Barefoot Resort & Golf

Barefoot Resort & Golf is one of the Grand Strand’s marquee golf destinations, spread along the Intracoastal Waterway in North Myrtle Beach. Four championship courses, each from a different golf legend, sit side by side here, which is why it is known as the “Fantastic Four.” It is the kind of place you build a whole trip around rather than a single round.

The Four Courses

Norman Course — Greg Norman’s par 72 plays around 7,000 yards and hugs the Intracoastal Waterway, with wide natural views and a links-leaning feel. The finishing stretch along the water is the one people remember.

Love Course — Davis Love III’s par 72 runs over 7,000 yards and is famous for the replicated ruins of an old plantation home woven into the layout, giving it a sense of place you don’t get on most modern courses.

Fazio Course — Often called the prettiest of the four, Tom Fazio’s design uses elevation changes, lakes, and steep-faced bunkers to put a premium on accurate tee shots. A favorite for players who like a course that makes them think.

Dye Course — The longest and most demanding at over 7,300 yards, a true Pete Dye test with the visual tricks and risk-reward angles he’s known for. Save this one for when you’re swinging well.

Planning Your Visit

Who it suits: Barefoot is tailor-made for a buddies golf trip or a multi-day stay. Because all four courses are on one property, you can play a different big-name layout each morning without driving anywhere.

Stay and play: The resort offers stay-and-play packages and multi-round rates, which are usually the best value if you’re playing more than once. Lodging ranges from villas and condos on the property to hotels a short drive away in North Myrtle Beach.

When to go: Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) bring the best weather and course conditions, but also peak rates and busy tee sheets, so book early. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms; go early in the day. Winter is quiet and the cheapest time to play, with mild but cooler temperatures.

Off the course: You’re minutes from the North Myrtle Beach shoreline, the Barefoot Landing waterfront complex (shops, restaurants, and live entertainment), and plenty of Calabash-style seafood. Easy to pair golf days with beach time and a good dinner.

Getting there: About a 25-minute drive from Myrtle Beach International Airport, just off Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach.

Bottom Line

If you want four standout courses, a relaxed beach-town base, and easy logistics all in one spot, Barefoot is one of the strongest picks on the Grand Strand. Plan two to four days to do it justice.