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MYRTLE BEACH River Club

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River Club

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Living In A Golf Course Community

2014 Mrs. South Carolina, Meredith Kirk, LPGA Discover courses with the top overall ratings from golfers like you Everything You Want in a Lowcountry Golf Experience

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Keep It In The Fairway

You May Not Need Those New Clubs

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Tournaments... the why, how and where.

One might wonder why the average golfer would be interested in tournament play. If so, how do you prepare and what tournament is best for you?

Participating in tournaments can be beneficial for several reasons. Naturally networking and entertainment can be a determining factor, but it can actually improve your game and make you a more versatile golfer.

Tournament play is a completely different animal than playing with your regular Sunday golf group. First there is the increased pressure. When you play the same course each week with the same group, you generally shoot the same score. If you miss a putt it may cost you some “skin” money or a beverage of choice, but you’ll get another chance next week. Tournament play on the other hand is much different. Instead of three players trying to beat you, there are potentially hundreds of players all trying to do the same thing -- WIN. Golf is a mental game to some degree. However, the mindset during a tournment changes drastically. Stay focused on moving Your Golf Insider Staff: forward and don’t let mistakes get the best of you.

Thinking about your upcoming shot and how Alicia Todd to execute it should be your ultimate goal, not Brad Greenstein what went wrong with a previous swing.

Tawnya Sherer When preparing for a tournament, there are a Robert Harper, PGA few things that will help you perform your best.

Get to know the course ahead of time, with a practice round a day or two before the Visit on-line and rate tournament starts. Get plenty of rest and eat your most recent round. correctly before you play, since walking 18 holes can translate to three to five miles. Bring healthy snacks to keep you going during the course of your round and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, especially in the mid-summer heat we experience in Myrtle Beach.

There are numerous tournaments from which to choose. Take into consideration, cost, location, format of play and the level of golfer the tournament attracts. New to the tournament experience? Look for fun tournaments like the Family Golf Week tournaments, including the National Father & Son Team Classic, Mother and Daughter Team Classic, and the Father and Daughter Team Classic all of which take place along the Grand Strand, these tournaments attract golfers of all levels. Experience the tournament atmosphere and always enjoy the game.

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he EWGA (Executive Women’s Golf Association), the largest women-focused national amateur golf association in the United States, is pleased to announce the new “EWGA Par 3 Challenge” schedule. A new competitive series for 2015, this nationwide inaugural event will feature nine regulation 18-hole Troon Golf courses, converted to shorter yardages to create the Par 3 experience. The EWGA Par 3 Challenge is expected to welcome more than 700 men and women nationwide.

Qualifying begins February 20 with play at the Golf Club at Champions Circle in Ft. Worth, Texas. The event is a two-person best ball, with both Gross and Net Divisions at each qualifying site. Teams may consist of two women or a mixed team (one woman and one man). Two teams in both the Gross and Net Divisions at all regional qualifiers will advance to the 2015 EWGA Par 3 Challenge Finals at the Palm Beach Par 3 in Palm Beach, Florida on June 27, 2015. Entry fee includes green fee, cart, practice balls, tee prize for golfers, event prizes and post-tournament awards reception. EWGA members and non-members are welcome to participate.

For entry forms and fees, qualifying dates and more on the 2015 EWGA Par 3 Challenge, please visit the website.

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Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Arizona Sunday, March 29

The Royal Fox Country Club, Saint Charles, Illinois Saturday, April 25

Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, California Friday, May 22 The Slammer and Squire Golf Club, St. Augustine, Florida Sunday, April 12 The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Savannah, Georgia Monday, June 1

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Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, Massachusetts May 13 Centennial Golf Club, Carmel, New York Monday, May 18 Potomac Shores Golf Club, Potomac Shores, Virginia Monday, April 20

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Rivers Edge Golf Club

Situated upon one of the most breathtaking pieces Shallotte, NC of property that you’ll ever see is one of the most 2000 Arnold Palmer Dr. spectacular courses you’ll ever play. The very (877) 748-3718 first day that Arnold Palmer gazed out across the (910) 755-3434 Shallotte River, he remarked that this site had the River18.com potential to be something very special. This 18Slope: 139 hole signature course provides sweeping marsh Par: 72 USGA Rating: 72.1 and river views, along with delightful elevation changes and five sets of tees for ultimate playabili- Architect........... Arnold Palmer ty. Winding along the riverbanks, it sports greens that appear to rise directly out of the tidal marshes. Six of the holes at Rivers Edge Golf Club sit high upon bluffs that overlook two miles of grassy marshlands bisected by the bends and turns of the Shallotte River. The interior holes at Rivers Edge are equally stunning with gentle elevation changes, freshwater lakes and paspalum greens. 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)

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By Taylor Sherer

s an eighth grader, we are rarely asked to write for a golf publication, however I consider it a great privilege to introduce to you Mrs. South Carolina 2014, Meredith Kirk.

