Founders Club at Pawleys Island
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Founders Club at Pawleys Island is a par-72 public course on Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island. The layout was built by Thomas Walker, a former lead designer for Gary Player, on the flat ground of the original 1966 course, which opened as Sea Gull Golf Club and was designed by Gene Hamm. It plays 7,007 yards from the black tees with a rating of 74.2 and a slope of 142, and the club offers a large putting area and a chipping facility.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Thomas Walker
Course strategy
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Founders Club at Pawleys Island hole by hole
Hole 1
357
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
390
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
166
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
361
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
158
yds ·White
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Hole 6
518
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
381
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
393
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
493
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
510
yds ·White
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Hole 11
166
yds ·White
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Hole 12
491
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
341
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
395
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
371
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
135
yds ·White
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Hole 17
430
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
338
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 17 | 381 | 372 | 357 | 287 | 252 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 432 | 416 | 390 | 358 | 327 |
| 3 | 3 | 13 | 190 | 175 | 166 | 127 | 106 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 395 | 377 | 361 | 334 | 298 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 209 | 184 | 158 | 134 | 109 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 546 | 525 | 518 | 421 | 381 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 396 | 395 | 381 | 329 | 248 |
| 8 | 4 | 7 | 427 | 398 | 393 | 297 | 253 |
| 9 | 5 | 5 | 559 | 534 | 493 | 455 | 397 |
| Out | 36 | 3,535 | 3,376 | 3,217 | 2,742 | 2,371 | |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 542 | 529 | 510 | 436 | 397 |
| 11 | 3 | 12 | 186 | 176 | 166 | 136 | 114 |
| 12 | 5 | 10 | 511 | 506 | 491 | 436 | 372 |
| 13 | 4 | 14 | 372 | 359 | 341 | 314 | 281 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 449 | 427 | 395 | 358 | 313 |
| 15 | 4 | 16 | 392 | 386 | 371 | 296 | 276 |
| 16 | 3 | 18 | 146 | 140 | 135 | 120 | 110 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 501 | 447 | 430 | 373 | 334 |
| 18 | 4 | 8 | 373 | 362 | 338 | 295 | 237 |
| In | 36 | 3,472 | 3,332 | 3,177 | 2,764 | 2,434 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,007 | 6,708 | 6,394 | 5,506 | 4,805 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 142 | 73.1 / 138 | 71.2 / 133 | 67.4 / 120 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 77.2 / 148 | 72.4 / 133 | 68.1 / 114 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time online ahead of your round
- Pick from the black, blue, white, gold or red tees on the scorecard
- The course is par 72 with 18 holes
- The Grill Room in the clubhouse is open to golfers
Carts & walking
Cart paths are kept to a minimum on the course.
Practice facilities
The club has a large putting area and a chipping facility that can simulate shots out of waste hazards.
Rentals & pro shop
A pro shop is in the clubhouse.
Food & drink
The Grill Room is in the Lowcountry-style clubhouse, which has a wrap-around porch.
Quick answers
Founders Club at Pawleys Island at a glance
Is Founders Club at Pawleys Island open to the public?
Yes. Founders Club at Pawleys Island is a public course.
How many holes does Founders Club at Pawleys Island have, and what's the par?
Founders Club at Pawleys Island has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,805 to 7,007 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Founders Club at Pawleys Island?
Founders Club at Pawleys Island was designed by Thomas Walker.
What are the cart and walking rules at Founders Club at Pawleys Island?
Cart paths are kept to a minimum on the course.
What practice facilities does Founders Club at Pawleys Island have?
The club has a large putting area and a chipping facility that can simulate shots out of waste hazards.
What food and drink does Founders Club at Pawleys Island have?
The Grill Room is in the Lowcountry-style clubhouse, which has a wrap-around porch.
How do you book a tee time at Founders Club at Pawleys Island?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (843) 237-2299.
Where is Founders Club at Pawleys Island?
Founders Club at Pawleys Island is at 7829 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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