Long Bay at Long Bay Golf Club

Long Bay Golf Club sits in the coastal plain of South Carolina, roughly midway between Myrtle Beach and the North Carolina border in the small community of Longs. Jack Nicklaus designed the course, which opened in the 1980s as part of the development boom that transformed the Grand Strand into one of America's most concentrated golf destinations. The layout reflects Nicklaus's design principles from that era, with strategic bunkering, generous landing areas that reward accuracy over distance, and greens that demand thoughtful approach play.

The property occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the Lowcountry, with stands of pine and hardwood defining corridors and framing holes. Water features come into play on several holes, and the routing incorporates natural wetland areas that add both visual interest and strategic consequence. The course serves primarily as a semi-private facility, accessible to both members and daily-fee players, which has made it a fixture in the region's competitive golf market.

Long Bay has hosted various regional amateur events over the decades and remains a solid test for players of varying skill levels. The design emphasizes course management and precision rather than overwhelming length, a characteristic of many Nicklaus courses from this period. The club operates within the broader context of the Grand Strand's golf economy, where dozens of courses compete for rounds from both residents and the steady stream of golf tourists drawn to the area's mild climate and concentration of layouts.