
Shaftesbury Glen Course
Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club
Public: #1996
Public: #1770
Public: #86



About this course
Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club sits in Conway, South Carolina, approximately ten miles inland from Myrtle Beach in the heart of the Grand Strand golf corridor. Designed by Clyde Johnston and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of South Carolina's coastal plain, with natural elevation changes that distinguish it from the flatter layouts closer to the ocean. The routing incorporates mature hardwoods and pines, along with wetlands and natural water features that come into play on several holes. Johnston, a North Carolina-based architect who has designed numerous courses throughout the Carolinas, crafted a layout that emphasizes strategic shot-making over pure length. The course features generous landing areas off the tee but demands precision on approach shots to greens that are well-protected by bunkers and water hazards. Several holes play along or across natural waterways, and the property's fishing ponds serve both aesthetic and strategic purposes throughout the round. Shaftesbury Glen operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee play, which is common in the Myrtle Beach market. The club offers a more tranquil alternative to the busier resort courses along the coast, with a focus on the fishing amenities that complement the golf experience. The course conditions and pace of play benefit from a membership base that helps maintain the property while still accommodating visitors exploring the region's extensive golf options.
Quick facts
- Location
- Conway, SC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Clyde Johnston
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,935 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/140
- Course Vaults score
- 6.6
Getting there
# Getting There
Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club welcomes guests arriving primarily through Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), situated roughly forty minutes north along the coastal plain of South Carolina's Low Country. The drive south from the airport traces a gentle descent through maritime forest and tidal marshland, the landscape gradually opening into the quiet, unhurried character of Conway proper - a town steeped in colonial heritage and river commerce. As you approach the club's grounds near the Waccamaw River, the urban sprawl recedes entirely, replaced by the soft greens and brackish waterways that define this corner of the Pee Dee region, offering a serene arrival befitting a destination where golf and fieldcraft converge in timeless seclusion.

FAQ
Common questions about Shaftesbury Glen
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Shaftesbury Glen has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Shaftesbury Glen was designed by Clyde Johnston.
Yes. Shaftesbury Glen is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Shaftesbury Glen is 72.
Shaftesbury Glen plays 6,935 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Shaftesbury Glen is 140.



