Supergilbys Golfapalooza 2024 : Pawleys Plantation

Hi all!

Weather conditions: sunny with a few clouds, 73 degrees Farenheit

What a pleasure to return to Pawleys Plantation ( https://www.facebook.com/PawleysPlantation AND https://www.pawleysplantation.com/ ), a course that we played five years ago and which underwent, in the summer of 2023, major renovations to the greens and sand traps. And, my goodness, these renovations are very successful!

Note that this was only the third time that we had the privilege of tackling this route, the first dating back to 2009. When we think back, we sincerely regret having waited so long to return... a mistake that we do not will commit more for sure!

The undeniable quality of this course is the main cause, as well as all the beautiful that surrounds the place, as well as the houses in the area (do not fear about this, no house is at stake)! Like most lands in the southern portion of Myrtle Beach, vegetation is both abundant and lush. What a change!

At Pawleys Plantation, it is not on the tee boxes that this course is demanding. Indeed, for most holes, except for the par 3s at the 13th and 17th holes, you have ample space to take off without too much fear.

But it is when it’s time to make your approach shots that you will have to demonstrate precision, because there are sand traps to “welcome” you on 16 of the 18 holes of the course, not to mention several mounds which protect the greens wich have lots of undulations and which were in EXCELLENT condition and maybe even a little faster than the ones we had dealt with at TPC Myrtle Beach two days before (they were at 11.5 on the Stimpmeter). The positioning of the flags required a lot of thoughts (and prayers too) to avoid ending up in three putts situations!

As for the other facets of the course, no complaints, because at this time of year, the conditions of play are almost optimal. On the design side, let us tell you that the first nine is fine, but the second nine is worth the detour, especially the holes # 12, # 13 (THE signature hole, a par 3 not very long but excessively intimidating, the green isn’t very large and is surrounded by swamps), # 14, # 16, # 17 and # 18.

No complaints either by the way we were welcomed here, all the staff we had to deal with was very, very friendly.

Finally, when we’re talking about the southern portion of Myrtle Beach, we often think first of places like Caledonia, True Blue and Heritage. But never forget to add Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club to this short list, it's well worth it… really worth it!