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MOW Rev.jpgWhen Man O’War Golf Club was under construction, nothing was left to chance. The subsoil under the greens sites was customized to each location and wind studies were conducted to maximize air flow around the course.

Part of the exhaustive research owner Claude Pardue oversaw revealed that even though the property didn’t have any native water, it did have an unusually high water table, a discovery that led to the construction of one of the most unique Myrtle Beach golf courses.

Three Best Holes at Man O'War Golf Club

Man O'War no 9.jpgMan O'War Golf Club is built around a 107-acre lake, has consecutive island greens, and a stretch locals refer to as Amen Corner. Identifying the three best holes at the Dan Maples layout is a matter of taste as opposed to consensus.

Photo Gallery: Man O'War Golf Club

MOW photo.jpgMan O'War Golf Club, built around a 107-acre lake, offers a surplus of visual appeal and a pair of island greens. The Dan Maples design has been sending golfers home happy since its 1996 opening. Enjoy a look at Myrtle Beach's only lake course.
gulfstream.jpgThere are more than 1,000 restaurants along the Grand Strand, and Gulfstream Cafe is almost universally regarded as one of the best.
Redding0.7.jpgIn this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Brad Redding, one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers and the director of instruction at Grande Dunes Golf Academy, shows you how to get out of a bunker. Hint, hit it fat!
EaglesNestMyrtleBeach.jpgGolfers will find the finish at Eagle Nest Golf Club can lead to new beginnings. Three unforgettable challenges allure players of all talents.
campbell-men-women.jpgThe first Golfweek Program Challenge, a one-of-a-kind college tournament that invited 12 schools to bring their men's and women's team to the Myrtle Beach area, produced a memorable finish and a surprise champion.
crow creekpic.jpgCrow Creek Golf Club is relatively new among the Golf Capital of the World's fairway of choices, but the Crow Creek name carries an outstanding reputation.
riverclub1.jpgFall golf season is nearly upon us and the seven Myrtle Beach area layouts that installed new greens this summer will be ready to welcome golfers.
immelman.jpgThe Golf 9/12 project is as ambitious as it is noble, and numerous high-powered names have lined up to help make the initiative a success.

Man O'War: 5 Things You Need To Know

man owar.jpgClaude Pardue, owner of the three Mystical Golf courses - Man O'War, The Witch and The Wizard - likes to say all golfers know beauty, and his layouts deliver it in spades, particularly Man O'War.
bobby perkinson web.jpgBobby Perkinson of Alcoa, Tn., shot a gross 74 and a net 70 at TPC Myrtle Beach to defend his title at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
bobby perkinson.jpgGrow The Game (GTG) Golf, a smart phone application and event management system that enables live scoring in a variety of formats, is providing live championship round scoring.
Feherty_ 2011.jpgThe final day of flight play in the 2011 Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is in the books. Eighty players advanced to the World Championship Playoff, but not before David Feherty filled the World's Largest 19th Hole with laughs.
David Feherty had the crowd in stitches.jpgThe final night of the 28th annual Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship has arrived and the tournament's 3,000 participants can expect to leave with a smile on their face. Golf Magazine columnist and CBS television personality David Feherty is the event's headlining entertainer for the second consecutive year.
victor_davis.jpgThey've called themselves the Myrtle Misfits, the Duffers and names that aren't fit to print on a family website. Nothing has stuck. The only tag that has stuck to Victor Ferreira, Greg Davis, Dennis Navin and their group is a much more meaningful one: friends.
Goslings_Pink.jpgWednesday was moving day at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. Whether players rose up or fell down the leaderboard, everyone, again, enjoyed ideal conditions on the course and Charlie Rymer and Peter Kessler led the charge at the World's Largest 19th Hole.

World Am Players Defy Mother Nature

David Goodison.jpgWhen Gary Skinner first heard about Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, he never considered scratching from the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
Day 2 gallery pics.jpgThe sun was shining on the golf course, and SI Golf Group brought some of the game's greatest writers to the World's Largest 19th Hole for a round table edition of PGA Tour Confidential. Here is Day 2 in pictures:
28-year.jpgEach year, the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship welcomes thousands of golfers from all over the globe for the world's largest single-site golf tournament. This year, slightly more than 3,000 people from 47 states and 24 countries are competing for the right to become the World Am champion.
Chris Hattings.jpgAs Hurricane Irene menaced the East Coast last week, all anyone associated with the tournament could do was guess where the storm was going and hope for the best - with one exception. The Golf.com World Am attracts players from all walks of life and professions and among the long-time participants is Chris Hattings, a meteorologist who works for the National Weather Service.
Day 1 - sand.jpgThe 28th annual GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship, the world's largest single-site golf tournament, teed off on more than 60 Myrtle Beach area golf courses under sunny skies and warm temperatures on Monday. Nearly 3,000 amateur golfers from 47 states and 24 countries are participating in the tournament that will determine the "World Amateur Golf Champion."
World Am Thumbs Up.jpgThe 28th annual Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is underway. Golfers from 47 states and 24 foreign countries have come to Myrtle Beach to compete in the world's most inclusive event. Checkout the sights and sounds of early round action.
DJ barclays.jpgMyrtle Beach golf spokesman Dustin Johnson carded a 6-under 65 to earn a two-stroke victory at the Barclays, the PGA Tour's first FedEx Cup playoff event.
bobby perkinson.jpgAfter avoiding the worst of Hurricane Irene's wrath, nearly 3,000 players are poised to tee off in the 28th annual Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship on Monday morning.
Parkland 18 Review.jpgWith its tree-lined fairways, natural waste areas and deep bunkers, the Parkland Course is a classic, American-style layout, which makes it the exception to the rule at Legends Resort.
craig t nelson.jpgA host of Hall of Famers and all-stars from the NFL, NBA and MLB are descending on Myrtle Beach this weekend with the goal of making sure you Know Your Score. One of Myrtle Beach's premier celebrity events, the Know Your Score: Fight Prostate Cancer Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held Saturday morning, August 27 at Pawleys Plantation.
Parkland 5 things.jpgLegends Resort is one Myrtle Beach's most prominent multi-course facilities. With its memorable, Scottish themed clubhouse and three highly regarded courses, the opening of Legends was a seminal one for the Myrtle Beach area.
frick board.jpgIn this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick shows you how to hit the ball off pine straw, one of golf's most challenging shots.
Parkland No 9.jpgParkland is the youngest of the three courses at Legends Resort and it's also the most traditional, American-style design, hence the name.
Parkland 045 photo.jpgLegends Resort is one of Myrtle Beach's most popular facilities and the Parkland course is one of the reasons why. A traditional design, Parkland is a stern test of golf, challenging players off the tee and on the greens. Enjoy a look at the Myrtle Beach golf classic.
shipnuck.jpgAlan Shipnuck and Michael Bamberger, two of golf's most popular and accomplished writers, will be holding a book signing at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. Shipnuck and Bamberger will be signing "The Swinger," a novel they co-authored about a golf star that loses his way, on Tuesday, August 31.
wild wing avocet new greens.jpgThe Avocet Course at Wild Wing Plantation is once again in full flight. The Myrtle Beach golf course reopened all 18 holes on August 1 after the installation of new Mini-Verde greens and the early returns are outstanding.
tpc clubhouse.jpgThe Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship will crown its next champion at the home course of the one of the world's best golfers. The 2011 Flight Winners Playoff will return to TPC Myrtle Beach, home of PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson.

Top 5 Sports Bars: Central Strand

broadway louies.jpgMyrtle Beach is at the heart of the Grand Strand's entertainment scene. In March Madness parlance, it's a traditional power that offers an abundance of options, and here are the top five seeds (the best places to watch a game) in Central Strand Region.

Top 5 Sports Bars: South Strand

beer.jpgNCAA Tournament viewing on the South Strand is like rooting for the mid-majors in the Big Dance. The choices offered are good, but they don't receive quite the acclaim. The South Strand is known for its casual pace and upscale golf and dining options, but there are still a host of establishments that offer an inviting atmosphere to watch a game.

Top 5 Sports Bars: North Strand

Overtime Sports pic.jpgThe North Strand has grown into a golf and entertainment powerhouse in recent years, earning its spot as a good time destination. For the sake of comparison, think of the North Strand might be analogous to the Big East, a conference that didn't exist three decades but is now, unquestionably, one of college basketball's best. Which destination's are the Syracuse and Villanova of North Strand sports bars? Wonder no more:
All smiles.jpgThe golf expo at the World's Largest 19th Hole will be bigger, the food will be better, and the guest lineup is among the most impressive in the 28-year history of the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
frick board.jpgIn this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Ted Frick, owner of Classic Swing Golf School, shows you how to get out of a fairway bunker.
arrowhead cc.jpgThe PGA Championship is underway so what better time to take a look at the strong connections between the game's final major and the Myrtle Beach golf scene? Seven players who have hoisted the Wannamaker Trophy have designed Myrtle Beach golf courses, including some of the area's best.
thistle golf club.jpgIt's August, the mercury in the thermometer is reaching a boil and it's ... time to start thinking about fall golf? That's right. The fall golf season is just weeks away and we have five tips to maximize the value and good times of your next trip to Myrtle Beach.
True Blue course review.jpgIn an area with more than 100 golf courses, it's challenging for a layout to separate itself from the pack. But True Blue Golf Plantation isn't an ordinary course.
barefoot fazio.jpgThe installation of new greens at Barefoot Resort's Fazio Course was as smooth as it was successful. The Fazio Course closed in late-May for the installation of Champion Bermuda grass greens and reopened, ahead of schedule, on July 13.
True Blue 5 Things.jpgTrue Blue Golf Plantation has been one of Myrtle Beach's most talked about layouts since its 1998 opening. Everything about the course is big - fairways, bunkers, greens, you name it - and the experience rises to the challenge of expectations.
3 favorite holes.jpgTrue Blue Golf Plantation features everything one would expect from a Mike Strantz golf course: wide fairways, sprawling bunkers, a touch of visual deception, and the land is a canvas for Strantz's work, which is, as always, a blend of art and architecture.
True Blue photo.jpgTrue Blue is one of the area's best and most popular layouts. The Mike Strantz design uses sprawling waste bunkers and runway-wide fairways to help create stunning visuals that players recall long after their golf trip ends. The layout has been ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses for good reason. Enjoy a look at True Blue Golf Plantation.
LionsPaw10.jpgThe roar is being restored on the greens at Ocean Ridge Plantation's original Big Cat. Lion's Paw Golf Links is installing new Mini-Verde greens this summer.
Litchfield Country Club 13.jpgMyrtle Beach's South Strand is renowned for its quality of golf and charm, and it all began at Litchfield Country Club, the area's most enduring layout.
PeterKessler.jpgSome of golf's most prominent names have attended the World Amateur Handicap Championship, and the "Voice of Golf" will be added to the list in 2011. Peter Kessler, one of the game's most respected and accomplished personalities, will broadcast his Sirius XM Radio show, "Making the Turn," from this year's Golf.com World Am.
Founders club_18.jpgMyrtle Beach's newest golf course wasted little time rising to the top of the leaderboard. Founders Club, a South Strand gem, has earned 2011 Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Course of the Year honors.
bobby perkinson.jpgIn August of 1984, 684 golfers participated in a novel. Myrtle Beach golf tournament - an event that flighted players based on age, gender and handicap with the goal of allowing amateurs to experience a tournament that was akin to a PGA Tour event.
Coastal_Carolina_Logo.jpgWhat do Baltusrol Golf Club, Medinah, Congressional Country Club and many of America's most renowned public and private facilities have in common? They have all reaped the benefits Coastal Carolina University's Professional Golf Management program.
Litchfield Country Club 064.jpgLitchfield Country Club is a testament to the virtues of good, traditional golf course architecture.
Litchfield Country Club 18.jpgLitchfield Country Club combines a traditional design and a mature setting to deliver a memorable round of golf. The dean of South Strand layouts, Litchfield is a pure test of golf.
Litchfield Country Club photo.jpgLitchfield Country Club is one of Myrtle Beach's trailblazing courses, laying the groundwork for the South Strand's development. The Willard Byrd design continues to please players with its beauty, playability and value. Enjoy a look at Litchfield Country Club.
logan harrell.jpgThe Carolinas Amateur Championship, signature event of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), heads back to the famed Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, SC, July 14-17.
Wicked Stick 094.jpgJohn Daly stood on the ninth tee at Wicked Stick and pointed to the green, like Babe Ruth calling his shot. Long John, playing barefooted, then unsheathed his driver and lashed a shot that ended up 12 feet from the hole.
wicked stick need to know.jpgWicked Stick Golf Links opened to great fanfare in 1995 just months after John Daly, who helped design the course, won the British Open.

