Spring 2014
MYRTLE BEACH
Welcome Natalie Gulbis New Spokesperson for MyrtleBeachTrips.com
2014’s Hottest Clubs Golf Accessories & Apparel PGA Merchandise Show
Legends Golf Resort Everything A Group Leader Is Looking For
Hot List Highlights
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Resort Course at Grande Dunes
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The Hottest Clubs & Golf Accessories
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Look Who’s Turning Heads Along the Grand Strand
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A Group Leader’s Dream Come True
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Spring’s Top Rated Courses
2014 PGA Merchandise Show Natalie Gulbis
Legends Golf Resort
Golf Insider’s Top 25
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Keep It In The Fairway
The Grip Is Your Foundation, Jeff Diehl, PGA Robert Harper, PGA - Past President of the Carolinas PGA
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South Strand Map Prestwick
Island Green
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Wicked Stick
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Surfside Beach
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International Club
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TPC Horry County
Georgetown County
Wachesaw East
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Willbrook Tradition
Litchfield CC
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River Club Caledonia True Blue Plantation
Heritage Club
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Founders Club
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Founders Club
This course has 18 unique holes, stunning visuals, as well as isolated teeing areas. It features wide, bowled-in fairways encircled with waste bunkering. Water comes into play on many of the holes, but aside from the epic carry on the 12th, can be avoided by most golfers. The greens are Emerald bermudagrass and the fairways are 419 Bermuda. Thomas Walker used elevated fairways and waste bunkers that run from tee to green in order to create contrast that appeals to the eye.
Pawleys Island, SC 7829 Ocean Hwy. (800) TEE-OFFS (843) 237-2299 ClassicGolfGroup.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 76 72.9
Architect......... Thomas Walker
The bunkers do more than serve as a method of framing the fairways, the bunkers double as cart paths – the only pavement on the course surrounds the tees and greens – and combined with the elevated fairways, they also help provide Founders Club with excellent drainage. The result is carts riding the fairways 365 days per year. Guests come away with not only remembering their best shot, but every shot. Golf Digest Top 60 Courses in Myrtle Beach (#22, 2010), 2011 Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Course of the Year. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Meeting Facilities, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Pawleys Plantation
Pawleys Island, SC
70 Tanglewood Dr. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 129 70.0
Architect........... Jack Nicklaus
This Jack Nicklaus Signature course is a classic Lowcountry design that you can play many times and never have the same shot twice. With subtle greens enveloped by sand bunkers, challenging fairways dotted with water and unique obstacles evident on every hole, this is a player’s course that demands strategy, ingenuity and above all, concentration. “You’ll have to think your way around this course,” Nicklaus advises. “America’s Top Courses” by Zaget Survey, Top 30 of the SC’s more than 300 golf courses according to Golf Digest - 2009, 2011, 2012. Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Golf Shop, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area
Heritage Club
Pawleys Island, SC 478 Heritage Drive (800) 990-8992 (843) 237-3424 LegendsGolf.com Par: 71 USGA Rating:
Slope: 131 71.2
Architect............... Dan Maples
A magnificent avenue of oaks leads to the Southern Colonial clubhouse overlooking the Waccamaw River, a tribute to the centuries old rice culture which once thrived in this location. An atmosphere of gracious southern living is immediately evident among giant magnolias, 300-year old oaks, fresh water lakes, and surrounding wetlands. Heritage features spacious, rolling fairways, large undulating greens, surrounded by lush stands of crepe myrtle, camellias and azaleas. “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” - Golf Digest - 2005, 2007, 2009. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Driving Range, Practice Area 10
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Litchfield Country Club Pawleys Island, SC
619 Country Club Dr. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 128 71.2
Architect............. Willard Byrd
The mature tree-lined fairways wind amid the giant oaks and shimmering lakes of a former Carolina rice plantation, creating an extraordinarily challenging golf experience. Open for play since 1966, the course has maintained its original features, including player friendly green-side pathways for bump and run approach shots. Awarded 4.5 Stars by Golf Digest’s “Places to Play,” 2008 and one of the “World’s 50 Best” by Conde Nast Traveler, 1996. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
Tradition Golf Club
Pawleys Island, SC
1027 Willbrook Blvd. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 135 73.1
Architect.................... Ron Garl
Set among the rolling terrain of a 18th century plantation, The Tradition Club is a Ron Garl design in the tradition of the great courses from around the world. Test your power on large landing areas that allow for big swings off the tee and your accuracy against well-guarded greens that require precise shot making. Combined with exceptional beauty, it is a course that is as enjoyable to play as it is challenging. Rated 4.5 Stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.” Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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River Club
River Club, a semi-private course, has proven Pawleys Island, SC to be one of the most challenging courses in the 11 Pine Circle Myrtle Beach area and features new Champion (866) 694-2456 Ultradwarf greens. This Tom Jackson signature PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com course is one of the premier “plantation” courses and a favorite among returning golfers. True to its Par: 72 Slope: 129 name, River Club features water on 15 of 18 holes, USGA Rating: 70.2 and over 50 sand traps and bunkers. Long hitters have some room off the tee, but approach shots Architect..............Tom Jackson need to be true. The dramatic par-5, 18th is unquestionably one of the finest finishing holes on the Grand Strand, a reachable par-5 with a peninsula fairway that, if reached successfully from the tee, leaves as little as a middle iron second shot to the green and an excellent eagle chance. . Landing areas are generous off the tee and over 60 large bunkers encourage strategic shot placement. Amoeba-shaped greens cause many approach shots to play appealingly different from one day to the next. Two of the 18 holes at the semi-private River Club are featured among “The 100 Greatest Holes Along the Grand Strand.” Awarded 4.5 Stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” in 2008.
Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area 12
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Willbrook Plantation
Pawleys Island, SC
426 Tidewater Circle (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 128 70.5
Architect............... Dan Maples
Amid centuries-old oaks where nature abounds, Willbrook was recently featured on the award-winning television show “Nature Scene” for its peaceful coexistence of golfers and nature. The par 5 15th hole demonstrates the many challenges of the wetlands, waterways and stately oaks used in this great design. For the sixth year in a row, Golf for Women has listed Willbrook on their list of “America’s 50 Best Courses,” (#25) and Golf Digest awarded it 4.5 Stars since 2006 in their “Places to Play.” Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
Wachesaw Plantation East
Murrells Inlet, SC
911 Riverwood Drive (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 130 70.9
Architect......... Clyde Johnston
A former rice plantation, this heavily wooded course offers five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. With a hint of Scottish design, this course features rolling fairways, traditional mounding and strategically placed bunkers. Its freshwater lakes and scenic wetlands challenge golfers’ skills while at the same time providing the perfect environment for a relaxed day on the golf course. Fast and true TifEagle greens guide players to the thrill of accomplishment as they finish each hole. Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Blackmoor
Blackmoor, Gary Player’s only Grand Strand sig- Murrells Inlet, SC nature course, is built on the historic site of Long- 6100 Longwood Drive wood Plantation, which parallels the Waccamaw (866) 694-2456 River. Blackmoor is a fun course because it offers PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com golfers of all ages and abilities a friendly but true test of their game. It provides many risk-reward Par: 72 Slope: 126 opportunities. It also gives you the option to USGA Rating: 70.1 play shots that you don’t normally play on most modern designs such as the bump and run. To Architect............. Gary Player play this course well, it’s important to understand the amount of risk that is out there on each hole, especially before you get too aggressive. This course is designed for golfers to hit every club in their bag. Many golfers use their drivers too often or their long irons in places where they could lay back and have a better chance for a low score, especially because the well-maintained greens at Blackmoor aren’t too undulating, and golfers can make putts from almost anywhere on the green. The best approach for this course is keeping your tee shots in between the tree lines and playing to the elbow of each dogleg. Play for accuracy and you will have a distinct advantage over everyone else in your group. When you couple the charm of this course with its truly hospitable staff and inviting facilities, Blackmoor becomes a “must-play” year after year. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area 14
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International Club Murrells Inlet, SC
1560 International Club Blvd. (843) 651-9995 (866) 900-5507 InternationalClubGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope:129 73.4
Architect.............. Willard Byrd
The International Club has been praised and recognized by some of the top golfing sources, and individual players alike. In fact, the International Club has received the prestigious 4 Star rating from Golf Digest for being one of the Best Places to Play. As soon as any golfer - whether novice or expert - enters onto the grounds of the golf course, the beauty and unique layout of the course becomes evident. Home of Chuck Wike Golf School, and US Golf Schools. Amenities: Practice Facilities, Golf Shop, Restaurant/Banquet Facilities, International Club Fitting & Learning Center
Indigo Creek Golf Club Murrells Inlet, SC
8480 Indigo Club Dr. (800) 718-1830 (843) 650-1809 IndigoCreekGolfClub.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 140 73.0
Architect............ Willard Byrd
Indigo Creek Golf Club is in the very heart of the Grand Strand’s Lowcountry plantation area in Murrells Inlet, just 10 minutes south of Myrtle Beach. The back nine is set among giant oaks and flowing creeks. This Willard Byrd design has lots of water and wildlife. It has been said that Indigo Creek Golf Club is as enjoyable to look at as it is to play. This Lowcountry jewel was selected as one of Golf Digest’s 1998 “Places to Play”, giving Indigo Creek 3 Stars. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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What’s Hot for 2014? Michelle Kempe, PGA, director of retail for National Golf Management (NGM) and the 2013 Carolinas PGA Section Public Merchandiser of the Year, checked in from the recent 2014 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla. to offer some insights on the hot trends in equipment and apparel. Here, she presents her top 5 selections in each of two major categories. Items are available for retail purchase at the golf shops of each of NGM’s 22 Prime Times Signature Courses, except where otherwise noted.
