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Top 5 List: Myrtle Beach's Best Wings

wings.JPGIn the not-so-distant past chicken wings were a blue collar bar food, a delicacy that lacked broad appeal. But chicken (or buffalo) wings have emerged from the culinary shadows.

Wings are now everywhere (even Dominos Pizza offers them!) and can be coated in almost any sauce imaginable. Long a Myrtle Beach golf favorite, wings are a popular post-round treat, and we are here to help you find the Grand Strand’s best.

The choices were many,  but after consulting with a distinguished panel, we’ve come up with a list that has a decidedly local slant, with one very prominent exception.  Without further ado, here are the best places in the Myrtle Beach area to get an order of wings.
 

We Want To Tell Your Story

Super Hacker Invitational Tournament.jpgMyrtle Beach is home to some of game's greatest courses, but it's you, the traveling golfer, that has helped make the Grand Strand golf's most popular destination, and we want to share your stories.
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In this week's installment of Nature Valley's Tips from the Pro, Ted Frick of the Classic Swing Golf School explains a key to getting spin on your iron shots.
clubhouse2.jpgGolf World annually eschews the traditional practice of relying on formal "raters" to evaluate courses and instead polls its readers to determine the top 50 public, resort and private golf courses in America.

3 Favorite Holes: Tiger's Eye

No. 11.jpgTiger's Eye is one of the Grand Strand's best and most memorable courses. Elevation changes, coquina boulders and the work of Tim Cate conspired to create a layout that many consider to be among the best Myrtle Beach golf courses.

Photo Gallery: Tiger's Eye

With its coquina boulders, undulating fairways and acres of water, Tiger's Eye is as beautiful as it's challenging. The Ocean Ridge Plantation layout is among the most popular Myrtle Beach golf courses.
Thumbnail image for group.jpgWhen the group began their annual pilgrimage, Richard Nixon was president, the average NFL player salary was $23,000, and there were barely enough Myrtle Beach golf courses to fill their itinerary. Much has obviously changed, but same experience they enjoyed in 1970 is what brings them back today.
high five.jpgThere is still plenty of golf to be played in Myrtle Beach this year and here are the top five reasons to take a trip to the Grand Strand this fall.
5 oclock.jpgYour group has just concluded a day on the golf course and you are ready to have a couple cold drinks and watch the game of the week with the boys (you know, the type of thing that is difficult to do at home). The question becomes where to watch the game, and we have answers.

26th Annual World Amateur Begins

sand.jpgThe 26th annual PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship teed off this morning at 32 Myrtle Beach area golf courses. More than 3,000 golfers from 49 states and 25 foreign countries came to the Grand Strand to compete in an event that has become known as the "Every Man's Major."
boeheim mich.jpgA sun-soaked afternoon, an outstanding golf course, big-name celebrities and a great cause made for a memorable day at the second annual Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer Celebrity Golf Tournament & Gala.

Rivers Edge Thrives With New Greens

rivers edge no 8.jpgThe first four holes at Rivers Edge are very good, but as golfers make the climb to the fifth tee box, the beauty of one the Myrtle Beach area's most stunning golf courses is fully revealed.

3 Favorite Holes: Rivers Edge

No 9.jpgOn most every person's list of the most scenic Myrtle Beach area golf courses, Rivers Edge is at or near the top. The Arnold Palmer design has seven holes that play along a marsh filled by the waters of the Shallotte River, a beautiful setting.

Photo Gallery: Rivers Edge

NorthCourse-RiversEdge.jpgRivers Edge is, without question, one of the Myrtle Beach golf scene's prettiest courses. The Arnold Palmer design has seven holes that play along the Shallotte River and its surrounding marsh, including the final four. With new Pas Palum greens, the course is as good as its ever been. Get a look at Rivers Edge.
Rivers Edge, one of the Myrtle Beach area's most scenic courses, installed new Pas Palum greens this summer. The sodium tolerant grass is ideal for Rivers Edge, which is set along the salty Shallotte River. The course reopened after two months and the early reviews have been positive. Get a look and listen to what golfers have to say about the course and its new greens.
boeheim3.jpgCelebrities of all types have long visited Myrtle Beach for the same reason most everyone else does - a great trip. On August 29, actors, athletes and musicians will flock to the area in hopes of using their fame to fight a disease that has affected nearly everyone: cancer.
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When Jack Davis took ownership of the International Club in 2005, the first thing he did was order 365 palm trees and have them planted throughout the course. Davis bought the palm trees because he liked them, but the message it sent was clear: under his direction the International Club would be a course constantly looking to improve.

