It’s been a mixed bag when I play there. I’ve had some great conversations with an older crowd upstairs and a few younger people on the course.
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I think it’s emblematic/representative of any private reasonably priced club. Center of the bell curve would be 45-50 y.o. The dogfight They have has a decent mix of 20s-60s.
I’d probably call the GM or pro and ask them if you could play in a group with some of the guys. I know their GM plays in their dogfight, so you could probably get him to get you introduced to a group with the same values you’re looking for.
Seems to be a pretty inclusive place, so you’ll probably be set either way.
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Course is in great shape, would love to call that my home course every day. Although I did hit 5 trees on my tee shots because we played the Tips in the tournament.
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Do you remember what day their dogfight is?
It was going on 10:30ish this past Sat. Not sure if there’s a Sunday game as well.
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I think there is a smaller group that goes out on Sunday mornings. I have seen them in the snack bar on Sunday Afternoons settling up.
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If you only had time for one round in Myrtle Beach where are you playing? Heading up that way in a couple weeks for the ODU bowl game at Coastal and would love to squeeze in a round. I’ve only been to Myrtle a few times for vacation as a kid but that was before I picked up the game.
- Caledonia
- True Blue
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Hows Pawleys Plantation? Also got recommended Thistle not long ago.
Aikenite here. Been gone a while, finally back in the neighborhood.
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Pawleys is great shape right now. Nicklaus course. It’s beautiful, especially the back nine holes that play along marsh, but it’s tough. Good luck on No. 13, a par 3 that will play 80 yards from the white tees to a peninsula green!
I enjoy Thistle, which has 27 holes, as well. Leave time for a drink in the clubhouse and take a look at some of the memorabilia they have on display. Thistle can get overlooked but I think it’s worth a visit.
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Assuming you are going to stay near Coastal for the game, if you are willing to drive than I echo @chaptodd that Caledonia and True Blue are 1 and 2. If you are staying up on the north end of Myrtle near Cherry Grove Tidewater is a great course and Thistle is good too. The best course that is going to be closest to Coastal is the Heathland Course at Legends. It’s a Tom Doak design. The Kings North course at Myrtle Beach National is a fun course too. It’s a Arnold Palmer design.
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Mid-30s here, have thought about Camden’s non-resident membership. CJ’s revelation that members pay $10 to walk was interesting.
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Thanks! I’m staying near Barefoot Landing but driving up from Bluffton so Caledonia and True Blue would be on the way.
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Played pawleys last april and it was in great shape. The tree in the middle of 9 fairway is architectural malpractice.
If you are staying near Barefoot there are 4 courses right next to you. The Dye course is the best of the 4 in my opinion. I think its official name is The Dye Club at Barefoot or something.
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Just finished 8 days of golf. Pinehurst 2, Pinehurst 4, Mid Pines, Southern Pines, Tobacco Road, Ocean Course x 2, Harbour Town x 2.
Great courses and there are so many more I missed in nc and sc.
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Camden is absolutely about the golf and would be a great spot. It is a smaller membership relative to the other clubs in the area. There is young and old out there and I think you would easily be able to find a group, but it is also a place that you could 100% enjoy on a solo walk. Camden also has no tee times so if its open you can go play, and they don’t close on Mondays like most other clubs. You sound pretty set on Camden so if that is what you are thinking then I’d encourage you to give them a call or go by the club and talk to them. Every one there has been super accommodating every time I have been.
If you can play a lot during the month then maybe you find the walking fees too much and that is understandable. I joined a club further away from town that has no fees and is one of the lowest monthly dues for a stellar course. I am only able to play 2-3 months and even then I have found that it can be an effort to make the drive.
So you just have to decide what is worth it to you. Remember that when it comes to club membership, the math NEVER adds up.
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That is really surprising about the walking trail fee at Camden. Doesn’t seem like the type of place to do that.
I agree. To their credit, they’ve been steadily investing money into the club. Fixed the greens, have tree removal project underway, putting in an entirely new irrigation system, working on a handful of paths, redid the pro-shop, redid the back patio, cleaned up and redid their driving range.
As @tres_carlos said, the money is never justified, but that club is on the upswing. Your money is going to visible, usable projects that improve your ability to enjoy the club.
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