Meadowlands Golf Club
A Willard Byrd and David Johnson design in Calabash, North Carolina, Meadowlands Golf Club blends spacious fairways, mature hardwoods, freshwater lakes, natural wetlands, TifEagle greens, and a relaxed border-town feel just north of the Grand Strand.
A friendly Calabash course with more shape than noise.
Meadowlands Golf Club sits near the North Carolina and South Carolina border at Hickman Crossroads, giving Myrtle Beach golf groups a quieter Calabash round with Southern hospitality baked into the rhythm. The course is scenic, open, and approachable, but it is not empty calories. Lakes, wetlands, bunkers, and large greens give the layout enough definition to stay interesting.
Designed by Willard Byrd and David Johnson, Meadowlands opened in 1997 and stretches to 7,054 yards from the Raven tees. The course is known for spacious, gently sloping fairways, elevation changes, well-defined hazards, and large manicured greens that help the round fit a broad mix of handicaps.
Meadowlands has earned a player-friendly reputation, including recognition as one of North Carolina Magazine’s Top Ten Best New Courses when it opened and a spot among Golf For Women’s Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses. It is less about intimidation and more about giving golfers room to play while still asking for smart angles.
For a 2026 Myrtle Beach golf trip, Meadowlands is a strong North Strand value pick for groups that want a playable course, calming scenery, good scoring chances, and enough water and wetlands to keep every match from turning into a sleepy countryside stroll.
Player-friendly design
Meadowlands gives golfers room to swing with spacious fairways, five tee sets, and large greens, making it a strong fit for mixed-handicap groups.
Wetlands and lakes
Freshwater lakes, natural vegetation, mature hardwoods, and wetland edges give the course its quiet Calabash scenery and strategic hazards.
Women-friendly reputation
Meadowlands has been recognized by Golf For Women among its Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses, supporting its reputation as a welcoming golf-trip choice.
Meadowlands Golf Club gallery
A look at Meadowlands’ wide fairways, water hazards, mature trees, green complexes, bunkers, natural wetlands, and Calabash countryside setting.
How Meadowlands plays.
Meadowlands is generous off the tee, but the best scores still come from choosing smart landing areas. The fairways give room, while lakes, bunkers, and wetlands nudge players toward the correct side.
The large TifEagle greens make the course approachable, yet approach distance control still matters. A loose shot can leave long lag putts or awkward bunker work, so the course rewards steady position more than wild hero swings.
For 2026 trips, Meadowlands is best for groups that want a comfortable round with scoring chances. It is friendly, scenic, and calm, but a few water-lined holes can still tap the scorecard on the shoulder.
| Category | Useful Course Details |
|---|---|
| Raven Tees | 7,054 yards · 74.0 rating · 132 slope |
| Heron Tees | 6,591 yards · 72.3 rating · 124 slope |
| Egret Tees | 6,080 yards · 69.3 / 119 men · 75.3 / 136 women |
| Hummingbird Tees | 5,512 yards · 66.6 / 113 men · 71.2 / 123 women |
| Cardinal Tees | 5,041 yards · forward scoring setup |
| Greens | TifEagle greens noted by PlayGolfMyrtleBeach |
| Course Style | Open layout with gently sloping fairways, elevation changes and well-defined hazards |
| Course Defense | Freshwater lakes, wetlands, bunkers, mature trees and large green complexes |
| Recognition | Top Ten Best New Courses by North Carolina Magazine and Golf For Women Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses |
| Address Note | Official scorecard and PlayGolfMyrtleBeach list 1000 Meadowlands Trail, Calabash, NC |
| Nearby Course Note | Located less than one mile from sister course Farmstead Golf Links |
| Trip Fit | Value-friendly, scenic and playable for mixed-handicap groups |
What’s available at Meadowlands
Meadowlands offers the core pieces golf groups need for a full Calabash round: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, and a relaxed clubhouse setting near the Carolina border.
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Add Meadowlands to your 2026 golf trip.
Meadowlands Golf Club is a strong choice for groups that want a playable Willard Byrd and David Johnson design, Calabash scenery, wide fairways, TifEagle greens, freshwater lakes, wetlands, and a relaxed North Strand round with room to score.