Photo Gallery: International Club

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Enjoy a look at the International Club, a Murrells Inlet layout that is getting better every year. Golf Digest awarded the course 4 stars in its "Best Places to Play" guide.
International Club offers fast greens, friendly service and great value. Here is what golfers have to say about the Murrells Inlet favorite.
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Determining ones favorite holes on a golf course is an inherently subjective task. Some people favor easy holes, other are swayed by aesthetic beauty, and some folks opt for the challenge.
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Most of us don't play from the tips, but it's occasionally fun to think about the challenge. With that in mind, here are five Myrtle Beach golf holes that demand maximum COR out of your driver and every inch of distance the Pro V1 has in it. The Myrtle Beach area's five longest holes:
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In a casual conversation with his mother, Bill Sturm mentioned that he hadn't been out of the Atlanta area for a trip in years. Sturm's mother recommended that he consider a Myrtle Beach golf junket.
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The first thing that stands out is the name - The Witch. Golf course names typically include words like dunes, hills, creek and country club. A witch conjures up images of haunted houses, spells and any number of spooky scenarios.

3 Favorite Holes: The Witch

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The Witch's layout is as distinctive as its name and far prettier than the moniker might suggest. With the front nine playing through the Waccamaw Swamp and the back nine set amidst sand dune formations that give it unusual (natural) elevation, the course has many memorable holes.
The Witch earned 4.5 stars from Golf Digest but nothing carries more weight than the opinion of the area's regular visitors. See what players just like you have to say about the Witch.

Photo Gallery: The Witch

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From the stunning views of the Waccamaw Swamp to the property's uncommon, natural elevation changes, The Witch occupies one of the Myrtle Beach golf market's most unique pieces of land. The result of Dan Maples' design work is a top-notch layout in a picturesque environment. Enjoy a photo tour of Myrtle Beach's favorite Witch.
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Shaftesbury Glen's list of honors just got a little longer. The Clyde Johnston design has been named the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owner's Association (MBAGCOA) Course of the Year.
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Sixteen years after it opened, Avocet (official site) continues to be defined by the architectural creativity and outstanding conditions that made it a Myrtle Beach golf favorite from the outset. Avocet features ample bunkering and water, but the course is made distinctive by a double green, a double fairway, and the use of swales around its greens.
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The Avocet Course at Wild Wing, a Larry Nelson/Jeff Brauer design, has been a Myrtle Beach golf favorite since its opening in 1993. Avocet is a fun layout due in no small part to the diversity of challenges it offers.
The Avocet Course at Wild Wing has been one of the area's most popular for more than 15 years. Take a look at the Larry Nelson/Jeff Brauer design, and see firsthand why it earned 4 stars in Golf Digest's prestigious "Best Places to Play" guide.
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What offers 72 holes of competitive golf on Myrtle Beach's best courses, free beer and food, and the opportunity to win a Rolex? The PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship. The 26th edition of the world's largest and most inclusive single-site golf tournament will be played August 31 through September 4 on 53 of the Myrtle Beach golf courses.

