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Three Best Holes at Man O'War Golf Club

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Chris King
  on September 21, 2011 11:52 AM | Comments (0)

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.

With that in mind, course owner Claude Pardue shared his three favorite holes, and they are, not surprisingly, long on water and challenges.

No. 9, 433-yard, par 4 - In the middle of a three-hole stretch Man O’War refers to as its Amen Corner, the ninth is as unique as it is challenging.
 

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Campbell Wins First Golfweek Program Challenge in Sudden Death Playoff

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Chris King
  on September 13, 2011 8:58 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Great Greens! Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Reopen

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Chris King
  on September 9, 2011 2:35 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf 9/12 to Promote Rememberance, Unity, Engagement

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Chris King
  on September 8, 2011 3:27 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Man O'War: 5 Things You Need To Know

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Chris King
  on September 7, 2011 3:52 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Bobby Perkinson Repeats as Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Champion

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Chris King
  on September 2, 2011 6:25 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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David Feherty Headlines Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on September 1, 2011 3:43 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Enduring Friendships Formed at Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship

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Chris King
  on September 1, 2011 2:13 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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World Am Players Defy Mother Nature

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Chris King
  on August 31, 2011 2:43 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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28th Annual Golf.com World Am is Underway

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Chris King
  on August 29, 2011 4:29 PM | Comments (0)
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."

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Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Spokesman Dustin Johnson Wins The Barclays

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Chris King
  on August 27, 2011 7:16 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Poised to Tee Off

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Chris King
  on August 26, 2011 7:52 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Lynn Swann Leads List of Celebrities Prepared to Descend on Myrtle Beach for Know Your Score Tournament

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Chris King
  on August 23, 2011 10:25 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Parkland at Legends Resort

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Chris King
  on August 22, 2011 4:29 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Parkland at Legends Resort: 3 Best Holes

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Chris King
  on August 19, 2011 1:57 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Alan Shipnuck, Michael Bamberger to Host Book Signing at World Am

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Chris King
  on August 18, 2011 10:37 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Avocet Course At Wild Wing Plantation is Flying High With New Greens

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Chris King
  on August 17, 2011 3:01 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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TPC Myrtle Beach to Host Flight Winners Playoff at World Am

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Chris King
  on August 16, 2011 11:36 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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World's Largest 19th Hole is Ready to Open

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Chris King
  on August 12, 2011 11:47 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Designed by PGA Champions

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Chris King
  on August 11, 2011 1:46 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Local Knowledge: 5 Ways to Improve Your Next Golf Trip

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Chris King
  on August 10, 2011 1:21 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Project Complete, Fazio Course Reopens

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Chris King
  on August 4, 2011 4:16 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Lion's Paw Golf Links Installing New Greens

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Chris King
  on July 27, 2011 4:05 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Peter Kessler to Broadcast Live at Golf.com World Amateur

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Chris King
  on July 25, 2011 4:07 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Founders Club Named Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Course of the Year

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Chris King
  on July 20, 2011 11:38 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Coastal Carolina's PGM Program Tops The Leaderboard

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Chris King
  on July 18, 2011 10:05 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Litchfield Country Club: Five Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on July 14, 2011 4:47 PM | Comments (0)
Litchfield Country Club 064.jpgLitchfield Country Club is a testament to the virtues of good, traditional golf course architecture.

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Litchfield Country Club: 3 Best Holes

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Chris King
  on July 13, 2011 2:58 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Dunes Golf & Beach Club to Host Carolinas Amateur Championship

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Chris King
  on July 11, 2011 4:09 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame Inducts Two

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Chris King
  on June 27, 2011 8:15 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame Photo Gallery

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Chris King
  on June 27, 2011 8:05 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Lineup To Include Callaway Performance Center

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Chris King
  on June 22, 2011 9:00 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Six Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Installing New Greens

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Chris King
  on June 20, 2011 3:35 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Leopard's Chase Golf Club: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on June 17, 2011 11:30 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Tournament Seeks Participants In Effort To Find Cure For Lupus

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Chris King
  on June 15, 2011 1:30 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Prepare for Summer Spectacular

