock Brewery
Barefoot Fazio is a polished, well-balanced golf experience that showcases Tom Fazio’s legendary ability to mix visual drama with strategic charm. It’s one of the most satisfying courses on the Strand—and one you’ll want to play again.
Pro Tip: The greens tend to run fast and true—bring your best lag putting game.