Fazio Course at Barefoot Reopens

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For two months the staff at Barefoot Resort & Golf has fielded calls from people asking about the status of the highly regarded Fazio Course in the wake of the April wildfire that ravaged parts of Horry County.
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Myrtle Beach is the home of public golf in America, and the area's hospitality extends to even the youngest of golfers. The Grand Strand has 41 courses, including some of the nation's best, that allow junior golfers (kids 16 and under) to play for free throughout the year. Several other facilities permit Juniors to play for free during the summer and at deeply discounted prices the rest of the year, allowing Myrtle Beach to do its part to help ensure the future growth of the game.
It was late Saturday afternoon on a picturesque day in Myrtle Beach as six golfers laughed their way up the fairway after merging into one group on the final hole. After the last official putt dropped at the TPC of Myrtle Beach, all six hung around the green, chipping and putting for a couple extra bucks before reluctantly moving their party to the clubhouse to watch a Red Sox-Yankees game.
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The summer months offer Myrtle Beach area golf courses the opportunity to "freshen up" for the Fall golf season, and several of the area's most prominent courses are doing just that.
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A small staircase leads to the front doors of what was an old church. Hardwood floors, stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings and a cozy atmosphere continue to attract the faithful.
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On January 15, US Air Flight 1549 hit a flock of geese taking off out of LaGuardia Airport and was forced to make an crash landing in the frigid Hudson River. Miraculously, all 151 people aboard the plane survived. Six of the passengers on the flight were headed to Myrtle Beach for their annual golf trip, a journey they got to fulfilled in late April, staying and playing at Legends, Heritage, TPC of Myrtle Beach and True Blue.
On January 15, US Air flight 1549 crash landed in the frigid Hudson River. Six of the passengers were en route to a Myrtle Beach golf trip. The group recently returned to the Grand Strand for four days in the Golf Capital of the World. Hear how the accident changed their lives and why Myrtle Beach is their favorite golf destination.
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Caledonia is one of the Grand Strand's most acclaimed layouts, gaining top 100 accolades from every substantive list, and many players will tell you it's their favorite Myrtle Beach golf course.
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Looking for an argument everyone enjoys? Ask them to name their three favorite holes at Caledonia. The quality of the highly regarded layout doesn't relent, making debate over favorite holes even more subjective than usual.
Located on property that was home to a 19th century rice plantation, Caledonia is one of Myrtle Beach's most scenic courses. Giant oak trees and a genuine lowcountry setting help give the course it's abundant charm. Enjoy a look at one of America's 100 best public golf courses.
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Scrambling to find a last minute Father's Day gift or looking to purchase your own? We ventured into golf's ultimate playground - PGA TOUR Superstore - and consulted with store management and shoppers to find this year's hottest Father's Day gifts.
Caledonia is one of the most acclaimed Myrtle Beach golf courses, earning Top 100 honors on every relevant list. But more important than rankings is what Caledonia's most important constituency - its players - say.
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The reactions of Eric Armstrong and Marc Cockerill nearly mirrored each other when notified they had won the Chicago to Myrtle Beach giveaway. "Is this real?," both wondered when told they were recipients of a two-night, two-round trip that included direct flight service on Spirit Air from Chicago O'Hare to Myrtle Beach, luxury accommodations and a half-day at one of America's Top 25 Golf Schools.
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The family stories that pour out of the Martin's PGA TOUR Superstore Father-Son Team Classic are many, and every tale of a happy family enjoying the event puts a smile on the face of tournament organizers. But the world's largest father-son golf tournament can be every bit as therapeutic as it is celebratory.

Top 5 Summer Golf Tips

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King's North - Myrtle Beach2.jpg The mercury is rising and the beaches are filling, but Myrtle Beach remains the Golf Capital of the World in the summer months as well. If you are making a family beach trip, don't forget to pack your clubs because summer is as good a time as any to play.
NFL Hall of Famer Dan Hampton and Comcast SportsNet media star Dave Kaplan recently accompanied six Chicago-area golfers on a trip to Myrtle Beach to celebrate the launch of Spirit Air's new direct service from O'Hare to Myrtle. See what the Windy City stars had to say about their trip to the Golf Capital of the World.
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Myrtle Beach golfers are ready to feel the Love again and Barefoot Resort is accommodating. The Love Course, which closed for a month in the wake of a wildfire that ravaged parts of Horry County in late April, is reopening on June 1. The Love Course has been ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest and is one the Myrtle Beach area's most popular layouts.
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Maryland resident Dan Snyder estimates he has been to Myrtle Beach 100 times over the last 20 years, and Possum Trot Golf Club is always on his list of courses to play. Pennsylvanian Jake Breese made his first trip Myrtle Beach last month. He played Possum Trot on April 8 and returned the next day for a second round.

3 Favorite Holes: Possum Trot

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Possum Trot is one of Myrtle Beach's 10 oldest golf courses and the Clyde Johnston design has gotten better with age. The course is nearly always in impeccable condition and has grown into one of the area's most popular layouts. We consulted with Possum Trot staff and players to determine the course's three favorite holes and after much deliberation, here is our list:

