Crown Park prides itself on offering value and good conditions to golfers, but there is much more to know about the eight-year-old course. If you are planning a trip or looking to gain a small advantage on your playing partners, here are five things to know about Crown Park:
1. Straight and Steady Wins – The layout isn’t long by Myrtle Beach golf standards - 6,477 yards from the tips – but don’t fall into the trap of trying to overwhelm the course with your driver. With several doglegs on each nine and tree-lined fairways that are relatively narrow, Crown Park rewards accuracy off the tee. Priority No. 1 is getting the ball in the fairway because …
2. It’s a second shot course - The key to scoring well is the approach. The course’s greens are above average in size and undulation, making an accurate approach vital. The most important club for many players at Crown Park is the utility club, according to general manager Jason Mueller.
3. Pay Attention to the GPS – There are creeks that dissect three fairways and several doglegs, so take advantage of the GPS on the carts. Crown Park will give you a chance to score and the GPS will help you cut down on mental errors, so use it.
4. On the Way In or Out – Crown Park is the westernmost Myrtle Beach golf course on Route 9 and that offers one significant advantage - it’s an ideal place to play on your way into or out of town. Crown Park is just over 45 minutes from Interstate 95, so you can play 18 and have a jump on getting home.
5. So Close, Yet So Far Away – While Crown Park is a good course to play on travel days, it’s no less appealing during the middle of your trip. The addition of Route 31 makes it a 30-minute drive from downtown to Crown Park, and it’s a short trip from anywhere on the North Strand.
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