Top 5 Clubs, Bags and Accessories 1. TaylorMade SLDR Driver -
This year’s hot driver from TaylorMade, the SLDR was designed with a more forward center of gravity promoting a reduced spin rate and longer, more accurate ball flight. It has a 20 gram sliding weight in the sole of the club that can be set to 21 different positions to produce a draw or fade. The theme of their campaign is “Loft Up.” Since the COG has been moved forward, in order to gain maximum distance and accuracy, they are finding that the player must increase the loft of the club from what they are normally used to playing. For example, tour players, on average, are putting 10.5-degree drivers in their bags as opposed to 8.5-9-degree drivers. It is truly something you have not seen on tour before! Retail price: $399.00
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2. TaylorMade Jetspeed Driver -
This driver is replacing the RBZ Stage 2 driver in price point and technology. It is the first driver on the market to capitalize on TaylorMade’s explosive technology of the speed pocket. The speed pocket insert in the driver allows for an even thinner face which promotes flexibility and spring upon impact. Retail price: $299.00
3. Sun Mountain-C130 Cart Bag -
This is Sun Mountain’s bestselling cart bag designed specifically for riding in a cart. All pockets are forward facing for optimal accessibility along with a separate putter well, two velour lined valuables pockets and an insulated cooler pouch. There is an array of new, bright color combos for 2014 including grey/lime, camouflage, and royal/citron! Retail price from $165 with logo.
4. Stitch Golf-Leather Headcovers -
Stitch Golf is a fairly new company that designs and manufactures leather headcovers, accessory pouches and putter covers right here in the USA! They come in a variety of colors and styles, available at Grande Dunes, Pawleys Plantation, Myrtle Beach National and Pine Lakes priced from $39.
5. Spartina and All for Color-
These are two new ladies accessory companies that provide high- and low-end handbags, tech accessories, cooler totes, valuables pouches, and headcovers in assorted trendy designs and colors. Spartina combines signature linens and leathers that combine the essence of southern elegance, while All for Color uses sturdy materials such as canvas and nylon with pops of color to add a sporty edge to women’s accessories. Available in most facilities and priced from $15-$89. www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Top 5 New Apparel Items for Spring 2014 1. Adidas ClimaChill Shirts-
These shirts combine the latest technology from Adidas with fashion colors and consistent fit. The material is their lightest weight fabric to date and provides 4-way stretch technology to keep you cool and comfortable when swinging the club. What sets this shirt apart from all others is the use of titanium dots on the inside of the back upper yolk of the shirt. The dots replicate the sensation of cold water running down your back when the shirt is first put on. Priced from $75.
2. Peter Millar E4 Shirts
Peter Millar is a new company for NGM this spring and provides the look and feel of a high-end classic golf shirt with performance fabric for easy care. Peter Millar is a lifestyle brand whose apparel is acceptable on and off the golf course. Available at Pawleys Plantation, Pine Lakes, Grande Dunes and Myrtle Beach National. Priced from $82.
3. Adidas Adizero One Golf Shoes-
Adizero One golf shoes are the updated version of the Adizero shoe launched in 2013. Weighing in at only 9.6 ounces, it is 10 percent lighter than last year’s version and up to 47 percent lighter than its competitors on the market. It is designed to help reduce fatigue and increase comfort, stability and balance. Available at most facilities and priced at $180.
Looking Your Best On The Links 4. Nike’s Tiger Woods Collection-
Designed with Tiger in mind, Nike uses its latest innovations to create stretchable, breathable fabrics with bonded seams and laser etched ventilation in all of their Tiger Woods Collection apparel. Several of their shirts have a laser bonded seem down the back as part of the design of the shirt that Tiger uses to gauge posture during his pre-shot routine. Available at Grande Dunes and Myrtle Beach National. Priced from $90.
5. Greg Norman Ladies Apparel-
Greg Norman ladies apparel will have a new look this spring. Greg Norman has acquired Larry Matthe to head up the development and design of their ladies line. Larry brings 25 years of expertise and knowledge from his days at EP Pro. GN ladies product will maintain their traditional fit with the updated design and detailed elements that EP Pro is known for. Available at most facilities, with polos priced from $69.
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Indian Wells Golf Club
Surfside Beach, SC
100 Woodlake Drive (800) TEE-OFFS (843) 651-1505 ClassicGolfGroup.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 131 70.6
Architect............... Gene Hamm
Built in the tradition of a U.S. Open-style course, Indian Wells boasts an impressive appearance and layout for the perfect look and feel of champions. The daring are rewarded for their skill and creative shot-making attempts. The day does not end when the round of golf is over, with an outdoor patio over looking the 10th tee and a relaxing clubhouse, you’ll understand why they were awarded the “Hospitality and Operational Excellence Award.” Voted 2004-2005 Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
Island Green
Myrtle Beach, SC
600 Sunnehanna Drive (843) 650-0005 IslandGreenMB.com Par: 72 Slope: 118 USGA Rating: 69.0 Architect............... Bill Mooney
Under new local management since January 2012 this 18 hole facility is best known for its namesake island green finishing hole. Built upon gently rolling terrain accented with an abundance of azaleas and dogwoods. The course is not overly difficult, making it enjoyable for all skill levels. This Bill Mooney design conveniently located off of Hwy, 707 near Surfside and Garden City; offers a challenging and memorable golf experience. Offering a full service bar and grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with happy hour specials. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Practice Area 22
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Wicked Stick Golf Links Myrtle Beach, SC 1051 Coventry Road (800) 797-8425 (843) 215-2500 WickedStick.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope :129 72.2
Architect................ John Daly & Clyde Johnston
This John Daly Signature Course, offers an exciting layout to golfers of all skill levels. Patterned after the links golf courses of Scotland, the Daly-Johnston layout is an open course featuring expansive dunes fields, large sand waste areas with gorse-like vegetation, deep pot bunkers, and strategically placed water hazards. One of the unique features of Wicked Stick Golf Links is the absence of fairway bunkers. The low score will come from good iron play and a sharp short game. The golfer who can judge the wind will have an advantage at Wicked Stick. Amenities: Golf Shop, grill, practice area
Prestwick Country Club
Myrtle Beach, SC
1001 Links Rd. (843) 293-4100 PrestwickCountryClub.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope :138 73.0
Architect......... Pete & P.B. Dye
A masterpiece, Prestwick Country Club has already been recognized as one of the area’s finest golf courses. Features include dogwood lined fairways, 35-foot berms, dazzling wildflowers, timber-rimmed bunkers and lakes and streams. This magnificent layout offers six sets of tees for any caliber of golfer, and plays to a length of 7,058 yards from the medal markers. Prestwick is conveniently located ten minutes from the Myrtle Beach International Airport. Amenities: Club Repair, video lessons, practice area, golf shop www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Central Strand Map Barefoot Resort
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Waterway Hills Grande Dunes
Shaftsbury Glen
Cane Patch
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17 Pine Lakes
Wild Wing
Myrtlewood
Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach National
501 Burning Ridge
Legends Resort
Arrowhead
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Midway Par 3 Whispering Pines
MB Int’l Airport
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Myrtle Beach State Park
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Myrtle Beach Golf Welcomes Natalie Gulbis
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atalie Gulbis is used to turning heads.
She’s done so on the golf course, where she’s won four times as a professional – including her 2007 triumph at the Evian Masters, 37 career top 10 finishes and more than $4.8 million in career earnings on the LPGA Tour. Off the course, you’ve seen her on television (Golf Channel’s The Natalie Gulbis Show, NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice), and in print – including a prominent position in Sports Illustrated’s 2012 Swimsuit Issue. Indeed, Gulbis has ridden a combined wave of athletic achievement, striking beauty and bubbly personality to become one of most popular professional golfers in the world.
Strand (she golfed here often as a child during family vacations), and was presented an opportunity to join forces in a yearlong effort to promote its courses and the Myrtle Beach golf market, NGM jumped at it – signing her as the 2014 spokesperson for the company and its associated Web site, MyrtleBeachTrips.com. “We’re excited to have Natalie represent National Golf Management and Myrtle Beach,” said NGM president Bob Mauragas. “In many ways, she represents what Myrtle Beach golf is all about.” “I have great memories of playing golf with my dad in Myrtle Beach when I was growing up,” said Gulbis, who recently won the Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge with LPGA colleagues Cristie Kerr and Stacy Lewis. “I love golf and the beach, so the Myrtle Beach area is the perfect place for me.”
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Gulbis is being featured in advertisements and promotions, including television spots, social media and online videos, for NGM’s 22 Prime Times Signature Courses and its villas at Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, where Gulbis is an honorary member. As an NGM spokesperson, Gulbis will also host the “Win a Golf Weekend with Natalie Gulbis” Sweepstakes, where each of eight monthly winners will receive a golf vacation to Myrtle Beach - including a Friday evening group dinner and Saturday golf round joined by Gulbis. Pawleys Plantation is Gulbis’ home when she is in the Myrtle Beach area. On the LPGA Tour, Gulbis is sporting the “Myrtle Beach Trips” logo on the sleeve of her golf shirts. And in the world of social media, Gulbis - @Natalie_Gulbis on Twitter – is
regularly tweeting photos and other information about the Myrtle Beach area throughout the year to her more than 175,000 followers.
To see the very latest on Natalie Gulbis and her involvement in the Myrtle Beach golf market – including the signup page for the “Win a Golf Weekend with Natalie Gulbis” Sweepstakes – visit MyrtleBeachTrips.com. www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Arrowhead Country Club
Myrtle Beach, SC 1201 Burcale Road (800) 236-3243 (843) 236-3243 ArrowHeadCC.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
*Waterway & Cypress
Slope: 125 69
Architects......... Raymond Floyd & Tom Jackson
Arrowhead Country Club is Myrtle Beach’s premier 27-Hole Golf Complex located in Myrtle Beach. A 27-hole masterpiece along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway featuring three unique 9-hole tracks: The Waterway, The Cypress and The Lakes, each one with a feel all its own. Arrowhead is conveniently located five minutes from the Myrtle Beach International Airport. The course was commended for its uniqueness in 1998, being voted by the National Golf Course Owners Association as the “South Carolinas Golf Course of the Year.” Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area
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Whispering Pines
Whispering Pines Golf Course is a rare combination of both convenience and seclusion in a busy section of Myrtle Beach. Located just a half-mile from outstanding oceanfront hotels and attractions, this course has 6,771 yards but zero backyards to distract from your golfing experience.