Wicked Stick: Three Best Holes

wicked stick 18.jpgWicked Stick Golf Links, the only John Daly signature course, was designed with the idea of letting traveling golfers enjoy the grip it and rip it game that Long John helped popularize.
Himmelsbach Byers.jpgThe third class of inductees into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame included two men who count the founding of the Dunes Club, the Surf Club and the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship to their credit, making their inclusion an easy one.
himmelsbach family.jpgThe 2011 class of the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame was recently inducted at Pine Lakes Country Club. Charlie Byers and Paul Himmelsbach, two area titans, were this year's honorees. Enjoy a photo gallery from the day's events.
5867086311_066efba2d8.jpgThe home of the only John Daly signature course, Wicked Stick emphasizes playability and a good time. The course allows players plenty of lattitude off the tee and has been pleasing golfers since its opening in 1995. Enjoy a look at Wicked Stick.
Leopards Chase Review.jpgAny hunt for great golf along the Grand Strand will lead players to the home of Ocean Ridge Plantation's most fearsome Big Cat - Leopard's Chase. The newest of Ocean Ridge's four felines, Leopard's Chase has raced to the top of must-play lists faster than its namesake chasing prey across the savanna.
callaway-logo.jpgThe Myrtle Beach golf scene is home to 100 courses, including some the nation's best, the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship, and the Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am.
River Club greens.jpgAfter the busy spring season, Myrtle Beach golf courses use the summer months to freshen up, undertaking projects to insure prime conditions for players.

Leopard's Chase: 3 Best Holes

Leopards Chase No. 18.jpgLeopard's Chase is one of Myrtle Beach's newest courses, and it has wasted little time staking its place among the area's most acclaimed layouts.
Leopards Chase 047.jpgLeopard's Chase Golf Club was the fourth Big Cat to join the pride at Ocean Ridge Plantation, but it's first in the hearts and minds of many Grand Strand golfers.
Photo Gallery.jpgLeopard's Chase was the fourth Big Cat to arrive at Ocean Ridge Plantation, but quickly roared its way to the top of many must-play lists. The Tim Cate design is one of the Grand Strand's most popular designs.
chris_wilcox_01.jpgMyrtle Beach golf tournaments aid a variety of great events, and an NBA veteran is returning to lend his name to a personal cause. On Saturday, June 25, Myrtle Beach National (MBN) will host the 3rd annual Chris Wilcox Charity Golf Outing.
5 things or reveiew.jpgGene Hamm designed Beachwood Golf Club in 1968 with the traveling golfer in mind, delivering a layout that was long on playability and devoid of trickery. Forty-three years later, one of the Grand Strand's pioneering courses continues to deliver on its original promise.
Beachwood Golf Club 008.jpgBeachwood Golf Club is one of the founding fathers of North Strand golf. Opened in 1968, it was North Myrtle Beach's second layout and helped pave the way for an area that now boasts more than 36 courses.
Beachwood Photo.jpgOne of North Myrtle Beach's first golf courses, Beachwood Golf Club continues to please golfers with a playable layout and outstanding customer service. Enjoy a look at the Gene Hamm favorite.
ted frick.jpgIn this week's installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Ted Frick, owner and director of instruction at Classic Swing Golf School, explains how to hit it close when you've been short-sided around the green.
kids play free.jpgMyrtle Beach golf courses have one of golf's most aggressive family outreach programs and it's getting ready to reach its zenith.
Beachwood Golf Club 102.jpgBeachwood Golf Club is one of the Grand Strand's Golden Oldies. The Gene Hamm design opened its fairways in 1968 and helped pave the way for golf on the North Strand.
FDNY 10.jpgAt this year's FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing, New York City firefighters presented the Myrtle Beach tourism community with a ribbon beam from the World Trade Center's North Tower as a way of saying thanks for the area's efforts in aiding NYC service workers in the aftermath of the attacks. Enjoy a photo gallery of the day's events.
David Feherty had the crowd in stitches.jpgFor the second consecutive year, Golf Magazine columnist and CBS analyst David Feherty will highlight the entertainment at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
Vets 62.jpgMilitary veterans from throughout the United States gathered in Myrtle Beach for the 12th annual Veteran Golf Classic. The event was played on 12 Myrtle Beach area courses and attracted 450 veterans from 33 states. Enjoy a look at one of the Myrtle Beach golf tournaments.
FDNY Beam Unveil.jpgOne by one people made their way to the stage where a four-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center's North Tower was displayed. Some had tears in their eyes, others had smiles on their faces, while others studied the oxidized and wounded hunk of metal that once called Ground Zero home.
no 5.jpgWhat the list of Myrtle Beach golf courses designed by Tom Fazio lacks in length it more than makes up for with quality.
VFW Vets.jpgMilitary veterans from 33 states flocked to Myrtle Beach for the 12th annual Veterans Golf Classic, and after three sun-splashed days, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Army emerged as the big winners in an event that is as much about camaraderie as it is competition.
Curtis Strange Sandpiper Bay 102.jpg

Two-time US Open Champion Curtis Strange gave a pair of free clinics at Sandpiper Bay Golf Club as part of PGA Free Lesson Month and Play Golf America promotions. Strange provided swing tips and answered questions for nearly 200 people at Sandpiper, the reigning Myrtle Beach area golf course of the year. Enjoy a photo gallery of the day's events.
VFW celebration.jpgOn a list of the best Myrtle Beach golf tournaments, the Veterans Golf Classic ranks at or near the top, and for the 12th consecutive year, the Grand Strand is prepared to welcome more than 440 American heroes to the event.
Black Bear- Review.jpgWhen the name bear is associated with a golf course, images of a difficult round and high scores immediately come to mind. But at Black Bear Golf Club, a fierce name belies a friendly course.
college combines photo.jpgEarning a college golf scholarship is a dream for countless kids across the nation, and Myrtle Beach is partnering with one of the nation's fast growing events to make the process a little easier.
Black Bear  Best.jpgBlack Bear Golf Club has a memorable name and a layout that has been pleasing North Strand players for years. There is nary a house to be found on the course, which features 23 finger lakes and ponds, and it provides a peaceful round of golf.
Black Bear 5 Things to Know.jpgBlack Bear Golf Club is one of four Tom Jackson designs along the Grand Strand, and, located on Route 9, it's an ideal layout to play on the way in or out of the area. The course opened in 1989 and is full of character (though a small part of it blew away with the top of the facility's famous covered bridge in a hurricane!), but here is what you need to know before heading to a staple of the North Strand golf scene.
Black Bear 7.jpgA popular North Strand layout, Black Bear Golf Club is among the area's most playable tracks. The course has 23 finger lakes and ponds that contribute to the facility's beauty without overwhelming players. Enjoy a look at the Tom Jackson design.
my 1st fairway.jpgGolfers have until Friday, June 3 to receive and early entry discount when registering for the 2011 GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. The 28th annual World Am will be held August 29 through September 2 with more than 3,000 golfers from 50 states and 20 countries expected to converge on 60 Myrtle Beach area courses for the week.
wickedstickd_l.jpgPar 3s are often about finesse and distance control, but not always. Myrtle Beach golf's five longest par 3s require as much, if not more, brute strength than the longest of drives.
sandpiperbay1.jpgSandpiper Bay Golf Club and two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange are doing their part to grow the game of golf.
SpiritAir_lr.jpgSpirit Airlines today started non-stop seasonal service to five new markets from Myrtle Beach, including:
Whispering Pines 2.jpgNestled between Myrtle Beach International Airport and King's Highway, Whispering Pines Golf Course has been hiding in plain sight.
GTG_Logoteeball.jpgThe days of sweating over group pairings and pouring over scorecards to determine who won a myriad of bets are over.
whispering pines 5 to know.jpgWhispering Pines Golf Course, Myrtle Beach's municipal layout, has long been a local's favorite.
Whispering Pines 17.jpgWhispering Pines Golf Course, the area's fourth oldest, has been serving players in the heart of Myrtle Beach since 1962. The layout has undergone significant renovations in recent years, enhancing its playability and conditions.
Whispering Pines sand.jpgBordered by Myrtle Beach International Airport and Kings Highway, Whispering Pines Golf Course has been an area institution for nearly 50 years. The course is framed by the area's native pines and players that value precision over power are most often rewarded. Enjoy a Whispering Pines photo gallery:
Julies dr j Erving.jpgOne of Myrtle Beach's seven top 100 golf courses is going to play host to seven Hall of Famers and several other sports and entertainment celebrities.
Grande Dunes 113.jpgGolf Digest has unveiled its biennial ranking of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses, and several Myrtle Beach golf courses again made the cut.
Palmetto Day 2 212.jpgCharlotte Country Day's Al Dickens thought he had lost his chance for an individual title at the Palmetto High School Golf Championship with a bogey, double bogey finish during the final round at Tiger's Eye. Moments after walking off the 18th green, Dickens learned that his 36-hole total of 144 was good enough to earn a sudden death playoff against good friend Charles Spry of Forsyth Country Day School.
Palmetto Day 2 146.jpgThe 2011 Palmetto High School Golf Championship is in the books. Al Dickson and his Charlotte Country Day teammates prevailed against a field that featured 48 teams from 10 states. The 14th annual event was played at Barefoot Resort, Legends Resort and Ocean Ridge Plantation.
laquinta 3.jpgEaster week means it's time for one of the premier Myrtle Beach golf tournaments - the Palmetto High School Golf Championship - to tee it up.
Dustin Johnson 073.jpgRepresentatives from Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday hosted a press conference earlier today at TPC of Myrtle Beach to announce that PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson has been named spokesperson for the golf marketing cooperative for the remainder of 2011. As part of this agreement, Johnson will appear in various marketing materials, including print and radio ads, social media efforts and a 30-second television commercial showcasing his talents and affinity for the Myrtle Beach area.
Dustin Johnson 1088.jpgDustin Johnson, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday's new spokesperson, was in town for a press conference and commercial shoot. Enjoy a look behind the scenes as DJ met the media, filmed a commercial, signed autographs and hit a few shots with regular golfers.
Arcadian Shores r066.jpgThe Myrtle Beach golf community has grown up around Arcadian Shores, adding more than 70 layouts since the course opened in 1974.
Arcadian Shores 5 things.jpgArcadian Shores opened in 1974 to great acclaim and remains, in the eyes of many knowledgeable observers, one of the best designs along the Grand Strand.