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Chris King
  on June 3, 2011 4:23 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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David Feherty to Headline 2011 Golf.com World Am Entertainment

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Chris King
  on June 1, 2011 9:14 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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FDNY Firefighters Present Myrtle Beach With World Trade Center Beam

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Chris King
  on May 27, 2011 11:45 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Designed by Tom Fazio

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Chris King
  on May 27, 2011 11:10 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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VFW, Army Triumph at Veterans Golf Classic

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Chris King
  on May 26, 2011 3:41 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Tournaments - Veterans Golf Classic Poised to Tee-Off

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Chris King
  on May 19, 2011 10:14 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach to Host College Golf Combine

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Chris King
  on May 17, 2011 2:47 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Black Bear Golf Club - The 3 Best Holes

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Chris King
  on May 16, 2011 2:59 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Black Bear Golf Club - 5 Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on May 16, 2011 2:54 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Early Entry Deadline Approaches

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Chris King
  on May 11, 2011 10:36 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Sandpiper Bay Golf Club to Host Curtis Strange for Free Clinics

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Chris King
  on May 9, 2011 2:40 PM | Comments (0)
sandpiperbay1.jpgSandpiper Bay Golf Club and two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange are doing their part to grow the game of golf.

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Spirit Launches Non-Stop Service to Myrtle Beach From 5 New Markets

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Chris King
  on May 5, 2011 10:37 AM | Comments (0)
SpiritAir_lr.jpgSpirit Airlines today started non-stop seasonal service to five new markets from Myrtle Beach, including:

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GolfTripGenius.com Makes Planning Easy

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Chris King
  on May 2, 2011 9:27 AM | Comments (0)
GTG_Logoteeball.jpgThe days of sweating over group pairings and pouring over scorecards to determine who won a myriad of bets are over.

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Whispering Pines Golf Course: 3 Best Holes

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Chris King
  on April 29, 2011 10:23 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Celebrity Golf Classic to Tee Off in June

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Chris King
  on April 28, 2011 8:46 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Three Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Ranked Among Top 100

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Chris King
  on April 27, 2011 11:15 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Dickens, Charlotte Country Day Win Palmetto High School Golf Championship

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Chris King
  on April 26, 2011 10:49 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Tournaments: 14th Annual Palmetto Ready to Tee Off

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Chris King
  on April 20, 2011 11:04 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Dustin Johnson Named Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Spokesman

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Chris King
  on April 18, 2011 6:29 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Photo Gallery: Dustin Johnson Press Conference and Commerical Shoot

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Chris King
  on April 18, 2011 9:34 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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North Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Offer Quality and Value

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Chris King
  on April 15, 2011 9:17 AM | Comments (0)
BeachwoodGolfCourse1.jpgThe top North Myrtle Beach golf courses enjoy a prime location and some of the area's best layouts.

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Kyle Thompson, Jared Wright Win 2011 Monday After The Masters

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Chris King
  on April 11, 2011 5:57 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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2011 Monday After the Masters Ready to Tee Off

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Chris King
  on April 4, 2011 11:04 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Prestwick Country Club: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on April 4, 2011 10:54 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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The 3 Best Holes at Prestwick Country Club

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Chris King
  on April 4, 2011 10:44 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf Magazine Ranks Brad Redding Among America's Top 100 Teachers

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Chris King
  on April 4, 2011 8:44 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Jack Nicklaus Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on April 4, 2011 8:33 PM | Comments (0)
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?

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Little River Golf Courses Deliver Big Fun

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Chris King
  on March 31, 2011 8:14 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Direct Air Adds Non-Stop Service From Hagerstown and Lakeland

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Chris King
  on March 30, 2011 2:35 PM | Comments (0)
Direct Air press conference.jpgA Myrtle Beach golf trip is going to get a little easier for residents of Hagerstown, Md., and Lakeland, Fla.

