Barefoot Resort & Golf
Barefoot Resort & Golf offers four distinct 18-hole courses designed by legends like Greg Norman and Tom Fazio, blending strategic challenges with scenic coastal landscapes. Accessible to all skill levels, this public resort delivers varied play and well-managed facilities that make it a standout destination on South Carolina’s Grand Strand.
Course Overview
Barefoot Resort & Golf stands as a beacon for golf enthusiasts seeking variety and challenge across four distinct courses in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Each 18-hole layout carries the signature hallmarks of its legendary architect, presenting a blend of strategic design and captivating natural elements. As a public resort destination, Barefoot offers accessibility to players of all skill levels, from ambitious beginners to low-handicap veterans eager to test their mettle.
The Greg Norman Course reveals a rugged coastal character with expansive fairways and vast sand traps, demanding precision while offering panoramic views of the surrounding terrain. Known for its imposing bunkers that dominate the approach shots, it invites players to embrace risk and reward from tee to green. Though the Norman Course is the most approachable among the four, it provides memorable challenges through keenly placed hazards and undulating greens.
In contrast, the Tom Fazio Course incorporates elevation changes and elevated greens that require thoughtful club selection and accurate shot shaping. Water comes into play strategically, weaving through fairways and guarding key landing areas. Players will find this layout both scenic and demanding, especially from the white tees, where yardage and topography combine to test course management and patience.
The Davis Love III Course offers a unique historical dimension, with holes 3 through 7 featuring recreated ruins of an old plantation home that add atmosphere without distracting from focused play. Natural landscapes frame each hole, and the course is lauded for its robust challenge balanced by thoughtful flow, making it rewarding for those seeking immersive golf amid rich setting.
Finally, the Pete Dye Course echoes classic Dye design philosophies with extensive waste areas and strategic bunkering, particularly off the tee. Elevated tee boxes and green complexes require a balanced approach of power and finesse, and the course’s dedicated amenities, including a restaurant and driving range, make it a convenient option for a full day on the links.
Barefoot Resort & Golf also emphasizes smooth operations and attentive staff, ensuring tee times stay efficient and rounds proceed without delay. Walking is encouraged across all courses, with well-maintained pathways and recommendations for sturdy footwear due to varied elevation. This resort offers a compelling combination of architectural pedigree, scenic variety, and practical amenities suited to golf vacations or regional play.
Course Highlights
Four architecturally distinct courses by Greg Norman, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, and Pete Dye; notable for expansive sand traps, strategic water hazards, and historical plantation ruins on the Love course. The Dye course includes dedicated amenities such as a restaurant and driving range. Each layout offers a signature challenge, from waste areas to elevated greens, ensuring diverse play experiences within a single resort.
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Guest Reviews
Charlie Walters
Good morning. Played all 4 of the courses and they were in great shape, as always. Had a great time and we were quickly onto the course at our tee times. They run a tight ship and everyone was showing a sense of urgency to keep us on time, but also to ensure our experience was a good one. We do this every year, 16 of us, and it never disappoints. Nice job y'all!
Jordan McIntyre
First class from start to finish. The staff , the course, and facilities. We had an amazing time. All 4 courses are incredible. Side note watch the squirrels out there, they will take your lunch.
Marie Kang-Scott
Barefoot Resort & Golf in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, features top-tier golf courses designed by renowned architects such as Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, and Greg Norman. Although the Norman course is picturesque, it doesn't quite match the spectacular nature of the others. The Fazio course stands out for its beauty and challenge, offering plenty of water hazards, sand traps, and "waste areas" of hard-packed sand. Our personal favorite was the Love course, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, despite being the most difficult of the four. Adding to its charm, holes 3-7 feature recreated ruins of an old plantation home, enhancing the historical ambiance of the golfing experience. Just a short drive away, the Dye course boasts its own amenities like a restaurant and driving range, following the signature Dye layout with ample sand and waste areas. Overall, our experience on all four courses was fantastic, leaving us eager for our next visit to Barefoot Resort & Golf.
Joo Yoo
James Palladino
Played Fazio Great course Great Staff
Mike Malady
Played the Fazio course on our final day at at Barefoot Resort. Like the other 3 courses, Fazio was in excellent condition. Greens were in great shape and rolled well. Fazio is similar to Dye with strategic bunking, some waste areas and several carries off the tee. The white tees were only 5600 yards but elevation changes and elevated greens made it no less of a challenge. Highly recommend to play. Final note - staff at all the Barefoot courses from pro shop to the bag handlers to the starters were helpful, friendly and glad to give advice on the courses. Excellent golf vacation venue.
Reagan Garrison
Guy at front desk was very chill and helpful
Daniel Williams
I recently had the pleasure of playing Barefoot Resort & Golf in Myrtle Beach with my dad—who, years ago, was nearly stationed at what’s now the Myrtle Beach airport, once home to an Air Force base. He’s retired now, but we made the trip partly so he could ask himself, “Did I miss my flight?” He even penned a short memoir with that title. But I digress. Myrtle Beach lives up to the hype. Barefoot Resort features four distinct courses designed by legends—Fazio, Love, Norman, and Dye—each offering a different flavor of challenge, whether you’re chasing birdies or just trying to stay in the fairway. Course Conditions: Absolutely top-notch. Fairways were lush, the greens rolled pure, and even after rain, drainage was spot on. The Dye Course, especially, was in pristine shape—firm, fast, and visually striking. Challenge Level: Don’t let the picture-perfect views lull you—these courses can bite. The Dye Course is the toughest: tight landing zones, deep bunkers, and plenty of visual trickery. It’s a true test of your game. The Love Course is more forgiving but still demands solid iron play and touch around the greens. Fazio and Norman offer their own twists, with Norman generally being the most player-friendly. Final Thoughts: I’ll be back—no doubt about it. Until then, keep your irons clean and the cart girl smiling. Speaking of which... if there’s one downside, it’s that with so many golfers out there, it was tough to catch a drink run. A small gripe in an otherwise outstanding golf experience.
David Green
What a course/beach! The Norman course was the most challenging course I’ve ever played. Very well maintained, in good shape, and tons of fun. The par 3s were extremely scenic. Some of the holes have absurdly sized sand traps that take up the whole fairway!
Gayle Kranick- Craft
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Course Details
Access & Location
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
On-site clubhouses vary by course, each featuring pro shops and dining facilities tailored to their unique playing experience.
Walking encouraged on all courses; paths are well-maintained but wear supportive shoes due to moderate elevation changes in some areas.
Open to the public with advance tee time reservations recommended, especially during peak seasons.
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