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Where to stay for a Myrtle Beach golf trip
2 top-ranked public courses in South Carolina & North Carolina, all within 18 mi of each other. The most central base is Thistle Golf Club.
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The courses
| 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 |
Flying in
| 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 |
Questions
- Where should I stay for a Myrtle Beach golf trip?
- Stay near Thistle Golf Club (Sunset Beach, NC). It is the most central of the 2 top-ranked public courses in Myrtle Beach — every one is within about 18 mi of it.
- How many top-ranked public courses are in Myrtle Beach?
- 2: Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Thistle Golf Club.
- What is the closest airport to Myrtle Beach?
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) in Myrtle Beach, SC — about 27 mi from Thistle Golf Club, roughly 50 minutes by car (straight-line estimate).