Arcadian Shores: 3 Best Holes

Arcadian Shores 3 holes.jpgArcadian Shores is a traditional design. A variety of doglegs, well guarded bunkers and tree-lined fairways make it one of Myrtle Beach's most enjoyable and well designed tracks.

Photo Gallery: Arcadian Shores

Arcadian Shores 038.jpgArcadian Shores is one of Myrtle Beach's golden oldies. Opened in 1974, the layout has maintained its popularity over time. Enjoy a look at Rees Jones' first solo design.
BeachwoodGolfCourse1.jpgThe top North Myrtle Beach golf courses enjoy a prime location and some of the area's best layouts.
golic and band.jpgIn one of the most exciting finishes in tournament history, PGA TOUR player Kyle Thompson and former major league pitcher Jared Wright broke a three-way tie in a sudden death chip-off to claim victory in the 17th Annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf.
jim furyk.jpgThe 17th annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am brought ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike, sun shine, a sellout crowd of 6,000 and some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort.
Swafford Group.jpgDan Swafford and more than 40 friends were in town for their annual golf trip, desperately searching for a replacement round when their golf director recommended they give the area's newest course a go.
ted frick.jpgWant to know how to draw or fade the ball off the tee, on command? In this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick teaches you how to work your driver.
Prestwick Country Club.jpgPrestwick Country Club head pro Jay Smith doesn't delude players that flock to the course Pete and P.B. Dye collaborated to design.
MAM2010 - Furyk signs autographs.JPGMyrtle Beach's biggest golf party - the Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am - is just days away. Actors, athletes and entertainers are preparing to descend on the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf for the 17th annual event and anticipation has never been higher.
bunker.jpgDespite having big-name architects and an outstanding layout, Prestwick Country Club has a relatively low profile, but that's only a problem for golfers that have yet to discover the Pete and P.B. Dye design.
Prestwick no 5.jpgAs with any Dye design, in this case the work of Pete and P.B., beauty is in the eye of the beholder. At Prestwick Country Club, the Dye brothers crafted an excellent, if underrated, course.
18 photo gallery.jpgPrestwick Country Club is a Pete and P.B. Dye design that has been called one of America's five most underrated courses by Golf Digest. Located less than a mile from the Atlantic Ocean the course challenges all aspects of a player's game.
Redding Blue.jpgMyrtle Beach is where America goes to golf, but with instructors like Brad Redding, it could just as easily be known as where America learns to play golf.
long-bay-10th= story.jpgEveryone's favorite golf tournament is here and it's been 25 years since Jack Nicklaus' unforgettable charge to his record sixth green jacket. So what better time to look at the Jack Nicklaus golf courses in Myrtle Beach?
no 16 glen dornoch.jpgLittle River golf courses, though part of a small town in the Myrtle Beach area, are a big part of the Grand Strand golf scene.
Direct Air press conference.jpgA Myrtle Beach golf trip is going to get a little easier for residents of Hagerstown, Md., and Lakeland, Fla.
River Club No. 18.jpgIn the mid-1980s Myrtle Beach was still an emerging golf destination and the idea of the South Strand had yet to take hold. When River Club opened in 1985, it was the second golf course in Pawleys Island but it immediately embodied the characteristics now associated with the area.
River Club 5 things to know.jpgPlaying through property that used to be home to a thriving rice plantation, River Club is the quintessential South Strand golf course. The layout is superb, conditions are pristine, and the facility oozes charm.

The 3 Best Holes at River Club

River Club island green.jpgThe beauty of River Club lies in its consistent excellence. Hole after hole the South Strand layout provides players with a different and enjoyable challenge.

Photo Gallery: River Club

River Club Photo Gallery.jpgA 4.5-star course, River Club is a South Strand favorite. The layout has used perfect combination of natural beauty and playability to earn its reputation as one of the area's best and most player friendly courses.
Frick.jpgIn this episode of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Ted Frick of the Classic Swing Golf School shows you how to hit a lob shot from a side-hill lie. Hint: drive the ball into the hill to make it go up.
can am jr.JPGOn the second day of the Can-Am Junior Team Matches, the American team earned 157 ½ of 288 possible points to defeat the Canadian squad 233 ½ to 198 ½ to earn the 2011 title of Can Am Champions.
porter_plane.jpgPorter Airlines is introducing its first fall service to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, following two exceptional winter/spring seasons. As the only non-stop service from Canada, this route provides passengers the easiest access to Myrtle Beach.
kings north.jpgWith the PGA Tour making its annual stop at Bay Hill, it's an ideal time to take a look at the Myrtle Beach golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer.
Pearl Golf Links.jpgThe Grand Strand's emergence as the nation's premier golf destination has included numerous courses that have opened to national acclaim, but the birth of Pearl Golf Links was a seminal moment on par with nearly any opening, though its significance sometimes goes unrecognized.
Pearl 069.jpgThe West Course at Pearl Golf Links features wide fairways, bentgrass greens and four holes that play along the Calabash River, adding beauty and risk for players. The layout opened in 1987 and earned 4.5 stars in Golf Digest's prestigous best places to play guide. Enjoy a look at the Pearl's West Course.
Pearl 075.jpgPearl Golf Links helped lay the foundation for the North Strand's explosive growth during the height of the Myrtle Beach golf boom. Dan Maples designed a pair of scenic layouts along the banks of the Calabash River and a host of multi-course facilities followed suit in Brunswick County, N.C.
frick board.jpgIn this edition of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick provides a lesson on how to improve your play around the green with the bump-and-run shot.
NorthCourse-LeopardsChase.jpgAs spring dawns, various top 100 course rankings hit newsstands and Golfweek, like its peers, has recognized several Myrtle Beach golf courses as being among the best.
World Amateur.jpgMyrtle Beach golf tournaments are plentiful and can add to the fun of a trip or serve as a great introduction to the Grand Strand. Highlighted by the Golf .com World Am there is a Myrtle Beach golf tournament that caters to every type of player.
Pearl 076.jpgThe West Course at Pearl Golf Links, completed in 1989, has a links-style feel complemented by a series of holes that play along the Calabash River.
Augusta St-Team.JPGDefending NCAA men's golf champion Augusta State fired a seven-under par 281 Monday to move up three spots and win the 2011 General Jim Hackler Championship with a 54-hole score of 858, played at TPC of Myrtle Beach. Host Coastal Carolina, who was tied for second after 36 holes Sunday, shot 310 on Monday to finish sixth with a three-round total of 904.
ShaftesburyGlen9.jpgThere are only a handful of architects that can compete with the list of Clyde Johnston golf courses in Myrtle Beach. The acclaimed architect has designed two of the last four Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Courses of the Year (Wachesaw Plantation East and Shaftesbury Glen) and yet he flies under the radar with the average player.
Arrowhead Country Club 4.jpgThe approach shot on the fourth hole of the Cypress nine at Arrowhead Country Club offers everything players want in a destination golf course. There is beauty in the Intracoastal Waterway flowing in the background, challenge in carrying the ball over a lake fronting the green, and opportunity to score on a 355-yard, par 4.
frick board.jpgIn this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick provides a tip on club face control and pivot, two things golfers tend to struggle with after a winter hiatus from the game.
Arrowhead Country Club 10.jpgArrowhead Country Club, home of three nine-hole layouts, is the type of facility that makes Myrtle Beach golf's greatest destination. The 4.5-star course offers a central location, great value and a memorable round.
superstore.jpgA trip to one of the best Myrtle Beach golf stores is akin to a child waking up on Christmas morning in search of Santa's bounty. There are seemingly endless rows of golf clubs, balls, hats and apparel at discounted prices.
Arrowhead Country Club 13.jpgArrowhead Country Club is a 27-hole facility located in Myrtle Beach. With three nine-hole layouts - Cypress, Lakes and Waterway - and several holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, Arrowhead delivers value and memorability. Enjoy a look at the Grand Strand's only Raymond Floyd design:
Arrowhead Country Club 1.jpgArrowhead Country Club is home to 27 holes, several of them playing along the Intracoastal Waterway, and it's Myrtle Beach's only Raymond Floyd design. The facility, which prides itself on providing outstanding conditions and value, is memorable from an aesthetic and architectural standpoint.
myrtle beach golf package.jpgThe Myrtle Beach golf package, born in the 1960s, revolutionized golf travel and nearly 50 years later it remains the most valuable and viable way to plan a vacation.
Rangers.jpgAs spring dawns, the Myrtle Beach golf scene heats up, literally and figuratively, in March. Golfers flock to area and the good times Myrtle Beach has long been known for take full flight, including a visit this year by the American League champion Texas Rangers.

