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Course Review: Indigo Creek Offers Quality, Value

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Chris King
  on January 5, 2009 10:26 AM | Comments (0)
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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.

Located in Murrells Inlet, Indigo Creek Golf Club is the type of layout that has helped Myrtle Beach earn its reputation as the world’s premier golf destination. The Gene Hamm design isn’t a top 100 layout, but it is a good layout, set on a piece of property unique to the area, and it offers great value.

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Readers Speak: Favorite Myrtle Beach Golf Stories

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Chris King
  on December 24, 2008 9:31 AM | Comments (0)
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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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Spirit Announces Direct Air Service From Chicago to Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on December 18, 2008 4:51 PM | Comments (0)
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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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Golf Notebook: Grande Dunes Named National Course of the Year

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Chris King
  on December 18, 2008 1:49 PM | Comments (0)
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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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Crow Creek, a Hidden Gem Worth Discovering

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Chris King
  on December 8, 2008 10:31 AM | Comments (0)
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Golfers pay lip service to hitting every club in the bag, thinking their away around the course, and the challenge of target golf. It all sounds goods, but it's not entirely true.

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Meet Road Trip: Myrtle Beach Star Perry Swenson

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Chris King
  on December 8, 2008 10:13 AM | Comments (4)
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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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Thurman Relives Guest Star Giveaway Experience

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Chris King
  on December 1, 2008 9:34 AM | Comments (0)
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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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Share Your Road Trip: Myrtle Beach Stories

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Chris King
  on December 1, 2008 9:24 AM | Comments (86)
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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

Mark Bryan, Road Trip: Myrtle Beach's Unassuming Star

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Chris King
  on November 24, 2008 3:01 PM | Comments (0)
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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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Behind the scenes with Road Trip: Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on November 21, 2008 2:28 PM | Comments (0)
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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.

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Sneak Peek Video of Road Trip: Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on November 14, 2008 11:50 AM | Comments (2)
  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...

New Episodes of Road Trip: Myrtle Beach Return

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Chris King
  on November 14, 2008 10:48 AM | Comments (4)
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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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Two Myrtle Beach Golf Schools Rank Among Nation's Top 25

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Chris King
  on November 4, 2008 4:04 PM | Comments (0)
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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 Ranked Among America's Best New Courses

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Chris King
  on October 30, 2008 4:38 AM | Comments (1)
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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.

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Bent vs. Bermuda: The Battle Draws Closer

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Chris King
  on September 24, 2008 3:05 PM | Comments (3)
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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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Relaxing South Strand Delivers On And Off The Course

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Chris King
  on September 24, 2008 2:05 PM | Comments (0)
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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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Grand Strand Courses With Bentgrass Greens

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Chris King
  on September 23, 2008 9:16 AM | Comments (0)
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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

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Myrtle Beach Golf, A Matter of Convenience

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Chris King
  on September 17, 2008 11:13 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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First Look At The New Granddaddy

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Chris King
  on September 17, 2008 5:02 PM | Comments (2)
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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.

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Four Myrtle Beach Courses Named to Prestigious Golf Magazine List

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:29 PM | Comments (0)
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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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North Strand: A Little Bit of Everything

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:25 PM | Comments (0)
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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.

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The Origins of Calabash Seafood

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:22 PM | Comments (0)
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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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5 North Strand Restaurants to Visit

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:20 PM | Comments (1)
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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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Myrtle Beach off the Course: North Strand

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:17 PM | Comments (0)
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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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5 Things You Didn't Know About Myrtle Beach's Golden Oldies

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Comments (0)
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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.

Looking For Links Golf? Myrtle Beach Delivers

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Comments (0)
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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.

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Summer Golf Soars

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:24 AM | Comments (0)
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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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Myrtle Beach's Golden Oldies Still Shine

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:12 AM | Comments (0)
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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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Tropical Update: Myrtle Beach Courses Unscathed After Hanna

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 4, 2008 12:30 PM | Comments (1)
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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.

Myrtle Beach Golf Notebook: River Oaks Rebounds

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 3, 2008 10:12 AM | Comments (0)
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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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Kids Play Free In Myrtle Beach

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 1, 2008 11:58 AM | Comments (0)
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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.

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Off the Course Activities in Myrtle Beach

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GolfHoliday.com
  on August 27, 2008 10:54 AM | Comments (0)
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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.

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Road Trip: Myrtle Beach Returns To Golf Channel

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GolfHoliday.com
  on July 31, 2008 8:37 AM | Comments (1)
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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A Brief History of Myrtle Beach

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GolfHoliday.com
  on July 25, 2008 9:09 AM | Comments (0)
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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.

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The Beauty of The Golf Package

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GolfHoliday.com
  on July 16, 2008 2:55 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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