Often regarded as the most underrated of the three courses at Myrtle Beach National, SouthCreek delivers a fun, tactical golf experience with plenty of charm. Designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane, this 18-hole layout winds through towering pines, native wetlands, and gentle mounding—demanding accuracy and strategy over brute strength.

For players who enjoy shaping shots and working the ball into position, SouthCreek might just be the best-kept secret in Myrtle Beach golf.

Course Overview

SouthCreek is the shortest of the three courses at MBN, but don’t let the yardage fool you. This is a thinking player’s course that rewards precision over power and punishes the errant shot with wetlands, doglegs, and sneaky bunkers.

  • Architects: Arnold Palmer & Francis Duane

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Yardage: 6,416 yards from the back tees

  • Slope / Rating: 129 / 71.1

  • Course Type: Public

  • Greens: TifEagle Bermuda

  • Design Highlights: Narrow fairways, doglegs, scenic par 3s, and several forced carries

The Golfer’s Review

SouthCreek is a blast to play. You’ll use every club in the bag and have to think your way around the course. I’ve always found it in great condition, with smooth greens and tight fairways that reward a sharp short game. It’s also the most peaceful of the three Myrtle Beach National layouts—less traffic, more nature.

Perfect for mid-handicappers, couples, and players who enjoy finesse over firepower.

Amenities

As part of the Myrtle Beach National complex, SouthCreek shares top-tier facilities with King’s North and the West Course.

  • Practice Area: Driving range, putting and chipping greens

  • Pro Shop: Full-service, shared with the entire MBN facility

  • Dining: Onsite bar & grill with indoor and patio seating

  • Instruction: Palmer Golf Academy available

  • Stay-and-Play: SouthCreek is often bundled with King’s North and West for golf packages

Location

  • Address: 4900 National Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

  • Distance from the Beach: ~15 minutes inland off Hwy 501

  • Nearby Attractions: Carolina Forest shopping/dining, Topgolf, Broadway at the Beach

SouthCreek may not get the headlines that King’s North does, but it offers a classic Carolina golf experience—scenic, strategic, and satisfying. If you love shot-shaping and smart play, this is your course.

Pro Tip: Keep driver in the bag on several holes—placement is king here.