Surf Club Photo Gallery

Surf Club 5.jpgA traditional design, Surf Club is one of the Myrtle Beach area's most revered courses. The once exclusively private club opened in 1959 and has stood the test of time. Surf Club, which now has a limited number of tee times available for public play, is located less than three blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and features several of the Grand Strand's best holes. Enjoy a look at one of Myrtle Beach's best:

Top Golf Courses in Pawleys Island

river club.jpgThe top golf courses in Pawleys Island are as good as any in America. Tucked away on the South Strand, golf courses in Pawleys Island offer a respite from the hustle of Myrtle Beach.
marina_inn_photo.jpgThe Marina Inn at Grande Dunes has long been acknowledged as one of Myrtle Beach's best, now Trip Advisor has ranked it among America's premier hotel properties.
porter_plane.jpgPorter Airlines will begin seasonal, direct-flight service from Toronto to Myrtle Beach, S.C. starting on February 17. Porter will provide four weekly round trips through May 23 with flights scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The first week of service features flights on Monday and Thursday. This is the second year Porter Airlines has offered seasonal service from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Myrtle Beach International Airport. The four weekly flights double the amount offered last year.
dunes club3.jpegThe Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach has been listed by Golfweek among their 2011 "Best Classic Courses" in the United States and is ranked at No. 105. The historic Robert Trent Jones-designed course has also been ranked by the magazine as the fifth best in the state of South Carolina for its "Best Courses You Can Play" list. The 2011 rankings appear in the March 11 issue of the magazine.
33rd parallel golf group.jpgThere has been much discussion in recent months about the need to grow the game of golf. While the game's powerbrokers sit on committees and pontificate, one long-time Myrtle Beach golf group already has a plan that insures the health of their trip: invite someone new to play.
world tour golf course.jpgMyrtle Beach is the Golf Capital of the World, GolfTown, USA and where the World Goes to Golf. Pick the moniker you like best, but if you never been to Myrtle Beach the natural inclination might be to wonder what all the fuss is about. Wonder no longer. Here are five reasons the Grand Strand has earned its reputation as the king of the golf trip:

Surf Club: What's Old Is New Again

Surf Club 18.jpgSurf Golf & Beach Club is on nearly every Myrtle Beach insider's list of the area's best courses. It's also the elite course that golfers are least likely to have played, but they will have the opportunity to change that in 2011.
MAM2010 - Furyk signs autographs.JPGHootie & the Blowfish are pleased to announce that they will host the 17th Annual Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf and at the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. on Monday, April 11, 2011.
East Carolina golfer.jpegMyrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Golfweek magazine are partnering up to bring a new - and unique - college golf tournament to the Grand Strand this fall. Twelve colleges from across the nation will bring their men's and women's teams to the area to compete in the 54-hole Golfweek Collegiate Tournament September 11-13.
HootieFirstTee.jpgThe First Tee of Myrtle Beach accepted a donation on Friday in the amount of $10,000 from the Hootie Foundation, the non-profit organization created in 2000 in conjunction with the annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The check presentation was made by band member Dean Felber to The First Tee of Myrtle Beach via the South Carolina Junior Golf Association during a morning ceremony at Barefoot Resort & Golf's Dye Club.
lineup putt arcadian.jpgOne of Myrtle Beach's most popular events - the Veterans Golf Classic - is accepting entries for the 2011 tournament. The 12th annual event will be played May 23-25 on some of Myrtle Beach's best courses and is open to all current or retired members of the military and their guests.
mikeandmike.jpgThe popular ESPN Radio show "Mike & Mike in the Morning," featuring hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, will broadcast from the 17th annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am at Barefoot Resort's Dye Club on April 11. The four-hour radio show will also be simulcast live on ESPN2 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The announcement was made today by Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday.

Surf Club: 5 Things You Need to Know

surf club9.jpgSurf Club is one of Myrtle Beach's most revered courses, particularly by those who know the area golf scene well. Built in 1959, Surf Club grew into a private club but has opened up a limited number of tee times for public play in 2011.

The 3 Best Holes at Surf Club

surf club 10.jpgThe Surf Club, which seems to get better with age, recently opened a limited number of tee times for public play, delighting Myrtle Beach golfers who relish an outstanding, traditional design.
celebrity square.jpgIf you only want the best on your Myrtle Beach golf trip, we have several Central Strand recommendations. From steakhouses to lighted driving ranges, here are five things that will help make your trip even more memorable.
sandpiperbay1.jpgThe last six months have been good ones for Sandpiper Bay Golf Club. The 27-hole, North Strand facility won Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Golf Course of the Year honors in July, completed a three-year greens renovation project in August, and launched a new, consumer-friendly website at the end of 2010.
farmstead 18.jpgThe Grand Strand is home to seven of the nation's top 100 public courses and now, thanks to Farmstead Golf Links, it's home to one of the "18 Most Fun Holes in America."

Top 5 Myrtle Beach Golf Trip Tips

group VB.jpgAs the winter months descend, harsh weather has arrived around much of the country, a development that heightens the anticipation of a Myrtle Beach golf trip. While golfers try to stay warm, dreams of spring in Myrtle Beach offer the promise of better days. With that in mind, we have five tips that will help make planning your next golf trip a little easier.

Heritage Club is One of America's Best

Heritage 167.jpgA stretch of sprawling oak trees line both sides of the road, a centuries old welcome to Heritage Club. The majesty of the trees immediately sets the tone for one of Myrtle Beach's most memorable rounds of golf, tying players to the property's rich history.

The 3 Best Holes at Heritage Club

Heritage 112.jpgHeritage Club is the 33rd best public course in America, according to Golf Digest, so there are plenty of quality holes. We asked first assistant head pro Sean Pearson to tell us Heritage's three best, and he obliged.
Heritage 025.jpgHeritage Club is a South Strand classic. The course features the lowcountry beauty - soaring live oak trees draped in Spanish moss, marshland and magnolia trees - that makes it among the most scenic Myrtle Beach golf courses. We have five factoids that could improve your play at the Dan Maples design or impress your friends.

Photo Gallery: Heritage Club

Heritage 072.jpgHeritage Club is one the most picturesque Myrtle Beach golf courses. Set on property that used to be home to a thriving rice plantation, Heritage exposes players to the lowcountry's natural beauty. The course features hundreds of live oak trees, marshland and an abundance of wildlife. Get a look at why Heritage Club is ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses.
Carolina National A.jpgCarolina National Golf Club has a high profile architect, is set on a stunning piece of property, and was awarded 4.5 stars by Golf Digest's prestigious "Best Places to Play" guide. The 27-hole facility has nearly everything, except the widespread recognition a course of its quality generally receives.
Carolina National 013.jpgCarolina National Golf Club, a 27-hole Fred Couples design, is one of Myrtle Beach golf's best kept secrets. Located on the north end of the Grand Strand, Carolina National plays along the Lockwood Folly River and features some of the area's most stunning visuals.

Top 5 Christmas Golf Gifts

CigarGuyShirt-MainStore_0.jpgSanta is getting the sleigh warmed up, the elves are working overtime, and we have five Christmas golf gifts you should be asking the big guy to leave under the tree.
Redding0.7.jpgIn this edition of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Brad Redding, the director of instruction at Grande Dunes Golf Academy, tells you what baseball, hockey and golf have in common and shows you how to properly position and use the club face during the swing.
Carolina National 064.jpgCarolina National Golf Club is home to 27 holes, many of them genuinely memorable. We quizzed general manager/head pro Steve Beecroft about the facility's best and after much angst (it's not a course with just one or two standout holes, he pleaded), we got our answers.
Carolina National 030.jpgIf you are looking for an under-the-radar Myrtle Beach gem, Carolina National Golf Club is a good place to start. The Fred Couples design has been a quiet standout on the north end of the Grand Strand and it's worth getting acquainted with. Before you take your group to the 27-hole facility, here are five things you need to know:
Burning Ridge17.jpgThe 30th birthday is a milestone most don't look forward to because it's a reminder that time and the accoutrements of youth are passing. But at Burning Ridge Golf Club, which opened in 1980, the completion of the course's third decade has caused no gnashing of teeth.
Burning Ridge11.jpgBurning Ridge Golf Club, a Gene Hamm design, opened 30 years ago and has played more than 1 million rounds in the interim. While many have enjoyed a round at Burning Ridge Golf Club, there is still much to learn. With that in mind, here are five things you need to know about the course:
Burning Ridge18.jpgBurning Ridge Golf Club has earned a comfortable and popular niche on the Myrtle Beach golf scene, catering to players looking for value and good conditions. With that in mind, we ask head pro Derek Aptt to name Burning Ridge Golf Club's three best holes.
Redding0.7.jpgIn this episode of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro, Brad Redding, the director of instruction at Grande Dunes Golf Academy, show you how to "find impact." The drill Redding demonstrates will improve your ability to find the sweet spot of your driver.

Photo Gallery: Burning Ridge Golf Club

Burning Ridge13.jpgBurning Ridge Golf Club has hosted Myrtle Beach golfers for 30 years and played more than 1 million round, making it one of the area's most popular courses. Burning Ridge lures players with the promise of good golf, value and customer service. Enjoy a photo gallery of the Gene Hamm design.
clubhouse3.jpgThe honors keep piling up for two of the most popular Myrtle Beach golf courses - Dunes Club and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club. Golfweek magazine, one of the game's leading weekly publications, released its list of the country's best Resort Courses and the two Myrtle Beach golf favorites were among the most highly regarded. Caledonia, a Mike Strantz design located in Pawleys Island, was ranked No. 21, and the Dunes Club, a classic Robert Trent Jones layout, was No. 30.
charlie.jpgWell it's over. My first golf tournament in two years. I managed to survive four full rounds of keeping score at the Taylormade/Adidas Golf Pro-am in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Heathland-Clubhouse.gifThe words Myrtle Beach golf courses bring smiles to face across the nation. While the area often referred to as the Grand Strand is actually a 60-mile swath of coastline spanning North and South Carolina, nearly every discussion of the region rightfully begins with the most popular name in golf travel.

Waterway Hills Golf Club Rises Above

Waterway Hills17.jpgThere are more than 100 Myrtle Beach golf courses but none comes close to matching the rousing start provided by Waterway Hills Golf Club, a facility players don't forget.
Gondola.jpgWaterway Hills Golf Club is a 4-star facility, according to Golf Digest, with 27 holes to tempt players on a Myrtle Beach golf trip. It's a Robert Trent Jones design and one of just seven area courses that play along the Intracoastal Waterway. But that information is easy to come by. We've got five nuggets about Waterway Hills you likely don't know, particularly if you've not played the course.
Waterway Hills18.jpgThe dean of golf course architects, Robert Trent Jones, designed 27 holes at Waterway Hills Golf Club, so there is ample quality at the Myrtle Beach golf course. The challenge for head pro Dick LeSieur was naming the three best holes, one from each of the facility's nine-hole layouts.

Photo Gallery: Waterway Hills Golf Club

Waterway Hills4.jpgWaterway Hills Golf Club has long been one of the most popular Myrtle Beach golf courses. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the facility features a traditional layout that places an emphasis on conditions, customer service and value. Starting with a ride across the Intracoastal Waterway on an aerial tram, Waterway Hills Golf Club delivers a memorable experience. Enjoy a look at the venerable, 27-hole facility.
wedge golf ball.jpgThanksgiving is a time of year for reflection, the opportunity express gratitude for the blessings that have been bestowed upon the Myrtle Beach golf community. While appreciative of those things, we are here to talk about something only slightly less serious - five things about the game of golf we are thankful for!
Redding0.7.jpgIn our newest installment of Nature Valley's Tips From The Pro, Brad Redding, the director of instruction at Grande Dunes Golf Academy, helps you understand (and correct) an aspect of the game that perplexes most of us: the swing plane.
MIKE HOLE IN ONE HERITAGE_8TH 135 YARDS.JPGThe hole-in-one is one of the game's greatest feats, particularly for amateurs. The odds of recording the elusive ace vary according to who is doing the estimating, but the best guess (according to insurers and they should know) is about 1 in 3,125.
frick board.jpgEver envision attending a golf school in Myrtle Beach? It's not too late to continue your education along the Grand Strand. Specifically, it might be time for you to enroll in a Myrtle Beach golf school.

