Four Itchy Feet

April 13, 2025. Longs, South Carolina.

Today, we wandered away from the golf mecca of Myrtle Beach to the small town of Longs, South Carolina. Tucked into a lush pine forest, we found Crown Park Golf Course. It was Sunday at noon—the final day of the Masters Championship—so the course was wide open, as expected.

We were greeted by the friendly starter, who promptly loaded our cart. Inside, we met Tom at the desk, along with his cat, who seemed to be holding down the fort. Tom gave us some insight into the course layout, with its numerous water hazards, and even challenged us to spot the lone alligator that had apparently relocated to the course from a nearby flood.

The course is nestled deep in a pine forest, and that’s all you see along the fairways and greens. Loblolly, Longleaf, and Slash Pines dominate the landscape, along with other species common to South Carolina. We soon found ourselves attempting shots from beds of pine straw that lined the fairways.

Crown Park is both challenging and fair, with several doglegs that demand careful shot placement. Water plays a big role here. Despite the staff’s effort to mark hazards with bright orange checkered flags, the water still managed to sneak up on us and claim a few strokes.

The course offers a peaceful, natural setting with no distractions—you truly feel connected to nature out here. We had a wonderful time and encourage everyone to wander away from the crowds and explore Crown Park Golf Course.