Beachwood Golf Club Review: The Most Convenient Course in North Myrtle Beach

It’s 7:40 AM and you’re already on the first tee. No GPS coordinates, no 25-minute drive through Sunset Beach traffic — you walked out of the condo at Ocean Keyes eight minutes ago with a coffee in the cupholder and your clubs rattling in the trunk. The starter waves you through with a grin. The fairway opens wide and forgiving in the early light, dew still catching the sun, a couple of egrets poking around the far tree line. Your buddy who hasn’t played since last summer takes a deep breath and says, “Okay, this I can do.”

That’s the gift of this Beachwood Golf Club North Myrtle Beach review in a single moment — the closest course to our condo at 601 Hillside Dr N, with a green fee that won’t dent your vacation budget and a layout that makes everybody in your group feel welcome.

Close, Affordable, and Genuinely Playable

Beachwood sits right on Highway 17 S in North Myrtle Beach, making it one of the closest courses to our condo at 601 Hillside Dr N. You can be on the first tee in under 10 minutes — coffee still warm in the cupholder, morning air still carrying that faint salt tang from the ocean a few blocks east. For a quick morning round or an impromptu afternoon nine, that convenience is hard to beat.

The course was designed by Gene Hamm and opened in 1968, making it one of the original North Strand courses. It doesn’t have the polish of a Tidewater or the drama of an Oyster Bay, but it has something they can’t offer: zero intimidation factor and a green fee that won’t put a dent in your vacation budget.

Perfect for Beginners and Mixed Groups

Here’s when I recommend Beachwood: when your group includes someone who’s new to golf, or when you’re mixing experienced players with casual golfers. Beachwood is genuinely playable for first-timers. The fairways are wide enough that a mis-hit still finds grass, the old-growth oaks along the edges provide shade on summer mornings, and the pace is relaxed enough that nobody’s breathing down your neck from behind. There’s nothing on the course that’s going to make a beginner want to quit the sport.

For experienced golfers, think of Beachwood as your warm-up round. Play it on day one to shake off the travel rust — let your muscles loosen up on those open fairways, get your eyes recalibrated to Bermuda grain, and feel the Carolina humidity settle into your grip. Then hit the premier courses the rest of the trip. Or use it for your last day when you want a relaxed goodbye round before heading home.

Managing Expectations

I’ll be straight with you: Beachwood isn’t going to win awards for conditioning. Course conditions can vary by season — some months the fairways are lush and the greens roll true, other months you’ll notice thin patches and inconsistent surfaces. Check recent reviews before you book to get a sense of current conditions.

But here’s the thing — at Beachwood’s price point, you’re not paying for country-club conditions. You’re paying for access, convenience, and a fun round of golf. The birds don’t care about the green speed, and neither will your buddy who just hit his first fairway in three holes. On those terms, it delivers.

Course Details at a Glance

• Location: 1520 Hwy 17 S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
• Holes: 18
• Designer: Gene Hamm (opened 1968)
• Par: 72
• Price Range: Budget-friendly
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• Drive from 601 Hillside Dr N: ~5-10 minutes

Tips for Playing Beachwood

1. Use it as your warm-up round. Day one of your golf trip, shake off the rust at Beachwood before moving to the bigger courses.
2. Bring beginners here first. If someone in your group is learning, Beachwood is the right environment — low pressure, forgiving layout, affordable if they lose a dozen balls.
3. Check recent conditions. A quick look at recent Google reviews will tell you how the course is playing right now.
4. Don’t overthink it. Beachwood is casual golf. Enjoy the round, enjoy the company, and don’t stress about your score.
5. Play the afternoon rate. Budget courses often have even better deals for afternoon tee times. Ask about twilight pricing.

Who Should Play Beachwood?

Beginners, families with younger golfers, groups with wide skill gaps, and anyone who wants a relaxed round without the premium price. It’s also a solid choice for golfers who want to play 36 in a day — pair a morning round at a premier course with an afternoon round at Beachwood to keep the day affordable.

Beachwood isn’t going to be the round you brag about when you get home, but it fills an important role in any multi-day golf trip: the no-stress, no-pressure, let’s-just-play round. Need help picking the premier courses to pair with your Beachwood warm-up? Our golf course guide has the full lineup ranked and compared. And our trip planning guide helps you schedule the whole week so nothing gets left to chance.

The Closest Course to Your Front Door — Roll Out of Bed and Be on the First Tee

Here’s the beauty of Beachwood: you can wake up at 601 Hillside Dr N, pour a cup of coffee in the kitchen, and be standing on the first tee in under 10 minutes. No highway driving, no GPS navigation, no rush. It’s the round that happens because someone in your group says “let’s just go play” — and 20 minutes later, you’re on the course. Our place in Ocean Keyes has three bedrooms and all the resort amenities, so the golfers can sneak out for a quick round while the rest of the group sleeps in by the pool.

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Beachwood is the round that fills in the gaps and keeps the golf budget honest. I can help you mix it with the premier courses for the perfect week.