Myrtle Beach, SC
2112 South Kings Hwy. (843) 918-2305 WPinesGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 126 70.9
Carved out of 200 acres of towering pines and mature hardwoods, Whispering Pines is both Architect.................. Finger Dye Spann Firm challenging and beautiful. Tree-lined fairways, carefully-placed lakes and undulating, TifEagle bermudagrass, greens await your arrival.
With above average slope and handicap ratings, this classic design doesn’t need gimmicks for a satisfying round of golf. The 16th hole is only a driver and 5-iron from the Myrtle Beach Airport, making the course perfect for an extra round before or after your flight. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
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Heathland at Legends Resort
An early Tom Doak creation one can truly experience the flair and artistry golf courses displayed in former times. Enjoy the pure natural contours the land gives directing the golfer through the course fluently without man-made distractions.
Myrtle Beach, SC 1500 Legends Road (800) 990-8992 LegendsGolf.com Par: 71
Slope: 129
Windswept hills and deep-faced bunkers are just USGA Rating: 69.5 a few of the challenges that await players. Most of the holes are without high vegetation, providing Architect................. Tom Doak a visual presentation like no other course in the area. The challenge and difficulty of this course comes primarily from the unobstructed breeze that wafts constantly over the course , and the strategically placed bunkers and lush, deep rough that border all fairways
Holes reminiscent of St. Andrews, Lahinch and Cruden Bay dot this par 71 and the windswept hills and deep-faced bunkers challenge golfers on every hole. “America’s Top Golf Courses” Zagat Survey, 2003, 2009.
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yrtle Beach is home to more than 100 courses and attracts 500,000 golfers annually. Standing out amidst the game’s most popular and competitive market isn’t easy, but Legends Resort has long enjoyed a special place along the Grand Strand golf landscape. The Scottish inspired resort is home to three superb courses – Heathland, Moorland and Parkland –a worldclass practice facility, and of the area’s most recognizable brand names. Legends’ enduring popularity is rooted in its unwavering commitment to maximizing the value players receive. Every round of golf includes a hot breakfast and lunch and two draft beers, making Legends the most popular golf package destination – seriously – in America. Throw in renovated, onsite accommodations and the resort is better today than it was upon its 1991 opening. Loads of included value and first-rate accommodations are perfect perks, but golf is what people come for, and Legends, which launched the career of one of the game’s most respected architects, has delivered on that front as well.
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architecture stratosphere with the opening of Heathland, which is the 13th best layout in all of golf-rich South Carolina, according to Golf Magazine. Fairways wider than Myrtle’s expansive beaches encourage players to pound the driver at Heathland, but greenside pot bunkers can devour dreams of par and some of the largest putting surfaces in the area demand a precision iron game. The beauty of Heathland lies in the number of ways players can play the course. Open greens allow players to run the ball up, providing room for creativity that many modern designs lack. But the wispy heather grass that lines the undulating fairways must be avoided. The fairways on the Moorland course are nearly as wide (Lesson No. 1: make sure you are ready to hit driver at Legends!), but the layout is considerably different. Architect P.B. Dye used waste bunkers, elevation change and water to craft a course that is both visually stunning and fun to play. Moorland has a reputation for being difficult – Golf Digest rated it as America’s 37th hardest course – but
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don’t be dissuaded by media hype. The layout is challenging, no doubt, but there is a lot of beauty and playability in this beast. There is no housing on the course, leaving golfers to enjoy Dye’s work and nature. A 4.5-star design, Moorland gives players a chance to score, provided they play smart.
await. It’s the type of hole you could play all day. Great as the 16th is, it’s arguably not the best short par 4 on the property. That distinction may belong to the ninth hole on the Parkland course. Playing 308 yards from the white tees, Parkland’s ninth isn’t reachable for everyone but it’s no less fun to play.
Intelligent golf often means playing to the middle of the course’s greens, which are always pristine and encompass a total of 4.2 acres of putting surface (Lesson No. 2: work on your lag putting on Legends’ one acre practice putting green). One hole where playing “smart” isn’t an option is the 313-yard, par 4 16th, otherwise known as Hell’s Half Acre. You could layup in the fairway, but let’s be real: it’s a reachable par 4 and you aren’t taking a golf vacation to play like a group of senior ladies in a Tuesday league match. You are going for the green – it’s only 223 yards from the white tees – and a possible eagle. If you make it, glory awaits. If you miss, an assortment of pot bunkers, waste areas, grass bunkers and pampas grass
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Parkland, as its name suggests, is a more traditional design, featuring tree-lined fairways and more than 100 bunkers. While Moorland has the reputation for being difficult, veterans at Legends will tell you that Parkland is the most challenging of the three layouts. A 4-star course, Parkland is the perfect complement to Heathland and Moorland, providing the diversity of challenge that players crave on a golf trip. Legends Golf Resort is nirvana for traveling golfers. Three outstanding courses, an unrivaled practice facility, restaurants and on-site accommodations are all located within a Dustin Johnson drive of each other.
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Parkland at Legends Resort Myrtle Beach, SC 1500 Legends Road (800) 990-8992 LegendsGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 130 71.2
Architect.............. Larry Young
Diversity and beauty reign supreme on this contoured and tree-lined course. The dramatic layout makes it almost indistinguishable from the natural landscape from which it is sculpted. With deep-faced bunkers, massive multi-level greens, and vast natural areas, Parkland is truly unique in beauty and challenge. A continuous string of sensational holes are intertwined, leading the golfer through a phenomenal course that will leave you wanting more. Amenities: Golf Shop, On-Site Lodging, Restaurant, Golf School, Lighted Practice Complex
Moorland at Legends Resort
Myrtle Beach, SC 1500 Legends Road (800) 990-8992 LegendsGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 126 69.6
Architect.................... P.B. Dye
As one of the area’s most requested courses, Moorland challenges golfers with deep bunkers, multi-level greens, fairways, and bulkheads. The 16th hole is a 245 yard par-4 with a large bunker guarding the green, appropriately named “Hell’s Half Acre.” The course’s sculpted terrain and bunker depths along with its scenery, make it one of the most beautiful and challenging courses on the East Coast. Rated 4.5 Stars by Golf Digest (2007, 2009), “America’s Top Golf Courses” by Zagat (2003, 2009) Amenities: Golf Shop, On-Site Lodging, Restaurant, Golf School, Lighted Practice Complex 34
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Burning Ridge Golf Club
Conway, SC
500 Burning Ridge Rd. (843) 347-0538 (800) TEE-OFFS ClassicGolfGroup.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 129 70.5
Architect.............. Gene Hamm
With gently rolling fairways, towering pines, undulating greens and plenty of lakes. Burning Ridge is a true shot-makers test of ability. The first two holes at Burning Ridge are the tightest, featuring medium-size greens, a fair number of bunkers, and water on nearly every hole. Winner of the “2006 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year” and winner of the ‘Myrtle Beach Golfing News’ “Hospitality and Operational Excellence - 2002”. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Practice Complex
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he most humbling and human of all sporting pursuits, golf, teaches us patience, honesty, integrity, and persistence. Throughout the course of every round, we recognize the fleeting nature of success and the constant hard work required to sustain it. We learn to brush off disappointment, while vowing to do better the next time. We learn that we’re vulnerable to mistakes. We learn to project humility when victorious and to be gracious in defeat; each one a worthwhile trait our dads try to instill in us as we come of age.
Each year in July, fathers and sons from around the world gather in Myrtle Beach to take part in a three-day tournament that has become the largest father-son golf event in the world. This year the National Father and Son Team Classic will be hosted by eight course along the Grand Strand, including Indian Wells Golf Club. This is not the first time this set of tees has been among this exemplary group. Built in the tradition of a U.S. Openstyle course, Indian Wells Golf Club is considered one of the Myrtle Beach area’s hidden gems. Amidst a number of modern layouts, it is something of an old soul, featuring an old-school, classic-looking course that places a premium on shot making over brute force. Renovations at Indian Wells Golf Club, have made one of Classic Golf Group’s best layouts, even better. Golfers continue to rave about the appearance and layout. The recent changes have transitioned an already fun golf course into
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a player’s favorite. Voted 2004-2005 Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association, Indian Wells is a veteran member of the “Myrtle Beach Dream 18” with its famous par 4 finishing hole. It’s one of the most scenic and difficult in the area with a large pine tree that sits practically in the center of the fairway and has caused a headache for many golfers. The hole is a 384 yard par 4 and now features TiftEagle greens.
7 foreign countries - 24 flights in all. Eligibility for the tournament is open to fathers and sons; grandfathers and grandsons; stepfathers and stepsons; fathers and sons in law; and uncles and nephews. However, the motto at the Father & Son event is, any man can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. The tournament allows any combination of players on a team as long as there is a generation gap between them, they do not need to be related. This year’s tournament will benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, an organization that gives back to the families of our brave military. Over twelve thousand dollars was raised and presented to the Folds of Honor Foundation during last year’s tournament. Call to book a tee time at Indian Wells (800) TEE-OFFS (843) 651-1505 ClassicGolfGroup.com
The course features four par 5’s and four par 3’s and has a course rating of 71.9 with a slope rating of 125. This shot maker’s course will require you to use practically every club in your bag. With water coming into play on all but two holes, it rewards prudent play over raw aggression. Fathers and sons in this year’s National Father and Son Team Classic will find Indian Wells a very challenging golf experience. Last year’s 54-hole competition drew over 900 players from 46 states and
TEAM CLASSIC July 24-26, 2014 Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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SouthCreek at MB National Myrtle Beach, SC
4900 National Dr. (866) 694 - 2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 123 70.5
Architect.......... Arnold Palmer
This Arnold Palmer Signature design challenges golfers to focus on accuracy not distance with each shot. With its guarded MiniVerde Ultradwarf greens and protected waste areas, finesse is required as it winds through wetlands and hardwood forests. A distinctly different design than Myrtle Beach National’s other two courses, SouthCreek provides its own unique round of golf. In 2004, this spectacular blend of natural and man-made challenges was voted among the “Top 100 in America” by Golf for Women. Amenities: Restaurant, Bar, Snack Bar, Practice Area
West Course at MB National Myrtle Beach, SC
4900 National Dr. (866) 694 - 2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope:119 73.0
Architect.......... Arnold Palmer
From the regular tees, golfers of all abilities will enjoy this classic Arnold Palmer design. However, be prepared for a professional challenge from the back tees as the numerous doglegs, fairway bunkers and natural hazards come into play. Winding through a forest of stately pines in an undeveloped setting, the West Course features new MiniVerde Ultradwarf greens and offers golfers the feel of a private club. Rated 4.5 STARS in 2010 by Golf Digest’s “Places to Play:. Amenities: Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area 38
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King’s North at MB National
Famous for its island green, the course sports Myrtle Beach, SC smooth MiniVerde greens of medium size and 4900 National Dr. gentle contour. King’s North weaves through pine (866) 694-2456 forests, dodges lakes and expansive sandy areas. PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Players have a different look from every tee box Slope: 123 and a number of risk-reward chances throughout. Par: 72 68.2 From the South Carolina shaped sand traps of hole USGA Rating: 12 to the famed par 5 sixth hole, nicknamed “The Architect........... Arnold Palmer Gambler” that tempts golfers. It is a reachable par five around a lake with a shortcut to the green via an island fairway. Hit the fairway and be rewarded with as little as a mid-iron second shot and a serious chance for an eagle. With over 40 sand traps guarding closing hole 18’s “Bulls Eye”, it is easy to see why this has been the most recognized and requested course on the beach for over 25 years. “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses- 2004” and Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” has awarded it 4.5 stars. With an outstanding practice facility, multiple practice chipping and putting greens and a grass driving range, players can warm up before their round.