Photo Gallery: Possum Trot

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Possum Trot opened in 1968 and has been providing a quality Myrtle Beach golf experience ever since. Impeccable conditioning and an emphasis on customer service are two of the North Myrtle Beach course's primary benefits but ultimately, it's the course people care about and Possum Trot delivers on that count as well.
Possum Trot opened its doors in 1968 and has been a Myrtle Beach golf institution ever since. Under the stewardship of the Glens Group, the layout has evolved over time, maintaining its place as one of the Grand Strand's most popular layouts.
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There are more than 1,000 golf holes along the Grand Strand, but everyone has a favorite. Whether it's a par 3 you aced or a long par 4 that plays to your strengths, we want you tell us your favorite Myrtle Beach area golf hole. Anyone that tells us their favorite Myrtle Beach golf hole will be entered into a random drawing for a new TaylorMade Burner driver. Tell us what your favorite Myrtle Beach golf hole is in the "Leave a comment" field below.
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The Love Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf plans to reopen for public play on June 1, according to Barefoot's general manager Dave Genevro. Barefoot temporarily closed the course for public play on April 27 in the wake of the wild fire that destroyed 70 homes at Barefoot.
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In the wake of the forest fire that devastated parts of Horry County, Barefoot Resort & Golf has opted to close the Love and Fazio courses to public play for an undetermined amount of time beginning on April 29, according to Dave Genevro, Barefoot's general manager. Barefoot officials hope to know how long the courses will be closed by the end of the week.
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A large fire that engulfed part of Horry County on Thursday has spared the Myrtle Beach golf community the worst of its wrath to this point.
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It's early evening after a round on your favorite Myrtle Beach golf course and your stomach is rumbling louder than a stock car on a speedway. This isn't the time for a high-end sit down dinner. Good food, fast service and a check with one digit on the left side of the decimal are the priorities
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Golf Digest dispatched more than 900 raters to play the best courses America has to offer, and its team of experts came to the same conclusion millions of golfers have - there are more great layouts in Myrtle Beach than any destination in the country.
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The 15th annual Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, held at Barefoot Resort & Golf's Dye Club, attracted some of the biggest names entertainment, music and sports. Bill Murray, Annika Sorenstam and Samuel L. Jackson were just a few of big names who enjoyed a Myrtle Beach golf trip.
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am returned to the Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf for the seventh consecutive year, and a good time was had by all. A-list celebrities like Bill Murray and Samuel L. Jackson led a field that graciously signed autographs and entertained a crowd of 6,000 fans. From great shots to great jokes, relive all the fun of the Monday After the Masters.
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In the few steps its takes to climb from the cart path to the fifth tee box, the architectural and visual beauty of the Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort reveals itself in full, leaving little doubt as to why the layout is ranked among "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" and one of the best Myrtle Beach golf courses.
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The Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf is ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest. The layout has been among the best Myrtle Beach golf courses since it opened in 2000. Here is a chance to see the course and hear what players have to say about it.
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The Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am is one of the most anticipated dates on the Myrtle Beach golf calendar, and 2009 will be no different. A star-studded field will help Hootie raise money for charity during its 15th annual celebrity golf tournament on April 13 at Barefoot Resort & Golf's Dye Course.
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In its first decade, the TPC of Myrtle Beach has earned a reputation as one of the best Myrtle Beach golf courses - hosting the PGA Senior TOUR
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The Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf is one of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses, according to Golf Digest, and is a Myrtle Beach golf favorite. The Tom Fazio design isn't overly long, playing 6,834 yards from the tips, but it doesn't lack for a challenge.

3 Favorite Holes - Fazio Course

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Tom Fazio is regarded by most as the greatest golf course architect of his generation. No architect has as many Top 100 courses and Fazio's work at Barefoot Resort has only enhanced his reputation.
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Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday's Know Your Score - Fight Prostate Cancer campaign has added a hall of fame coach to lead its staff in 2009. Legendary Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim, a prostate cancer survivor, will be the national spokesperson for Know Your Score in 2009.
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South Carolina is home to some of the best golf in America, and as Golfweek's recent rankings make abundantly clear, the Palmetto State's best is in Myrtle Beach.
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The tummy has been tucked and the facelift completed, leaving Myrtle Beach's favorite Granddaddy, Pine Lakes Country Club, ready to serve a cup of clam chowder with a memorable round of golf.

Pine Lakes Photo Gallery

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Pine Lakes, the oldest Myrtle Beach golf course, reopened after a two-year, $15 million renovation project that included work on the course and historic clubhouse. Enjoy your first look at the new Granddaddy.
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The first Myrtle Beach golf course, Pine Lakes Country Club, reopened on March 14 and has received rave review. Get your first look at the new Granddaddy and hear with the course's senior director Mike Buccerone has to say about the layout.
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If a round of golf is analogous to a series of tests, the 18th hole at Long Bay, a highly regarded Myrtle Beach golf course, is the layout's final exam. With water a threat throughout, the 445-yard par 4 requires courage off the tee and precision on the approach.

