Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links
A Clyde Johnston design in Little River, Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links pairs Scottish-inspired shot-making with marshland, live oaks, elevation changes, Champion UltraDwarf greens, and some of the most dramatic Intracoastal Waterway holes on the Grand Strand.
A Waterway course where the pretty views come armed.
Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links is one of Myrtle Beach golf’s most scenic north-end experiences. Set in Little River beside the Intracoastal Waterway, the course combines rolling terrain, marsh views, centuries-old live oaks, lakes, natural corridors, and a finishing stretch that can turn a good round into a very honest conversation.
Designed by Clyde Johnston as a tribute to Donald Ross, Glen Dornoch plays with a traditional feel. The holes work with the land rather than flattening it, giving the course more elevation change, more visual movement, and more shot-making texture than many beach-area layouts.
The scorecard reaches 6,890 yards from the Black tees and plays as a par 72, but Glen Dornoch is not a pure bomber’s course. It is a placement course. Angles, misses, layups, and approach discipline matter, especially as the Waterway starts pulling your eyes and golf ball toward trouble.
The famous closing stretch is the soul of the course. Holes 16, 17, and 18 run near the Intracoastal Waterway, with the 18th finishing beside the clubhouse and the ninth and 18th sharing a dramatic double-green setting along the water.
Intracoastal Waterway drama
Glen Dornoch brings the Waterway into play on key holes, including the unforgettable 16th, 17th and 18th finishing stretch.
Donald Ross tribute
Clyde Johnston designed the course with traditional shot values in mind, using natural terrain, strategic angles, and greens that reward smart placement.
Shot-maker’s test
This is not just a grip-and-rip round. The course asks for clear thinking, controlled tee shots, and the discipline to play away from the loudest trouble.
Glen Dornoch Golf Links gallery
A look at Glen Dornoch’s Intracoastal Waterway views, marshland, live oaks, bunkering, double-green setting, and natural Lowcountry corridors.
Where Glen Dornoch earns its reputation.
Glen Dornoch is a thinking golfer’s course. The yardage is strong from the back tees, but the real challenge is choosing the right side of the fairway and understanding when to attack. Distance helps, but reckless power can turn scenic golf into swamp archaeology.
The course becomes especially memorable late in the round. The 16th, 17th and 18th holes bring the Intracoastal Waterway into the golfer’s field of vision, and the 17th is one of the most dramatic holes on the property, with marsh and water shaping the decision from tee to green.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Glen Dornoch is a strong north-end pick for groups that want scenery, challenge, shot-making, and a round that feels different from flatter resort layouts closer to the beach.
| Category | 2026 Course Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links |
| Location | Little River, South Carolina |
| Address | 4840 Glen Dornoch Way, Little River, SC 29566 |
| Designer | Clyde Johnston |
| Opened | 1996 |
| Par | 72 |
| Black Tees | 6,890 yards · 73.1 rating · 145 slope |
| Blue Tees | 6,446 yards · 71.2 rating · 137 slope |
| White Tees | 6,035 yards · 70.2 rating · 127 slope |
| Gold Tees | 5,617 yards · 68.5 rating · 116 slope |
| Red Tees | 5,002 yards · 70.6 ladies rating · 122 ladies slope |
| Greens | Champion UltraDwarf greens |
| Signature Stretch | Holes 16, 17 and 18 along the Intracoastal Waterway |
| Waterway Holes | Holes 8, 9, 16, 17 and 18 bring the Waterway into play or view |
| Best Known For | Intracoastal views, tough finish, live oaks, marshland, shot placement |
What’s available at Glen Dornoch
Glen Dornoch offers the core pieces golfers expect for a full round: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, and one of the most scenic 19th-hole settings on the north end.
Bar
Club Rental
Golf Carts
Golf Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range
Add Glen Dornoch to your 2026 golf trip.
Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links is a strong choice for groups that want Intracoastal Waterway views, a tough finishing stretch, Donald Ross-inspired strategy, and a scenic Little River round that rewards thoughtful shot-making.