This used to be a premier course with a good layout, but it appears that they're not putting money into the course anymore. More important than that, is that the course starters and marshal do not know how to run a course. 1:30 to play 4 holes - 4 groups stacked up on a single hole the entire time.
The ranger just says a 6 hour round "is what it is".
To top it off, the course is in terrible shape. We played 6 rounds in 4 days and this is the worst. Rough length grass on tee boxes and in the "fairway" and the greens are rolling about a 6.
Just avoid at all costs. There are 100 other courses you can play that give a single crap.
4 months ago
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!
8 months ago
I played Long Bay a number of years ago to start off my Myrtle Beach vacation and it was a great start to my favorite vacation destination. It's a challenging course, with a lot of sand. The course was in very good shape and it beat me up a little. Maybe playing it from 7000 yards wasn't my best decision that week, but I was feeling a bit frisky that day. I look forward to playing it again next time I'm there!
7 months ago
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.
12 months ago
Really nice course. The fairways and greens were really well maintained. The rough was pretty rough with really deep grass right off the Fairway. Guess that's my bad for not being good at golf... lol
It's nice to have so many little rolling hills and knolls throughout the course. The staff was exceptional, very polite, and cheerful. The chicken salad was about the best I've had at any course. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. With the primetime membership, it was only $39. You can't beat that discount.
Great pace of play. Took us 4 hrs with it being CPO after tropical storm Debbie. The course was mostly dry with very little standing water, which was surprising as Aberdeen and Crown Park were both still swamps and closed for play. All in all it's a really fun course and I'm glad we got to play it.
a year ago
