Hawaiian Village (Village Course) – N. Myrtle Beach, SC

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Played on October 10, 2019

Reviewed by Mr. Tee.

While the real pros were playing on the Pineapple Beach course of the Hawaiian Village complex as part of the first day of the 2019 USPMGA (United States Pro Mini Golf Association) Masters, I quietly watched on. After surveying shots by some of the most skilled putters on a challenging course, I was overcome with FOMO (fear of missing out). I popped on to the adjacent empty course and started to work on my putting for a future competitions.

Rating

Unlike the other Hawaiian Village course used for tournaments, these 18 holes were not remodeled back in 2018. The weathered red bricks play much better than the turfed walls that could lead you easily off of the course. The tropical-themed vibe and surfside village look provide continuity with the other courses owned by the Detweiler family in Myrtle Beach, Aloha & Hawaiian Rumble. Fun use of color, large water features, and a number of off-course thematic elements make this another strong putting option in Myrtle Beach. If I wasn’t practicing or taking part in the Masters, I’d probably opt for these 18 holes over the Pineapple Beach side.

House putters
Solid signage in and out of the course
Charming landscaping and boat
Even the hole markers match with the overall color scheme
Opted for the official 2019 Masters ball by Chromax
Love me splashes of color and a tropical vibe
Tiny little village scene

Blue water flows from the well-made waterfalls
The overall complex is home to the USPMGA Hall of Fame
and it wouldn’t be a Detweiler course unless there were live tropical birds
Quite fond of this coin-op machine

Hawaiian Village Mini Golf Website

Pros

Well executed tropical theme
Fun primary-colored non-playable features
The turf and holes are well maintained

Cons

No major cons but doesn’t have the specialness or presence of other hole-in-one rated courses

Nerdy Notes

  • 18 holes, Par 40.
  • Pricing – One round of 18 holes (9-5pm) – $9.30, One round after 5pm – $10.24. All day pass (9-5pm) – $13.95. All locations (including Hawaiian Rumble & Aloha Mini Golf) one round each – $23.36 All 3 locations, all 5 courses – $32.55
  • All day passes valid 9am-5pm
  • Rubber covered putters
  • The larger complex is home to the 18-hole Pineapple Beach course played in the annual USPMGA Masters and US ProMiniGolf Hall of Fame
  • Clubhouse includes a number of mini golf goods like trophies.
  • Live tropical birds in the clubhouse. This is a trademark feature of all of the courses operated by Bob Detweiler, founder of the USPMGA. The other courses are Hawaiian Rumble and Aloha Mini Golf.

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