Meadowlands Golf Club

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Meadowlands Golf Club is one of those courses. Tucked just over the state line near Calabash, N.C., it's a course that has stood the test of time. Golfers who book a tee time there are rewarded with pristine marsh and water views, warm welcomes and great service. And, since Myrtle Beach's premier golf manager, National Golf Management, has the reins at the course, great conditioning.

Meadowlands offers golfers a collection of interesting holes, including solid par 3's and a couple of par 5's reachable in two. For the big hitters, it spans over 7,000 yards but ratchets down to a manageable 5,000 yards for forward tee players.

Many of the holes are “parkland” style with trees lining the fairways to catch errant shots. But Meadowlands also has its fair share of open meadow holes that provide plenty of room to work the ball. Built to Audubon International guidelines, the course is known as a haven for wildlife and for its preservation of native hardwood trees, natural wetlands and expansive meadows.

Freshwater lakes dot the landscape, mostly adjacent to the fairways, and are sometimes hidden from the tee by carefully-placed mounding or trees. Architect Willard Byrd mostly saved his carries over water for the par 3's, ensuring the course is manageable for those striking the ball well.

And then there are the pars 4s that demand precision — and respect. One of the most memorable comes early in the round at number 3. Measuring 480 yards from the tips, it has water coming into play twice. Once the tee shot flies safely over the long expanse of water, the approach shot must be hit over water to a demanding two-tier green. It's a stunningly beautiful hole and an exhilarating test of shotmaking.

The overall atmosphere at Meadowlands is that of a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. The whole facility has the feel of a tidy, well-manicured farm, a feeling reinforced by the rough-hewn farmhouse-style clubhouse with its large porches just made for kicking back with a cold drink after a round.

Golfers seeking a championship experience with reasonable fees will find it at Meadowlands. Classified as a “mid-tier” course along the Grand Strand, it delivers a high-value experience and will pleasantly surprise high-rollers used to playing more expensive courses in the area. Add in the hearty dose of Southern hospitality that's in big supply there, and Meadowlands classifies as a “hidden gem” along the coast.

When it opened, NC Magazine ranked Meadowlands as one of N.C.'s top 10 new courses. Golf Digest readers continue to give it 3 and ½ stars, recommending it as a good bet to build a golf vacation around — especially when teamed with its sister course, Farmstead Golf Links which is less than a mile away.