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Palmetto at Myrtlewood
This classic Lowcountry design beckons to the Myrtle Beach, SC more casual relaxed manner so symbolic of the 1500 48th Ave. Ext. North South Carolina coast. The golf course, with its (866) 694-2456 superbly-maintained TifDwarf bermudagrass PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com greens and bermuda fairways, will challenge Par: 72 Slope: 132 any skill level. One of the signature holes on the USGA Rating: 71.4 Palmetto Course is the second tee, where after a straightforward opener, a “switchback” hole un- Architect............. Edmund Ault furls in front of the player. Curling from left to right, the second hole encourages the player to hit a left-to-right tee shot followed by, ideally, a right-to-left approach shot in order to get close to the pin with a makable birdie putt. The other holes on the front nine continue to weave around three ponds that create strategic intrigue. On the back nine, the other signature hole would be the last hole which is one of the best known golf holes in Myrtle Beach. It is a formidable 468-yard beast from the Blue tees but a much more manageable 377 from the Whites. Either way, though, it plays hard by the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway. A tee shot or approach that swings too far to the right is likely to end up wet—hopefully not on the deck of one of the many boats that pass by. This course is consistently wellkept and the views of the Intracoastal Waterway make the experience even more dramatic. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, On-Site Lodging, Driving Range, Practice Area 40
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PineHills at Myrtlewood
Arthur Hills’ redesign of the PineHills course was so dramatic it immediately transformed into on of the most popular spots for local residents. The course was nominated for Golf Digest’s 1994 “Best New Resort Course” and has developed a reputation as one of the best kept courses on the Grand Strand. Its unique blend of superior Bermuda fairways and Penncross bent TifDwarf Bermuda grass greens provide a perfect playing surface that includes traditional architectural elements, rolling fairways, undulating greens, ubiquitous water hazards and subtle elevation changes.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
1500 48th Ave. Extension North (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 124 69.7
Architect............... Arthur Hills
Opening with two of the course’s three shortest par 4s and the course’s second-shortest par 5, the opening stretch cultivates good scoring. Good players should expect at least one or two real chances at birdie. Somewhat unexpectedly, the shortest of the opening trio has the most potential for danger. The second hole features a large fairway bunker on the left and two of the course’s deepest greenside bunkers on the right. A player who challenges this fairway hazard is rewarded with a clearer look at the green while the one who delays the imposing shot until the approach does so at the expense of coming straight over those two gnarly pits. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, On-Site Lodging, Driving Range, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com 41
Grande Dunes Resort Club Myrtle Beach, SC
8700 Golf Village Lane (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 131 72.3
Architect..........Roger Rulewich
Known for its superior links-style design, which offers expansive Bermuda grass fairways with subtle undulations onto large, modestly contoured L-93 bentgrass greens, this course is supreme in design and conditioning. Grande Dunes offers a world-class practice facility with driving range, three practice putting greens, and a chipping green to accommodate your short game. “Top Ten You Can Play” - Golf Magazine “Top 100 Residential Golf Courses” - Golfweek Magazine Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Golf School, Driving Range, Practice Area
Challenge more than 3,500 other amateur players on over 60 of Myrtle Beach’s finest courses in pursuit of one of amateur golf’s most coveted titles. The Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship is a chance to play fabulous golf, make some new friends and enjoy the world’s largest tournament party at the renowned 19th Hole – all in the Golf Capital of the World, Myrtle Beach, SC. Learn more and register today at PlayWorldAm.com. August 25-29, 2014 42
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Wild Wing Plantation
Conway, SC
1000 Wild Wing Blvd. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 124 72
Architects............ Larry Nelson & Jeff Brauer
Wild Wing Plantation stands out as one of the most unique golf courses in Myrtle Beach. Multiple tees on each hole offer endless and ever-changing challenges. The “single tee method” encourages players’ consistent pace of play during every round. The opening hole, a 402-yard par 4, sports grass depressions in lieu of sand bunkers around the green. The par 4 - 6th hole features a three-tiered double green, shared with the par 3 17th hole. The 362 yard 9th hole, considered by many to be the signature hole, has a double fairway bisected by a line of grass and sand pot bunkers. Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar, Grill, Driving Range
Pine Lakes Country Club
Myrtle Beach, SC
5603 Granddaddy Dr. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope 128 70.5
Architect...............Robert White
Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach was constructed in 1927 as a complement to the famed Ocean Forest Hotel and was to be a playground for the rich and famous. The course has been remodeled over the years and has evolved from the original 27-hole layout to an 18-hole course which is currently on the National Register of Historical Places. Craig Schreiner was contracted to redesign the course. His passion for the game and its architecture is a natural fit in maintaining the historical integrity associated with Robert White’s original design, affectionately known as “The Granddaddy”. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Banquet Facilities, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Dye Course at Barefoot Resort North Myrtle Beach, SC
2600 Pete Dye Dr. (877) 585-9352 BarefootGolf.com Par: Slope: 135 USGA Rating: 72.7 Architect.................... Pete Dye
Bordering the natural white sands of the Carolina Bays, this stunning design is filled with Dye’s infamous pitfalls for wayward shots. Dye has a reputation of building memorable, challenging courses and this course is no exception. From the appropriate set of tees, players of all abilities will be able to navigate the only semi-private facility at Barefoot Resort. Host site of the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Pro-Am, ranked #10 in the “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach” and “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest. Amenities: Restaurant, Outdoor Snack Bar, Golf Shop, Driving Range, Practice Area
Love Course at Barefoot Resort North Myrtle Beach, SC
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd. (877) 585-9352 BarefootGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 133 72.5
Architect........... Davis Love III
Embracing the tradition of Lowcountry charm, the Love course incorporates recreated ruins of an old plantation home along holes 3-7. Davis Love III offers a risk/ reward design with plenty of options off the tee and elevation changes throughout. Wide open fairways and generous landing areas set the stage for an unforgettable round of golf that will challenge the good player, yet provide playability and enjoyment for all skill levels. The Love course is ranked #1 in the “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach” and “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Golf School, 30-Acre Lighted Practice Complex 44
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Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort North Myrtle Beach, SC
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd. (877) 585-9352 BarefootGolf.com
ar: 71 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 133 70.6
Architect................... Tom Fazio
Fazio has seamlessly integrated this design into the natural surroundings, framing the holes by using the natural contours of the land. The Fazio course is a classic Lowcountry course, filled with live oaks, pines, sand, natural areas and native grasses. Natural elevation changes add a sense of drama and excitement , with water coming into play on 15 holes. All the natural elements involved results in a course that has excellence written all over it. Ranked in 2012 as one of the “Top 15 Best You Can Play in SC” by Golfweek and among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Golf School, 30-Acre Lighted Practice Complex
Norman Course at Barefoot Resort North Myrtle Beach, SC
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd. (877) 585-9352 BarefootGolf.com
ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 130 71.5
Architect............. Greg Norman
The Norman course resembles one found in the deserts of the South West, with only 60 acres of mowable grass existing on all 18 holes. Norman’s use of tactical landscaping and the site’s natural vegetation has been used to frame each hole, with several holes along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Norman’s design philosophy exemplifies the “bump and run” shots around the green, giving the player the option to play a number of different shots. The Norman course is ranked #28 in the “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach” by Golf Digest. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Golf School, 30-Acre Lighted Practice Complex www.mbgolfinsider.com
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What courses are our reviewers telling us are “hot” entering the 2014 spring season? The ones atop their leaderboard should come as no surprise, as South Strand gems Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue Plantation and Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club – along with prominent neighbors King’s North at Myrtle Beach National and the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf to the north – have for many years been “go-to” names in visiting golfers’ itineraries. But of particular note are the two courses that cracked the top 5 of the spring 2014 Golf Insider “Hot List,” Dunes Golf & Beach Club and Resort Club at Grande Dunes, that will co-host the 2014 PGA Professional National Championship in June. If the feedback we’re getting from recent Golf Insider reviewers is any indication, each of these stellar designs is primed and ready to provide a stellar spring golf experience for the pros and recreational golfers alike.
Dunes Golf & Beach Club (9.0) Clay (Lewis Center, OH) Played November 2013: “What a great facility, top notch all the way. Over-seeding was the only drawback, but this was expected. Classic, straight forward design, obviously a step up from the typical Myrtle courses … Service was the best we encountered on the trip. A mustplay on a return trip. Pace of play was a pleasure …” Clifton (Holly Springs, NC) Played September 2013: “Don’t miss this course if you plan to play in the Myrtle Beach area. Great conditions. Every hole better than the next. 5 Stars.”
