Planning a family vacation to the Myrtle Beach area this summer?
Guess what? Across the Grand Strand, junior golfers ages 16 and under can tee it up for free when playing with a paying adult at many of the area’s top courses.
What Is the Kids Play Free Program?
Myrtle Beach is known as the Golf Capital of the World, and it’s also one of the most family-friendly golf destinations in the country. The Kids Play Free program is designed to introduce the next generation to the game while making golf more affordable for families.
Here’s how it works:
- Kids 16 and under play free
- Must be paired with a paying adult
- Typically, one junior per paid adult
- Available at dozens of courses throughout the area
Many courses offer this program during the summer months, while some extend it year-round or during select times of the day.
When Can Kids Play Free?
The most popular time for Kids Play Free is during the summer, especially June through August, when the largest number of courses participate.
However, some courses offer:
- Afternoon free play options
- Reduced junior morning rates
- Year-round participation at select locations
The key is knowing where and when to book, and that’s where we come in.
Where Can You Play?
Over 50 golf courses across Myrtle Beach and the surrounding Grand Strand participate in the Kids Play Free program.
This includes some of the area’s most popular layouts, from championship designs to player-friendly courses perfect for beginners.
Whether you’re staying in North Myrtle Beach, central Myrtle Beach, or heading south toward Pawleys Island, you’ll find participating courses nearby.
Why Families Love It
This program isn’t just about saving money; it’s about creating experiences.
Golf becomes something the whole family can enjoy together instead of just the adults heading out for a round. It’s a great way to:
- Introduce kids to the game
- Spend quality time together on vacation
- Break up beach days with something different
- Build lifelong memories on the course
Myrtle Beach has built a reputation for making golf accessible, and this program is a big reason why.
Important Tips Before You Book
While the deal is incredible, every course has slightly different rules. Before booking your tee time, keep this in mind:
- Always confirm age limits and availability
- Check if the offer is time restricted (AM vs PM)
- Ask about cart fees or additional charges
- Verify if it’s seasonal or year-round
Policies can vary by course, so it’s always best to book through a trusted provider that knows the details.
Start Your Family Golf Tradition
There’s nothing better than watching your kids fall in love with the game while you’re out on the course together.
Myrtle Beach makes that easier and more affordable than anywhere else.
If you’re planning your next trip, take advantage of the Kids Play Free program and turn your vacation into something unforgettable.
Kids Play Free Participating Golf Courses
Here’s a complete list of participating golf courses across Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand, along with their specific Kids Play Free terms:
Year-Round Participation
- Aberdeen Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Burning Ridge Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Colonial Charters – 16 & under with paying adult
- Founders Club at Pawleys Island – 16 & under with paying adult
- Grande Dunes – 16 & under with paying adult
- Litchfield Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Long Bay – 16 & under with paying adult
- MBN King’s North – 16 & under with paying adult
- MBN South – 16 & under with paying adult
- MBN West – 16 & under with paying adult
- Myrtlewood Palmetto – 16 & under with paying adult
- Myrtlewood Pine Hills – 16 & under with paying adult
- Pawleys Plantation – 16 & under with paying adult
- Pine Lakes Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Prestwick Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult, $25 AM / Free PM
- River Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- River Hills Golf & Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Sandpiper Bay Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Thistle Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Tidewater Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- TPC Myrtle Beach – 16 & under with paying adult
- Tradition Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Wedgefield Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Wild Wing – 16 & under with paying adult
- Willbrook Plantation Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- World Tour Golf Links – 16 & under with paying adult
Summer Season (June – July – August)
- Arrowhead Country Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Barefoot Dye Course – 16 & under with paying adult
- Barefoot Fazio – 16 & under with paying adult
- Barefoot Love – 16 & under with paying adult
- Barefoot Norman – 16 & under with paying adult
- Blackmoor – 16 & under with paying adult
- Crown Park – 16 & under with paying adult
- Diamondback Golf – 16 & under with paying adult
- Glen Dornoch Golf Links – 16 & under with paying adult
- Hackler Course – 15 & under with paying adult
- International Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Meadowlands – 16 & under with paying adult
- River Oaks Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Rivers Edge Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult
- Sea Trail Byrd – 16 & under with paying adult
- Sea Trail Dan Maples – 16 & under with paying adult
- Sea Trail Jones – 16 & under with paying adult
- Wachesaw East – 16 & under with paying adult
Summer Season with Specific Conditions
- Arcadian Shores – 15 & under with paying adult, $25 AM / Free PM
- Azalea Sands – 14 & under with paying adult (May 26 – September 3)
- Caledonia – 16 & under with paying adult, PM only
- Crow Creek – 16 & under with paying adult, after 1 PM
- Heritage Golf Club – 16 & under with paying adult, starts June 5
- Legends Heathland – 16 & under with paying adult, starts June 5
- Legends Moorland – 16 & under with paying adult, starts June 5
- Legends Parkland – 16 & under with paying adult, starts June 5
- Leopard’s Chase – 16 & under with paying adult, PM only
- Lion’s Paw / Panther’s Run – 16 & under with paying adult, PM only
- Oyster Bay – 16 & under with paying adult, starts June 5
- The Links at Brick Landing – 16 & under with paying adult, June 1 – August 15, PM only
- The Pearl Golf Links – 16 & under with paying adult, PM only
- Tiger’s Eye Golf Course – 16 & under with paying adult, PM only
- True Blue – 16 & under with paying adult, PM only
👉 Browse tee times or call Myrtle Beach Golf Authority today at 843-273-1208 to start planning your trip.
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