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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.

EaglesNestMyrtleBeach.jpgGolfers will find the finish at Eagle Nest Golf Club can lead to new beginnings. Three unforgettable challenges allure players of all talents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whispering Pines 2.jpgNestled between Myrtle Beach International Airport and King's Highway, Whispering Pines Golf Course has been hiding in plain sight.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.

Course Review: Man O'War Delivers Great Greens and Water

Man-O-War-1.jpgPerhaps no golf course fits better along the Grand Strand than Man O'War Golf Club, featuring a layout with so much water that golfers may believe they are playing on the beachfront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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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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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.
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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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.
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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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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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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 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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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.

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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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 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.

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 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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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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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.

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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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

First Look At The New Granddaddy

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Plans for the renovation of Pine Lakes International Country Club began over four years ago. Craig Schreiner, the architect hired to restore the Granddaddy to its place among the Grand Strand's elite, drew up 12 different layout scenarios over a period of 18 months. Pine Lakes and its famed clubhouse are also part of the National Registry of Historic Places, adding another set of eyes the course's renovation plans had to please.
Pine Lakes Country Club Hole-By-Hole Guide Hole No. 1 Par 4, 346 yards-- Formerly hole No. 10 -- Pine Lakes opens with three shorter and straight holes purposely designed by Craig Schreiner to build the golfers' confidence at the beginning...
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South Carolina state senator Dick Elliott, the owner of Eagle Nest Golf Club, compares course architects to homebuilders. If an architect and a builder do a good job, people become attached to their work, grateful for the creation of a product that brings joy over an extended period of time.
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Myrtle Beach's reputation as the Golf Capital of the World has long been secure. One hundred courses and millions of rounds played solidified that title, one the area wears with pride.
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A golf course is a living entity, subject to the whims of nature and fate. Occasionally those unseen forces create problems, but hard work eventually solves nature's challenges, and golfers making the trek to Myrtle Beach this fall need to look no further than River Oaks for evidence. Last year the 27-hole facility lost 18 greens, but River Oaks installed Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda last fall on the Fox and Otter nines and both are flourishing.
 

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