Among the recent reviews (the following scores are based on reviewers’ overall course rating): Dunes Golf & Beach Club
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The Golf Insider’s spring “Hot List” showcases the courses that received the most positive assessments heading into the Grand Strand’s spring season, both from visiting golfers and a panel of local industry experts: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Resort Club at Grande Dunes
Resort Club at Grande Dunes (8.6) Rick – Reviewed January 2014:
“Our group of 20 players played Grande Dunes for the first time in May of 2013 and it was the #1 experience for our annual 1-week golf getaway. The entire day was firstrate and our group was welcomed and treated as important customers from the moment we arrived. The course was an absolute treat to play and the conditions were superb. The layout and scenic views made for a memorable day and the staff was eager to set-up an afternoon replay! Grande Dunes is back on our play list for our 2014 big event in April and simply can’t wait to repeat the experience.”
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Dunes Golf & Beach Club True Blue Plantation Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club 5. Resort Club at Grande Dunes 6. Arrowhead Country Club 7. Tiger's Eye at Ocean Ridge Plantation 8. King's North at Myrtle Beach National 9. Dye Course at Barefoot Resort 10. World Tour Golf Links 11. River Club 12. Heather Glen Golf Course 13. Long Bay Club 14. Blackmoor Golf Club 15. Willbrook Plantation 16. Heritage Club 17. Pine Lakes Country Club 18. Crow Creek Golf Club 19. Man O' War Golf Club 20. Rivers Edge Golf Club 21. Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club 22. Wild Wing Plantation – Avocet Course 23. Prestwick Country Club 24. River Hills Golf & Country Club 25. West Course at Myrtle Beach National
To see the most current reviews of Myrtle Beach-area golf courses – and even offer your own feedback on the courses you’ve recently played – visit the Golf Insider today at MBGolfInsider.com www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Shaftsbury Glen Golf &Fish Club
Conway, SC
951 Shaftesbury Lane (866) 587-1457 GlensGolfGroup.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 135 71.5
Architect......... Clyde Johnston
A traditional English style golf course with all the beauty and drama of major national championship golf venues. Inspired by Winged Foot and Augusta National, Johnston has delicately crafted a masterpiece of large, old-style rectangular tee boxes, wildly enjoyable wide open fairways – for love of the long ball – along with elevated, super-sized, immaculate Bent grass greens where balls run swift and sure and the short game is on. Described as innovative, enticing, challenging and fun, Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club is a true championship layout in every sense. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area
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Waterway Hills
Myrtle Beach, SC
9731 N Kings Hwy. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 121 70.8
Architect.... Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
With crowned greens, strategic bunkering and calculated landing areas, Waterway Hills offers visitors the unique experience of traveling via gondola over the Intracoastal Waterway to the clubhouse, the only course in America with this unique approach. With 27 meticulously maintained holes tucked among tranquil woodlands and placid lakes. With its rolling terrain you won’t want to miss the opportunity to play one of only two Jones courses along the Grand Strand. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
Arcadian Shores Golf Club Myrtle Beach, SC
701 Hilton Road (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 136 73.2
Architect................. Rees Jones
Arcadian Shores combines the best of Mother Nature with the best elements of a modern golf layout. Arcadian offers enticing lakes, deviously placed bunkers, and tree-lined bermuda fairways. The distinctive contouring presents the ultimate golf challenges of man and nature. Lush Tifton bermuda greens with 64 creatively-placed sand bunkers and natural lakes woven in and out of the fairways, make this a challenge to remember. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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North Strand Map Carolina National 16 miles Wilmington, NC 34 miles
179 Crow Creek
Bay Thistle
The Pearl
Heather Glen Glen Dornoch Colonial Charters
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Beachwood
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Azalea Sands
North Myrtle Beach, SC 2100 Hwy. 17 S. (843) 272-6191 AzaleaSandsGC.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 126 69.9
Architect................ Gene Hamm
Architect Gene Hamm designed a fun course that can be easily played in a three to four hour time period, a fact sure to bring a smile to even the most impatient golfer’s face. At Azalea Sands each hole has a newness of it’s own. Th position of the course’s fairways and green-side bunkers make it especially “player friendly”. This is because Azalea Sands is one of the few courses that has NO homes, condos or backyards to impede the progress of your game. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Practice Area
Beachwood North Myrtle Beach, SC 1520 Highway 17 S (800) 526-4889 BeachwoodGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 120 71.4
Architect............. Gene Hamm
Since 1968, Beachwood Golf Club has offered players of all skill levels some of the most challenging — and fun — golf in North Myrtle Beach. Beautifully designed, the 18-hole championship course inspired by renowned architect Gene Hamm, is unchanged entering its 45th year in operation. No houses, no condos. Just 180 perfectly manicured acres of sparkling lakes, towering Carolina pines and brilliant floral displays. Conveniently located right on Highway 17, in the heart of North Myrtle Beach. $49 per round / tax included Good For Entire Group. Amenities: Not Valid With Any Other Discount or Offer Expires 5/12/2014 Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Practice Area, Driving Range 52
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Possum Trot Golf Club North Myrtle Beach, SC 1170 Possum Trot Road (800) 626-8768 (843) 272-5341 PossumTrot.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 118 70.4
Architect.......... Russell Breedon
A long-respected course, where old English traditional design, spacious fairways, and awesome par 5’s make for a golfing experience as good as it gets. Possum Trot was built to give the average gentleman or lady golfer a pleasantly- challenging day on well-kept fairways and manicured greens. A traditional, straightforward design with tree-lined fairways, rolling terrain, ponds, fairways, and greenside bunkers flanking large undulating greens pose a wide range of skills challenges and shot opportunities. Consistently rated as the “Friendliest Course on the Beach. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Practice Complex
Black Bear Golf Club North Myrtle Beach, SC 2650 Hwy. 9 West (800) TEE-OFFS (843-756-0550 ClassicGolfGroup.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope :127 69.9
Architect............... Tom Jackson
Black Bear is tucked away from all of the hustle-bustle. Wide fairways give a play er the confidence it takes to go with the ultimate risk reward shots. No homes or condos line a fairway or encircle a green. Since opening in 1989, this course has had a massive facelift. The par-72, 6,800 yard layout got this much needed upgrade in order to redefine the entire experience. The greens were reconstructed in 2006. With brand new Champion bermudagrass, and surrounded by 23 glistening finger lakes. Every club in your bag will be pulled out on our long and wide fairways. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Golf School, Practice Complex www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Aberdeen Country Club
In the true Scottish tradition, all three nines, Longs, SC the Meadows, Highlands and Woodlands are 701 Buck Trail reminiscent of those early days of golf. Tucked (866) 694-2456 among towering hardwoods and the Waccamaw PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com River, this golf course features extensive moundSlope: 119 ing, wide landing areas, and lush bermuda greens. Par: 72 USGA Rating: 68.7 Aberdeen presents golfers with true tests of * Meadows & Woodlands mental and physical skill on three distinct layouts - the nine-hole Meadows, Highlands Architect.............. Tom Jackson and Woodlands. Each offers diverse mixes of strategically placed bunkers, numerous natural water hazards of creeks, ponds and wetlands and elevation changes that are uncommon on the Carolina coast. Featuring well-manicured, treelined fairways and new, lush TifEagle Bermuda greens, Aberdeen presents golfers with numerous risk-reward opportunities, most involving water. With some form of the wet stuff appearing on 24 of the 27 holes, golfers who do manage to stay dry then face undulating greens with difficult pin placements. With 27 holes there is always a chance for an “extra” 9 that will extend the enjoyment. The only Carolinas recipient of Golf Digest’s prestigious medallions for both Value and Service in 1998, and awarded 4 stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play 2006”. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area 54
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Long Bay Club Longs, SC
350 Fox Tail Dr. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 133 70.5
Architect............. Jack Nicklaus
Considered one of the most difficult golf courses on the Grand Strand, this Jack Nicklaus Signature masterpiece was built to challenge even the most adroit golfer. Formidable in every feature, Long Bay displays countless large man-made mounds, a demanding 141 slope from the championship tees (111 from the ladies), handsome but deceiving par 3 holes and deep bunkers. This is not a typical Nicklaus design as pot bunkers and vast waste areas add a unique identity and challenge. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
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Colonial Charters Golf Club Longs, SC
301 Charter Drive (843) 399-4653 ColonialChartersGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 130 69.8
Architect.............. Rick Robbins
After an extensive renovation to the 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, this facility has been restored to the quality conditions for which it acclaimed during the ‘90s upon the initial opening. Colonial Charters features a number of memorable holes defined by mature hardwoods and strategically placed water hazards. The 6,427 yard layout features two iconic green-side waterfalls and the tree-lined fairways reward golfers that are accurate off the tee. Water hazards are abundant and require golfers to work the ball as they navigate the holes from fairway to green. The new TifDwarf bermuda greens at Colonial Charters are maintained with the utmost care to ensure that your putts role firm and true.
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River Hills Golf & Country Club Little River, SC
3670 Cedar Creek Run (866) 404-0192 (843) 399-2100 RiverHillsGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 128 70.6
Architect.............. Tom Jackson
A newly renovated colonial style clubhouse is just one of the many amenities and attributes making River Hills a prestigious and “must play” course. Our commitment to excellence is reflected trough our course as well as the quality and service every guest receives. The heavily wooded landscape rolls across the course making it more than just challenging but stunning to the eye for the perfect overall experience. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Practice Area, Driving Range
Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links Little River, SC
4840 Glen Dornoch Way (800) 717-8784 (843) 249-2541 GlenDornoch.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 137 71.5
Architect........... Clyde Johnston
Set among spectacular centuries old live oaks with marsh and Intracoastal Waterway views in charming Little River, South Carolina, here each hole seems to have been crafted by nature rather than by man. Luring players year after year with its remarkable waterway views, the true test lies in staying focused on navigating your way successfully around the course, ending up at three finishing holes that have been compared to some of the world’s best. Amenities: Golf Shop, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation
Nestled like a sleeping giant between the Little River, SC Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove, the 4901 Little River Neck Rd. legendary Tidewater Golf Club offers the (800) 446-5363 perfect combination of natural beauty and chal- (843) 913-2424 lenging play. Seamlessly marrying the game to its TidewaterGolf.com surroundings, architect Ken Tomlinson evokes Slope: 144 the style and majesty of some of the game’s Par: 72 USGA Rating: 74.3 greatest venues and delivers an experience that puts this course on the must-play list of Architect............ Ken Tomlinson many Grand Strand golfers. A layout that harmonizes with the landscape, Tomlinson steadfastly refused to incorporate artificial elements. Tomlinson’s ambition was to create the exemplary qualities that would attract a national championship or Ryder Cup event. Flowing with the natural contours of the land, the course challenges you with a range of elevation changes not often found in seaside South Carolina. And as your round progresses, views of the Waterway, marsh and ocean bring fresh inspiration at every turn. With its classic yet contemporary design, the course offers thrilling rewards to shot makers who take chances, use proper course management, and welcome challenges.