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River Club: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on March 29, 2011 1:59 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Team USA Wins Can-Am Junior Team Matches

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Chris King
  on March 28, 2011 10:08 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Porter Airlines To Offer Non-Stop Toronto to Myrtle Beach Service This Fall

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Chris King
  on March 24, 2011 12:02 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Designed by Arnold Palmer

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Chris King
  on March 24, 2011 9:17 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Pearl Golf Links: 5 Things You Need to Know About the West Course

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Chris King
  on March 21, 2011 4:18 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golfweek Recognizes 7 Myrtle Beach golf courses

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Chris King
  on March 18, 2011 2:40 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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3 Best Holes at Pearl Golf Links - West Course

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Chris King
  on March 17, 2011 11:37 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Augusta State Rallies To Win General Hackler Championship at TPC of Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on March 15, 2011 12:00 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Clyde Johnston Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on March 10, 2011 3:22 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Arrowhead Country Club - 5 Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on March 4, 2011 3:53 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Stores - A Treat For Golfers

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Chris King
  on March 3, 2011 2:44 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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The Three Best Holes at Arrowhead Country Club

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Chris King
  on March 2, 2011 2:36 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Package Remains Foundation For Trips

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Chris King
  on February 24, 2011 2:45 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Scene Comes to Life in March

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Chris King
  on February 22, 2011 4:09 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Top Golf Courses in Pawleys Island

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Chris King
  on February 16, 2011 1:58 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Marina Inn Ranked Among America's Best Hotels

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Chris King
  on February 14, 2011 10:27 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Porter Airlines Resumes Non-Stop Toronto to Myrtle Beach Service

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Chris King
  on February 11, 2011 1:57 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Jim Furyk Commits To Play in 2011 Monday After The Masters

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Chris King
  on February 1, 2011 10:37 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Golfweek Create New College Tournament

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Chris King
  on January 28, 2011 2:58 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Hootie Foundation Donates $10,000 To First Tee of Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on January 25, 2011 9:27 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Veterans Golf Classic Accepting Entries

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Chris King
  on January 20, 2011 4:37 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike Show Coming to Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on January 17, 2011 3:18 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Surf Club: 5 Things You Need to Know

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Chris King
  on January 12, 2011 3:06 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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The 3 Best Holes at Surf Club

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Chris King
  on January 11, 2011 3:36 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Sandpiper Bay Golf Club Launches New Website

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Chris King
  on January 5, 2011 3:43 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Farmstead Golf Links Offers Most Fun In America

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Chris King
  on January 3, 2011 11:30 AM | Comments (0)
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."

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The 3 Best Holes at Heritage Club

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Chris King
  on December 16, 2010 2:17 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Heritage Club: 5 Things You Need To Know

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Chris King
  on December 15, 2010 10:50 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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The 3 Best Holes at Carolina National Golf Club

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Chris King
  on December 6, 2010 10:30 AM | Comments (1)
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.

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Carolina National Golf Club: 5 Things You Need To Know

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Chris King
  on December 6, 2010 10:16 AM | Comments (0)
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:

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The 3 Best Holes At Burning Ridge Golf Club

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Chris King
  on November 30, 2010 2:06 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Dunes Club, Caledonia Earn National Honors

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Chris King
  on November 24, 2010 10:41 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Continue To Please

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Chris King
  on November 18, 2010 3:22 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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3 Best Holes At Waterway Hills Golf Club

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Chris King
  on November 16, 2010 1:30 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Hole-In-One Stories: Mike Ricciuto and Heritage Club

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Chris King
  on November 11, 2010 8:41 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Schools Provide Higher Education

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Chris King
  on November 9, 2010 1:37 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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5 Things You Need To Know About River Oaks Golf Plantation

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Chris King
  on November 3, 2010 3:27 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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The 3 Best Holes at River Oaks Golf Plantation

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Chris King
  on November 3, 2010 3:06 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Spirit Air to Launch Non-Stop Service From 5 New Markets, Including Washington, DC

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Chris King
  on October 28, 2010 2:17 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Myrtle Beach golf courses designed by Tim Cate

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Chris King
  on October 28, 2010 9:07 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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5 Things You Need To Know About The Dye Course At Barefoot Resort

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Chris King
  on October 19, 2010 11:55 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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3 Best Holes at the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort

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Chris King
  on October 19, 2010 8:48 AM | Comments (1)
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.

