Tidewater Golf Club
Tidewater Golf Club offers an 18-hole links-style challenge along South Carolina's Intracoastal Waterway, featuring coastal winds, marsh views, and firm greens. This accessible yet strategic course pairs natural beauty with thoughtful amenities, making it a standout destination for golfers of varying skill levels.
Course Overview
Tidewater Golf Club, located at 1400 Tidewater Drive in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers golf enthusiasts a memorable 18-hole championship experience framed by striking coastal landscapes. This public resort course embraces a unique links-style layout, weaving through low marshes and tidal creeks that bring both scenic beauty and strategic challenge. The gentle sea breezes off the nearby Intracoastal Waterway become an active participant in every round, testing shot selection and tempo across fairways lined with native grasses and salt-tolerant vegetation.
Designed to be approachable yet challenging, Tidewater caters to a wide range of skill levels. Ample tee options allow beginners to enjoy a comfortable playthrough while more advanced golfers must plot carefully to navigate the firm, undulating greens and well-placed bunkers that guard each putting surface. The course's natural contours and water features shape holes that demand thoughtful club choices and accurate execution, making it an engaging outing that rewards strategic thinking over pure power.
Players will find a welcoming atmosphere enhanced by attentive staff and thoughtful amenities. From the moment you arrive, the bag drop and pro shop team set the tone with friendly professionalism. Notably, on warm days, staff circulate with ice and cold water to help you stay refreshed, a detail that reflects the club’s commitment to guest comfort.
The clubhouse offers a casual dining option at Joey's, where quality homemade fare and weekly specials provide satisfying meals without pressure or rush—ideal for regrouping after a round. While occasional weather challenges affect course conditions, recent efforts show a focus on maintenance and player experience.
Tidewater’s blend of coastal charm, strategic routing, and attentive service reveals a course that encourages repeat visits and rewards players who appreciate links-style golf close to one of South Carolina’s most popular beach destinations. Whether tackling its wind-tested fairways or enjoying the hospitality off the course, Tidewater embodies a spirited coastal golfing adventure.
Course Highlights
Tidewater showcases a championship 18-hole layout with links-style routing over marshland and tidal waterways. The course is defined by firm, speedy greens, challenging coastal winds, and natural salt marsh grasses. Signature holes include those bordering the Intracoastal Waterway, where glimpses of water and wide, open fairways demand shot precision and strategic course management. The course benefits from attentive staff service and a relaxed clubhouse environment offering homemade comfort food.
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Guest Reviews
Lawrence C
Played Tidewater on June 26th after many 90+ degree days and the course was in great shape from tee to green. There are several postcard holes along the inter-coastal/marshland that offer great views. Service at the bag drop, proshop and on the course were all A+. A nice touch on a hot day was that in addition to a cart person going around there was another worker going around with ice and cold water to fill up your personal container. The only negative was the length of the round at 5 hours on a weekday morning. The root cause of this is doing split tees through the morning. After our front 9 we had to wait 25 minutes to tee off 10, and then wait on every shot after. A 5 hour round on a weekday morning is ridiculous! I was told there were no times after 9:45am booked. Book times through early afternoon starting on one only, at least on weekdays. PLEASE Appreciate the feedback from the course. I would question a target of 4 hours 45 minutes for a round. I’ve never played a course with a targeted round that long. Most target 4 hours to 4 hours 15 minutes. A few private clubs target less than 4 hours.
Tim Prinz
Loved this place. Was the first stop for our group trip in Myrtle and could t say enough good things. Views were stellar, staff was friendly and accommodating and Brett was a gem for helping us set it all up! We can’t wait to go back!
Thomas Fowler
all around great course played it 3 days ago winds can be tricky lots of tee box options for different caliber of player
Ed Christie
I have played Tidewater for the past 30 years as it’s one of my favorite courses on the strand. But my round this past week was disappointing. The condition of the course was the worst I’ve ever seen. I know there has been a drought, but I played many other courses in the area that are kept pristine. I’m not sure what happened here. The greens are rock solid and the areas around the green are full of weeds on many holes. I still like the course and the staff, but I’m hoping the conditions will improve. Especially at the price that’s being charged.
Mike
This is one of the top courses. Great layout and friendly staff make it a pleasure to play. The conditions were great, greens ran smooth and fairways were well groomed and the sand traps were in great shape.The pace of play was well within a resort course time frame of 41/2 hours and little wait. I live in area and will continue to play.
Marie Corsale
Definitely recommend trying the Restaurant inside the club. Joey's has homemade food for a reasonable price! The service is outstanding! Many have been there for years! I enjoyed the chili and a chili cheese dog. I love homemade red mashed potatoes so I ordered them on the side instead of fries. Comfort food :) They offer take out to if you're in a hurry. He also has different weekly specials offered for those who are local or play the course often. Beautiful course and a restaurant that you can enjoy and actually not feel rushed! The staff is exceptional for "these days" and food quality. We will be back to try dinner specials.
Patty Lubin
We have played Tidewater for years whenever we vacation in Myrtle Beach. My son & husband played 3 & 1/2 weeks ago, I didn't because my daughter-in-law does not play. My husband and son were paired with 2 young brothers, 20 yrs. old and late teen, who had never played golf, they were wearing running shoes, and rented clubs. We think when making tee times you should ask if the golfer has a handicap or if they are experienced golfers? And pair golfers accordingly, not golfers with inexperienced players! Tidewater green's fee's are not cheap! We understand resort/vacation play, families are together and decide to play their yearly round! But, is it fair to experienced golfers? NO! I am writing this review because I have experienced this same issue when my husband & I have played in previous years and because I had to listen to them complain the whole time we were in Myrtle about the only golf round they played. The reason I gave 3 stars is because we like the course and it is beautiful but...... Do better!
Thomas Cawley
Great views beautiful hreens, pretty course guaranteed to have fun even if u don't play so well
Woody Wilson
Thanks to all the staff at Tidewater for making playing golf at Tidewater such a special experience … from a great welcome at the bag drop to checking in, in the pro shop, to the starters … everyone makes you feel so welcome … and to not leave out the condition of the course … as always Tidewater lives up to it’s reputation ...
Mike
This is one of the top courses. Great layout and friendly staff make it a pleasure to play. The conditions were great, greens ran smooth and fairways were well groomed and the sand traps were in great shape.The pace of play was well within a resort course time frame of 41/2 hours and little wait. I live in area and will continue to play.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1400 Tidewater Dr, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
Tidewater Clubhouse with pro shop and Joey's restaurant
Walking permitted and enjoyable with gently rolling terrain; comfortable golf shoes recommended due to sandy and marshy areas.
Open to public with advance tee time reservations recommended, especially during peak seasons.
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