Pawleys Island, SC · South Strand · Public
Wachasaw Golf Club
Wachesaw East was designed by Clyde Johnston and opened in 1996. It is not a Tom Fazio design. Fazio built the older Wachesaw Plantation Club next door.
Par72
Yards6,933
Slope146
Rating74
Holes18
DesignerClyde Johnston
Why groups book it
Why Group love to play at Wachasaw East
The design
Clyde Johnston
A 1996 layout on a former rice plantation, with wide fairways, large greens and a hint of Scottish links style.
The test
6,933 yards
Par 72 from the back tees, with five sets of tees so every handicap in the group has a fair option.
The setting
Low-country
Gently rolling ground with wetlands, lakes and mature pines in Murrells Inlet.
The finish
430-yard par 4
The 18th bends left around a pond to a green guarded by six bunkers.
The course
The golf at Wachasaw East
Wachasaw East is in Murrells Intel, about 10 minutes south of central Myrtle Beach. From the back tees it plays 6,933 yards at par 72, across rolling ground with wetlands, lakes and mature pines. Wide fairways and large greens give it a links-inspired feel that rewards a good approach, and five sets of tees keep it playable for every handicap in your group.
The signature 18th is a 430-yard par 4 that bends left around a pond to a green guarded by six bunkers. Book Wachesaw East with lodging and other South Strand rounds in one custom package, quoted at the best rate.
Book with us and we’ll put Wachasaw East Golf club in a package with lodging and other rounds in the area.
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Slope rates difficulty for an average golfer.
- Access
- Public
- Architect
- Clyde Johnston
- Rates
- $90 to $160, varies by season
- Distance
- About 10 minutes south of central Myrtle Beach
- Address
- 911 Riverwood Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
- Book with us
- (843) 438-4112
Holes to know
Course Difficulty
Sources disagree on which hole is the hardest. One lists the par 5 3rd as the hardest hole, while the club’s head pro calls the 18th the hardest. Play it and let us know.
8Par 3
Watery Grave
a lake runs from the tee almost to an elevated green, with three bunkers on the right and trees left.
12Par 3
172 yards
the most picturesque par 3, with deep bunkers, a lake and a tabletop green that rejects short shots.
17par 5
Azalea
A creek laps the green complex and forms a watery horseshoe around it, so there is little room for a miss.
18par 4
the finisher
trees on the right, water on the left, and a green surrounded by bunkers.
What golfers like
- Good pace of play
- Elite course
- Beautiful low-country scenery
- Nice value
- Dan Maples design
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
Willbrook is a good fit for a South Strand or Pawleys Island trip, about 20 minutes south of central Myrtle Beach. It pairs easily with other Pawleys Island courses, such as Tradition Golf Club and River Club, so the drives stay short between rounds. We quote the golf and the lodging as one price.
The look
Willbrook in pictures
Nearby
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Tell us the dates and who is coming. We quote the golf, the lodging and the tee times as one price, with the best rate guaranteed.
Wachesaw East Golf Reviews - Murrells Inlet, SC
Name: Wachesaw East Golf Club
Description: Wachesaw East Golf Reviews South Myrtle Beach, located in Murrells Inlet, SC a championship course designed by Clyde Johnson was built on this beautiful former rice plantation. The course is a great track, tough, but fun to play.
Price range: $90 - $160
Payment accepted: Credit Card
Currencies accepted: USD
Address: Wachasaw Golf Club Hwy 17 South, Murrells Inlet SC 29576
Telephone: (843) 438-4112
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Absolutely beautiful course
Love the area and the course.
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Loved this course
This is a beautiful course.
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Nice course pick
We really enjoyed this course so glad we picked it.
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Nice Courses in South Myrtle Beach
Love the area and the layout of and pace of course are very good.
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