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Myrtle Beach has 2 top-ranked public golf courses in South Carolina & North Carolina, all within 18 mi of each other. The most central place to stay is near Thistle Golf Club in Sunset Beach, NC.
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Top public golf courses in Myrtle Beach
| Course | Ranking | From base |
|---|---|---|
| Dunes Golf and Beach ClubMyrtle Beach, SC | #79 Golf Digest public | 18 mi |
| Thistle Golf ClubSunset Beach, NC | #30 GolfPass Golfers' Choice | base |
Airports near Myrtle Beach
| Airport | Distance | Drive (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| MYR Myrtle Beach International AirportMyrtle Beach, SC | 27 mi | ≈50 min |
| ILM Wilmington International AirportWilmington, NC | 44 mi | ≈75 min |
| FLO Florence Regional AirportFlorence, SC | 71 mi | ≈125 min |
Myrtle Beach golf trip FAQ
- Where should I stay for a Myrtle Beach golf trip?
- Stay near Thistle Golf Club in Sunset Beach, NC. Thistle Golf Club is the most central of the 2 top-ranked public courses in Myrtle Beach; every course in the trip is within about 18 mi of it.
- How many top-ranked public golf courses are in Myrtle Beach?
- Myrtle Beach has 2 top-ranked public golf courses: Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Thistle Golf Club.
- What is the closest airport to Myrtle Beach?
- The closest commercial airport to Myrtle Beach is Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in Myrtle Beach, SC, about 27 mi from Thistle Golf Club — roughly 50 minutes by car (straight-line estimate).
- Which course in Myrtle Beach is ranked highest?
- Dunes Golf and Beach Club is the highest-ranked public course in Myrtle Beach: #79 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses.
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