
Indigo Creek Course
Indigo Creek Golf Club

About this course
Indigo Creek Golf Club sits in Murrells Inlet along South Carolina's Grand Strand, a stretch of coastline known for its concentration of golf courses between Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island. Designed by Willard Byrd and opened in 1981, the course occupies land characterized by the Lowcountry's natural features: tidal marshes, hardwood stands, and winding creeks that give the property its name. Byrd, a prolific architect in the Carolinas during the latter half of the twentieth century, routed the layout to incorporate these water features throughout the round. The course plays through a mix of wooded corridors and open marsh vistas, with several holes running alongside or crossing tidal waterways. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes modest by coastal standards, and the design reflects the era's emphasis on strategic bunkering and water hazards that require careful club selection and course management. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss frame many holes, providing both aesthetic character and tactical considerations off the tee. Indigo Creek functions as a semi-private facility and has served the Murrells Inlet community for more than four decades. The course appeals to both residents and visitors exploring the Grand Strand's golf offerings, providing a layout that balances accessibility with the natural challenges inherent to Lowcountry terrain. Its longevity in a competitive market reflects its solid design fundamentals and the enduring appeal of golf integrated into South Carolina's coastal landscape.
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
- Murrells Inlet, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1990
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Willard Byrd
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,747 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/140
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
Most arrivals to Indigo Creek Golf Club begin at Myrtle Beach International Airport, a convenient thirty-minute drive north along the Grand Strand. The route south on Highway 17 Business traces the edge of the Lowcountry, where salt marsh and tidal creeks begin to assert themselves between the commercial corridors, before turning inland toward Murrells Inlet - a historic fishing village whose maritime character still lingers in the air. The final approach to Indigo Creek unfolds through quiet residential stretches shaded by live oaks and palmettos, a subtle transition from the coast's bustle to the serene, parkland setting that defines this corner of the Carolina shore.

FAQ
Common questions about Indigo Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Indigo Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Indigo Creek was designed by Willard Byrd.
Yes. Indigo Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Indigo Creek is 72.
Indigo Creek plays 6,747 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Indigo Creek is 140.