Myrtle Beach's Top 5 Raw Bars

raw_oysters.jpgAs we head into the winter months, Myrtle Beach still enjoys good golf weather and oysters, a perennial favorite, are in-season. The Grand Strand is home to an abundance of local oyster beds, but where should you go for everyone's favorite mollusk?
otter5.jpgThe birth certificate says River Oaks Golf Plantation is 23 years old. Anyone that has been to the course during the last month will tell you the 27-hole facility is the closest thing Myrtle Beach has to a new golf course.
Otter1.jpgRiver Oaks Golf Plantation has undergone a more dramatic change in the last year than any golf course along the Grand Strand and possibly the region. Signature Golf Group took the reins of the 27-hole facility and course conditions, value and customer service have become the top priorities.
otter4.jpgRiver Oaks Golf Plantation, located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, celebrated its grand re-opening last month and the facility bears little resemblance to the layout golfers played in recent years. The course is much more open, new bunkers have been installed and, in some places, there is additional movement in the fairways.
Fox3.jpgThe "new" River Oaks Golf Plantation celebrated its grand re-opening on October 21. A $2 million renovation project has transformed the 27-hole facility. Enjoy a look at River Oaks after the completion of a project that included the installation of new greens, bunkers and cart paths and the removal of more than 2,500 trees.
charlie.jpgI'm playing a golf tournament next week. It's a four-day event, and I have to keep my own score. No scramble. No best ball. No partner of any kind. This will be the first time in two years that I've done that. And I'm TERRIFIED!
SpiritAir_lr.jpgMyrtle Beach golf trip just got a lot easier for residents of Washingon, DC, Pittsburgh, Charleston, WV, Montreal, Buffalo, Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Leopards-Chase.jpgThe Myrtle Beach golf scene is home to many of the game's most revered architects, past and present. Robert Trent Jones, Pete Dye, Jack Nicholas, Tom Fazio and Arnold Palmer are just a few of the big names that have left their mark on the area.
dye10.jpgStanding on the second tee at the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort, the challenge and splendor of a Pete Dye golf course emerges in full.
japanese chef.JPGJapanese restaurants that feature chefs that are equal parts entertainer and cook have exploded in popularity, and a Myrtle Beach golf trip offers plenty of options. (Admit it, everyone enjoys catching shrimp in their mouth and watching onion volcanoes erupt!)
charlie big break.jpgEven though the Majors, Ryder Cup, and Fedex Cup are behind us, there is still plenty of interesting golf being played. And it's golf that I am very familiar with.
dye15.jpgThe Dye Course at Barefoot Resort has accumulated numerous accolades in its first decade, earning a reputation as one of best golf courses in Myrtle Beach. Whether you play the course every year or want to book it on your next trip, here are five things about the Dye Course that will be of interest.
Dye Course at Barefoot Resort?

Dye6.jpgPot bunkers, railroad ties and yawning waste bunkers are hallmarks of legendary golf course architect Pete Dye. They are also staples of the highly regarded Dye Course at Barefoot Resort, one of seven Myrtle Beach golf courses ranked among America's 100 greatest public layouts.

dye8.jpgPete Dye always delivers visually appealing golf courses and his work at Barefoot Resort is no different. The Dye Course, one of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses, is defined by yawning waste bunkers and dramatic mounding. Dye's architectural creativity and judicious use of bunkering creates layouts that are both visually stimulating and intimidating. Enjoy a look at one of the most highly regarded Myrtle Beach golf courses.
meadowlands9.jpgIt was a sun-drenched Tuesday afternoon in early October and the parking lot at Meadowlands Golf Club was full. After finishing a morning round, golfers filled the clubhouse, sharing lunch, drinks and a surplus of laughs.

3 Best Holes: Meadowlands Golf Club

meadowlands3.jpgGolf courses will often open with an easy hole, allowing players time to find their rhythm. At Meadowlands Golf Club, architect Willard Byrd opted to immediately challenge players, and the results were impressive.

Photo Gallery: Meadowlands Golf Club

meadowlands13.jpgPerched just across the state line in Calabash, N.C., Meadowlands Golf Club has carved out its niche as one of the most popular Myrtle Beach golf courses. The parkland style layout follows the land's natural contours while providing one of the area's most playable layouts. Customer service and quality conditions are the calling cards at Meadowlands Golf Club , guaranteeing players a quality course and a great value. Enjoy a look at the 13-year-old Willard Byrd design:
dadams2.jpgTechnology has improved our lives in countless ways, and if you are savvy, it will make a Myrtle Beach golf trip little more enjoyable as well. Whether you've got the iPhone 4 , an old-school Blackberry or rely on a personal computer, we have five tech tips that can make your next Myrtle Beach golf trip a more efficient one.
group tpc.jpgWe tell you about all things Myrtle Beach golf, but now we want to hear your story. Tell us why Myrtle Beach is your golf destination of choice. On the golf 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 Adams Golf bag!
Schmelli 2010.jpgThe quest to earn the title of golf's fifth major seems to be an eternal one, but there is no more debate in air traffic control towers scattered throughout America.
charlie.jpgHere's what I like most about the Ryder Cup: it's an event that makes the guys with the deep pocketbooks nervous. That's what I can relate to as a former player. And I'm not talking about the deep pocketbook part.
DC11.jpgThe Dunes Club is the most decorated Myrtle Beach golf course. The PGA, LPGA and Senior Tours have all hosted events at the storied layout and any list of the best at the Dunes Club is certain to spark much debate. Here is a look at the best the Dunes Club has to offer:

Photo Gallery: Dunes Golf & Beach Club

DC9.jpgThe Dunes Golf & Beach Club has been an institution on the Myrtle Beach golf scene for more than 60 years. Ranked among the top 100 courses in the nation by Golf Magazine, Golf Digest and Golfweek, the layout has been among the area's most popular for years. Enjoy a look at the Robert Trent Jones, Sr., masterpiece.
Waterloo.jpgThe Dunes Golf & Beach Club is one of the oldest and most storied Myrtle Beach golf courses. There is much to know about the Robert Trent Jones design, but here are five facts you may have been unaware of:
dunes club1.jpgOn October 29, 1947, when Myrtle Beach was but a sleepy beach town (on a busy day), several area business leaders gathered in Chapin Cabin, yards from the Atlantic Ocean, to discuss the area's need for more recreational activity.
rocket1.jpgThe weather was beautiful, our World Champion shot his age, and David Feherty and Roger Clemens brought star-power to the 27th annual Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. This year was memorable for an assortment of reasons, and if you'd like to relive the fun (or see what all the fuss was about), enjoy the abundant coverage of this year's tournament from Golf.com:
bobby perkinson.jpgBobby Perkinson of Alcoa, Tenn. shot a gross 74 and a net 69 at TPC-Myrtle Beach during Friday's World Championship playoff, besting 79 other golfers who won their flight. Bob Butler of North Atteboro, Mass., shot a gross 81 and a net 70 to finish second, one shot back.
sterling group.jpgGolf Channel analyst Charlie Rymer lingered on the green talking with his playing partners, former all-pro Sterling Sharpe joked with participants, and national spokesman Jim Huber addressed 150 players.
view from window.jpgThe towers, visible from US 17 in North Myrtle Beach, rise from the edge of the Atlantic Ocean like an entrance into another world, alerting guests well before they arrive that North Beach Plantation is a different type of resort property.
Redding0.7.jpgForget everything you have ever been told about how to grip a golf club. That is the advice from Brad Redding, one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers and the director of instruction at the Grande Dunes Golf Academy, in this edition of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro.
charlie.jpgAs a former player, watching Dustin Johnson finish out at the PGA Championship was gut wrenching. He clearly had no idea he was in a bunker. I understand all the arguments surrounding the incident. Many people point out that there are too many bunkers on the course and the fact that the gallery was actually inside the bunker.
Greg-Norman-001.jpgFirst it was a pair of golf courses, then a fine-dining restaurant, and now Greg Norman has come back to Myrtle Beach to launch a golf academy.
Davis Love.jpgGolf Magazine unveiled its biennial ranking of America's best public courses and the best each state has to offer in its September issue, and the Myrtle Beach area was, again, well represented.
Redding0.7.jpgIn this installment of Nature Valley's Tips from the Pro, Brad Redding, the director of instruction at Grande Dunes Golf Academy , walks you through four essentials of putting. Redding's essentials are easy to understand and implement and will improve your putting.
sushi-for-2.jpgSushi comes with enough options to satisfy most any palette, and with choice has come popularity. The Japanese dish is available throughout the Grand Strand, but we are here to help you narrow the list. If you are looking for sushi, here are five restaurants that will please.
jim herre.jpgWhen Sports Illustrated Golf Group signed on as the title sponsor of the World Amateur Handicap Championship, it brought the name recognition of golf's most influential media conglomerate - Sports Illustrated, Golf Magazine and Golf.com - to the event.
craig t nelson.jpgThe 3rd annual Know Your Score Links & Laughs Golf Tournament and Gala is scheduled for August 28 at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Long Bay Club in North Myrtle Beach. Proceeds from the event will benefit ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer. This year, the event will also include a comedy night and live auction at Kingston Plantation. Those interested in purchasing team or individual golf tickets, sponsorships or tickets to the comedy show and gala should visit KnowYourScoreMB.com.
sandpiperbay1.jpgThe summer of 2010 is one that won't soon be forgotten at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club. The Sunset Beach, N.C., course just captured one of the area's most prestigious honors, winning the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owner's Association Course of the Year Award.
trophy.jpgSo you want to be crowned the King of Myrtle Beach? If you are hanging with the VB Golf Crew, it's going to require a superlative effort, on and off the course.
charlie.jpgI never, not in my wildest dreams, thought I would be putting makeup on to earn a living at the age of 42. Well, for this past year and a half that's exactly what I've been doing.
check presentation.jpgDuring a ceremony at Martin's PGA Tour Superstore in North Myrtle Beach earlier today, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday's Know Your Score campaign donated $21,477 to benefit the national prostate cancer organization, ZERO - The Project to End Prostate Cancer. This spring the campaign raised the money with "Closest to the Pin" contests at more than 25 Myrtle Beach area golf courses.
Dunes2.jpgGolfweek magazine's team of raters fan out across the nation each year, playing America's best golf courses and filing ratings reports. Out of those reports spring the magazine's rankings of the country's top 100 classic and modern courses, in addition to a breakdown of the best layouts in each state.
ted frick.jpgReading greens is among golf's trickiest tasks, but Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick shows you how to properly survey a putt in this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro. Whether you are having trouble determining speed, break or where to aim, Frick has advice that will shave strokes off your score.
vote.jpgWe've provided you our list of Myrtle Beach's best steakhouses and Italian restaurants, but we want to know what you think. Vote on the area's best restaurants and find out where your fellow golfers like to eat when they are in town!
>1b.jpgSure more than 100 Myrtle Beach golf courses provide ample entertainment, but the fun along the Grand Strand doesn't end with the final putt. The Myrtle Beach area is chocked full of good times and here are five of the best off course activities to enjoy throughout the remainder of July.
chris_wilcox_01.jpgOn Saturday, July 10, Myrtle Beach National will host the 2nd annual Chris Wilcox Charity Golf Outing. The shotgun scramble tournament will begin at 10:00 a.m. on MBN's South Creek Course. The charity golf event is an effort to raise money to find a cure for Lupus, a debilitating disease that hampers and attacks the immune system.
panthers run greens.jpgMillions of people make a summer pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach, most of them to enjoy sun, sand and a taste of life on the coast. While area beaches are teeming with people, Myrtle Beach golf courses often use the "down time" for improvement projects, and this summer is no different.
charlie.jpgI just finished up my third consecutive week on the road. After back-to-back weeks covering the LPGA at the State Farm Classic and the ShopRite Classic, it was off to Hartford for the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour.
wachesaw 12.jpgWachesaw Plantation East hosted four LPGA Tournaments and has established itself as a Myrtle Beach golf favorite. Carved out of land that used to be home to a thriving rice plantation, the 4-star course features gently rolling terrain and tree-lined fairways. Enjoy a Wachesaw photo gallery:
wachesaw14.jpgThe word Wachesaw comes from the Waccamaw Indians, who used inhabit what is now Myrtle Beach's South Strand, and means "happy hunting ground." While the Waccamaw Indians were hunting to survive, the word they applied to the land is as apt today as it was in the 18th century.
Wachesaw16.jpgWachesaw Plantation East is only 14 years old, but the South Strand course impacted the Myrtle Beach golf scene immediately upon its opening and hasn't looked back. There are a lot of things people should know about Wachesaw, and here are five of the best.
wachesaw17.jpgWachesaw Plantation East hosted four LPGA Tournaments and has been named the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owner's Association Course of the Year, so the quality of the layout is strong. But what are the Clyde Johnston design's three best holes?
captains2.jpgThey've got a logo, custom apparel, create risqué bag tags and charge entry fees. They play a lot of golf and talk even more.