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Heather Glen Golf Links
Earning its first national ranking in 1987 by Golf Little River, SC Digest as America’s #1 New Public Course, Heath- 650 Heather Glen Way er Glen Golf Course has been recognized among (800) 868-4536 the Carolinas’ and country’s best golf courses (843) 249-9000 throughout the years since. HeatherGlen.com Named to the Top 50 Public Courses in America Par: 72 Slope :126 in 1990, the Top 5 Courses in South Carolina in USGA Rating: 70.5 1995 and awarded 4.5 Stars in Golf Digest’s Places to Play readers’ choice poll in 2002, Heather Glen’s Architect............... Willard Byrd & Clyde Johnston award winning tradition is as historic as its 19th century Scottish design. If you’ve never visited this championship Myrtle Beach golf course before, you’ll find its 27 totally distinctive golf holes far more beautiful in their maturity and its setting truly spectacular, especially as you approach the impressive period-style traditional Scottish clubhouse. Against a native background of graceful oaks, towering pines, freshwater ponds and meandering streams, Heather Glen was assuredly crafted by design to pay tribute to Scotland and Ireland‚ a fact you’ll find apparent in its links-like embrace.
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Meadowlands Golf Club
Beautifully wooded and preserving Calabash, NC the North Carolina heritage, this course 1000 Meadowlands Trail maintains a picturesque rich countryside scen- (866) 404-0192 ery. Spacious, gently sloping fairways offer a (910) 287-7529 surprising variety of elevation changes that pres- MeadowlandsGolf.com ent a multitude of challenges as they open onto Par: 72 Slope: 127 large, manicured greens. Five sets of tees, an USGA Rating: 72.6 open layout, well-defined hazards and exemplary attention to detail create a rewarding round. Architect............... Willard Byrd A short drive from either Myrtle Beach or Wilmington, this course allows golfers of all skill levels to relax and enjoy the natural setting while they play. Just across the South Carolina border, tucked into the countryside of Calabash, North Carolina, Meadowlands Golf Club delivers an unmatched combination of natural beauty and outstanding southern hospitality. Named one of the “Top Ten Best New Courses”, and one of the “Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses” by top golf publications, Meadowlands Golf Course is a Calabash, NC golf course for all to enjoy.
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Farmstead Golf Links
Farmstead Golf Links is a remarkable Calabash, Calabash, NC NC golf course located in two different states. 541 McLamb Road On the renowned par 6 18th hole, teeing off in (866) 404-0192 SC and finish in NC, only adds to this NC golf (910) 575-7999 course’s unique charm. The other 17 holes also FarmsteadGolfLinks.com deliver their own brand of charm and challenge. Slope: 128 As the golf course layout rolls over the natural Par: 72 USGA Rating: 71.8 contours of the land, it provides countless views of the Grand Strand’s native grasses and sparkling Architect...............Willard Byrd lakes. Offering stunning visual beauty and majestic water hazards,with five sets of tees to choose from, anyone can play this course and make for a memorable round of golf. The golf experience at Farmstead is enhanced by an 8,000-square foot Georgian style clubhouse that includes a full-service pro shop, grille and lounge. The clubhouse features a veranda that offers a spectacular view of the first tee and 18th green, making it the perfect place for a post-round drink. Farmstead Golf Links is truly an escape fro the real world, with no developed areas around. Great course conditions combined with exceptional customer service and southern charm make this one of the most enjoyable places to play on the Grand Strand. Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area 62
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Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club Sunset Beach, SC
800 Sandpiper Bay Dr. (800) 356-5827 (910) 579-9120 SandpiperBayGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating: * Sand & Piper
Slope 123 69.5
Architect................ Dan Maples
Sandpiper Bay features 27 holes, carved out of a natural pine forest. The courses feature gentle doglegs with elevated tees and greens. While the regular tees afford the average player an enjoyable round of golf with scoring opportunities, the championship tees can challenge even the best of the low handicappers. All three Sandpiper Bay nines have their own unique character and include four sets of tees and yardages to challenge players of all abilities. Sandpiper Bay was awarded 2010 Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course of the Year. Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area
Crow Creek Golf Plantation
Calabash, NC
240 Hickman Rd NW (877) 287-3081 (910) 287-3081 CrowCreek.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 128 73.7
Architect............. Rick Robbins
Crow Creek Golf Club offers an enjoyable challenge for resort players from the regular tees and the championship tees stretch this layout to more than 7,100 yards for low-handicap players. Tifsport bermuda fairways and undulating L-93 bentgrass greens combine for perfect playing conditions. The new clubhouse offers a spacious pro shop area and a restaurant and bar area that is the perfect place for you to enjoy a meal or a few drinks after your round. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Meeting Space, Practice Area 64
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Oyster Bay Golf Links
Sunset Beach, SC 614 Lake Shore Dr. (800) 990-8992 (910) 579-3528 LegendsGolf.com Par: 70 USGA Rating:
Slope: 130 69.8
Architect............... Dan Maples
A rare, harmonious blend of the penal, heroic and strategic philosophies of golf course architecture. Architect Dan Maples and developer Larry Young created a course where variety and innovation are the names of the game and no two holes are the same. Consider several marsh-oriented holes, two island green par threes, strategic (and stunningly beautiful) fresh water lakes, long holes, short holes...the consummate combination of shot making requirements. Bold tee shots and well measured approaches are required to conquer this champion of North Carolina. Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area
Byrd Course at Sea Trail
Sunset Beach, NC 211 Clubhouse Road (866) 368-6642 SeaTrail.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 126 70.4
Architect.............. Willard Byrd
Each hole is memorable for both beauty and exacting play. Built around several man-made lakes, each ranging from 14-20 acres, every hole requires a distinctly different approach to Byrd’s undulating greens. A picturesque and scenic 18th hole between two beautiful ponds finishes the course at the Jones-Byrd Clubhouse. Close to both Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC this course is sure to be a fun-filled round to please golfers of all levels. Amenities: On-Site Lodging, Restaurant, Bar, Golf Shop, Lighted Practice Complex www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Jones Course at Sea Trail Sunset Beach, NC 211 Clubhouse Road (866) 368-6642 SeaTrail.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 128 71.4
Architect.................. Rees Jones
Players of all skill levels will enjoy an extraordinary golf experience on this straight forward golf course with typical Jones mounding. Wide fairways and large mounds are surrounded by water, with water coming into play on 11 holes of the par 72 championship course. In addition to water hazards, the many pot and large expanse bunkers make for a delightfully challenging game of golf. Amenities: On-Site Lodging, Restaurant, Bar, Golf Shop, Lighted Practice Complex
Maples Course at Sea Trail Sunset Beach, NC 211 Clubhouse Road (866) 368-6642 SeaTrail.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 126 69.3
Architect............... Dan Maples
This one-of-a-kind course has A1/A4 blended Bent grass greens and boasts five holes that wind along the scenic Calabash Creek, home to nesting ospreys and other native wildlife. A medium-length, accuracy demanding course, it’s also peppered with numerous waste bunkers. On such bunker extending the length of hole 15 for 400 yards, making it a challenge for even the experienced golfer. Quietly nestled just five minutes from the Atlantic Ocean in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, and only 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach. Amenities: On-Site Lodging, Golf Shop, Grill, Lighted Practice Complex 68
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The Pearl East Course Calabash, NC
1300 Pearl Blvd. (888) 947-3275 (910) 579-8132 ThePearlGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 122 69.7
Architect............... Dan Maples
Completely renovated in 1999, the East Course is a traditional parkland layout, carved through the pristine forest, with many scenic views, all ending with a dynamic finish along the Calabash River. The East Course was given a notable 4 star rating in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” in 2008. It features crowned greens, demanding tee shots and consistent conditioning. The East Course is one of the most sought after courses to play in the area and it is certain to be the highlight of your golfing visit to the coast Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar & Grill, Practice Area
The Pearl West Course
Calabash, NC
1300 Pearl Blvd. (888) 947-3275 (910) 579-8132 ThePearlGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope: 122 69.7
Architect............... Dan Maples
The Pearl’s West Course is links-style with lots of open stretches complimented by thick displays of pampas grass. The West Course was given a prestigious 4 ½ star rating in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” in 2004. The last four holes feature a dramatic finish along the bluffs overlooking the coastal marshland and scenic Calabash River. Attention to detail and meticulous grooming characterizes the course which has played host to a number of major tournaments. The West course offers plenty of challenge, along with untouched natural beauty. Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar & Grill, Practice Area www.mbgolfinsider.com
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Thistle Golf Club Sunset Beach, NC
1815 Olde Thistle Club Rd (800) 571-6710 (910) 575-8700 ThistleGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope :124 70.5
Architect.................... Tim Cate
This dramatic 27-hole layout reflects its 1815 Scottish heritage with rolling fairways, stacked-sod bunkers and flawless bentgrass greens. Old World architecture, abundant landscape and wildlife surround the lakes, bridges and private homes. The new clubhouse features an authentic Scottish pub with an extensive list of single malts and houses one of the finest private collections of golf memorabilia in the world. Thistle was founded on 12 minute tee times to ensure an enjoyable and relaxed pace of play year round. Awarded 4.5 STARS by Golf Digest, Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant & Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
Rivers Edge Golf Club
Shallotte, NC
2000 Arnold Palmer Dr. (877) 748-3718 (910) 755-3434 River18.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:
Slope: 139 72.1
Architect........... Arnold Palmer
Situated upon one of the most breathtaking pieces of property that you’ll ever see is one of the most spectacular courses you’ll ever play. This 18-hole signature course provides sweeping marsh and river views, along with delightful elevation changes and five sets of tees for ultimate playability. The course has beautiful bent grass greens, a well-stocked golf shop with trained staff, waterfront clubhouse with breathtaking views and casual dining restaurant. All quietly nestled just five minutes from the Atlantic Ocean in North Carolina. GOLF MAGAZINE ranked it among “Top New Courses You Can Play” (2000, 2008, 2010) Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Driving Range, Practice Area 70
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ivers Edge has been described as one of the most scenic courses along the Grand Strand. The natural beauty of this Arnold Palmer design is a favorite among Myrtle Beach golfers and the game’s elite. Located between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, Rivers Edge is the perfect course to schedule the first or last round of your golf vacation, particularly for those traveling from the north to the Grand Strand. Consistently ranked among North Carolina’s best layouts, it does not take long to see why. From the fifth tee box you will be amazed by the views of the Shallotte River and surrounding marshland. This type of layout does not come without its challenges. Water from the salty river has been known to affect the irrigation making it difficult to maintain the greens. Management chose to eliminate any inconsistency in the layout’s greens’ by installing Seadwarf Pasplaum grass. Paspalum has a high tolerance for sodium, making it ideal for a layout drawing water from the saltmarsh.