After recently having the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Mrs. Kirk for a school project, I must say that South Carolinians should be proud to be represented by someone as committed to her state, community and the game she is so passionate about.

Meredith Kirk is not only Mrs. South Carolina 2014, she is also a renowned LPGA Pro, as well as the founder of the Junior Golf Exchange organization. The Junior Golf Exchange is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide junior golfers ages 14 and under with golf equipment at no cost. Through the Junior Golf Exchange program, a child can receive fitted golf clubs at no cost, with zero eligibility requirements to participate. This is her personal campaign to “grow the game”.

Meredith know that golf is the game of a lifetime and every child should have the opportunity to participate in the sport without the high cost of initial investments in equipment.

A note about the columnist. Taylor is an 8th grade student at St. James Middle School in Myrtle Beach, SC. She has assisted in golf tournament operations for more than three years.

So how does it work?

When a child registers into the exchange, they will receive a complete golf set, fitted for their gender, height, and skill level, complete with golf bag. As a child out grows their golf clubs, they can then make an exchange at a participating golf course and upgrade to their next fitted set...at no cost, once a year... up until their 14th birthday.

Families donate to the organization by bringing in old clubs, or though online monetary donations. “We can work together to make sure that every child will have access to golf equipment.

Junior Golf Exchange is proud to serve every state in the nation and promote the growth of junior golf.”

Meredith Kirk is a Member of the LPGA. She has been a golf instructor, coach, and junior golf coordinator for over 16 years.

She believes that the issue of growth in junior golf is not the lack of programs, but the need to make golf more accessible.

Meredith is also one of the ‘Most Beautiful Women in Golf 2014’ by Golf.com and ‘Best Young Instructor Under 40’ by Golf Digest.

For more infortmation please visit

Meredith Kirk, LPGA Pro & Mrs. South Carolina 2014

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Tiger’s Eye Golf Links at Ocean Ridge

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

351 Ocean Ridge Parkway SW (800) 233-1801 BigCatsGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 141 73.3

Architect.................... Tim Cate

Carved from a virgin pine and hardwood forest, this stunning layout boasts a combination of natural waste areas, native grasses and preserved wetlands along with dramatic elevation changes. There is even a coquina–bouldered waterfall awaiting you at the 18th tee. This is a true shotmaker’s paradise, requiring a strong command of your iron play and a delicate short game.

Consistently ranked among Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Courses in America and GOLF Magazine’s Top 10 Best Courses You Can Play in North Carolina.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Practice Complex

Leopard’s Chase at Ocean Ridge

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

351 Ocean Ridge Parkway SW (800) 233-1801 BigCatsGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 140 74.3

Architect.................... Tim Cate

One of the many distinguishing characteristics of this Tim Cate creation is the brilliant use of the natural and man-made water features that appear throughout the entire layout. Featuring magnificently manicured L-93 bentgrass greens, this masterpiece is truly a vision to behold. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, the biggest architectural splash of all awaits on the 18th hole, where the steeply undulating green is fronted by a spectacular cascading waterfall. Named by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine as one of the “Top 10 Best New Public Courses in America.

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Panther’s Run at Ocean Ridge

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

351 Ocean Ridge Parkway SW (800) 233-1801 BigCatsGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 128 70.8

Architect.................... Tim Cate

In creating Panther’s Run, Tim Cate designed a spectacular layout that winds its way throughout a massive and pristine nature preserve. Featuring generous landing areas and immaculately manicured MiniVerde greens installed in 2010, Panther’s Run blends modern course architecture and a breathtaking natural setting into a seamless fusion of design and nature, creating a truly new breed of golf course.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant, Practice Complex

Lion’s Paw at Ocean Ridge

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

351 Ocean Ridge Parkway SW (800) 233-1801 BigCatsGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 130 71.6

Architect............. Willard Byrd

Lion’s Paw Golf Links is heralded as architect Willard Byrd’s finest work.

Approaching the first tee you’ll find it hard to describe the excitement you feel as you set out to explore this masterful layout. Part wild and untamed, part rustic and quiet, this magnificent course presents a lion’s share of adventure and breathtaking scenery. An open, hilly course with views of a beautiful creek valley and adjoining wetlands, Lion’s Paw features deep, sugar-sand bunkers and spectacular MiniVerde greens.

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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

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.

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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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Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club

Set in the beautiful coastal landscape of North Carolina, 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 is committed to providing a high-quality experience on superbly maintained fairways and greens. Recently, all 27 greens have been

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

converted to MiniVerde, the best of the new hybrid bermuda strains.

A great course design, superb course conditions and a staff committed to offering exceptional customer service.

Sandpiper Bay was awarded 2010 Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course of the Year.

