Eagle Nest Golf Club
A Gene Hamm parkland design in Little River, South Carolina, Eagle Nest Golf Club blends Carolina pines, cypress-framed water, generous landing areas, Bermuda greens, natural elevation, and one of the toughest three-hole finishes on the Grand Strand.
A classic Little River course with a giant scorecard shadow.
Eagle Nest Golf Club is one of the long-running public golf fixtures on the north end of the Grand Strand. Built in 1971 by Gene Hamm & Associates, the course sits across 250 acres of scenic coastal terrain with Carolina pines, gently rolling fairways, cypress and willow-framed water features, and a quieter natural setting just minutes from North Myrtle Beach.
Eagle Nest has a split personality in the best way. Its MyrtleBeachGolf.com package listing shows a playable 6,901-yard championship setup, but the course’s official current setup can stretch all the way to 8,168 yards from the Perch tees, making it one of the longest golf courses in the country. On the other end, shorter tee options bring the course down near 3,800 yards.
That tee range is why Eagle Nest has earned the “gentle giant” reputation. The fairways are generous, the parkland setting is relaxed, and the routing is not built to punish average golfers all day. But the final three holes are a different beast, with water in play and a closing par 3 that can turn a good round into a little scoreboard thunderstorm.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Eagle Nest is a strong North Strand value pick for groups that want a classic public course, friendly playability, natural scenery, and a memorable finish without paying premium-course prices.
Gene Hamm parkland design
Eagle Nest uses Carolina pines, gentle elevation, water features, and wide playing corridors to create a relaxed but still strategic North Strand round.
Massive tee range
The course can stretch to 8,168 yards from the Perch tees, while shorter tee options make it approachable for everyday golf groups.
Final three-hole sting
Eagle Nest saves its biggest pressure for holes 16, 17 and 18, a finishing trio where water and commitment matter until the final swing.
Eagle Nest Golf Club gallery
A look at Eagle Nest’s pine-lined fairways, water features, Bermuda green complexes, bunkers, natural corridors, and updated 2026 course-gallery views.
How Eagle Nest plays.
Eagle Nest is friendly until it is not. The wide fairways let players swing with confidence, but the Bermuda greens, water features, and grain can make scoring depend more on placement and putting touch than raw distance.
The final three holes are the real exam. Sixteen, seventeen and eighteen bring water into play and force committed shots late, with the closing par 3 asking for a clean carry over water and a front bunker guarding the green.
For 2026 trips, Eagle Nest is best for groups that want value, room off the tee, and a finish with teeth. It is playable for mixed handicaps, but the wrong tees can turn the gentle giant into a lumbering scoreboard goblin.
| Category | Useful Course Details |
|---|---|
| Perch Tees | 8,168 yards from the longest official setup |
| MBG Championship Listing | 6,901 yards · 72.3 rating · 130 slope |
| Official Blue Tees | 6,907 yards listed on current course scorecard page |
| White Tees | 6,416 yards · 70.5 rating · 124 slope |
| Yellow Tees | 5,269 yards |
| Red Tees | 4,559 yards · 66.8 rating · 110 slope |
| Shortest Setup | Course can play near 3,800 yards for beginners and shorter hitters |
| Greens | Bermuda greens with grain that tends to move west, according to the course tour notes |
| Finishing Stretch | No. 16 par 4, No. 17 par 5 and No. 18 par 3 all bring water pressure late |
| Closing Hole | No. 18 requires a carry over water with a front bunker guarding the green |
| Course Setting | 250 acres with Carolina pines, cypress, willow trees, water features and natural elevation |
| Cart Experience | New Club Cars with GPS and Shark Experience noted by the course |
| Recognition | Voted Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association |
What’s available at Eagle Nest
Eagle Nest offers the core pieces golf groups need for a full North Strand round: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, instruction options, and a relaxed Little River setting.
Bar
Club Rental
Golf Carts
Golf Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range
Add Eagle Nest to your 2026 golf trip.
Eagle Nest Golf Club is a smart choice for groups that want a classic Gene Hamm design, North Strand value, generous tee-shot corridors, a huge range of tee options, quiet Little River scenery, and a final three-hole stretch that keeps every match honest.