Tucked away on Route 9, Crown Park is one of Myrtle Beach golf’s most secluded layouts. There are no houses visible from the course and there aren’t many in the general vicinity.
Privacy is part of the layout’s charm, creating a relaxed atmosphere that extends throughout the round. Once play begins, Crown Park stands on merit, and we consulted with the facility’s general manager, Jason Mueller, to determine the course’s three best holes.
No. 4, 223-yard, par 4 – The longest par 3, No. 4 also has one of Crown Park’s largest greens. The two-tiered putting surface runs from back to front and allows for many interesting pin placements. The green is narrow and a bunker in the right front has collected more than a few stray shots. Take a deep breath and produce a pure swing.
No. 15, 549-yard, par 5 – The 15th is the course’s longest hole and arguably its most difficult. A natural waste area that dissects the fairway doesn’t come into play off the tee, but players that don’t have a good drive could have trouble getting across it on their second, particularly if they find the fairway bunker on the right.
“You have to hit a good tee shot to carry the creek for your second shot,” Mueller said. “The tee shot there is (important) to set up for your third.”
Players that don’t make it across the hazard on their second shot face an approach from more than 200 yards. You don’t want to be in that position as a narrow green awaits. The 15th is a three-shot par 5 for all but the longest of hitters, and it’s an excellent hole, demanding and fun.
No. 18, 174-yard, par 3 – Crown Park’s signature hole, No. 18 requires a tee shot across water into a green surrounded by bowl shaped mounding. The mounding around the green helps funnel balls toward the center of the green, giving players latitude off the tee.
A par 3 finishing hole isn’t common, but the 18th at Crown Park sends players into the parking lot with a vivid memory.
What’s the best hole at Crown Park in your opinion?
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