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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.

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Thistle Golf Club

Sunset Beach, NC

1815 Olde Thistle Club Rd (800) 571-6710 (910) 444-2500 ThistleGolf.com Stewart/ MacKay Par: 71 Slope :137 USGA Rating: 74.3 MacKay/Cameron Par: 72 Slope: 136 USGA Rating: 74.9 Cameron/Stewart Par: 71 Slope: 137 USGA Rating: 73.4

This dramatic 27-hole layout reflects its 1815 Architect.................... Tim Cate Scottish heritage with rolling fairways, stackedsod 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. Awarded 4.5 STARS by Golf Digest, Thistle is a must play.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Restaurant & Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area

Where One Journey Ends and Another Begins

Thistle Golf Club offers superb amenities, beautiful golf course views, and an experienced staff that will help make your visions a reality.

Whether you are looking for the perfect venue to host your intimate bridal luncheon or the right spot to dance the night away, our grand clubhouse offers the ideal space and layout for your wedding events.

Let us help plan your dream day.

Kathy Gibeault • 203-260-2601 • kgibeault@thistlegolf.com 1815 Olde Thistle Club Rd., Sunset Beach, NC 28468 ThistleGolf.com

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Meadowlands Golf Club

Calabash, NC

1000 Meadowlands Trail (866) 404-0192 (910) 287-7529 MeadowlandsGolf.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:

Slope: 127 72.6

Architect............... Willard Byrd

Beautifully wooded and preserving the North Carolina heritage, this course maintains a picturesque rich countryside scenery. Spacious, gently sloping fairways offer a surprising 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. 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.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar, Grill, Driving Range, Practice Area

Farmstead Golf Links

Calabash, NC

541 McLamb Road (866) 404-0192 (910) 575-7999 FarmsteadGolfLinks.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:

Slope: 128 71.8

Architect...............Willard Byrd

Farmstead Golf Links is a remarkable Calabash, NC golf course located in two different states. On the renowned par 6 18th hole, teeing off in SC and finish in NC, only adds to this NC golf course’s unique charm. Playable for golfers of all skill levers, Farmstead offers 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.

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Oyster Bay Golf Links

Oyster Bay Golf Links is located Sunset Beach, NC. Architect Dan Maples and developer Larry Young collaborated on this project to create a course that blends nature and innovative course design. A rare, harmonious blend of the penal, heroic and strategic philosophies of golf course architecture. They created a course where variety is the name of the game and no two holes are the same.

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

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, that puts your game and your concentration to the test.

Bold tee shots and well measured approaches are required to conquer this champion of North Carolina. Oyster Bay is a par-70, playing just under 6700 yards from the tips, but don’t let the stats fool you. This layout delivers big on challenge and beauty.

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Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links

Glen Dornoch is a masterful tribute to legendary golf course designer Donald Ross. 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.

Little River, SC

4840 Glen Dornoch Way (800) 717-8784 (843) 249-2541 GlenDornoch.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 137 71.5

Luring players year after year with its remark- Architect.......... Clyde Johnston able 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.

From the first tee to the last, this is a course that will earn your respect and admiration. A fairly tame introduction on holes one through four makes for a gracious warm-up to what have been referred to as some of the toughest finishing holes in Myrtle Beach golf. Whether it’s a 3-wood, 5-wood or a hybrid club you reach for, just remember — at Glen Dornoch, positioning off the tee is key. Shoot for accuracy, not distance, and you will put yourself in a position to score well.

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River Hills Golf & Country Club

Little River, SC

3670 Cedar Creek Run (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

Heather Glen Golf Links

Little River, SC

650 Heather Glen Way (800) 868-4536 (843) 249-9000 HeatherGlen.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:

Slope :126 70.5

Architect............... Willard Byrd

& Clyde Johnston

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.

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.

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NEW GREENS = STRONGER TIDEWATER THAN EVER

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idewater evokes the style and majesty of some of the game’s greatest venues, and delivers an experience that puts this course on the must-play list of all Grand Strand golfers. Tidewater is the ONLY golf course to be selected by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as the: “Best New Public Course in America” for the same year. Since its opening in early 1990, Tidewater has averaged more than three national and regional top play honors annually. A course featuring holes carved out of the Intracoastal Waterway and picturesque salt water marshes, Tidewater is unrivaled throughout the Southeast.

opened in 1990. With its recent expansive cart path renovations, tee renovations in 2009 and now Tidewater’s new greens, one can see that Tidewater Golf Club is perfectly positioned for its 25th anniversary this year.

With its 25th anniversary celebration this year, those who love Tidewater most felt the need to insure the course had remained as true to its original design and award winning reputation as possible. The most extensive aspect of Tidewater’s restoration project focused on replacing the former TifEagle greens with MiniVerde greens. An immense amount of research went in to the selection of the best ultra-dwarf Bermuda putting surfaces for Tidewater.