this to be too intimidating, the fairways are fairly generous, just be mindful of the rough. The rough often comes in the form of sawgrass. For those that do not boast a strong drive, Rivers Edge is perfect for players not looking to overextend themselves. With smaller greens, an accurate approach is a must. Once on the dance floor, extreme undulations are not a concern but with subtle breaks, speed can be a huge factor. Offering an excellent practice facility and a clubhouse that overlooks the 9th and 18th greens, it is an ideal setting for lunch or post round snack.
Book Your Tee Time Today 877-748-3718 River18.com
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Carolina National Bolivia, NC
1643 Goley Hewett Road SE (910) 755-5200 CarolinaNationalGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:
Slope :126 69.3
Architect............. Fred Couples
Set along the Lockwood Folly River, the course winds along the inlet through Lowcountry wetlands and woodlands that characterize the Carolina coast. The par-3 203-yard No. 5 - features virtually no fairway, forcing golfers to carry thick marshlands to a sprawling green that is protected by three front-side bunkers and leave little room for error. Carolina National offers golfers an endless variety of playing experiences. With three distinctive nines; Egret, Heron and IBIS, which play in a trio of 18-hole combinations. The course was designated to accommodate all skill levels through its innovative design and multiple tee placements. Just over 7,000 yards from the tips, the course will challenge the accomplished golfer, yet offer an equally challenging test to golfers abilities. Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant & Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area
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Myrtle Beach, Carolina National is near major airports but far enough away to enjoy pure golf without distractions. Winding through rich Lowcountry terrain, the course offers an endless variety of playing experiences.
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1.888.200.6455
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The Only Fred Couples Signature Course On The Grand Strand.
1643 GOLEY HEWETT ROAD SE | BOLIVIA, NORTH CAROLINA 28422
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The Grip is Your Foundation Jeff Diehl, PGA Head Golf Professional The Dye Club
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olding the handle correctly is your foundation to a solid golf swing. Like the foundation of a house....if it’s off the slightest bit then the doors and windows won’t shut right and the roof will probably leak. All great players have good hands, and that’s why it’s so crucial to develop a proper grip. First, should you use an interlocking or overlapping grip? Someone with large hands probably should use an overlapping grip. Small hands, an interlocking grip. Overlapping
Interlocking
Next, comes grip balance within the confines of each hand. The weight of the shaft should be balanced so you always have control throughout the swing. Another important element is the position of your left thumb on the shaft. Players who extend their thumbs hit the ball high and straight. Those who shorten the length of the thumb are likely to hit the ball low and left. These are all preferences that you need to figure out on your own but are essential to building a solid golf swing. Shortened
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Grip pressure is another checkpoint and one of the most critical. 75 percent of all my students came to me holding the handle way too tight. Try holding the club as tightly as you can, then hold it loosely. The correct pressure is somewhere in between. Finally, see how many knuckles are showing on your left hand. If you see most of them, you’ll likely hit a hook or draw. Fewer, and the ball will go high and right. The standard would be to see two knuckles when you look at your left hand at address. Look down with your eyes only... don’t move your head to look. Experiment with these basics and you’ll find a grip that’s best for your hands. Hook or Draw
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ioz Brazilian Steakhouse is the perfect place to unwind after an enjoyable round of golf. Our restaurant features a combination of both small and large tables, making it the perfect place for your golf group. With so many delicious and savory options, everyone in your group will certainly find something to delight their taste buds. Larger groups are encouraged to call ahead to ensure proper seating.
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Sou thern with a side of salt air. Can a plate full of pure Southern deliciousness make an oceanfront view even sweeter? We certainly think so.
Discover Vintage Twelve, where traditional Southern favorites achieve true gourmet flair. Regional foods and ingredients shine, with a farm-to-table sensibility that highlights the everchanging seasons. Come experience it for yourself.
Hours: 5:00pm–10:00pm | For reservations please call 843-497-7300 or book online at OpenTable.com. Located adjacent to the Embassy Suites Hotel at Kingston Plantation. 9800 Queensway Blvd. | Myrtle Beach, SC | VintageTwelve.com
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Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery
The Original Benjamin’s
3301 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach
9593 N. Kings Hwy., N. Myrtle Beach
Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery is a creation of the best of the old and the best of the new. Committed to quality, value and complete satisfaction. Johnny D’s is the perfect spot for breakfast or lunch. Fabulous desserts & breads baked in our ovens daily along with waffle and french toast recipes made from scratch. Lunch features Nibils famous seafood recipes, including the Shrimp Salad & She Crab Soup.
A landmark of the Grand Strand, serving fresh local seafood. World famous for introducing the Myrtle Beach area to cooking seafood Calabash style. If great food and a good time are what you’re craving, then you’ve found the place. So sail on in for the adventures of a true nautical dining experience.
(843) 448-6789 JohnnyDsWaffles.com
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse
2920 Hollywood Dr., Myrtle Beach
(843) 839-0777 Rioz.com
From the moment guests are seated they are welcomed to our extensive salad bar of hot and cold seasonal favorites, which features seafood and sushi. A continuous table side service of savory choices of more than 15 different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and poultry will be prepared and presented by our Gauchos.
(843) 449-0821 OriginalBenjamins.com
Vintage Twelve
9800 Queensway Blvd., Myrtle Beach
(843) 497-7300 VintageTwelve.com
Vintage Twelve offers oceanfront dining paired with a gourmet approach to low country cuisine. The area’s abundant seafood and produce are elevated with a farm-to-table sensibility that highlights the ever-changing seasons. The fresh catch comes directly from Murrells Inlet, and seasonal fruits and vegetables are brought from local fields.
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Louis’s at Sanford’s
251 Willbrook Blvd. Pawleys Island
(843) 237-5400 LouisAtSanfords.com
Tucked away in the Mingo Shops in Litchfield/Pawleys Island you will find a special eatery otherwise know as Louis’s at Sanford’s. Long time Chef and James Beard award-winning Louis Osteen is back – and serving up heaping plates of honest Southern fare and hospitality. Featuring deluxe Southern Lowcountry classics. Open daily 11am - 10pm.
Bliss Restaurant & Lounge
4606 Hwy., 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet
(843) 282-6737 True-Bliss.com
Capriz Italian Feast
1311 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach
(843) 712-1707
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ONE AFFORDABLE PRICE. UNLIMITED PIZZA & PASTABILITIES
A casual family - style Italian feast of unlimited offerings of made from scratch pizza and pasta served tableside. Your meal also includes endless visits to our gourmet salad bar of over 20 items.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Myrtle Beach
(843) 839-4666
North Myrtle Beach
(843) 272-3435
LogansRoadhouse.com
We serve exciting Seasonal American Cuisine that relies heavily on locally produced and cultivated products. The menu changes frequently to offer the highest quality ingredients of each season. Our Lounge offers a hip, stylish complement to the award winning menu. Trendy yet rustic atmosphere and a wine list containing some of the finest wines from around the world. Our passion drives us to ensure that each guest will have a dining experience not soon forgotten.
Known for great mesquite-grilled steaks, ice-cold longnecks, mouthwatering, made-from-scratch yeast rolls and bottomless buckets of in-shell peanuts. Come as you are, grab an ice-cold longneck, enjoy a fresh, mesquite-grilled steak, tap your toes to the rockin’ roadhouse sounds.
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Boundary House Restaurant at Callahan’s
Clark’s Seafood & Chop House
910-579-8888 BoundaryHouseRestaurant.com
(843) 399-8888 ClarksSeafoodandChopHouse.com
Superlative food in a fascinating setting of rich wood, granite and suspended lifeboats! Feast on large portions of ribs, steaks, fresh local seafood, homemade potato soup, crab dip appetizer, fresh salads, pasta and many more taste tempters. Full bar and extensive wine list available. A non-smoking restaurant.
Offering USDA Choice steaks, chargrilled and bursting with flavor, or fresh seafood choices with a twist, like oysters, shrimp, salmon or the fresh catch of the day. Sip specialty martinis, cocktails and great wines all while overlooking beautiful Coquina Harbour. Open daily at 11am for lunch and dinner.
1045 River Rd., Calabash, NC
Tilted Kilt
720 Hwy. 17 N, Coquina Harbour, Little River
Putters Pub
1317 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach (843) 712-2670 TiltedKilt.com
5183 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd. NMB
All the charm of a quaint little pub in Scotland and all the energy of a raucous party in Myrtle Beach. Whatever you want your Tilted Kilt experience to be, there are a few things you can always count on: ice cold beer and plenty of it, a mouthwatering menu full of the pub fare you love, and a festive atmosphere full of fun and friends.
Located in Barefoot Resort & Golf next to the Driving Range Putters features brick oven pizza, stromboli, and subs along with the char grilled steaks & burgers. There is a full service bar with 21 wide screen TVs and satellite sports packages. There is also separate banquet area for private events.
