Stephen Szurlej
Overview
Strantz returned to Pawley’s Island just a few years after Caledonia opened, nearly to the exact same place, in fact. True Blue is Caledonia’s sister course, located on an inland property that sits just across the street, though sequestered from any marsh views. But what it lacks in scenery it makes up for in volume. Everything at True Blue is bigger and more heroic. Greens erupt out of sand barrens, fairways are 60 to 90 yards wide and holes take on the form of ambling caterpillars. The abrupt, hi-contrast shaping, made possible by the sandy terrain, is a not so subtle nod in the direction of Pine Valley.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked 2003-'08.
Highest ranking: 87th, 2007-'08.
Best in State: Ranked inside the top 10, 1999. Ranked inside the top 15, 2001. Ranked inside the top 25, 2003-'05. Ranked inside the top 30, 2011-'16, 2021-'22. Ranked 31st, 2023-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 31st.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Challenging yet really fun to play. Generous fairways but playing the angles creates much better approaches to greens."
Read More2022
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“Fescue speckled sand traps feed into water hazards beautifully lined by palm and pine trees. Holes #1, 4, 14, 17 and 18 great examples of shot options and challenge."
Read More2021
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“True Blue is my kind of golf course. Very wide off the tee, visually exciting but tough enough around the greens to ensure you need to play well if you want score. One of the most enjoyable golf days you'll ever have."
Read More2018
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“Really enjoyed this course. This is a relly good Mike Strantz design. A definite must play if you are near Myrtle Beach."
Read More2018
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