Summary
Grand Dunes Resort Course, located off Rt. 17 in Myrtle Beach, SC is one of the finest golf courses you can play on the Grand Strand. Our travel group played here on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 and found the golf course in excellent condition and the service and amenities top notch. Right from your arrival at the bag drop you are treated with country club level service that sets the tone for a great day of golf. Grand Dunes boasts some of the best playing conditions from tee to green, as well as on all their practice facilities. It was hard to find a blade of grass out of place and it was a treat to play on such pristine surfaces. Depending on the set of tees you play, the layout can be very tough with a premium being placed on solid ball striking. Hit it close, or you’re going to three-putt a lot of these very large and contoured greens. Also, bring plenty of balls, as water comes into play on several holes. The course boasts a string of holes (8-10) that run along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway that can play brutally tough if the wind is blowing. The downhill par-3, 14th is the course’s most scenic hole and requires a precise tee shot to keep it out of the Intracoastal on the right.
Value (3.5 out of 5.0)
This is a premium course and the prices reflect the conditions and superb level of service. Green fees can run well over $100 and while our first round was built into the price of our package, we replayed for a fairly expensive $55 rate. You get what you pay for at this course and it’s worth the extra money to get the conditioning and level of service we received.
Facilities (4.5 out of 5.0)
Course conditions were excellent with the greens running smooth and medium-fast. Grand Dunes has a 15-station grass driving range that was in excellent condition and balls were included in the greens fee. The range was conveniently located next to the first tee. Three practice greens (one for putting and two for short game) were also nearby. Get to the course early to take advantage of these excellent practice facilities.
The clubhouse boasted a fully stocked pro-shop and a nice snack bar and full service grill. The food was good and the service prompt.
Customer Experience (4.5 out of 5.0)
The pro-shop, starters, cart attendants and beverage service staff were all very professional and attentive to our every need. Carts are fully equipped with GPS, coolers with ice, and as many free bottles of water as you want. We were especially pleased that the afternoon professional on duty allowed us to replay as a fivesome. His only contingency was for us not to hold anyone up, and we didn’t. It makes a big difference when you can play with your friends and not have to split up into groups of two and three players. We had an awesome day at Grand Dunes and I highly recommend this play to visitors in Myrtle Beach. For the record, I played twice and shot 83 both times which was 11-over par. We played from the blue tees which measured 6,737 yards.
Overall Rating (4.0 out of 5.0)
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