Myrtlewood PineHills

Myrtlewood PineHills is the Arthur Hills redesign on 48th Avenue North, sitting in the geographic middle of the Grand Strand and pricing itself as an honest daily-play option. Hills reworked the course in 1993, bringing his characteristic emphasis on playability and visual interest to a property that had previously operated as a more utilitarian layout. The result functions as a reliable round without pretending to be something it is not.

Hills gave PineHills generous landing areas off the tee and large, receptive greens, a combination that keeps pace of play manageable on a course handling significant volume. The greens carry enough internal contour to make putting genuinely interesting, with subtle ridges and swales that demand attention to pin position on approach. Fly the ball to the correct quadrant and you will have birdie looks; settle for anywhere on the surface and you may face long, breaking putts that test speed control.

Fairway contours provide the primary visual interest on a property without dramatic elevation change. Hills sculpted gentle ridges and valleys into the landing zones, creating uneven lies and sightline variations that keep the course from feeling repetitive. Several holes dogleg around strategically placed bunkers that narrow the ideal landing area for longer hitters while leaving room for players who prioritise position over distance.

The course plays to 6,640 yards from the tips at par 72, with a slope of 134 that accurately reflects a layout designed to be challenging but not punishing. Five sets of tees accommodate a wide range of abilities, and the forward tees create a genuinely different experience rather than a shorter version of the same thing. That flexibility makes PineHills a practical choice for groups with mixed skill levels, which is most Myrtle Beach trips.