Long Bay Club Photo Gallery

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Take a photo tour of Long Bay Club, one of the Grand Strand's most challenging courses. The Jack Nicklaus design tests players from the first tee through the final putt, and it has emerged as a Myrtle Beach golf favorite.

Players Speak: Long Bay Club

Long Bay Club is a 4.5-star course, according to Golf Digest, but the opinion of real players is what matters most. Hear what visiting golfers have to say about the Jack Nicklaus design located on the North end of the Grand Strand.
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Bob Seganti and Matt Lincoln pour through printouts and quickly bounce from one website to the next every Saturday morning. The duo banter back and forth about the latest happenings in the world of golf, making last-minute decisions about the subject matter on Myrtle Beach's only golf radio show - The Michelob Light Golf Guys.
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Pawleys Island is regarded by many as the hub of high-end Myrtle Beach golf. The relaxed pace of the life, soaring Oak trees and more top 100 courses than Hilton Head and Kiawah combined lend credence to that line of thinking. As a result of the area's reputation, the bar for acceptance for a newcomer is higher than Snoop Dogg at a party. The newest Myrtle Beach golf course, Founders Club, faced those expectations upon its opening on Feb. 1, 2008, and met them.

Myrtle Beach's 5 Best Steakhouses

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Whether you liked it baked, broiled, blackened or grilled, a steak is the perfect way to end a day. Whatever your preference, Myrtle Beach has nearly as many places to eat a quality steak as it does golf courses.

3 Favorite Holes - Founders Club

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Every course has postcard-perfect photography, but golfers play holes not pictures. As a result, GolfHoliday.com asks the pro at every course it reviews for their three favorite holes. At Founders Club it was general manager Rick Taylor who shared his insight about Myrtle Beach's newest course. Without further ado, here are Taylor's three favorite holes:

Founders Club Photo Gallery

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Take a photo tour of Myrtle Beach's newest course Founders Club. The February 2008 opening of the Pawleys Island course was met with critical and popular acclaim. Click on the first photo below to start your tour and get a glimpse of the Thomas Walker design.

Tell Us Your Favorite Course!

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There are 100 possible answers to the question everyone asks – what is your favorite Myrtle Beach golf course? Whether it’s the course where you fired your best round ever, made a hole-in-one, or had the time of your life - we want to know where you like to play.
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The value of a Myrtle Beach golf trip is the best around, but with the economy sputtering, everyone is looking to save. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to cut costs without sacrificing the quality of a trip. After consultation with some of Myrtle Beach's premier travel authorities, below are eight tips that could help produce savings on your next Grand Strand golf trip.
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They congregated in the pro shop snack bar at Indian Wells, ordered a round of drinks and figured out who won skins. It looked like any other group that comes to Myrtle Beach - a lot of story-telling, laughing and cold drinks.
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Canadian Jack Youngberg stood on a tee at Heather Glen Golf Links, playing a layout once named "Best New Public Course in America" by Golf Digest for the second time that day, and hammered his drive into a piece of wood yards in front of him. The ball bounded backwards into the air and continued to travel - eventually landing behind Youngberg and his cohorts.
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The marsh and wetland areas remain, reminders of the rice plantation that called the grounds home centuries ago. The scattered vestiges of life in Lowcountry South Carolina – giant oak trees and ambling streams chief among them - provide ample character, but golf has taken center stage at Indigo Creek.
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Our requests for your favorite Myrtle Beach golf stories elicited many great responses, ranging from funny to moving. Below is a sampling of the stories and a link to read all of them. Thanks for sharing your Myrtle Beach golf memories.
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Snow is falling and temperatures are plummeting, but the sun was shining on Chicago area golfers this week.
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Myrtle Beach boasts 10 of America's top 100 golf courses, two of America's top 25 golf schools, and now the area is home to the 2009 National Golf Course of the Year.
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Perry Swenson arrived for the filming of the first episode of Road Trip: Myrtle Beach with more bags than she could carry and little idea of what to expect. Swenson was the final member to join the Road Trip cast and she did so just days before the show started filming.
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Kelly Thurman, decked out in shorts that were neon orange and a couple shades of pink, stepped onto the first tee at Glen Dornoch and was jawing with his playing partners, like he has countless times in the past. Only this time the Alpharetta, Ga., native was wearing makeup and being followed by a television crew that included cameramen, boom mike operators, and a producer.
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Enough with the talk about everyone else’s Road Trip, tell us about your favorite Myrtle Beach memories. On the course, off the course and everything in between, we want to hear it! Anyone that submits a story will be entered into a random drawing for a new TaylorMade Rossa Center-shafted Tourismo putter
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The parking lot at Glen Dornoch was full of late model cars, many of the high-end variety, until Road Trip: Myrtle Beach star Mark Bryan arrived.
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The Road Trip: Myrtle Beach cast had just reconvened from all parts of the country on a sun-splashed day at Thistle Golf Club in early October. Tee time was set for 2 p.m., but timeliness wasn’t a priority.

