Long Bay Golf Club is one of two Myrtle Beach area courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, and the 18-time major champion’s original plans for the layout continue to resonate more than 30 years after its opening.
Just months after winning the 1986 Masters, Nicklaus toured the property and told local reporters, “Frankly, a tree-lined course can be boring. But I like what I see here, and I know you will like the course.”
Nicklaus and his design team delivered a layout that is defined visually by waste bunkers and mounding, allowing players to be creative in how they attack and even recover on a course that continues to delight locals and traveling golfers. Speaking to the quality of the design, three back nine holes at Long Bay - 10, 13 and 18 - have been ranked among the top 100 along the Myrtle Beach golf scene, and each challenges players in a different way.
Long Bay, which underwent a greens renovation project in 2023, has remained true to the Golden Bear’s vision and golfers are the beneficiaries
Just months after winning the 1986 Masters, Nicklaus toured the property and told local reporters, “Frankly, a tree-lined course can be boring. But I like what I see here, and I know you will like the course.”
Nicklaus and his design team delivered a layout that is defined visually by waste bunkers and mounding, allowing players to be creative in how they attack and even recover on a course that continues to delight locals and traveling golfers. Speaking to the quality of the design, three back nine holes at Long Bay - 10, 13 and 18 - have been ranked among the top 100 along the Myrtle Beach golf scene, and each challenges players in a different way.
Long Bay, which underwent a greens renovation project in 2023, has remained true to the Golden Bear’s vision and golfers are the beneficiaries
Our Staff
The team that makes the course greatSteve Shaffer
Head Golf Professional
steve.shaffer@foundersgolf.com
Michael Brown
1st Assistant Golf Professional
mike.brown@foundersgolf.com
Terry Stephenson
CGCSA, Superintendent
terry.stephenson@foundersgolf.com
Jennifer Bogensberger
Food and Beverage Director
jennifer.bogensberger@foundersgolf.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the course?
Long Bay opened in 1988 and is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design
What kind of greens to you have?
Do you have a range?
Long Bay Club does have a range and a short game practice area that is open to the public
What kind of greens to you have?
TifEagle bermudagrass
Is the golf course open to the public?
Yes! Long Bay is considered a semi-private resort course. While we do hold member-reserve tee times for our membership, however we are open the public.
Do you have a special pricing for Juniors?
Kids 16 and under play free with a paying adult on a one-to-one basis
What is the total yardage?
The total yardage from the back tees (black) is 7025.
Blue=6593, White=6209, Gold=5715, Red=4944
Do you offer memberships?
Yes we do! Click Here for more information
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes, and it's easy! Click here to browse pricing or to book
Do You Have Club Rentals?
Yes they are $40 per set for 18 holes. You can call the golf shop to reserve or make a notation in the comments form when booking an online tee time