A Decades-Long Tradition of Family Fun
In 1980, Myrtle Beach had become a major tourist destination, riding the wave of the 1970s golf boom and a massive increase in housing development and attractions. Despite the countless beach front hotels, restaurants, and shops, mini golf options for tourists remained sparse. In the winter of 1980, construction began on Treasure Island, a new mini golf course named after the Robert Louis Stevenson classic novel.
In June of 1981, Treasure Island opened to the public. Shortly thereafter, the course underwent some redesign, reopening again after the 1981-1982 winter season. Visitors began to pour in. Today, countless visitors return to Treasure Island again and again as they did in the 80s to sit under our 300 year old live oak tree and play their favorite Myrtle Beach Course.
After over a decade of success at Treasure Island, plans for a sister course went underway. In 1993, course designer Bobby Cooke designed SpyGlass Mini Golf, complete with motion-picture special effects, including a smoking cannon burst, powder flashes, and water pops.
With rich tradition, family fun, and modern amenities, SpyGlass and Treasure Island Mini Golf have become not only a Myrtle Beach staple, but a tradition for beach-going families year after year.