  Road Trip: Myrlte Beach returns to the air on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. and you get a first look behind the scenes of the hit Golf Channel show with this exclusive video. The remaining episodes of the...
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They had to get out the fishing gear, stare man-eating reptiles in the eye, put on their dancing shoes, and as always, play a lot of great golf. Yes, the cast of Road Trip: Myrtle Beach had a surplus of fun during its swing through the North end of Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand, and now it's time to relive the fun.
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Myrtle Beach long ago carved out its niche as America's most popular golf destination, and now it can lay legitimate claim to being the best and most cost effective place to learn the game. The Grand Strand is home to two of the "Top 25 Golf Schools in America," according to Golf Magazine. The Phil Ritson-Mel Sole Golf School, located at Pawleys Plantation, and Classic Swing Golf School, located at Legends Resort, were both named to the prestigious list.
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Founders Club opened its doors in February 2008 convinced it was ready take a place alongside the South Strand's lineup of elite courses.

Thistle Opens Stunning New Clubhouse

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The clubhouse is as stunning as it is large. Built with stone, timber beams and stucco and rising from the ground like an ancient Scottish mansion, the new clubhouse at Thistle Golf Club is among the finest in region, if not the country.
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Woods vs. Nicklaus. Lakers vs. Celtics. Yankees vs. Red Sox. Bentgrass vs. bermudagrass. Yes, great sports debates can carry over to the greens of your favorite golf course. For many people on a Myrtle Beach golf trip, the bent vs. bermuda debate most closely resembled the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry.
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From a stroll on the Marsh Walk in Murrells Inlet to the drive down Oak Alley on the way to Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, the South Strand has its own distinct flavor. In a vacation destination renowned for its surplus of activities, the southern end of the Grand Strand is a relaxing alternative.
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The following is a list of Grand Strand layouts with bentgrass greens: Arrowhead Country Club Avocet at Wild Wing Crow Creek Dunes Golf & Beach Club
The golf is great, entertainment is abundant and there are enough restaurants to bring Ralphie May to his knees, but none of those are the primary reason Myrtle Beach and the Central Strand, remain the area's most popular landing spot for golfers.

First Look At The New Granddaddy

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Plans for the renovation of Pine Lakes International Country Club began over four years ago. Craig Schreiner, the architect hired to restore the Granddaddy to its place among the Grand Strand's elite, drew up 12 different layout scenarios over a period of 18 months. Pine Lakes and its famed clubhouse are also part of the National Registry of Historic Places, adding another set of eyes the course's renovation plans had to please.
Pine Lakes Country Club Hole-By-Hole Guide Hole No. 1 Par 4, 346 yards-- Formerly hole No. 10 -- Pine Lakes opens with three shorter and straight holes purposely designed by Craig Schreiner to build the golfers' confidence at the beginning...
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South Carolina state senator Dick Elliott, the owner of Eagle Nest Golf Club, compares course architects to homebuilders. If an architect and a builder do a good job, people become attached to their work, grateful for the creation of a product that brings joy over an extended period of time.
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Myrtle Beach's reputation as the Golf Capital of the World has long been secure. One hundred courses and millions of rounds played solidified that title, one the area wears with pride.
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The road into Calabash, N.C., is a narrow, two-lane strip of pavement, surrounded by trees and a small town coastal charm that many miss without ever realizing it was there. A two-story building qualifies as a sky-scraper, and the word corporate is as foreign as John Daly in an etiquette class. Less than 10 miles away in North Myrtle Beach are 5-star accommodations, high-rise condos, and entertainment galore.