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3 Best Holes: Meadowlands Golf Club

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Chris King
  on October 13, 2010 9:34 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Hot List: 5 Tech Tips To Improve Your Myrtle Beach Golf Trip

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Chris King
  on October 13, 2010 8:52 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Share Your Myrtle Beach Golf Stories - Win A New Golf Bag

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Chris King
  on October 13, 2010 8:39 AM | Comments (4)
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!

Hot List: 3 Best Holes at the Dunes Club

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Chris King
  on September 27, 2010 3:48 PM | Comments (2)
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:

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5 Things You Need To Know About The Dunes Club

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Chris King
  on September 23, 2010 7:52 AM | Comments (0)
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:

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Relive the Fun of the Golf.com World Am

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Chris King
  on September 7, 2010 1:41 PM | Comments (0)
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:

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Bobby Perkinson Wins 2010 Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship

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Chris King
  on September 3, 2010 6:36 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Links and Laughs Combine To Fight Prostate Cancer

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Chris King
  on August 28, 2010 2:18 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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North Beach Plantation Raises The Bar

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Chris King
  on August 26, 2010 1:25 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Greg Norman Launches Golf Academy In Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on August 20, 2010 4:24 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf Magazine Ranks 3 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Among Top 100

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Chris King
  on August 10, 2010 9:12 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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SI Golf Group Announces Editorial Plans For The World Am

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Chris King
  on August 3, 2010 10:23 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Third Annual Know Your Score Links & Laughs Golf Tournament Ready To Tee Off

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Chris King
  on August 2, 2010 11:10 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Sandpiper Bay Named Golf Course of the Year

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Chris King
  on July 28, 2010 4:50 PM | Comments (8)
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.

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Know Your Score Campaign Donates $21,477 To Fight Prostate Cancer

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Chris King
  on July 26, 2010 1:08 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golfweek Ranks Myrtle Beach Courses Among The Elite

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Chris King
  on July 13, 2010 10:20 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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NBA Player Chris Wilcox Hosts Charity Golf Tournament In Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on July 7, 2010 8:07 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Two Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Install New Greens

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Chris King
  on June 30, 2010 10:39 AM | Comments (1)
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.

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5 Things You Need To Know About Wachesaw

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Chris King
  on June 29, 2010 10:04 AM | Comments (1)
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.

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Golf Group of the Week: Cold Beer Open

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Chris King
  on June 25, 2010 3:04 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf.com World Am Entries Surge

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Chris King
  on June 24, 2010 3:23 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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The 3 Best Holes At The Byrd Course

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Chris King
  on June 15, 2010 3:21 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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5 Things You Need To Know About The Byrd Course

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Chris King
  on June 15, 2010 3:14 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Kids Play Free Program Leads Strong Summer Lineup

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Chris King
  on June 2, 2010 11:53 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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VFW, Air Force Big Winners At Veterans Golf Classic

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Chris King
  on May 27, 2010 1:26 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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The Sun Shines on FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing

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Chris King
  on May 21, 2010 9:21 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf Channel to Televise Monday After the Masters Special

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Chris King
  on May 10, 2010 7:19 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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David Feherty Coming to Myrtle Beach for Golf.com World Am

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Chris King
  on April 30, 2010 3:31 PM | Comments (2)
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.

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Allegiant Begins Non-Stop Service From Fort Wayne to Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on April 30, 2010 11:25 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf.com World Amateur Unveils Strongest Course Lineup in Tourney History

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Chris King
  on April 22, 2010 1:28 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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D.J. Trahan and Steve Azar Win Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters

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Chris King
  on April 12, 2010 6:34 PM | Comments (2)
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.

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Monday After The Masters Ready To Tee Off in Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on April 5, 2010 4:33 PM | Comments (2)
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.

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Myrtle Beach To Host Annual Palmetto High School Championship

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Chris King
  on March 31, 2010 10:40 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Hot List: Top 5 Reasons To Take a Myrtle Beach Golf Trip

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Chris King
  on March 29, 2010 7:37 AM | Comments (0)
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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Coastal Finishes Second At General Hackler Invitational, ETSU Triumphs

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Chris King
  on March 16, 2010 4:53 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Coastal Carolina, TPC Set To Host Nationally-Renowned General Hackler Championship

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Chris King
  on March 10, 2010 3:32 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Barefoot Resort Turns 10, Looks Better Than Ever

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Chris King
  on March 3, 2010 3:54 PM | Comments (2)
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.