Golf.com World Am Entries Surge

high five5.jpgWhat happens when you combine a new sponsor with world-wide name recognition, a great course lineup, and a slowly improving economy? A surge in interest in the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. The tournament is still two months away, but entries and interest in amateur golf's coolest event are on the upswing.
dual-putting-plane_3.jpgScrambling for a late Father's Day present? If you can't enjoy the ultimate gift - entry into the Father-Son Team Classic - there are plenty of other options available. Whether you are looking for simplicity or high tech, a quick trip to Martin's PGA Tour Superstore helped create a list with at least one item that should make every golf playing Dad happy.
ST_Byrd.jpgSea Trail Golf Resort is home to layouts designed by the Open Doctor, Rees Jones, Dan Maples, who has designed more Myrtle Beach golf courses than any other architect, and Willard Byrd, who completed the trio with the opening of his course in 1990.
byrd 18.jpgThe Byrd Course at Sea Trail Resort is a shot-makers haven, rewarding intelligence and course management. Due to the nature of the layout, its three best holes are, even more so than usual, in the eye of the beholder.
byrd 2.jpgThe Byrd Course at Sea Trail is the youngest of the facility's three layouts, and, arguably, its best. If you are looking to maximize your enjoyment, on and off the course, at the Sunset Beach, N.C., resort, here are a few tips.
byrd 13.jpgThe Byrd Course at Sea Trail Resort, celebrating its 20th birthday this fall, is a shot-makers golf course. Players are challenged to provide power and finesse at the Sunset Beach course, which features several large lakes. Enjoy a Byrd Course photo gallery.
charlie.jpgFather's Day is coming up and this will be my first one without my biological father. My step-dad raised me and he is very much alive and kicking but my biological father passed away back in May. I really didn't get to know him until I was 18 and had it not been for golf we likely would have never spent much time together.
father son photo.jpgFor many people, golf is a game passed down through family, a means to bond in good times and bad. One of the game's great celebrations of its familial roots - the Father-Son Team Classic - is quickly approaching.
Representatives of Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. and Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday inducted two golf industry leaders into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club today. The Hall of Fame was created...
kids play free.jpgMemorial Day is in the rearview mirror, marking the unofficial start of summer and an increasingly popular shoulder golf season. Historically, summer in Myrtle Beach has meant sunscreen, beach toys and swimming in the Atlantic, and that remains true. But families that make an annual pilgrimage to the Grand Strand are increasingly packing golf clubs alongside their bogey boards.
CharlieRymer_2009.jpgIt's getting close to World Am time. And I can't wait to get to the World's Largest 19th Hole. This will be my fourth consecutive year and I'm looking forward to seeing familiar faces and smiles. Isn't that really what the World Am is all about?
VFW celebration.jpgAfter three days of golf and a lot of laughs, the 11th annual Veterans Golf Classic came to an end with a pair of familiar celebrations. The 54-hole event featured four flights comprised of two-man teams, but the event's biggest roars were reserved for the winners of the Carolina Cup and the Branch Challenge.
group2.jpgParticipants in the 59-man J.J. Elliott Memorial Golf Tournament filled the deck at World Tour, heckling their friends as they played the final shots of a 126-hole golf outing on a sun-drenched afternoon in Myrtle Beach.
Providence fire company.jpgThe FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing prides itself on being a good-time gathering for firefighters from across the nation, providing America's first responders with the opportunity to celebrate the bond that links them.
italian_food2.jpgThe Grand Strand is chocked full of restaurants and some of the best are Italian. If you are looking for a good meal from the Old Country, we surveyed a group of hard-eating locals and have produced a list of the area's five best Italian restaurants.
Thumbnail image for MAM2010 - Furyk signs autographs.JPGThe Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am attracted a star-studded field of athletes, celebrities and musicians to Myrtle Beach, and the Golf Channel is going to share the fun. The "Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters," a one-hour special, will air on Tuesday, May 11 at 8 p.m. on Golf Channel.
charlie.jpgI've been very fortunate to be a part of nearly every Hootie and the Blowfish Monday after the Masters Celebrity Pro-am going back to the 2nd year. The event has a large title and from here on out I'll refer to it as MAM.
ted frick.jpgOn a list of places you don't want to be after your tee shot, a fairway bunker ranks near the top. In this week's installment of Nature Valley's Tips from the Pro, Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick tells you how to execute a quality shot out of a fairway bunker.
goofy golf group 10.JPGStrolling through a clubhouse parking lot dressed in blue and green plaid shorts, daring green tube socks (yes, they reached the knee cap) and a pink shirt, Russ McConnell turned more heads than a rush hour traffic accident and raised more questions than a politician explaining a vote.
Redding0.7.jpgAre you a hooker or slicer of the golf ball? All of us tend do one or other, often to great frustration. In this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pros, Brad Redding of Grande Dunes Golf Academy, provides tips to prevent both ailments. Enjoy.
tpc10.jpgWhat do you need to know about TPC-Myrtle Beach, beyond the need to bring your 'A' game? Here are five tidbits that might enhance your enjoyment of the South Strand layout.
5 tpc.jpgThe TPC-Myrtle Beach is one of the Grand Strand's bluebloods. It enjoys the benefit of a premium brand, superior design (the team of Lanny Wadkins and Tom Fazio is tough to beat), and it's the home course of Dustin Johnson, a three-time winner on the PGA Tour. Throw in a bevy of national honors, and it's not hard to see why the facility is so highly regarded
13 tpc.jpgTPC-Myrtle Beach, the Grand Strand's only 5-star layout, according to Golf Digest's prestigous "Best Places to Play" guide, offers both scenery and a significant challenge. Enjoy a look at the handy work of Lanny Wadkins and Tom Fazio, who worked together to create an outstanding layout.
18 tpc.jpgWhen golfers hear the name TPC, it conjures up images of the PGA Tour and island greens. When players think of Myrtle Beach, great golf, good times and the ultimate buddy trip come to mind. Given the strength of the respective brands, the marriage between one of golf's most respected group of courses and the game's most popular destination was a natural one.
feherty.jpgOne of golf's biggest personalities is coming to one of the game's biggest parties. CBS analyst, Golf Magazine columnist and renowned funnyman David Feherty will be headlining the entertainment at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship's renowned 19th Hole on Thursday, September 2.
Founder Club - Pawleys Island.jpgLow-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC,a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), today inaugurates low-cost, nonstop service from Fort Wayne, Ind. to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Golf Capital of the World.
grande dunes world am.JPGCompetition, camaraderie and the opportunity to play under PGA Tour-like conditions are just a few of the reasons more than 3,000 people from across the globe flock to Myrtle Beach every year to compete in the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
no 15 glen dornoch.jpgGlen Dornoch is one of the most challenging and scenic courses on the Myrtle Beach golf market, wowing players with views of the Intracoastal Waterway while forcing them to think their way around the course.

3 Best Holes At Glen Dornoch

no 17 green glen dornoch.jpgGlen Dornoch has provided some of Myrtle Beach golf's best visuals since it opened in 1996. Five holes play along the Intracoastal Waterway and designer Clyde Johnston maximized the available land, creating a layout that is near the top of many play lists.
no 16 glen dornoch.jpgAs players bring clubs to the bag drop, their eyes are naturally drawn to the Intracoastal Waterway, which wonders by Glen Dornoch on its way to the nearby Atlantic Ocean. When players check in, it's almost impossible not to look out over the double-green the ninth and 18th holes share and see the Intracoastal.
no 9 tee glen dornoch.jpgPlaying along the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway, Glen Dornoch is in any discussion regarding Myrtle Beach's most scenic golf courses. The North Strand layout has numerouis holes golfers will remember long after they leave the area, including the 16th, 17th and 18th. Enjoy a photo Gallery of Glen Dornoch.
ted frick.jpgLooking to improve your game at home (I don't mean hitting waffle balls!)? Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick shows you his three best training aids in this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro.
charlie.jpgNow that I've had a week to let this year's Masters breath I can appreciate it even more. For me personally, it was my second favorite all time. In 1986 I was a senior in high school and had the chance to be at the Masters on Sunday. I picked up Jack Nicklaus in the 11th fairway and saw every shot he hit the rest of the way.

