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Myrtle Beach’s Best Par 3’s

Par 3’s are the simplest holes on the golf course.  Yet, they’re often the holes that can spoil a round if a player hits a poor tee shot.  Due to their simplistic nature, golf architects tend to get creative when designing par 3’s, which leads to not only some difficult shots but some breathtaking views as well.  Myrtle Beach possesses plenty of memorable par 3 holes along the Grand Strand.  In fact, trying to narrow it down to a top five is a rather difficult task.  Still, there are a few that stand out among the rest and we’ve listed them below.

12th Hole at King’s North

Designed by Arnold Palmer, King’s North features a 12th hole that’s a true island green.  Although the hole only plays at 140 yards from the back tees, the distance isn’t as much of a concern as the extreme amount of blue liquid you’ll see from the tee box.  Two bunkers lurk to the left of the green but judging the alternative, neither is a particularly bad spot to end up.  The green slants slowly from front to back, which allows for shorter shots to funnel to a back pin location.  A solid pitching wedge or 9-iron here should reward players with a birdie opportunity on one of King’s North’s most picturesque holes.

14th Hole at Grande Dunes

Measuring in at 244 yards from the back tees, the 14th hole at Grande Dunes may be one of the more difficult par 3’s in Myrtle Beach.  A large sprawling greenside bunker will swallow up any ball short and to the right.  With water running short and down the far right side of this hole, every player will find themselves aiming left off the tee.  There is a safe area on the left side of this hole that still provides players a decent look at par. 

12th Hole at Tidewater

There might not be a par 3 that better sums up Myrtle Beach golf than the 12th hole at Tidewater.  With a large salt marsh surrounding the green, this 189 yard par 3 is a sight to behold from the tee box.  Five medium sized pot bunkers lurk around the front of an undulating green making this one of the toughest shots you’ll face on the entire course.  A back pin position is the easiest to get to while a front pin location almost assures par as the best score possible.  Overall, this is a stunning hole and one that defines golf in Myrtle Beach. 

9th Hole at the Dunes Club

Listed at 200 yards from the back tees, the 9th hole at The Dunes Club is one of the top holes overall along the Grand Strand.  A gently elevated green surrounded by white sand bunkers makes this a difficult hole to play. But, the spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean in the background elevates this hole to one of the best in Myrtle Beach. 

16th Hole at Bald Head Island

From the scenic bridge over the waterway to the backdrop of million dollar housing, the 16th hole at Bald Head Island is far and away one of the most scenic holes along the Grand Strand.  Measuring in at 192 from the back tees, this hole forces you to hit an exact shot in order to have a chance at birdie.  Large sandy dunes cover the man-made rolling hills to the left of the green while the waterway slops back to the right.  Anything short or right winds up wet.  Anything hit to the left or long ends up buried in sand, which leaves a particularly difficult chip back onto the green.

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