Myrtle Beach National- Southcreek
Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach National hosts three of the best eighteen hole courses on the Grand Strand. Southcreek is just the icing on the cake. The course winds through the magnificent setting of coastal wetlands and forests making it an Arnold Palmer masterpiece. With a course rating of 71.0 and a slope of 128, the course measures 6,416 yards.
Southcreek requires less distance, measuring just above 6,400 yards. However, it requires great accuracy and precision. There are numerous waste areas and the bent-grass greens are very well-protected. Your course management skills and shot-making ability better be well tuned as this course will test both in an unforgiving manner.
The fairways at Southcreek are generally flat with the exception of a few mounded areas that cause uneven lies. Many of the fairways include doglegs. The greens are medium-sized and elevated.
As for water, the course has ponds that come into play on six holes. The greens on this course are the smallest of all the Myrtle Beach National courses. The greenside bunkers are in fantastic shape. There are many trees however that will definitely alter your shots. By hitting your shots straight you will definitely score well.
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