Man O’ War Golf Club
A Dan Maples design in Myrtle Beach, Man O’ War Golf Club wraps a par-72 layout around a massive lake, pairing generous landing areas with constant water pressure, oversized Bentgrass greens, and one of the area’s most memorable island-green sequences.
Water on the mind before the first swing.
Man O’ War Golf Club is one of Myrtle Beach’s most water-defined rounds. Designed by Dan Maples and opened in 1996, the course winds around a large lake and asks golfers to manage water, angles, and approach shots all day.
The layout plays as a par 72 and reaches 6,967 yards from the championship tees. It has enough room to let players swing, but the lake is always nearby, shaping tee shots, approaches, and club selection.
Man O’ War is best known for its island-hole drama, including an unforgettable No. 9 and back-to-back island greens later in the round. The course does not just show you water. It makes water part of the decision-making engine.
The greens are another major part of the story. Man O’ War is known for large Bentgrass putting surfaces, giving players plenty of target area but also plenty of lag-putting homework when approaches finish on the wrong shelf.
Dan Maples design
Maples built Man O’ War around water, wide green targets, and shot choices that make the course playable but never sleepy.
Island-green drama
The course is known for island-hole visuals, including a memorable No. 9 and back-to-back island greens that can flip a match quickly.
Large Bentgrass greens
Big putting surfaces give players room to hit greens, but distance control matters if you want realistic birdie looks instead of long two-putt chores.
Man O’ War Golf Club gallery
A look at Man O’ War’s island greens, bridges, lake corridors, wide putting surfaces, and water-lined Myrtle Beach setting.
How Man O’ War plays.
Man O’ War gives players enough room to swing, but the water constantly shapes the smartest line. The course rewards calm targets, smart layups, and approaches that favor the safe side of large greens.
- Respect the water. Water is not just decoration here. It frames decisions from tee to green and punishes lazy target selection.
- Use the big greens. The putting surfaces are generous, so the smart miss is often safely on the green rather than chasing a dangerous flag.
- Stay steady on the islands. The island holes are visual theater. Commit to the club, pick a boring target, and do not let the lake do your thinking.
- Best group fit. A strong choice for golfers who want memorable visuals, water-heavy strategy, and a fun central Myrtle Beach challenge.
What’s available at Man O’ War
Man O’ War offers the core pieces golf groups need for a full Myrtle Beach round: bar, restaurant, golf shop, carts, club rentals, driving range, and plenty of water-lined scenery.
Bar
Club Rental
Golf Carts
Golf Shop
Restaurant
Driving Range
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