Founders Club
Located in the quiet, charming community of Pawleys Island, America’s oldest seaside resort, Founders Club at Pawleys Island makes an immediate impression. As you approach the golf course from Highway 17, the first hole to catch your eye is the stunning par-five 9th, a beautifully designed hole that consistently draws praise from first-time visitors. It’s a memorable introduction and the perfect preview of the beauty and character that define the course. Founders Club is also proud to be a member of the Hammock Coast Golf Trail, a collection of premier courses located along the scenic South Carolina coast.
Founders Club at Pawleys Island has earned widespread recognition for its quality and design. In 2024, GolfPass ranked Founders Club the #1 Public Golf Course in South Carolina. The course was previously named Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year in 2011 by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association and was also recognized by the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel as one of the 30 Best Courses You Can Play in South Carolina in both 2009 and 2011.
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From the first tee shot framed by moss-draped oaks to the final putt rolling across pristine greens, Founders Club is filled with moments that stay with you long after the round ends. Whether it’s a pure approach into a sunlit green, a group photo with lifelong friends, or a quiet Lowcountry sunset over the fairway, every visit adds another chapter to the Hammock Coast golf experience.
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Making Water Views
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Making Water Views
Sharing With Friends
Coastal Charm
Course Life
Our 18-hole, Par 72 course was constructed by former Gary Player lead designer Thomas Walker atop Gene Hamm’s original flat course at the former Sea Gull Golf Club, which dates back to 1966 and was the fourth oldest course in the Grand Strand. Although this is a difficult course, with 5 tees you can enjoy a relaxing game or challenge yourself. The strategic nature of the course will bring you back time after time to try out a different plan of attack.
Natural beach sand fills the waste areas and native grasses, such as love and bluestem, populate the mounds and waste areas. Cart paths are kept to a minimum on this “ocean-style” course, which gives golfers a unique coastal-feel golfing experience – and makes the course senior friendly. Wetlands, live oaks, and pines add further aesthetic value to the course.
We are proud of our world-class putting and chipping facility. The putting area is very large, 11,000 feet, and with our chipping facility, you can simulate hitting out of waste hazards. Our 5,000 square foot Lowcountry-style clubhouse features a wrap-around porch that overlooks the 10th and 18th holes and houses our comfortable upscale Grill Room and well-stocked Pro Shop. Our staff is like family, and you will soon feel like family, too.