(843) 390-3227 PuttersPub.com
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BROADWAY AT THE BEACH 843-712-1707
7651 N. KINGS HWY. 843-839-4677
SIX DINING CHOICES. ONE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE. BAREFOOT LANDING / 843-272-7111 SEABOARD COMMONS / 843-946-7111
BAREFOOT LANDING 843-663-3474
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Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery Broadway at the Beach
(843) 626-4677
Tbonz.com
Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery celebrates the bounty of the American farmer and pre-Prohibition style brewing methods. Liberty proudly serves its own line of award-winning draft beers that are brewed on site. Liberty is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, for its Happy Hour, Hand-Crafted Brews and comfort food offerings with a patriotic twist. So bring us your hungry, your thirsty and fun-loving. We’ll send you home refreshed and fulfilled.
TBonz Gill & Grill
Barefoot Landing
21st Ave, N. Hwy. 17 Byp
(843) 272-7111 (843) 946-7111 Tbonz.com
As the original Homegrown Hospitality Group concept, TBonz Gill & Grill continues to set the standard for serving fresh, quality fare that leaves customers fulfilled. For more than two decades, TBonz Gill & Grill has provided the community with a relaxed dining atmosphere, seasonally fresh cuisine and excellence in service. TBonz Gill & Grill also boasts an award winning selection of Homegrown Ales and plenty of family-friendly options to please any palate.
Flying Fish Public Market & Grill Barefoot Landing
(843) 663-3474
Tbonz.com
Flying Fish Public Market & Grill is Myrtle Beach’s most unique waterfront dining experience, featuring local seafood, Lowcountry favorites and a raw bar with a variety of shellfish and sushi. Inspired by the Pearlz Oyster Bar concept and Seattle’s Pike’s Place Public Market, Flying Fish is part-restaurant, part-seafood market. Enjoy the ocean’s best offerings available whether choosing to dine in and enjoy the view of the Intracoastal Waterway or take home.
Liberty Tap Room & Grill
76th Ave. N. Hwy. 17 Bus., Myrtle Beach
(843) 839-4677 Tbonz.com
Liberty Tap Room & Grill provides patrons with creative twists on traditional American fare, served alongside signature Liberty Ales, unique draft beer and craft brews. Well known for its tasty and satisfying food, Liberty Tap Room & Grill is an easy place to relax with friends and let the friendly, attentive service take over. Enjoy a game at the bar or have a meal with friends; there’s something for everyone to love at Liberty. www.mbgolfinsider.com 85
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843-237-5400 251 Willbrook Blvd., Pawleys Island, SC
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Johnny D’s owner, John Daskalis, has been a restaurateur for more than 30 years, he also owns Coney Island restaurant near Conway. Johnny D’s is located in the former Nibils Restaurant, which relocated to the current site in 2011. Daskalis’ daughter, Jamie Saunders, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, is the executive chef. Specializing in baking, she’ll oversee prep work, baked goods and desserts. But don’t be surprised to see Jamie in the front of the house greeting customers while her husband Michael, oversees the cook line in the kitchen. When Johnny Daskalis bought Nibil’s, he also bought the right to use their signature recipes. The lengthy menu includes many Nibil’s specialties including seafood salad, crab cake sandwich, sea scallops, as well as crab cake Benedict and seafood omelet made with shrimp, crab, Swiss cheese. New specialties have also been added to the expanded menu. Chef Jamie emphasizes fresh food, from handbreaded chicken tenders and fried green beans to homemade salad dressings, salsa and southwest eggrolls
.Huevos Rancheros
Breakfast is a culinary treat with luscious thick homemade waffles in flavors like red velvet and cinnamon roll drizzled with cream cheese icing, and homemade Challah bread French toast, dipped in vanilla custard topped with icing and strawberry compote. Breakfast choices include pound cake French toast; Johnny D’s skillet with scrambled eggs, hot Italian sausage, peppers, onions, shredded cheese, home fries and an English muffin. Lunch guests will see a dish that will be familiar to natives of New York or New Jersey, “disco fries.” These crispy fries are topped with melted mozzarella and brown gravy. There are portabello mushrooms stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat, several sandwiches like country ham and corned beef and wraps including chipotle chicken; and triple decker club sandwiches.
Also, specializing in custom cakes and baked goods, don’t miss the chance to try one of Chef Jamie’s many flavors of creamy cheesecakes, from keylime to chocolate, and mini cupcakes topped with light and airy frosting. Jamie takes great pride in her work and cakes should be ordered at least seven days in advance. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for breakfast and lunch, with catering offered after 4p.m. Located at 3301 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach. Reader’s Choice Best Breakfast.
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The Glens Ultimate Package
Myrtle Beach’s Most Inclusive Package Includes: • Free Round • Free Pre-Booked Replays • Free Lunch • Free Range Balls
888-999-9520
www.GlensGolfGroup.com info@GlensGolfGroup.com
Kingston Plantation
Hilton Resort
9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach (800) 846-5552 KingstonPlantation.com
10,000 Beach Club Dr., Myrtle Beach (888) 809-8186 1.Hilton.com
One of the largest resort complexes in Myrtle Beach, Kingston Plantation sits on 145 acres and offers a wide variety of lodging options, including luxurious oceanfront condominiums, cozy villas and spacious townhomes. With spectacular views, miles of white, sandy beach, oceanfront dining and a water park, Kingston Plantation is sure to fit your highest expectations
The AAA 3-diamond rated Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort sits on a pristine beachfront at the north end of Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand. With private balconies and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, we offer all the comforts of home with two oceanfront restaurants and a veranda bar, this is the perfect choice for your next Myrtle Beach vacation!
Village at the Glens
Elliott Realty
Hwy. 17 N., Little River (888) 999-9520 GlensGolfGroup.com
706 48th Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach (888) 669-7853 ElliottRealty.com
The golf condos at Village at the Glens in North Myrtle Beach are like none other on the Grand Strand. With 2 different size condos to choose from as well as townhomes, Village at the Glens provides everything a golfer is looking for in the way of Myrtle Beach golf course accommodations.
Family beach vacations never go out of style and families who have experienced a beach vacation through Elliott Realty return year after year and sometimes, generation after generation. North Myrtle Beach is a pristine beach vacation destination with white sandy beaches and miles of coastline. Amusements, golf, shopping and dining are readily available. You’re sure to find something for everyone.
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Condo World
Tidewater Golf Vacations
300 17th Ave. South, N. Myrtle Beach (800) 422-1587 MBGolf.com
1400 Tidewater Dr. N. Myrtle Beach (843) 380-4506 TidewaterGolfVacations.com
Since 1985, MBGolf.com (a CONDO-WORLD® company) has assisted hundreds of thousands of golfers with their highly anticipated golf vacation. MBGolf.com connects you with the BEST deals on more than 100 Championship courses and the beach’s best condo, beach home and hotel accommodations…all located only minutes from the Grand Strand’s most exciting attractions and nightlife.
Ready to start that golf vacation NOW? Let our experienced golf concierge department customize the perfect golf getaway for you and your group. Just tell us when you want to play and we will take care of all the details for you. Whether you are a high handicapper, consider yourself “practically a pro” or somewhere in between, we can design the ultimate golf package you and your buds will be talking about for years to come. Call or email us today for your customized golf package.
Barefoot Vacations
Legends Golf & Resort
1500 Legends Dr., Myrtle Beach
(855) 425-8673 or (843) 390-3238 BarefootGolfVacations.com
(800) 299-6187 LegendsGolf.com/accom.cfm
Luxury accommodations and premier location, overlooking four courses designed by the best; Love, Fazio, Dye & Norman. Minutes from the wide beaches of North Myrtle Beach, world-class dining, and shopping at Barefoot Landing. Let us help make your vacation one to remember.
We have created the feel of a Scottish Village in which everything that you need is available and accessible. Our exclusive Ailsa Pub named after the Ailsa Craig, a famous Scottish landmark off the Turnberry Links, where you can gather with friends and relax after an exhilarating day on the links, or simply enjoy the adjacent pool and hot tub. Everywhere you turn, you’re surrounded by exceptional amenities and a professional staff dedicated to providing you with the finest golf vacation you have ever experienced.
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Keep It In The
Fa i r w a y Robert Harper, PGA
Past President of the Carolinas PGA
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or many South Carolina residents, golf is more than a weekend activity, league play or something we look forward to upon retirement. Golf plays a significant role in the lives of hundreds of residents because it is the source of their livelihood; some aspect of golf is their job and personal income. From a historical perspective, in 1786 Charleston, South Carolina became the home to the first golf course ever built in America. Today, there are more than 350 golf courses around the state in settings that vary from views of the ocean, creeks, marshes, rivers and mountains. Golf Digest even ranks South Carolina among the nation’s top golf destinations. Financially, golf generates more income than any other single entertainment or recreational activity in South Carolina. When you take into consideration almost $3 billion in sales which creates approximately 35,000 jobs, you can understand why employees in the golf business account for almost $800 million in personal income. For the state of South Carolina, green fees and club membership dues generate more than one third of state admissions tax collections. South Carolina can also boast that it is home to two regions – Myrtle Beach and
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Hilton Head - ranking among the top 10 golf travel markets. In fact, for all travel regions (except the west coast) Myrtle Beach ranks higher on a national scale than other popular areas like Orlando, FL; Pinehurst, NC or Las Vegas, NV. Although golf packages, member rounds and daily fees remain the core source of revenue for golf facilities, tournament operations are a relative strength for the overall success of any golf facility. Tournament operations reflect almost 25% of total golf rounds. Specifically for Myrtle Beach, the Father & Son Team Classic and the Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday World Amateur attract more than 5,000 players each year and utilize more than 50+ golf courses, which contribute to their sales, productivity and success. For example, the economic impact from these golf tournaments contributes greatly to the individual golf courses and the Grand Strand as a whole. The Father & Son Team Classic can account for more than $4.5 million and 160 jobs. Additionally, the World Am contributes an additional $7.2 million and 200 jobs. As a resident of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and one who depends on the golf industry as a means of personal welfare, I extend a hand of gratitude to you, our visiting guests and local players. For those who choose our state and, particularly, the Myrtle Beach area as your golf destination of choice, you are the ones who allow this discretionary luxury to hold strong and continue to positively impact the personal lives of thousands of homes and families.
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