Golf Digest Spotlights Myrtle Beach

digest.jpgGolf Digest, one of the game's leading publications, dedicated 17 pages of editorial in its May issue to covering all things Myrtle Beach golf. Digest's lead travel writers, Pete Finch and Matt Ginella, spent several days in the area talking to golfers and polling locals about the area's best off-course activities.
The Hootie and The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am is one of the highlights of the Myrtle Beach golf calendar. Country music star Darius Rucker and jazz legend Branford Marsalis kicked off the year's event with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Enjoy.
A good time was high atop everyone's priority list at the Hootie and The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, and PGA Tour player Woody Austin and comedian Gary Valentine gave everyone a good laugh.

MAM2010 - Corey Miller.JPGThe 16th annual Hootie and The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, a Myrtle Beach golf favorite, atttraced more than 6,000 fans and a star-studded field to the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort on April 12. The event, which attracts some of the biggest stars in sports, music and entertainment, is one of the nation's premier charity tournaments, having raisded in excess of $4 million.

MAM2010 - Furyk signs autographs.JPGThe sun was shining, the stars were out, and the 16th annual Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am enjoyed one the best days in tournament history.
annika1.jpgMost of the nation eagerly anticipates The Masters. In Myrtle Beach, it's the end of golf's most famed event the people look forward to, because that is when the fun begins.
CharlieRymer_2009.jpgIt's that time of the year. My eyes are watery, my nose is itchy, and the azaleas are popping. And I'm craving pimento cheese sandwiches. If you have ever attended The Masters, you know just what I mean about all of the above.
The Masters is the first major of the year and a "must-see" tournament for avid golfers and casual fans of the game. The return of Tiger Woods heightens interest in the tournament exponentially, but once play begins, who do you think is going to win?
Hooters2.jpgHooters reputation has long been secure. Attractive waitresses in tiny neon orange shorts, tight white tank tops, and the chain's suggestive name successfully established the brand years ago.
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pinewood.jpgFrom North Myrtle Beach to the Big Easy to LaQuinta, Calif., high school golf teams from across the United States are gathering in Myrtle Beach for the 13th annual Palmetto High School Golf Championship, April 1-3. The largest boys' high school tournament in the nation, the 2010 Palmetto has attracted 60 teams from 13 states.
Charlie Low rest.jpgThe domestic portion of the LPGA season is underway with the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, CA at the La Costa Resort having been played last week. Golf Channel was there and I was pleased to be on board for the live coverage of the event.
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.
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One price, all-you-can-eat seafood - it's a dream come true for many of Myrtle Beach's land-locked visitors. The Grand Strand is chocked full of seafood buffets, but before you dip your first crab leg in a cup of melted butter, check out our list of the area's five best:
no. 2.jpgGenerous fairways. Superb conditions. Outstanding customer service. Many factors combine to make Tradition Club a 4.5-star layout, according to Golf Digest, and contribute to its inviting atmosphere.

3 Best Holes: Tradition Club

TC14.jpgTradition Club is a Myrtle Beach golf "sleeper." Located on the South Strand, the layout doesn't enjoy the high profile of some of its neighbors, but Tradition is an outstanding course, carved through the area's native pine trees
TC 12.jpgTradition Club is Ron Garl's only Myrtle Beach golf design, a 4.5-star course that leaves players smiling. What do you need to know about Tradition prior to your first swing?

Photo Gallery: Tradition Club

no. 3.jpgTradition Club, celebrating its 15th birthday this year, is a South Strand staple. From the bagdrop to the 19th hole, Tradition treats its guests like members, and as a result, it has grown into a Myrtle Beach golf package favorite. Enjoy a Tradition Club photo gallery.
ETSU team low res.jpgCoastal shot a 3-over 291 in the final round and finished at 22-over 886, three shots behind champion East Tennessee State at 883, who shot 296 in the last 18. Augusta State was third at 892, with Pepperdine (894) and Wake Forest (895) rounding out the top five teams.
CharlieRymer_2009.jpgLast week I played my first ever round of golf with rental clubs. My clubs were swiped from my car the day before a round so I had to go with the clubs the golf course had available.
The TPC of Myrtle Beach - Murrells Inlet, SC.jpgCoastal Carolina University's men's golf program will host the nationally-renowned General Jim Hackler Championship, Sun.-Mon., March 14-15 at the TPC of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet, S.C. This is the eighth straight year that TPC of Myrtle Beach has hosted the event.
hells half acre.jpgThe Grand Strand is home to more than 1,800 holes, including a handful of short par 4s that provide a chance to drive the green (or possibly record an ace). If you can hit the driver long and relatively straight, here are the five holes you might be able to reach, though there is risk involved (all yardages are listed from the tips):
Fazio-HR.jpgA drive through Barefoot Resort in the spring of 2010 reveals a golf community in full bloom. Home of the Love, Fazio, Norman and Dye courses, Barefoot is one of the most popular Myrtle Beach golf facilities for many reasons.
Love - 3.jpgBarefoot Resort, home of the Dye, Fazio, Love and Norman Courses, is celebrating its 10th birthday this spring. The facility drew national acclaim upon its opening and has been at the forefront of the Myrtle Beach golf market ever since.
Clubhouse-side1.JPGBarefoot Resort, home of the Dye, Fazio, Love and Norman Courses, celebrates its 10th birthday this spring. Enjoy a look back at the evolution of one of the most popular Myrtle Beach golf facilities.
Charlie Low rest.jpgWorking for the Golf Channel really has been a dream come true. I've been here for a year now and I have had some amazing days and none more fun than this past Thursday.
darius singing.jpgHootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament organizers announced today that PGA TOUR player Jim Furyk and former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason will make their first appearances in this year's event to be held April 12 at The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf.
oyster bay.jpgFort Wayne, Ind. scores a hole-in-one with Allegiant Air as the low-cost airline announces new, nonstop flights to Myrtle Beach, S.C. from Fort Wayne beginning April 30. The low-fare carrier will celebrate the convenient new service to the premier golf and beach destination with introductory fares as low as $49.99* each way. Today only, the airline is offering an extremely limited number of fares as low as $9.99** one-way to/from Myrtle Beach, the golf capital of the world.
Bar photo.jpgBumstead's Pub has a name everyone is familiar with and a menu few visiting golfers have sampled. Myrtle Beach is home to more than 1,500 restaurants and if the endorsement of locals counts for anything, Bumstead's is worth checking out on your next golf trip.
gulfstream.jpgSeafood tops everyone's menu when they come to town, and Myrtle Beach's stream of all-you-can-buffets is the answer for many, but some prefer quality over quantity. For those with a more discerning palette, we offer up the five best places in the Myrtle Beach area for a great seafood dinner.
CharlieRymer_2009.jpgThe days since Thanksgiving have been challenging for those of us that cover the world of golf for a living. The Tiger Woods situation took all of us by surprise. I remember walking in to Golf Channel for what was going to be a normal day of show tapings. As soon as I hit the door I was told to get on a suit and have some makeup thrown on and head to the studio.

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.
Grande Dunes 15.jpgCombine five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, two more that offer stunning waterway views, and a course that enjoys excellent year-round conditions, and the reasons for Grande Dunes' popularity are many.
Grande Dunes13.jpgGrande Dunes is the longest Myrtle Beach golf course, playing 7,618 yards from the tips, and it offers stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, but that information is easy to come by. Here are five things you need to know before playing the Grand Strand's only Roger Rulewich design.

Grande Dunes' 3 Best Holes

Grande Dunes No 6.jpgGrande Dunes is ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest, has five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, and two more that offer memorable views. The course, which opened in 2001, has emerged as one of the best on the Myrtle Beach golf scene for many reasons.

Photo Gallery: Grande Dunes

Grande Dunes 18.jpgGrande Dunes, with generous fairways, impecably conditioned bentgrass greens and five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, has established itself as one of the best Myrtle Beach golf courses. Enjoy a photo gallery featuring the Roger Rulewich design.
Willbrook Plantation - Pawleys Island.jpgMyrtle Beach golf courses have collected national honors like stamps in recent years and Willbrook Plantation has again joined the fun. Golf Digest ranked the South Strand layout No. 31 on its list of America's Top 50 Courses For Women in the just released March issue of the magazine.
GrandeDunes2.jpgThe Grande Dunes Resort Course, a Myrtle Beach golf favorite, will host "Play Golf America Day" on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Admission is free for the day and the first 500 registrants will receive complimentary goodie bags. Activities are open to all ages and skill levels.
CP Water.jpgCrown Park rests on the western edge of the Myrtle Beach golf scene, nestled quietly amongst the pine trees that are so familiar to the area's inland courses. The eight-year-old layout isn't mentioned among the Grand Strand's high profile courses, and one of its trademark characteristics is its serenity.
CP fairway.jpgCrown Park prides itself on offering value and good conditions to golfers, but there is much more to know about the eight-year-old course. If you are planning a trip or looking to gain a small advantage on your playing partners, here are five things to know about Crown Park:
CP green.jpgCrown Park showcases the native pine trees that so familiar to the Myrtle Beach golf scene, plenty of nature, and it offers consistently good conditions. Enjoy a look at one of the area's best value courses.

The 3 Best Holes at Crown Park

CP aerial.jpgPrivacy is part of the layout's charm, creating a relaxed atmosphere that extends throughout the round. Once play begins, Crown Park stands on merit, and we consulted with the facility's general manager, Jason Mueller, to determine the course's three best holes.
River Club - Pawleys Island, SC.jpgLow-cost carrier Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), today announces it will establish a new base at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, and will start low-cost, nonstop service from Grand Rapids to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Golf Capital of the World.
GDunes.jpgAn unintended benefit of the Waterway was the backdrop it provided golf course architects. The Intracoastal runs the length of the Myrtle Beach golf scene and some of the game's biggest names utilized the Army Corps of Engineers' handiwork, creating some of the area's most stunning visuals.
Dallas_Skyline_01.jpgAmerican Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop seasonal jet service between Myrtle Beach (S.C.) International Airport (MYR) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), beginning April 6. Eagle will operate the service through October 31, with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets.
2 paintings.jpgCollectors Café sits in a strip mall two blocks from the Atlantic on North Kings Highway, nestled between a Subway and Rite Aid. The white exterior, script sign and painting around the door hint at an establishment that offers more than the TGI Friday's two blocks away. But to the uninitiated Collectors Café doesn't outwardly appear much different than thousands of other restaurants along the Grand Strand. Looks can be deceiving.
web site.jpgMyrtle Beach is home to more than 100 courses and now golf's most popular road trip has an online home to better showcase everything the area has to offer.
Redding0.7.jpgA good start is vital to any golf swing, and Brad Redding, the director of instruction at the Grande Dunes Golf Academy, reveals the secret to backswing success in Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro.
celebrity square1.jpgOnce the day's last putt has been made and the clubs retired to the trunk, the fun of a Myrtle Beach golf trip is far from over.
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.

