
Glen Dornoch Course
Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links




About this course
Glen Dornoch, carved from the marshy landscape along the Intracoastal Waterway near Little River, stands as a testament to the vision of its designers, Clyde Johnston and Bill Ward. This modern links-style course embraces its coastal setting, playing firm and fast with strategically placed pot bunkers and undulating fairways that reward creative shot-making. The layout favors those who can manage the wind and navigate doglegs that often present blind approaches, demanding both strategic thinking and deft execution. Opened in the late 1990s, Glen Dornoch isn't steeped in championship lore, but it is a mainstay of Myrtle Beach golf, known for its playability and scenic beauty. While many area courses vie for the spotlight, Glen Dornoch quietly holds its own, providing a stern test for visiting golfers without pretension. Locals know Glen Dornoch for its friendly atmosphere and unhurried pace of play. Its popularity amongst locals makes it highly regarded and a favorite to enjoy regular games with old friends. It's a course where camaraderie thrives and where the essence of a good day on the links is found in the company as much as the score.
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
- Little River, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Clyde Johnston, Brad Bartell
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,890 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/145
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The journey to Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links begins at Myrtle Beach International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive north along the Carolina coast. The route follows Highway 17 through the heart of the Grand Strand, gradually leaving behind the resort bustle as the landscape opens into tidal marshes and quiet waterways. As you cross into Little River - a historic fishing village where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the Atlantic - the final turn reveals Glen Dornoch's Scottish-inspired clubhouse rising above the lowcountry wetlands, a serene counterpoint to the energy of Myrtle Beach proper just down the shore.

FAQ
Common questions about Glen Dornoch
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Glen Dornoch has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 41 logged golfers.
Glen Dornoch was designed by Clyde Johnston and Brad Bartell.
Yes. Glen Dornoch is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Glen Dornoch is 72.
Glen Dornoch plays 6,890 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Glen Dornoch is 145.



