Four Itchy Feet

April 17, 2025. Littler River, South Carolina.

Today, we played the wonderful and historic Eagle Nest Golf Club. Former South Carolina Senator Dick Elliott helped establish the Myrtle Beach golf industry several decades ago. Eagle Nest was part of his vision to create a welcoming and affordable Myrtle Beach area golf course where golfers from all over could come for a relaxing day of golf. Built in 1971 by Gene Hamm & Associates, the golf course immediately became an icon in the North Myrtle Beach area. It has not been an easy road; in 1989, the course was destroyed by Hurricane Hugo, whose destructive force was responsible for destroying the most prominent eagle nest on the course.

The course has recovered very well, and in 2001, it underwent a complete tee-to-green renovation and recently had MiniVerde installed on its greens. This renowned Myrtle Beach area golf course has been a major part of the North Myrtle Beach and Little River communities. It has been paramount in supporting local community, civic, and charity groups and organizations, most notably by hosting the annual law enforcement tournament to show appreciation for the hard work and efforts of the area’s law enforcement.

We had the great pleasure of joining Lynn (Doc) and Lynn, a local husband and wife who made our round of golf one of the most enjoyable we have ever had. Doc was so helpful with tidbits of information about the course and provided us with great local history about the course and area. Lynn and Barbara were two peas in a pod and played some golf in between laughs; going in the sand and water seemed to be a funny occurrence for them. They recommended Clark’s across the street for seafood, but once we saw the menu, our minds were set on the ribeye. The food was wonderful, and the service incredible.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, we did play some golf in the midst of our four-hour conversation with Doc and Lynn. We played from the yellow tees, which made the game most enjoyable yet still challenging. The course is known for its last three holes, which they tout as “The Toughest 3 finishing holes on the Grand Strand.” They were difficult but beautiful; this day, a difficult hole would not steal our joy. The course was in great shape, and the greens had recently been “topdressed,” a process in which sand is laid over the entire putting surface. It made putting difficult to read, both in distance and direction, but it’s a vital practice for maintaining healthy and high-quality putting greens in the long run. We encourage you to play Eagle Nest during your visit to Myrtle Beach and pray you are fortunate enough to be paired with the Lynns.