Heather Glen Golf Links

Heather Glen Golf Links opened in 1987 as a 27-hole facility designed by Willard Byrd along South Carolina's Grand Strand. The course sits inland from the coast near Little River, positioned among the pine forests and natural wetlands characteristic of the region. Byrd, a prolific architect in the Carolinas during the latter half of the twentieth century, routed the three nine-hole loops—Blue, Red, and White—across relatively flat terrain with strategic use of water hazards, bunkers, and the area's native vegetation to define playing corridors and create challenge. The Blue/Red combination offers a typical Grand Strand experience with tree-lined fairways, generous landing areas, and greens protected by sand and water. Several holes incorporate the property's natural lakes and marshland, requiring carries or strategic positioning to avoid penalty areas. The layout emphasizes accuracy over length on many holes, rewarding players who manage their way around hazards rather than attempting to overpower the course. Byrd's design philosophy here reflects the era's focus on playability for resort and daily-fee golfers while maintaining enough variety and difficulty to keep the course interesting for repeat play. Heather Glen operates as a public facility serving both visitors to the Myrtle Beach area and local golfers. The course has remained a fixture in the region's competitive golf market for nearly four decades, offering an accessible option among the Grand Strand's extensive collection of layouts.