Diamondback Golf Club at Woodland Valley
A Russell Breeden design tucked into the Lowcountry woodlands near North Myrtle Beach, Diamondback Golf Club blends tree-lined corridors, doglegs, lakes, bunkers, smooth greens, and a quiet away-from-the-crowds setting.
A wooded, quietly demanding course just up Highway 9.
Diamondback Golf Club at Woodland Valley is one of those Myrtle Beach-area courses that rewards the group willing to drive a few extra minutes. Set in the Lowcountry woodlands near North Myrtle Beach, the course has a calmer, tucked-away feel compared to the busier resort corridors.
Designed by Russell Breeden and opened in 1999, Diamondback plays as a par 72 with strategically placed bunkers, lakes, doglegs, and tree-lined fairways. The layout is playable for a wide range of golfers, but it still has enough bite to make careless tee shots disappear into the green maze.
The course was voted Best New Course in 2000 and has kept a loyal following because it offers good value, friendly service, and a natural setting that feels more woodland trail than commercial golf strip.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Diamondback works well as a value round, an arrival-day round, or a north-end change of pace. It gives the group room to enjoy the day, but the trees, water, and bunkers still whisper, “choose wisely.”
Lowcountry woodlands
Diamondback is routed through natural wooded terrain, giving the round a quiet, secluded feel with pines, hardwoods, wetlands, and wildlife around the fairways.
Breeden strategy
Russell Breeden’s design uses doglegs, water, lakes, bunkers, and tree angles to create a round that is playable but still asks for controlled tee shots.
Value-trip fit
Diamondback is a smart north-end pick for groups looking to stretch the golf budget while still playing a full, interesting, 18-hole Myrtle Beach-area course.
Diamondback Golf Club gallery
A look at Diamondback’s wooded corridors, water features, bunkering, doglegs, and quiet Lowcountry golf setting.
Where Diamondback earns its reputation.
Diamondback is a course where the driver can help, but only when it behaves. Tree-lined fairways and doglegs put a premium on starting the ball on the right line, and the course has enough water and bunkering to make loose swings feel expensive.
The layout is not brutally long for most players, but it can feel longer when angles are missed. Many holes reward position over power, and the wooded setting can make wind harder to read than it looks from the tee.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Diamondback is best used as a value-friendly supporting course. It fits groups that want a quieter north-end round, playable yardage, good scenery, and enough challenge to keep everyone awake without melting the vacation mood.
| Category | 2026 Course Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Diamondback Golf Club at Woodland Valley |
| Location | Loris, South Carolina |
| Address | 615 Log Cabin Rd., Loris, SC 29569 |
| Designer | Russell Breeden |
| Opened | 1999 |
| Par | 72 |
| Back Tee Yardage Listing | 6,928 yards |
| MyrtleBeachGolf Package Listing | 6,654 championship yards |
| Men’s Yardage | 5,524 yards |
| Ladies Yardage | 4,387 yards |
| Championship Rating / Slope | 73.0 / 148 |
| Men’s Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 139 |
| Ladies Rating / Slope | 66.9 / 114 |
| Greens Note | Sunday UltraDwarf Bermuda / Jensen Ultra Dwarf greens referenced by course listings |
| Course Style | Lowcountry woodland layout with doglegs, lakes, bunkers and tree-lined fairways |
| Best Known For | Best New Course 2000, value-friendly north-end round, quiet wooded setting |
What’s available at Diamondback
Diamondback offers the core golf-day pieces groups need: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, and practice areas.
Bar
Club Rental
Golf Carts
Golf Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range
Add Diamondback to your 2026 golf trip.
Diamondback Golf Club at Woodland Valley is a smart choice for groups that want a quiet north-end course, tree-lined fairways, friendly value, and a playable Russell Breeden design that still has enough bite to make the round memorable.