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Furyk, Esiason Among New Players at 2010 Monday After Masters

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Chris King
  on February 25, 2010 10:49 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Allegiant Air Announces Non-Stop Service From Fort Wayne, Ind., to Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on February 23, 2010 10:55 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Golf Digest Ranks Willbrook Plantation Among America's Top 50 Courses For Women

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Chris King
  on February 9, 2010 10:00 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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Grande Dunes Will Host "Play Golf America Day"

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Chris King
  on February 8, 2010 1:37 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Low-Cost Carrier, Allegiant Air, Announces New, Non-Stop Service to Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on February 2, 2010 10:46 AM | Comments (0)
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.

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American Eagle Announces Dallas/Forth Worth To Myrtle Beach Flight

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Chris King
  on January 25, 2010 5:21 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Launches New Website

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Chris King
  on January 19, 2010 4:39 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Sports Illustrated Golf Group Named New World Am Title Sponsor, Golf.com Assumes Event Name

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Chris King
  on December 16, 2009 4:06 PM | Comments (1)
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.

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Spirit Air Announces New Atlanta to Myrtle Beach Route

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Chris King
  on December 10, 2009 10:57 AM | Comments (1)
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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Notebook: River Oaks Undergoes Renovations

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Chris King
  on November 18, 2009 4:01 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Dan Hampton Leads Team To Chicago Cup Victory

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Chris King
  on November 12, 2009 2:29 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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The Longest Hole in One in Myrtle Beach Golf History?

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Chris King
  on November 1, 2009 9:55 PM | Comments (0)
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."

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Myrtle Beach Golf Takes the Fight to Prostate Cancer

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Chris King
  on October 15, 2009 2:09 PM | Comments (2)
coach.jpgThe Myrtle Beach golf community is taking its fight against prostate cancer to the course.

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National Magazine Ranks 3 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Among America's Top 50

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Chris King
  on October 12, 2009 2:27 PM | Comments (8)
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.

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40 Years, 40 Myrtle Beach Golf Trips

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Chris King
  on October 7, 2009 3:18 PM | Comments (10)
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.

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26th Annual World Amateur Begins

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Chris King
  on August 31, 2009 4:00 PM | Comments (1)
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."

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Know Your Score Brings Celebrities To Myrtle Beach

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Chris King
  on August 29, 2009 3:28 PM | Comments (0)
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.

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Celebrities Prepare To Descend on Grand Strand To Fight Cancer

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Chris King
  on August 12, 2009 10:42 AM | Comments (0)
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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Shaftesbury Glen Named Course of the Year

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Chris King
  on July 19, 2009 2:59 PM | Comments (0)
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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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A Look Inside "Monday After the Masters"

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GolfHoliday.com
  on May 13, 2009 4:01 PM | Comments (0)
  More "Monday After the Masters" Coverage: Celebrities return to Myrtle Beach for Monday After the MastersBill Murray, Woody Austin and Mark Bryan Win Monday After the MastersPhoto Gallery: Stars Come Out For Monday After The MastersVideo: Monday After...

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Golf Courses Escape Wildfire With Only Cosmetic Damages

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GolfHoliday.com
  on April 24, 2009 3:55 PM | Comments (1)
Grand Strand Area Courses Open and Ready for Busy April Weekend Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announced Friday morning that the Myrtle Beach golf community managed to escape damage from the wildfires that rolled through northern Horry County starting Wednesday...

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Bill Murray, Woody Austin and Mark Bryan Win Monday After the Masters

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Chris King
  on April 14, 2009 10:25 AM | Comments (0)
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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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Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame Class Inducted

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Chris King
  on March 12, 2009 4:52 PM | Comments (0)
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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.

