Norman at Barefoot Resort and Golf

The Norman Course at Barefoot Resort, hewn from former Carolina farmlands near North Myrtle Beach, presents a thinking golfer's challenge. This modern design, sculpted by Greg Norman, eschews the raw, natural feel of links courses for a more strategic, sculpted experience.

The sprawling layout features generous fairways that belie the dangers lurking in the meticulously crafted bunkering and strategic water hazards. Accuracy off the tee is subtly favored, not because of claustrophobic confines, but due to angles that open up scoring opportunities on the approach. Expect a course that rewards calculated risk, especially on the memorable par-5s that define the Norman experience.

While not steeped in championship lore, the Norman Course stands as a popular centerpiece within the Barefoot Resort. Post-round, many head to the clubhouse where tales of the course’s subtle intricacies are rehashed.