After coming to the Grand Strand for years for our annual golf trip we finally decided to make the trek to Carolina National. It is very playable design that uses hills, dog legs, and interesting bunker shapes to make the course engaging. The course condition was great, and the greens were impressively fast even though we got hit with a shower for 15 minutes during our round. Due to recent rains it was cart path only and we discovered some of the worst concrete cart paths we have seen. We had to drive more slowly on the paths than we would have been able to on the grass because of the huge heaving slabs on the path. There are a few scenic holes on the marsh that are noteworthy, but other courses provide more (Rivers Edge, Tidewater). Overall, our group decided that Carolina National provides a quality golf experience that is attractively priced to make the long drive from Myrtle Beach worth it.

Our round at Rivers Edge was a WOW experience. The course is the star and deservedly so. The signature holes, including "Arnie's Revenge" (#9), are unique on the strand with exciting challenges for golfers of all skill levels. The surprise for us was the rest of the course was wonderfully varied and playable. Great views of the marsh, river and birds on a number of holes, but also some beautiful golf holes away from the water. It is a great course design and it was in very good condition, despite some heavy rains just before our round. The staff was great too. I am already planning our return to Rivers Edge.

Course in nice shape from tee to green. Greens rolling smooth. Hope to play again soon

nice shape, fair but difficult (for me) but always enjoy a challenge. Friendly staff

Course in nice shape, always enjoy playing here. No homes on the course to hit my ball into so that's really good too.

Course in excellent condition, greens rolled great. Always an enjoyable experience, staff is fantastic.

Fun but challenging, good shape. Loved the 14th and 15th holes. Want to play here again.

Excellent course-- great day

I’ve played this course 4-6 times in last 20 years..It was in the best shape that I’ve seen………Fairways and fringes we excellent-- Greens we’re in the best condition I’ve ever played it.--It is a very enjoyable layout — the only complaint would be the tees ….. but that’s no big deal to Me!!.. I was very happy I played it this Vacation

Golf course was in great shape and the staff was very friendly!

Always a treat to play here, very scenic layout. Course in good shape, friendly staff.

Greens are almost back to perfect. Fairways are awesome. The rough is short but thick and difficult. The sand is extra fine and tricky if you’re not used to it. The pace of play was great on the front and horrible on the back. I heard the pace is better early.

beautiful setting, nice conditions will play again

One of my favorite places to play. Tees and fairways are perfect greens rolled good. Great variety of holes. 2 reachable par 5s make it fun especially the 18th hole.

Only had one day to play while we were in town and were happy we played here. Magnificent views, course in good shape, friendly staff. We recommend

Pine Lakes is one of my favorite courses so I was happy I happened to be on a visit when it opened. The greens are definitely improved upon as I golfed on the course less than a week before they shut down in the spring and there is much improvement that has been made. The greens still have some healing to do but good to see it progressing. It was a bit slow particularly on the front. We didn’t see a Marshall until hole 9 and he said it was a full course. This is why someone needs to be out there so they can keep people moving or don’t set tee times as close. In our case we had to continually wait as the group in front of us was hitting from tips. We observed them and they should have moved up a tee or not waited as long every hole to hit. The staff is very friendly and I look forward to visiting again soon!

Our groups favorite track. Have played it several times, in great condition

The new Pine Lakes "The Granddaddy" reopened and I played it yesterday (7/13)...pristine ! There are newly rebuilt bunkers surrounded with Zoysia and the greens now have Sunday Bermuda as their grass. What a treat ! Everything is perfect from the downtime while it was redone and the greens roll surprisingly smoothly to be so new...I would guess 9-10 for speed. A few greens around the edges still have a small bit of sand and filling in to do but it does not effect your putting at all. The bunkers are beautiful...I was in only one (#12) and made a sandy with ease. The back two tee boxes on #9 are still under construction so all men hit from the #2 tee there. There is a new Ladies tee on 18 which is perfect and makes the hole much more enjoyable. Highly recommend the course and as always; the staff and the facility are top notch as well...a must play !!!

Prettiest course at the Beach, IMO. Love the fourth hole, a dogleg left par 4 that plays along Cherry Grove, despite my being unable to hit an approach from 140 yards! Played in mid-July and course was in great shape. Bring your camera, especially on holes 3, 4, 12 and 13.

Course in excellent condition. One of my favorite places to play a nice variety of holes and a good but fair challenge. Staff is great, very friendly. Look forward to playing here again soon

Course in nice shape. Had played here before but my group had not , they enjoyed it. Really liked the par threes

Enjoyable place to play-- scenic, will play again

We reported slow play and customer advisor did nothing we waited on every shot for 18 holes. Very disappointing Course was in poor shape

Great shape, smooth greens loved the layout and great customer service

Course in fantastic shape--tees, fairways greens--all are excellent. Great design every hole is different, beautiful...staff is exceptionally friendly and would highly recommend having lunch before your round.

excellent conditions, tough layout so important to choose the correct set of tees. staff was very friendly, our group will definitely play here again

Nice holes--scenic and people were friendly. Would have liked to have played better but that's not the courses fault

Golf course in beautiful shape got some rain during our round but was able to finish. replica holes were fun to play.

Beautiful layout, always fun to play. Friendly staff.

Our family enjoyed playing here, fun course

Fairways and greens were not in good condition. For $109, I expected much more. Very disappointed with our round. Play another course for much less and it was in great condition. Will not be returning. Too many other choices for less money.

Excellent course. Great challenge. A little slow as they teed both sides. But course was in great condition except for a few tee boxes and some traps.

Course in great shape, my favorite place to play, best finishing hole

Never disappoints, my favorite finishing hole in Myrtle Beach

Afternoon round was fun and enjoyed the course. Everyone very friendly. Will play again

Nice course, some holes seemed like they are really close to the actual famous ones. Greens rolled excellent, entire course really good shape

Course in good shape..greens nice, consistent speed. Fun

Course was in great shape...The staff was very friendly. We will definitely play again

Course in great shape--generous off the tee, fun to play

Nice design, in really good shape, greens rolled smooth.