A supremely designed par 5 is one that challenges players in many different ways while still allowing them to conquer the hole if they commit to a well-designed plan, and execute each shot required of them. There is perhaps no other par 5 anywhere on the Grand Strand that embodies this ideal more than No. 9 at True Blue Golf Club, a hole sure to make a lasting impression on your upcoming golf getaway with Caledonia Golf Vacations.
Designed by the late, great Mike Strantz, Caledonia’s Lowcountry setting is captivating, along with its exciting layout, which offers a unique collaboration of design features, with large, undulating greens, creative bunkering and, most notably, many of the Lowcountry’s native elements such as marshy areas, towering live oaks and flowers in full bloom.
For Caledonia Head Golf Professional Marc Guertin, one stretch of Caledonia’s layout exemplifies both the challenge and brilliance of the course.
The 4th Hole at True Blue Golf Club is one of this Mike Strantz design’s most notable, a par 5 that measures 548 yards from the tips (gold tees) with corresponding distances of 523 (blue), 493 (white), 438 (black) and 417 yards (green). It rates as the fifth-most difficult hole on the course.
The scenic 11th Hole at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is a par 3 that measures 167 yards from the tips (black tees) with corresponding distances of 153 (blue), 150 (white) and 135 yards (red). It plays as the 13th-most difficult hole on this Mike Strantz design.
There are very few spots in the greater Myrtle Beach area where you’ll be able to find the great Italian-inspired fare that Landolfi’s has, and with their wide-ranging menu, there really is something for everyone to enjoy.
Join this video’s hosts for a luxury getaway to Pawleys Island, where they play each of our award-winning Mike Strantz designs and dine at the elegant and delicious Costa Coastal Kitchen and Bar and Chive Blossom Cafe. They also profile an enjoyable stay at Inlet Sports Lodge!
One thing that takes prominence at True Blue Golf Club is the amount of water and waste bunkers that guard the holes of this golf course. True to this formula, the par-three 3rd Hole at True Blue is a dramatic 160-yard shot to a peninsula green surrounded by mostly water.
Join us for a video tour of the 9th hole at Caledonia, the shortest hole on the golf course. Do not overlook this sneaky challenge!
Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., there’s good grub at bisQit (Pawleys Island) whenever you want to go, and some of the best Southern bar food you’ll find anywhere around!