Wachesaw Plantation East
911 Riverwood Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
Wachesaw Plantation East is an 18-hole golf course in Myrtle Beach, SC, playing 4,995–6,933 yards from 5 sets of tees (slope 113–146, course rating up to 74).
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
A Clyde Johnston "Scottish-style" layout on a former rice plantation and a past LPGA Tour host, known for water and wetlands throughout, tree-lined fairways, and precision-over-power demands.
Consistently praised
- Golfers praise the strategic Johnston design where accuracy and club selection matter more than length, with water and wetlands framing many holes.
- It carries pedigree as a past LPGA Tour host.
Worth knowing
- Tree-lined fairways and well-bunkered, elevated greens punish wayward shots, so it rewards thoughtful players over bombers.
Golfers recommend
- Most golfers play the white or blue tees, which let you use driver without requiring it.
- Play to fairways and the safe side of greens; this is a course-management test.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the White tees, 6297 yds
How to play it
- Scoring chances at #17, so make your birdies count.
- Card-wreckers at #3, #18. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 4 | 390 | 11 | |
| 2• | 4 | 410 | 9 | |
| 3•• | 5 | 530 | 1 | Tough |
| 4• | 3 | 165 | 17 | |
| 5• | 4 | 403 | 7 | |
| 6• | 4 | 380 | 15 | Birdie |
| 7•• | 5 | 580 | 3 | Tough |
| 8• | 3 | 180 | 13 | |
| 9• | 4 | 420 | 5 | |
| Out | 36 | 3458 | ||
| 10• | 5 | 545 | 8 | |
| 11• | 4 | 410 | 12 | |
| 12• | 3 | 185 | 16 | |
| 13• | 4 | 395 | 14 | |
| 14• | 4 | 405 | 10 | |
| 15• | 3 | 195 | 18 | |
| 16• | 4 | 410 | 6 | |
| 17• | 5 | 500 | 4 | Reachable |
| 18•• | 4 | 430 | 2 | Tough |
| In | 36 | 3475 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 6933 | 74 | 146 | 72 |
| Blue | 6618 | 72.5 | 143 | 72 |
| White | 6297 | 71 | 140 | 72 |
| Gold | 5827 | 68.6 | 128 | 72 |
| Red | 4995 | 64.7 | 113 | 72 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Thu 10-08 · 100/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is Wachesaw Plantation East?
- Wachesaw Plantation East plays 4,995–6,933 yards across 5 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
- How difficult is Wachesaw Plantation East?
- Its slope rating ranges 113–146, with a course rating up to 74. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at Wachesaw Plantation East?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the White tees at 6,297 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
Nearby & similar.
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