Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday

Hot List: Myrtle Beach's 5 Shortest Par 4s

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on March 3, 2010 4:06 PM | Comments (6)

Lining up an eagle putt is one of golf’s most enviable positions. It’s also a rarity for most players, particularly on a par 4, but a Myrtle Beach golf trip does afford a few opportunities.

The Grand Strand is home to more than 1,800 holes, including a handful of short par 4s that provide a chance to drive the green (or possibly record an ace). If you can hit the driver long and relatively straight, here are the five holes you might be able to reach, though there is risk involved (all yardages are listed from the tips):

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5 Things You Need To Know About Barefoot Resort

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Chris King

on March 3, 2010 3:48 PM | Comments (0)

Barefoot Resort, home of the Dye, Fazio, Love and Norman Courses, is celebrating its 10th birthday this spring. The facility drew national acclaim upon its opening and has been at the forefront of the Myrtle Beach golf market ever since.

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Hot List: Myrtle Beach's Top 5 Seafood Restaurants

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Chris King

on February 17, 2010 2:02 PM | Comments (13)

Seafood tops everyone's menu when they come to town, and Myrtle Beach's stream of all-you-can-buffets is the answer for many, but some prefer quality over quantity. For those with a more discerning palette, we offer up the five best places in the Myrtle Beach area for a great seafood dinner.

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5 Things You Need To Know About Grande Dunes

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Chris King

on February 17, 2010 1:38 PM | Comments (0)

Grande Dunes is the longest Myrtle Beach golf course, playing 7,618 yards from the tips, and it offers stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, but that information is easy to come by. Here are five things you need to know before playing the Grand Strand's only Roger Rulewich design.

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Grande Dunes' 3 Best Holes

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Chris King

on February 16, 2010 9:39 PM | Comments (0)

Grande Dunes is ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest, has five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, and two more that offer memorable views. The course, which opened in 2001, has emerged as one of the best on the Myrtle Beach golf scene for many reasons.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Crown Park

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Chris King

on February 3, 2010 11:56 AM | Comments (0)

Crown Park prides itself on offering value and good conditions to golfers, but there is much more to know about the eight-year-old course. If you are planning a trip or looking to gain a small advantage on your playing partners, here are five things to know about Crown Park:

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The 3 Best Holes at Crown Park

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Chris King

on February 3, 2010 11:31 AM | Comments (0)

Privacy is part of the layout's charm, creating a relaxed atmosphere that extends throughout the round. Once play begins, Crown Park stands on merit, and we consulted with the facility's general manager, Jason Mueller, to determine the course's three best holes.

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Hot List: 7 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses on the Intracoastal

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Chris King

on January 28, 2010 3:50 PM | Comments (0)

An unintended benefit of the Waterway was the backdrop it provided golf course architects. The Intracoastal runs the length of the Myrtle Beach golf scene and some of the game's biggest names utilized the Army Corps of Engineers' handiwork, creating some of the area's most stunning visuals.

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Top 5: Myrtle Beach's Best Putt-Putt Golf Courses

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Chris King

on December 23, 2009 6:48 AM | Comments (2)

Sure Myrtle Beach is home to the nation's largest selection of golf courses, but the fun doesn't stop there for those you who can't put the putter down. The Grand Strand is also home to 50 putt-putt golf courses, including some of the world's best. If you have a better chance of winning money on a miniature golf course, here are the Myrtle Beach area's five best:

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Top 5 Myrtle Beach Golf Moments of the Decade

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Chris King

on December 15, 2009 10:19 AM | Comments (2)

The five biggest Myrtle Beach golf moments of the last decade weren't easy to settle on, but we sorted through the course openings, honors and other goings on to narrow the list. After ranking moments six through 10, we are ready to unveil our ranking of the top 5 Myrtle Beach golf moments of the new millennium.

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Part I: The 10 Most Significant Myrtle Beach Golf Developments of the Decade

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Chris King

on December 3, 2009 11:53 AM | Comments (2)

The first decade of the 21st century is nearly in the books, and it has been an eventful one for the Myrtle Beach golf community. From high profile course openings to unprecedented recognition from industry leaders, there has been an abundance of news emanating from the Grand Strand.

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5 Things You Need To Know About Moorland

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Chris King

on December 3, 2009 1:51 AM | Comments (0)

The Moorland Course at Legends Resort is a Myrtle Beach golf standout, but it never hurts to have a little local knowledge before attempting to tame a layout Golf Digest ranked America's 37th toughest.

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Top 5 List: Myrtle Beach's Best Wings

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Chris King

on November 3, 2009 11:25 AM | Comments (14)

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

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Hot List: Myrtle Beach's 5 Longest Par 3s

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Chris King

on October 14, 2009 5:14 PM | Comments (0)

Par 3s are often about finesse and distance control, but not always. Myrtle Beach golf's five longest par 3s require as much, if not more, brute strength than the longest of drives.