Barefoot Resort – Norman Course
A Greg Norman design in North Myrtle Beach, the Norman Course at Barefoot Resort blends generous landing areas, sandy waste areas, open green complexes, native vegetation, and seven memorable holes along the Intracoastal Waterway.
A golfer-friendly Barefoot layout with waterway drama.
Barefoot Resort’s Norman Course is the only public Greg Norman design in Myrtle Beach, and it brings a different flavor to the Barefoot lineup. It is open, natural, sandy, and playable, with a design style that encourages creativity rather than forcing one rigid way around the course.
The course opened in 2000 and plays as a par 72. The current official scorecard lists the Platinum tees at 7,008 yards, with Black, White, Green, and Gold tee options giving groups plenty of flexibility. The layout is often considered one of the more golfer-friendly courses at Barefoot because of its generous landing areas and open green complexes.
What gives the Norman Course its postcard punch is the Intracoastal Waterway. Seven holes run along or near the waterway, with four holes on the back nine playing adjacent to it. That stretch creates some of the most scenic shots in North Myrtle Beach golf.
Norman’s design philosophy shows up around the greens. The course was built to bring bump-and-run shots into play, with open approaches, native waste areas, and sandy expanses that frame the turf without choking the fun out of the round.
Greg Norman design
The Norman Course reflects “The Shark’s” natural-design approach, using native vegetation, sandy waste areas, open greens, and broad playing corridors.
Seven waterway holes
Seven holes feature the Intracoastal Waterway, including four holes on the back nine that give the course its strongest scenic identity.
Golfer-friendly setup
Generous landing areas, open green complexes, and multiple tee options make Norman one of Barefoot’s most approachable premium resort rounds.
Barefoot Resort – Norman Course gallery
A look at the Intracoastal Waterway views, sandy waste areas, broad greens, native vegetation, and relaxed Lowcountry character that define the round.
Where the Norman Course earns its reputation.
Barefoot Norman is not trying to bruise every scorecard. It gives golfers room to swing, especially compared to some of Barefoot’s more demanding sibling courses. But that friendliness comes with a quiet warning: the course still asks for smart angles, especially when waterway holes and sandy waste areas begin shaping the view.
The open green complexes encourage ground-game creativity. Bump-and-run shots, running approaches, and conservative misses are all part of the design vocabulary. Players who only think aerially may miss some of the course’s best scoring options.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, the Norman Course works beautifully as a premium round that does not beat up the group. It is scenic, playable, resort-polished, and especially strong for golfers who want Barefoot quality with a little more breathing room.
| Category | 2026 Course Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Barefoot Resort – Norman Course |
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| Address | 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 |
| Designer | Greg Norman |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Par | 72 |
| Platinum Tees | 7,008 yards · 74.2 rating · 141 slope |
| Black Tees | 6,520 yards · 71.4 rating · 136 slope |
| White Tees | 5,874 yards · 68.7 rating · 125 slope |
| Green Tees | 5,348 yards · 66.1 rating · 111 slope |
| Gold Tees | 4,831 yards · 63.3 rating · 108 slope |
| Waterway Holes | Seven holes along or near the Intracoastal Waterway |
| Greens | Champion UltraDwarf grass |
| Course Style | Natural resort design with sandy waste areas, open greens and native vegetation |
| Best Known For | Greg Norman design, Intracoastal Waterway views, playable Barefoot Resort experience |
What’s available at Barefoot Norman
Barefoot Norman offers the core resort-course pieces golfers expect: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range access, and easy access to the rest of Barefoot Resort’s golf complex.
Bar
Club Rental
Golf Carts
Golf Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range
Add Barefoot Norman to your 2026 golf trip.
Barefoot Resort’s Norman Course is a smart pick for groups that want a playable Greg Norman design, Intracoastal Waterway scenery, open green complexes, and Barefoot Resort polish without the course feeling too punishing.