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Oyster Bay has been among Myrtle Beach’s best and most popular courses since its opening in 1983, and it’s as good now as it has ever been.

Surrounded by some of the area’s most prominent courses in Pawleys Island, Tradition Golf Club has earned its reputation as one of the area’s quiet stars.

Sea Trail Golf Resort is home to three enjoyable layouts, and the Willard Byrd Course is a primary reason for the facility’s popularity. The youngest and most player-friendly of Sea Trail’s offerings, the Byrd Course plays 6,700 yards from the tips.

The PineHills Course at Myrtlewood Golf Club can reasonably stake a claim to being the area’s most player-friendly layout. From Myrtle Beach’s most convenient location to a course designed to provide players of all skill levels an enjoyable challenge, PineHills is a Grand Strand institution.

The ingredients that have made Indian Wells Golf Club so successful over the years are the same ones that ensure the course’s popularity going forward. Players arrive at the first tee safe in the knowledge that outstanding conditions and a good, fair challenge await.

Smart golfers never lost contact with the area’s pre-boom layouts, particularly Arcadian Shores. Rees Jones’ first solo design, Arcadian Shores was once ranked No. 51 on Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses, reminding many of the Dunes Club with its large bunkers, undulating greens and wide fairways.

Being the most popular layout at Barefoot Resort is no easy feat, but it’s a distinction the Love Course has held since the 72-hole facility opened in 2000.

The appeal of Crown Park Golf Club is easy to identify and appreciate.

The old saying warns people not to judge a book by its cover. In the case of Diamondback at Woodland Valley, it’s best not to judge a golf course by its name.

Brick Landing Golf Club offers a taste of every setting our fine coastal region has to offer, bookending a diverse round of golf with unforgettable views.

If Lowcountry charm and a memorable layout are a winning combination for you, Willbrook Plantation needs to be on the short list of courses you are considering for your next round.

The newest member of the Myrtle Beach Golf Passport program was one of the Grand Strand’s trailblazing layouts. Brierwood Golf Club was the first course to open in Brunswick County in 1968, and its virtues have more than stood the test of time.

The Moorland Course at Legends Resort was ranked the 37th toughest course in America by Golf Digest, and while the P.B. Dye design offers a significant challenge, most would consider it a more likely candidate for a list of the 50 most enjoyable courses.

Blackmoor Golf Club is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, and much like its designer, Gary Player, it’s a course that shows no signs of slowing down.

The goal at International Club is simple: it expects to deliver the type of conditions and customer service players receive at premier courses, while providing a golfer-friendly price.