Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation
A Ken Tomlinson design in North Myrtle Beach, Tidewater Golf Club pairs Intracoastal Waterway views, Cherry Grove marshland, Carolina pines, elevation change, strategic bunkering, and one of the most scenic public-course settings on the Grand Strand.
Coastal scenery with championship teeth.
Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation is one of the Grand Strand’s defining public courses. Built between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet, the course gives golfers a rare mix of marshland drama, waterway views, elevated green sites, rolling fairways, and natural corridors framed by Carolina pines.
Designed by Ken Tomlinson and opened in 1990, Tidewater plays as a par 72 and stretches to 7,044 yards from the Black tees. MyrtleBeachGolf.com lists a 73.9 rating and 148 slope from the championship tees, with Blue tees at 6,771 yards and Red tees at 4,648 yards.
Tidewater’s identity comes from its setting as much as its scorecard. Nine holes play along either the Intracoastal Waterway or Cherry Grove Inlet, and the course is known for par 3s, forced carries, tidal-marsh edges, and approach shots where the view can be distracting in the most dangerous way.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Tidewater is a centerpiece round for groups that want premium scenery, strong architecture, real challenge, and a course that feels like coastal Carolina golf turned up to theater lighting.
Waterway and inlet setting
Tidewater sits between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet, creating one of the most scenic public-course backdrops in Myrtle Beach golf.
Nine water-view holes
Half the course plays along either the Intracoastal Waterway or Cherry Grove, giving the layout its coastal identity and several of its biggest pressure shots.
Top public-course reputation
Tidewater has long been recognized among the area’s elite public layouts, with a premium reputation built on scenery, shot values, and memorable holes.
Tidewater Golf Club gallery
A look at Tidewater’s marsh edges, Intracoastal views, Cherry Grove scenery, white bunkers, elevated greens, and coastal Carolina golf corridors.
How Tidewater plays.
Tidewater is a placement course with big scenery and sharp edges. The fairways are fair, but the marsh, water, bunkers, and elevated targets make the correct angle more valuable than extra yardage.
The par 3s are the round’s beauty-and-danger department. Holes along Cherry Grove and the tidal water can look like postcards, then swallow a loose swing without blinking. No. 4 is another key test, with a demanding tee shot and an elevated green that rarely gives away par.
For 2026 trips, Tidewater is best for groups that want a premium round with views and challenge. Pick the right tees and it is unforgettable. Pick too much yardage and the course starts writing little horror stories in the margins.
| Category | Useful Course Details |
|---|---|
| Black Tees | 7,044 yards · 73.9 rating · 148 slope |
| Blue Tees | 6,771 yards · 72.6 rating · 144 slope |
| White Tees | 6,323 yards · 70.6 rating · 135 slope |
| White / Green Tees | 6,071 yards · 69.8 rating · 132 slope |
| Green Tees | 5,734 yards · 68.6 / 126 men · 73.2 / 143 women |
| Red Tees | 4,648 yards · 54.1 / 119 men · 68.8 / 122 women |
| Waterway / Inlet Holes | Nine holes play along either the Intracoastal Waterway or Cherry Grove Inlet |
| Pressure Holes | No. 3 · No. 4 · No. 12 · No. 13 |
| Forced Carries | Six forced carries noted in course strategy coverage |
| Course Defense | Tidal marsh, water hazards, elevated greens, bunkers and wind exposure |
| Recognition | Ranked No. 39 in Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 You Can Play” on MyrtleBeachGolf.com |
What’s available at Tidewater
Tidewater offers the full premium-course day: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, instruction, and a clubhouse setting surrounded by one of the area’s most scenic golf properties.
Bar
Club Rental
Golf Carts
Golf Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range
Add Tidewater to your 2026 golf trip.
Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation is a must-consider course for groups that want premium North Myrtle Beach golf, Intracoastal Waterway views, Cherry Grove marshland, championship strategy, and one of the most memorable public-course settings in coastal Carolina.