The Origins of Calabash Seafood

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Signs advertising Calabash style seafood are ubiquitous along the Grand Strand. An area seafood joint without Calabash style food is about as popular as the media in LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens' office. But to find out where it got started, a trip to Calabash, a town that bills itself as the "Seafood Capital of the World," is necessary.
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There are too many quality restaurants along the North Strand to accurately rank the best, but below are five establishments you will enjoy. Crab Catchers - Located in the Little River waterfront area, Crab Catchers is a local favorite. Long on charm (and stunning views of the Intracoastal), Crab Catchers only serves fresh local seafood and it thrives despite not spending a penny on advertising. The daily fish fry is a don't-miss at Crab Catchers.
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If you don't play 36 holes a day, the North Strand has a surplus of off-course activities. Here are a few worth checking out. Charter Fishing - There isn't much better than playing 18 in the morning and taking a half-day fishing excursion in the afternoon. If you are lucky, you can catch dinner. There are ample charter fishing boats in Little River, S.C., and Calabash, N.C.
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1. Sports Illustrated was founded at Pine Lakes International Country Club: In 1954 a group of Time-Life executives, including Henry Luce Booth, played Pine Lakes and made plans for Sports Illustrated, America's most successful weekly sports magazine, on their trip.
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Talk of heavy rough, pot bunkers and the British Open never fails to stir dreams of a trip to the land of Old Tom Morris to play golf's most revered links courses. The uneven lies, funny bounces and overcast skies of the British Isles offer a setting for golf most American's are as intrigued by as they are unfamiliar with.

Summer Golf Soars

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The beaches are packed, sunscreen and flotation devices are the most popular items at Wal-Mart, and the family is ready for the annual trip to Myrtle Beach. In years past, the golf bag was about as likely to be part of a summer beach trip as the lawn mower But times have changed and so have packing habits.
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American popular culture rarely fails to bestow glory on the most talented of its young, hence the public fascination with high school athletic phenoms and 18-year-old starlets. For better or worse, golfers are often no different, placing a priority on the hottest new driver, putter or golf course.
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Over the coming days, our partner golf courses will be providing course status and playability reports. Check back here for the latest updates, and how the tropical storms may affect our golf courses.
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A golf course is a living entity, subject to the whims of nature and fate. Occasionally those unseen forces create problems, but hard work eventually solves nature's challenges, and golfers making the trek to Myrtle Beach this fall need to look no further than River Oaks for evidence. Last year the 27-hole facility lost 18 greens, but River Oaks installed Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda last fall on the Fox and Otter nines and both are flourishing.
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Myrtle Beach boasts a wide range of activities for you to experience aside from golf! Our number one attraction, the beach itself, offers many options for you including kayaking, parasailing, surfing, fishing and sun-bathing. On both the North and South ends of the strand (Myrtle Beach is often referred to as "The Grand Strand," due to the width of the beach!) you can find businesses that rent boats or jet skis, and also offer sightseeing tours through our famous marsh lands.
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the high A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, have produced and abundance of Major League players and good times for fans. Get a look at what makes the Pelicans popular among Myrtle Beach golf aficionados.
Thumbnail image for RoadTripThumb.jpgRoad Trip: Myrtle Beach, the reality show that offers a backstage glimpse at why the Grand Strand area is known as the "Golf Capital of the World" returns to GOLF CHANNEL starting Tuesday, July 1. The episodes will run July 1, July 22 and July 29 at 7:30 p.m. and will be rebroadcast during the week.
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Families began to visit Myrtle Beach more than a century ago. Myrtle Beach was sparsely populated until 1908, when a railroad was built between Conway and Myrtle Beach. The railroad ended in 1899 in the locale of Pine Island, and was extended four miles into the future city. The Pavilion, as well as the Seaside Inn, were built in today's downtown. The natural beauty of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has always enticed visitors Throughout the 1930s, the city grew to include areas as far north as present-day Ocean Forest.
With a choice of more than 100 golf courses and 90,000 accommodations, the Myrtle Beach area is the perfect spot for a golf vacation. The mild Carolina climate allows residents and visitors alike to enjoy their favorite outdoor activities almost any time of the year. And after your rounds, if you have the time and energy, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy, including shopping, sight-seeing, amusements and attractions.