Island Green Golf Club

The Tall Oaks/Holly combination at Island Green Golf Club represents one of the three nine-hole loops designed by Bill Mooney at this Myrtle Beach facility. The course operates on a three-nine configuration, allowing different eighteen-hole combinations throughout the week. Mooney, who worked extensively in the Carolinas during the latter decades of the twentieth century, designed the layout to accommodate the area's coastal plain topography and the region's year-round golf tourism market. The routing moves through corridors of mature hardwoods and pines characteristic of the Grand Strand's inland courses, situated several miles from the ocean. The terrain features modest elevation changes typical of the coastal Carolina landscape, with strategic bunkering and water hazards incorporated to define playing corridors and challenge approach shots. The course serves primarily as a daily-fee facility catering to the substantial visitor traffic that Myrtle Beach attracts, particularly during spring and fall golf seasons. Island Green Golf Club fits within the broader Myrtle Beach golf market, which includes more than sixty courses ranging from championship designs to accessible resort layouts. The three-nine format provides operational flexibility and variety for repeat visitors staying in the area for multiple rounds. Conditioning and playability standards reflect the competitive nature of the local golf market, where courses must maintain appeal to both casual recreational players and more serious golfers exploring the region's diverse offerings.