PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, one of the Myrtle Beach golf scene’s crown jewels, has been ranked the No. 4 public golf course in America in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Set along the scenic Waccamaw Neck and framed by centuries-old live oaks, the iconic Mike Strantz design has long been celebrated for its blend of Lowcountry charm and unforgettable architecture.
Unlike traditional rankings determined by expert panels, the USA TODAY 10Best list is based entirely on public voting, a testament to Caledonia’s enduring popularity among golfers nationwide.
“It’s incredibly gratifying to be ranked among America’s top five public courses when the golfing public is doing the voting,” said Bart Romano, director of operations for Caledonia and its sister course, True Blue Golf Club. “Caledonia features stunning views and the genius of Mike Strantz, and our staff works tirelessly to exceed the expectations golfers bring with them. This honor validates that hard work.”
Caledonia’s artistry and atmosphere are perhaps best showcased on its unforgettable finishing hole, the par-4 18th. The approach on 18, over water to a green that resides in the shadow of the clubhouse, is among the most dramatic in golf-rich South Carolina, providing a fitting end to a bucket list round.
The USA TODAY 10Best honor follows recent acclaim from Golfweek, which ranked Caledonia among America’s top 100 resort courses. The layout is also a mainstay on Golf Digest and Golf Magazine’s lists of the nation’s top 100 public layouts.
Just 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach, Caledonia pairs a timeless golf experience with Southern hospitality and natural beauty, offering a journey that begins the moment you enter its iconic alley of oak trees and ends with lunch on the clubhouse deck.
Caledonia’s sister course, True Blue Golf Club—another Mike Strantz masterpiece—is also ranked among America’s top 100 resort courses, and together, the duo serves as the centerpiece for countless memorable golf trips each year.
For more information or to book a tee time, visit www.CaledoniaGolfandFishclub.