Long Bay Golf Club
Long Bay Golf Club in Longs, SC, offers an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course distinguished by its strategic bunkering and coastal winds. The layout presents a demanding yet approachable test framed by coastal marshland and thoughtful routing, inviting players of varied skill to engage with its natural challenges.
Course Overview
Long Bay Golf Club, located in the coastal stretch of Longs, South Carolina, offers an 18-hole championship experience shaped by the unmistakable touch of Jack Nicklaus. This semi-private course blends classic design elements with a natural seaside personality, challenging players with its strategic bunkering and varied terrain. The course’s notable profile is anchored by a layout that demands thoughtful club selection and precise shot-making, as well as an acute awareness of the ever-present Atlantic breezes that influence ball flight.
The fairways at Long Bay weave through gently rolling landscapes, punctuated by well-placed sand traps that frequently come into play. These bunkers, integral to Nicklaus’s vision, guard the greens and fairway corridors alike, urging golfers to balance aggression with caution. Although the course rewards well-executed drives and creative approaches, it remains accessible for a wide range of skill levels due to its thoughtful routing and generous landing areas.
Scenic marsh views and patches of native grasses frame the holes, adding character without overwhelming the focus on playability. The coastal winds add a variable that tests even seasoned golfers, influencing distance control and shot shaping. Despite some past challenges with course conditions, recent stewardship has improved turf health and green speeds, inviting renewed enthusiasm from both locals and visitors.
Amenities complement the golfing experience with a welcoming clubhouse that offers dining and locker room facilities tailored to member comfort, while practicing areas provide ample space to fine-tune your game before tee time. Walking the course is encouraged, revealing subtle elevation changes and ground contours that are otherwise missed from a cart.
Long Bay Golf Club presents a practical yet compelling destination for those seeking a thoughtful round amid coastal South Carolina. Its blend of classic Nicklaus architecture and seaside setting creates a balanced test that remains evergreen for the golfer ready to engage with the nuances of strategic golf under shifting coastal skies.
Course Highlights
Jack Nicklaus’s signature strategic bunkering defines Long Bay, with numerous sand traps positioned to challenge tee shots and approaches alike. The course’s coastal setting introduces wind as a subtle but constant factor, enhancing the demand for controlled shot-making. Varied elevation changes and marsh views add visual interest, while recent improvements to turf conditions have elevated the overall playing experience. The layout balances risk and reward across holes that encourage thoughtful strategy and adaptability.
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Guest Reviews
jwills3215
Course layout is very fun! Definitely some good challenges! Only reason for the 4 stars were some of the greens were in rough shape! But would definitely come back
Brad Wilcox
Off the bat, this is a terrific golf course with a super friendly and attentive staff! I really commend these folks. Everyone from the guys that get your clubs situated at the bag drop, the pro shop staff, bar/snack staff, the starter (who was really knowledgeable about the course, conditions, etc)...everyone. Really made it a great experience. I have read some semi recent reviews about the condition of the course and I can honestly say that the folks at Long Bay have been diligent to rectify any of the issues I've read about. Kudos to them! The course was in great shape. Mr. Nicklaus is a crafty devil...with his beautifully (and tempting) placed sand throughout. However, this has been a course I have always wanted to play. It did not disappoint. So much so, we decided to play it two days in a row. Thank you, Long Bay! Will be back!
Tia Coppus
Beautiful course and well maintained! Easy check-in and customer service when booking
Kevin Schacht
Played this course again for first time in 30 yrs in March, that is why you see Brown rough. one of my favorite courses in Myrtle. if you don't like sand shots you will not like this course. there is strategic sand traps everywhere. Jack did a great job designing this course and it's pretty forgiving. Only negative is some greens had some bare spots but didnt effect overall game. I would definitely play again. Overall our favorite course of the 3 we played this year.
Rafael Lenartowicz
Simply put - awful. Conditions way below par. Greens were the worst I've seen in a while, slow, bumpy, patchy with several damaged areas. Disgraceful to charge 80+ for an afternoon round (which took 5hrs due to lack of pace enforcement). Hope they turn it around, since it's one of the best layouts in the area.
BIGBRY Tunney
Played here on Friday July 11. I played this course back in April and it was a mess, Greens were diseased and corroded, fairways looked like the rough, tee boxes were nothing but giant bare spots. Also at that time there was some Junior Girls tournament being held the next day, so they were there with a parent/family getting practice and some young girls were accompanied by coaches and groups as large as 8-10 people all playing a hole....felt like this was something paying customers should have been warned about before playing. I swore i'd never play here again, but i know some residents of Long Bay and they told me the course was in much better shape and it had been getting the TLC a golf course needs. I'm happy to report Long Bay is in much better condition than it was a few months ago. Greens aren't perfect, but worlds better than they were before. There was a good rainstorm the night before i played, so some parts of the fairways/rough/bunkers were muddy and/or soft, but that's to be expected. You could actually tell the fairway apart from the rough. Tee boxes were in much better condition as well. Long Bay is a well-designed course, so it's nice to see some attention being paid in keeping it healthy.
allan hall
We had a blast playing at Long Bay! The course is in great shape and the staff is amazing. It is a challenging course and so much fun!
BIGBRY Tunney
Played here on Friday July 11. I played this course back in April and it was a mess, Greens were diseased and corroded, fairways looked like the rough, tee boxes were nothing but giant bare spots. Also at that time there was some Junior Girls tournament being held the next day, so they were there with a parent/family getting practice and some young girls were accompanied by coaches and groups as large as 8-10 people all playing a hole....felt like this was something paying customers should have been warned about before playing. I swore i'd never play here again, but i know some residents of Long Bay and they told me the course was in much better shape and it had been getting the TLC a golf course needs. I'm happy to report Long Bay is in much better condition than it was a few months ago. Greens aren't perfect, but worlds better than they were before. There was a good rainstorm the night before i played, so some parts of the fairways/rough/bunkers were muddy and/or soft, but that's to be expected. You could actually tell the fairway apart from the rough. Tee boxes were in much better condition as well. Long Bay is a well-designed course, so it's nice to see some attention being paid in keeping it healthy.
Brad Wilcox
Off the bat, this is a terrific golf course with a super friendly and attentive staff! I really commend these folks. Everyone from the guys that get your clubs situated at the bag drop, the pro shop staff, bar/snack staff, the starter (who was really knowledgeable about the course, conditions, etc)...everyone. Really made it a great experience. I have read some semi recent reviews about the condition of the course and I can honestly say that the folks at Long Bay have been diligent to rectify any of the issues I've read about. Kudos to them! The course was in great shape. Mr. Nicklaus is a crafty devil...with his beautifully (and tempting) placed sand throughout. However, this has been a course I have always wanted to play. It did not disappoint. So much so, we decided to play it two days in a row. Thank you, Long Bay! Will be back!
Kathy Lawrence
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Course Details
Access & Location
350 Foxtail Dr, Longs, SC 29568, USA
Long Bay Clubhouse – offering dining, locker rooms, and a pro shop with a welcoming atmosphere
Walking is permitted and encouraged to fully experience the terrain; firm-soled shoes recommended due to coastal terrain and occasional soft conditions.
Access primarily for members and their guests; visitor play available via member sponsorship or special events.
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