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World Amateur Wins Prestigious ING Award

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Chris King
  on February 9, 2009 1:08 PM | Comments (0)
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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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Myrtle Beach Golf Notebook: Eagle Nest Soars Again

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Chris King
  on September 17, 2008 3:07 PM | Comments (1)
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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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Player Delivers Most Dramatic Shot In World Am History

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:37 PM | Comments (0)
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Paula Morton stood 60 yards from the 18th pin at the famed Dunes Golf & Beach Club with a sand wedge in her hand and the realization that her dream of being crowned World Champion at the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship was potentially slipping away.

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Four Myrtle Beach Courses Named to Prestigious Golf Magazine List

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:29 PM | Comments (0)
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Myrtle Beach's reputation as the Golf Capital of the World has long been secure. One hundred courses and millions of rounds played solidified that title, one the area wears with pride.

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North Strand: A Little Bit of Everything

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 10, 2008 4:25 PM | Comments (0)
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The road into Calabash, N.C., is a narrow, two-lane strip of pavement, surrounded by trees and a small town coastal charm that many miss without ever realizing it was there. A two-story building qualifies as a sky-scraper, and the word corporate is as foreign as John Daly in an etiquette class. Less than 10 miles away in North Myrtle Beach are 5-star accommodations, high-rise condos, and entertainment galore.

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5 Things You Didn't Know About Myrtle Beach's Golden Oldies

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:48 AM | Comments (0)
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1. Sports Illustrated was founded at Pine Lakes International Country Club: In 1954 a group of Time-Life executives, including Henry Luce Booth, played Pine Lakes and made plans for Sports Illustrated, America's most successful weekly sports magazine, on their trip.

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Looking For Links Golf? Myrtle Beach Delivers

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:32 AM | Comments (0)
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Talk of heavy rough, pot bunkers and the British Open never fails to stir dreams of a trip to the land of Old Tom Morris to play golf's most revered links courses. The uneven lies, funny bounces and overcast skies of the British Isles offer a setting for golf most American's are as intrigued by as they are unfamiliar with.

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Summer Golf Soars

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 5, 2008 11:24 AM | Comments (0)
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The beaches are packed, sunscreen and flotation devices are the most popular items at Wal-Mart, and the family is ready for the annual trip to Myrtle Beach. In years past, the golf bag was about as likely to be part of a summer beach trip as the lawn mower But times have changed and so have packing habits.

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Tropical Update: Myrtle Beach Courses Unscathed After Hanna

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 4, 2008 12:30 PM | Comments (1)
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Over the coming days, our partner golf courses will be providing course status and playability reports. Check back here for the latest updates, and how the tropical storms may affect our golf courses.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Notebook: River Oaks Rebounds

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GolfHoliday.com
  on September 3, 2008 10:12 AM | Comments (0)
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A golf course is a living entity, subject to the whims of nature and fate. Occasionally those unseen forces create problems, but hard work eventually solves nature's challenges, and golfers making the trek to Myrtle Beach this fall need to look no further than River Oaks for evidence. Last year the 27-hole facility lost 18 greens, but River Oaks installed Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda last fall on the Fox and Otter nines and both are flourishing.

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Road Trip: Myrtle Beach Returns To Golf Channel

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GolfHoliday.com
  on July 31, 2008 8:37 AM | Comments (2)
Thumbnail image for RoadTripThumb.jpgRoad Trip: Myrtle Beach, the reality show that offers a backstage glimpse at why the Grand Strand area is known as the "Golf Capital of the World" returns to GOLF CHANNEL starting Tuesday, July 1. The episodes will run July 1, July 22 and July 29 at 7:30 p.m. and will be rebroadcast during the week.

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Denise Alcala Wins The Ultimate Buddy Trip To Myrtle Beach

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GolfHoliday.com
  on July 16, 2008 11:14 AM | Comments (0)
A few hours spent surfing the Internet paid off for Denise Alcala as the Hanford, California resident won the "The Ultimate Buddy Trip" contest on www.GolfHoliday.com and will travel to the "Golf Capital of the World." Alcala's husband, daughter and mother will join her on a five-day trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as part of the online contest sponsored by Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. This will be the first trip to the East Coast for Denise and the first-ever airplane flight for her mother.

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