Golf Course Review
Pawleys Island, SC
18 holesPar 72
#6 in South Carolinacommunity rating
Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island, South Carolina is an 18-hole, par 72 resort course designed by Jack Nicklaus along the Waccamaw River. The layout offers a compelling test of golf set within the natural character of the Lowcountry, making it one of the Grand Strand's best resort tracks for players seeking an established destination course.
First Loop ranks Pawleys Plantation #6 in South Carolina, reflecting its standing among the state's notable layouts.
Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island — Jack Nicklaus design on the Waccamaw River. One of the Grand Strand's best resort tracks.
Pawleys Plantation is rated 8.1/10 by real golfers on First Loop. Ratings are based on head-to-head Elo comparisons — no editorial bias.
Pawleys Plantation is a golf course located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. It is a 18-hole, par 72 course.
Pawleys Plantation is ranked #6 among golf courses in South Carolina on First Loop and #273 nationally.
Pawleys Plantation earns a strong 8.1/10 from the First Loop community, placing it among the top courses in South Carolina.
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Rankings updated May 2026