Pawleys Island, SC  · South Strand  · Public
Tradition Golf Club
A Ron Garl championship layout in Pawleys Island, par 72 and 6,875 yards from the back. Wide fairways, plenty of sand and water, and five sets of tees make it a good fit for families, beginners and avid golfers in the same group.
Par72
Yards6,875
Slope132
Rating72.6
Tee sets5
GreensBermuda
Why groups book it
What you are paying for at Tradition
The design
Ron Garl
A championship layout in the Pawleys Island area, named South Carolina Golf Course of the Year in 2001.
The test
Testing, not brutal
30 sand hazards and water on 7 holes, with a couple of forced carries. Challenging without being overly hard.
The tees
4,106 to 6,875
Five tee sets with slopes from 106 to 132, so every golfer in the group has a fair option.
Our rating
4 out of 5
Every category scores a 4 in our review, and golfers who left comments rate it 4.1.
The course
The golf at Tradition
Tradition Golf Club is an 18-hole championship facility on Pawleys Island, and it is considered one of the best rounds in the Pawleys Island and Myrtle Beach area. The design pleases a wide range of skill levels, so families, beginners and avid golfers can all enjoy it.
The course has 30 sand hazards of various shapes and sizes, from waste bunkers to fairway and greenside traps. Water comes into play on 7 holes, with a couple of forced carries. Fairways are wide and lined with trees, and the Bermuda greens reward a well-struck approach.
Yardage help is everywhere. The Kirby marking system puts blocks on the fairways every 25 yards from 200 to 75, the cart paths are marked at 100, 150 and 200, and 150-yard stakes sit on all par 4s and 5s. Color-coded flags show the day’s front, middle or back hole location.
Before you tee off, the Mega Practice Complex is a good place to warm up. Book with us and we’ll put it in a package with lodging and nearby rounds.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Access
- Public
- Architect
- Ron Garl
- Greens
- Bermuda
- Practice
- Mega Practice Complex
- Rates
- varies by season
- Address
- 1027 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island, SC 29585
- Book with us
- (866) 531-6611
Holes to know
Two holes golfers talk about
7Par 4  · Signature island green
The Island Green
The par 4 7th has an island green that is 36 yards deep. A drive that finds the area near the 120-yard marker leaves a short iron or wedge into a daunting green complex.
Play it: hit an accurate drive first. The approach is much easier from the right spot.
8Par 4  · 430 yards from the tips
The Number One Handicap
The next par 4 plays 430 yards from the back tees, with a long waste bunker down the right side. It is the number one handicap hole on the course.
Play it: favor the left side off the tee and be happy with a par.
Pick your tees
Five tee sets, one group
| Tee set | Yards | Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 6,875 | 132 |
| Men’s | 6,313 | 122 |
| Seniors and ladies | 5,728 | 113 |
| Ladies | 5,189 | 126 |
| Forward | 4,106 | 106 |
What golfers like
- Good pace of play
- Beautiful low-country scenery
- Very player-friendly for the ladies
- A fit for all skill levels
- Nice value
Worth knowing
- Club rentals are $45
Conditions change with the season and recent weather, so ask us before you lock a date.
Where it fits in a trip
Tradition is a natural stop on a South Strand or Pawleys Island trip. It pairs well with other Pawleys-area courses, including True Blue, Caledonia and River Club, so you can keep the drives short between rounds. We quote the golf and the lodging as one price.
The look
Tradition in pictures
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Tradition Golf
Name: Tradition Golf Club Pawley's Island
Description: The Tradition Golf Club located on Pawleys Island, SC is is an 18-hole championship facility that is considered to be one of the best rounds to play in the Pawleys Island, Myrtle Beach SC area.
Price range: $90 - $129
Payment accepted: Credit Card
Currencies accepted: USD
Address: 1027 Willbrook Dr., Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Telephone: (866) 531-6611
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User Review
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Course Highlights:
- Previously named the South Carolina Golf Course of the Year.
- Testing But not Overly Challenging Course
- Par 72
Pros
- Course is a Good pace
- Beautiful Low-country scenery
- Very player-friendly for the ladies
- Perfect Course for all Skill Levels
- Nice value $
Cons
- Golf Club Rentals $45.0
Our groups favorite course on Pawleys island
We make sure this course is on our list every time we are in the area.
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Many courses are suffering due to drought conditions but play tradition and it is in great shape…
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Course Are great shape
Great weather and golf.
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Son loves this course
We play every December son’s favorite.
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