Myrtle Beach is Golf Town, USA

Glen Dornoch - Little River.jpgIt is the bartender, the guy behind the rental car counter and the multimillion dollar business owner. Chances are, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., they all have one thing in common - golf.
frick2.jpgWhat you do prior to stepping on the course can dramatically impact how you play and potentially your health. Classic Swing Golf School's Ted Frick walks you through four stretches that will prepare you to play your best golf in this installment of Nature Valley's Tips From the Pro.
mini golf.jpgSure Myrtle Beach is home to the nation's largest selection of golf courses, but the fun doesn't stop there for those you who can't put the putter down. The Grand Strand is also home to 50 putt-putt golf courses, including some of the world's best. If you have a better chance of winning money on a miniature golf course, here are the Myrtle Beach area's five best:
banner2.jpgMyrtle Beach Golf Holiday officials announced Wednesday at Pine Lakes Country Club that the Sports Illustrated Golf Group, which includes Golf Magazine, Golf.com and Sports Illustrated's Golf Plus, is the new title sponsor of the World Amateur Handicap Championship.
raskopf 2.jpgMyrtle Beach Golf Holiday introduced the Sports Illustrated Golf Group as the new title sponsor of the World Am in a press conference at Pine Lakes Country Club. The event's new name is the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. Enjoy a press conference photo gallery.
9 trap.jpgThe five biggest Myrtle Beach golf moments of the last decade weren't easy to settle on, but we sorted through the course openings, honors and other goings on to narrow the list. After ranking moments six through 10, we are ready to unveil our ranking of the top 5 Myrtle Beach golf moments of the new millennium.
600x300-Spirit-Air-Service-Atlanta-Direct-to-Myrtle-Beach.jpgAtlanta is home to the largest concentration of avid golfers in the South. Myrtle Beach is the Golf Capital of the World. Spirit Airlines, one of the nation's leading low-cost air carriers, connected the dots and will soon begin connecting Atlanta golfers with America's most popular golf destination.
No. 18 moorland.jpgStanding on the 16th tee of the Moorland Course at Legends Resort, less than 313 yards and good swing of the driver stands between golfers and an elusive eagle putt.
NorthCourse-LeopardsChase.jpgThe first decade of the 21st century is nearly in the books, and it has been an eventful one for the Myrtle Beach golf community. From high profile course openings to unprecedented recognition from industry leaders, there has been an abundance of news emanating from the Grand Strand.
No. 7 moorland.jpgThe Moorland Course at Legends Resort is a Myrtle Beach golf standout, but it never hurts to have a little local knowledge before attempting to tame a layout Golf Digest ranked America's 37th toughest.

Moorland's 3 Best Holes

No. 2 green moorland.jpgThe Moorland Course at Legend's Resort is one of Myrtle Beach golf's most recognized layouts. The P.B. Dye design is the 37th most difficult course in the nation, according to Golf Digest, and it's one area's most popular.
No. 6 moorland.jpgThe Moorland Course at Legends Resort is one of the most challenging and scenic Myrtle Beach golf courses. Designer P.B. Dye used waste bunkers, pot bunkers, mounding and water to create a layout that is as pleasing to the eye as it is fun to play.
no. 8.jpgThere is the eighth hole, which offers two distinctive paths to the green, the cemetery that runs alongside No. 13, and abundant wildlife that roams the property a thriving rice plantation used to call home. That's just for starters.

Blackmoor's 3 Best Holes

18 fairway2.jpgGolf legend Gary Player typically designs his courses with playability for the average golfer in mind, and he succeeded in a big way at Blackmoor Golf Club.
2 green.jpgBefore striking your first shot at Blackmoor Golf Club, here are 10 things to know about the 20-year-old course.

Photo Gallery: Blackmoor Golf Club

11 green.jpgGary Player's only Myrtle Beach golf design, Blackmoor, is a beauty. The South Strand layout enjoys a devoted following.
river oaks2.jpgThe first thing you notice on Otter Course at River Oaks Golf Plantation is the sunshine and space, lots more glorious space to spray the golf ball without being in the woods.
hugh royer.jpgFormer PGA Tour player Hugh Royer, the director of instruction at Champions Golf Academy, provides a tip gauranteed to improve your short game.
hampton group.jpgDon Arndt Jr., decked out in a short sleeve Chicago Bears shirt on an idyllic fall afternoon in early November, was taking pictures with his cell phone and sending them to his buddies at work, taunting them with images of a Myrtle Beach golf trip.
myrtlewood.jpgMyrtle Beach will be full of law enforcement personnel this week. No, there isn't trouble of any type along the Grand Strand. Some of America's finest are making the trek to Myrtle Beach for the same reason millions of other do - golf.

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.
McCallister.JPGWhen Jay McAllister saw the group in front of him driving back towards the tee, his first thought was, "I must have hit somebody."
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.
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Golf might be what brings you to Myrtle Beach, but you have to eat when you get here. Just as you play new courses when you are in town, here are five local restaurants you should make it a point to frequent.
coach.jpgThe Myrtle Beach golf community is taking its fight against prostate cancer to the course.
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.
Putting frustrates the best of golfers at one time or another (see Woods, Tiger at the 2009 U.S. Open). Blame is often placed on the flat stick itself - admit, your garage is full of putters! - but the problems are mostly mechanical.
Nol. 9 tiger's eye.jpgWalking out of the double doors onto the Tiger's Eye clubhouse deck, a panoramic shot of the course comes into focus. The view of the 9th and 18th greens, the 10th fairway and a large lake offer a stunning peak at the Tim Cate design.

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.
ted frick.jpgWant to reach the green on a par 5 in two in an attempt to make eagle? Being able to hammer a 3-wood in the fairway is a virtual necissity.
holding flag.jpgPine trees line the fairway immediately off the first tee and a large lake looms in the distance, a combination of unmistakable scenery, challenge and danger. The view also provides an accurate barometer of what lies ahead at Indian Wells Golf Club.

3 Favorite Holes: Indian Wells

No. 18 Indian Wells.jpgIndian Wells features water on 15 holes, outstanding greens and great value, but which holes will you remember after you've left the course? We asked general manager Steve Hamrick to name his three favorite holes, and he gladly agreed.

Photo Gallery: Indian Wells

No 15.jpgGreat service and value were at the heart of Myrtle Beach's emergence as the nation's premier golf destination. Those qualities continue as the Grand Strand's calling card, and Indian Wells has an abundance of both.
Looking for a quick tip to improve your game? Look no further. Brad Redding, the director of instruction at the Grande Dunes Golf Academy and one of Golf Magazine's Top 100 teachers, provides a quick lesson about how to make sure your posture is correct.
Overtime Sports pic.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.
fuller1.jpgLinda Fuller of Richmond, Texas, shot a net 66 to win the World Championship Playoff at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club Friday afternoon. Fuller's victory capped the 26th annual PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship, an event that began with 3,060 people on Monday morning.

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.
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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A father leads his excited children into the stadium. Friends, young and old, share a laugh, a drink and ponder who on the field will make it will make it to The Show. The intimate ballpark allows fans a close look at rising professional athletes and the most expensive seat ($11) is equal to the cost of a 16-ounce beer at the new Yankee Stadium.
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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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The Hootie & the Blowfish Monday after the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am celebrated its 15th birthday with a star-studded field and its fourth consecutive sellout. More than 6,000 people lined the fairways at Barefoot Resort & Golf's Dye Club to watch Bill Murray, Samuel L. Jackson, Jerome Bettis, Annika Sorenstam and many more play one of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses.
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Pinewood Prep coach Greg Baechtle brought his team to the Palmetto High School Golf Championship the previous four years, using the nation's largest high school tournament as a barometer for the Panthers' strength. In 2010, the tournament field will use the North Charleston school as its measuring stick.
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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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Myrtle Beach resident Dustin Johnson is one of the PGA Tour's fastest rising young stars, having won two events in the last seven months. Johnson recently returned to Myrtle Beach for the General Hackler Invitational, one of the nation's most prestigious college tournaments. The event was hosted by Coastal Carolina, Johnson's alma mater, and the TPC.of Myrtle Beach, his home course.
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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.

3 Favorite Holes - Long Bay Club

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Long Bay is one of the most challenging Myrtle Beach golf courses, an architectural gem that tests every part of a player's game. The layout is very good from the first tee to the final putt, but we tasked head pro Jim Fellner with identifying his three favorite holes on the North Strand course.
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Myrtle Beach has grown from a sleepy beach town into the world’s most popular golf destination, attracting players from across the globe to the Grand Strand. With the heart of the spring golf season rapidly approaching, the Myrtle Beach golf community took time to honor some of the people most responsible for its rise.

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.

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.
Founders Club is defined by its par 4s on the back nine. The course's challenge and beauty converge on the 14th hole, a dogleg right that plays into an elevated green guarded by bunkers on each side. In general manager Rick Taylor's opinion, it's the toughest hole on the course, and he has provided a tutorial on how to play the hole.
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The PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship has grown into the world's largest single-site golf tournament, attracting the most diverse crowd in golf to Myrtle Beach. Doctors and lawyers ride with construction workers and plumbers, all in pursuit of golf glory.
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The 12th hole at Pawleys Plantation is the easiest on the course, according to the scorecard. A short dogleg right - just 382 yards from the tips - with a fairway bunker that meanders from tee to green, it's one of many outstanding holes at the Jack Nicklaus design.

3 Favorite Holes: Pawleys Plantation

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With six holes that offer stunning views of a saltwater marsh and memorable inland holes, choosing favorites at Pawleys Plantation is difficult. But Pawleys Plantation's assistant pro, Dale Ketola, offered an insider's perspective on his three favorite holes.

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.

Players Speak - Pawleys Plantation

Hear what the people who matter most are saying about Pawleys Plantation - the players. GolfHoliday.com caught up with a couple of long-time Myrtle Beach golfers. to get their thoughts on one of the Grand Strand's two Jack Nicklaus designs.
Take a pictorial and video tour of Pawleys Plantation's 13th hole with the course's assistant pro Dale Ketola, who walks you through what to expect on one of Myrtle Beach's most recognized golf holes.The par 3 measures just 145 yards from the tips but plays into a virtual island green set amidst a saltwater marsh.
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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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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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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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Kelly Thurman has watched every "Road Trip: Myrtle Beach" episode, rarely failing to tell his wife, Nancy, what a great group Mark Bryan, Josh Kelley, Charlie Rymer and Perry Swenson would be to play with.
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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.

5 South Strand Restaurants To Visit

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The Myrtle Beach area trumpets its 1,000+ restaurants, and some of the best are on the South Strand, despite the recent closing of Louis's at Pawleys, home of the best shrimp and grits around. If you are in the South Strand, here are five restaurants worth your time to visit:
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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.
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Myrtle Beach is the Grand Strand's most vibrant community, and no attraction, other than the Atlantic Ocean, of course, generates more buzz than Broadway at the Beach.

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.
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.
 

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