Lion's Paw has routinely been described as Willard Byrd's finest work. The course features two distinct but equally challenging and impressive styles. The finishing hole combines the two looks, playing open from the tee and then flowing through the trees to the green. Golf Digest's "Places to Play" awards Lion's Paw 4 Stars - 2001.

Panther's Run Golf Links was born to be a different kind of challenge. Such a variety of elevations seems almost incredible to find them all in one place. Links Magazine 1996 "Best of Myrtle Beach Top 30." Golf For Women Magazine "Top 100 Fairways" - 2000-2001.

Carved from a virgin pine forest, with sixty-foot elevation changes, the golfer will experience aesthetic changes never seen before on the Grand Strand. Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Courses" rates Tiger's Eye 3rd Best on the Grand Strand. Golfweek rates Tiger's Eye 6th Best in N.C. Golf Digest's 4 1/2 Stars "Places to Play".

One of many distinguishing features of this Tim Cate creation is the significant number of holes which will require short carries over water and wetlands. Each tee box is scenic with exciting hints of what is to follow. Bunkers are bountiful and strategically placed throughout the 18 holes. Scenic native grasses and plantings are purposefully scattered along the landscape, creating a series of vignettes and adding to the overall visual experience.