
Arcadian Shores Course
Arcadian Shores Golf Club


About this course
Arcadian Shores Golf Club sits along the northern stretch of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where it has served as a fixture of the Grand Strand golf scene since opening in 1974. Rees Jones designed the course early in his career, before his later reputation as "The Open Doctor" for his major championship renovation work. The layout occupies relatively flat coastal terrain typical of the region, with pine-lined fairways and strategic water hazards that come into play on roughly half the holes. The routing winds through a residential setting, though the course maintains distinct playing corridors. Jones incorporated the area's natural wetlands and lakes into the design, requiring golfers to manage both lateral and forced carries on several approach shots. The par-3 14th hole stands out as a signature challenge, playing over water to a green complex that demands precise club selection. Bermuda grass covers fairways and greens, consistent with Lowcountry standards. Arcadian Shores operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee players. The course has hosted various regional amateur events over the decades and remains part of Myrtle Beach's extensive golf tourism infrastructure. At approximately 6,800 yards from the back tees, the layout provides a straightforward test that rewards accuracy over distance, particularly when coastal winds affect play. The club maintains traditional amenities including practice facilities and a clubhouse that serves the steady flow of visitors drawn to the area's concentration of golf courses.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in SC
Quick facts
- Location
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,857 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/138
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
Most visitors to Arcadian Shores Golf Club arrive through Myrtle Beach International Airport, a convenient fifteen-minute drive north along Highway 17. The route traces the Grand Strand's commercial corridor before yielding to the quieter, tree-canopied stretches of North Myrtle Beach, where glimpses of tidal marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway begin to appear between developments. The final turn off Kings Highway delivers you into a surprisingly serene enclave, where Arcadian Shores unfolds as a classic Rees Jones layout tucked between the waterway and the Atlantic - a refined counterpoint to the bustling resort energy just minutes behind you.

FAQ
Common questions about Arcadian Shores
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arcadian Shores has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
Arcadian Shores was designed by Rees Jones.
Yes. Arcadian Shores is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Arcadian Shores is 72.
Arcadian Shores plays 6,857 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arcadian Shores is 138.



