Willbrook Plantation Golf Club, a member of the Waccamaw Golf Trail, is laid out on a site of what once was two Carolina plantations. It’s a course that noted architect Dan Maples has often called "One of my best!"
Located at the south end of the Grand Strand, Willbrook Plantation, meanders across the landscape, through a centuries-old oak forest, winds through the natural wetlands and waterways and is a place where nature is virtually undisturbed. In fact, it was recently featured on the award-winning television show "Nature Scene" for its peaceful coexistence of golfers and nature. It is one of South Carolina’s most memorable layouts.
Willbrook plays 7,155 yards with a slope of 133 from the championship tees (there are five sets of tees) and 4,956 from the front. Not as difficult as some, but beautifully laid out, the course is a pleaser to play: generous landing areas and greens. The par 3s are, for the most-part, short. The short par-3 sixth is the signature hole – it features the now almost mandatory island green that’s larger than most that slopes from back-to-front.
Willbrook's collection of par 5s provide both fun and a challenge; all are reachable in two provided you can draw and fade the ball. The par-5 15th is one of Willbrook’s best, a challenge where you must negotiate wetlands, waterways and forest.
Willbrook is a test of golf course management; it’s a shot-maker’s course it a setting of great natural beauty and a favorite of women golfers. In fact, Willbrook Plantation earned the #25 spot among Golf for Women's "America's 50 Best Courses" and 4 1/2-stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play in America."
Rates: From $76 to $162 depending on the time, day and season
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Where to Stay:
I recommend you try the Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort. It’s located within minutes of the Waccamaw Trail Golf Courses and offers a full range of amenities, including more than seven miles of pristine beach.
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How to get There:
The Waccamaw Golf Trail is located on Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand. The closest regional airport is the Myrtle Beach Airport. The airport is served by Delta, Continental, US Air, SpiritAir, and several others.
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Contact:
Willbrook Plantation Golf Club, 100 Tidewater Circle, Pawleys Island, SC 29585; (800) 344-5590
Only in Myrtle Beach will you find such a diversity of golf courses and resorts to choose from. This is one I can personally recommend.
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