Tucked away in the prestigious Reserve at Litchfield community, The Reserve Golf Club is a private Greg Norman design that provides one of the most serene and strategic rounds in the Myrtle Beach area. Known for its understated elegance, world-class conditions, and walkable layout, this low-density, member-focused course offers a quiet escape from the busier public venues of the Grand Strand.

Course Overview

Opened in 1998, the Reserve is one of only a few Greg Norman designs in the Carolinas. It features generous landing areas off the tee, but the real test begins on the approach shots and around the green. The layout moves through dense pine forests, natural wetlands, and marshy lowlands, blending into the landscape in true Norman fashion.

  • Architect: Greg Norman

  • Yardage: 7,179 yards from the tips

  • Slope / Rating: 140 / 74.2

  • Par: 72

  • Course Type: Private

  • Greens: TifEagle Bermuda

  • Signature Hole: #12 – A par-4 with a dramatic approach over wetlands to a small green tucked into a wooded alcove

The Golfer’s Review

The Reserve is pure golf, with no housing intruding on play and no noise other than birds and breezes. It’s challenging but fair, with strategic shot values that reward good decisions and execution. Greens are fast and true, bunkering is rugged and visually appealing, and there’s a peaceful rhythm to the layout.

This is private club golf at its best—subtle, sophisticated, and tailored to the serious player.

Amenities

As a private club, The Reserve offers top-tier service and exclusive amenities that rival any in the region.

  • Clubhouse: Elegant lowcountry-style with fine dining and locker rooms

  • Practice Facilities: Full driving range, short game area, putting green

  • Instruction: On-staff PGA professionals available for lessons

  • Dining: Member dining inside the clubhouse, with event space for private functions

  • Additional Perks: Access to the Reserve Harbor Yacht Club and Waccamaw River Marina for members

Location

  • Address: 18 Reserve Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  • Nearby Courses: Caledonia, True Blue, Heritage Club, Founders Club

  • Lodging Nearby: Litchfield Resort, Pawleys Plantation rentals, oceanfront inns

  • Dining Nearby: Chive Blossom, Perrone’s, and Frank’s Restaurant & Bar

The Reserve Golf Club is an elite, invitation-only golf experience, nestled in one of the most scenic parts of the Lowcountry. For those fortunate enough to gain access, it delivers a round that is as thoughtful and memorable as any on the Grand Strand.

Pro Tip: This is a course that rewards course management. Don’t overpower it—play smart and stay patient.