“We are converting to the same grass used at East Lake Golf Club, home of the prestigious TOUR Championship, when they converted in 2010 and most recently, Quail Hollow, host of the Wells Fargo Championship, when they converted immediately after the 2013 Tournament”, comments Tidewater Head Golf Professional Chris Cooper. All adjustments will be done in accordance with the original design and character of the course. As with almost all courses, some of Tidewater’s greens had become smaller over time.

The new greens have been expanded back to the original size and contours of Tidewater’s greens when it originally

Read what fellow golfers are saying about the newly restored Tidewater Golf Club.

“While this has been a very costly process, both in time and money”, General Manager Archie Lemon reports, “we are about providing the ultimate golf experience, and these improvements will only strengthen and further solidify our position as one of best layouts in all of golf. The views and vistas are unrivaled in Myrtle Beach.”

“They have gotten their “must play” status back…” – Greg “I highly recommend that you include this beauty in your lineup…” – Eric “Any course is only as good as the greens & yours are excellent” – Clifton

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Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation Little River, SC

4901 Little River Neck Rd. (800) 446-5363 (843) 913-2424 TidewaterGolf.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 144 74.3

Architect............ Ken Tomlinson

Tidewater Golf Club offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and challenging play, a layout that harmonizes with the landscape. 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.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, Meeting Facilities, Practice Area

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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Aberdeen Country Club

Longs, SC

701 Buck Trail (843) 399-2660 PlayAberdeen.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:

* Meadows & Woodlands

Slope: 119 68.7

Architect.............. Tom Jackson

In the true Scottish tradition, all three nines, the Meadows, Highlands and Woodlands are reminiscent of those early days of golf. Tucked among towering hardwoods and the Waccamaw River, this golf course features extensive mounding, wide landing areas, and lush bermuda greens. 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

Crown Park Golf Club

Longs, SC

2225 Hwy. 9 West (843) 756-3200 GolfCrownPark.com Par: 72 Slope: 125 USGA Rating: 71.8 Architect........... Robbie Byers

Carved through towering Carolina pine forests and Lowcountry terrain, this course is a rarity on the Grand Strand in that there are no houses on the course to distract you from the truly scenic layout. Extensive mounding and large undulating Tifeagle greens, known for being smooth and fast, add to this unforgettable golfing experience. The graceful clubhouse welcomes you with an upscale pro shop and dining facility. Before your round, warm up at our practice facility which includes a full driving range, chipping area with sand bunkers and putting green.

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Black Bear Golf Club

Black Bear Golf Club combines a scenic topography, a player friendly design, immaculate Champion Bermuda grass greens, and Black Bear’s attentive and professional staff and you have a recipe for a great round ahead.

North Myrtle Beach, SC 2650 Hwy. 9 West (843)-756-0550 GolfBlackBearGC.com

Par: 72 Slope :127 Wide fairways give a play­er the confidence it takes USGA Rating: 69.9 to go with the ultimate risk reward shots. Since opening in 1989, this course has had a massive Architect............... Tom Jackson face-lift. The par-72, 6,800 yard layout features Champion bermuda grass, and surrounded by 23 glistening finger lakes. Every club in your bag will be pulled out on our long and wide fairways.

Located near the North end of the Myrtle Beach, SC area, Black Bear is uniquely situated on one of the most scenic tracts of land in the region. Devoid of housing developments and other distractions, the course layout weaves among a series of 23 natural finger lakes. Players will be provided ample visuals with beautiful backdrops for photo opportunities. You might be saying, “That’s a lot of water”, not to worry, the hazards are set well off the fairway and the course has only two forced carries, and we have 4 sets of tees to choose from - so we are a great choice for golfers of all skill levels.

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Attention Golfers It’s Time for Spring Training!

It’s that time of the year again. The latest equipment has arrived, the weather is shaping up and tee times are filling up. While the new drivers on the market are boasting maximum distance and accuracy, one must remember the engine behind that driver - your body.

That’s right, the limiting factor to driving the ball farther, hitting fairways and greens might not be what’s in your bag but who is carrying your bag - you.

Golf specific exercises are number one way to increase distance, improve accuracy and enjoy more golf. For the majority who just play golf or perform light exercise, age related loss of muscle mass become a major factor in the loss of flexibility and power, resulting in shorter drives and decreased accuracy year-after-year.

The number one reason for golfers to give up the sport is injury. A little bit of exercise can go a long way. However, a plan comprised of specific exercises to improve your weaknesses that break down your swing and steal precious power can literally change your game.

Working with a Titleist Performance Institute (”TPI”) certified medical professional gives you an inside track to just that. TPI has collected data over the years analyzing thousands of professional and amateur golfers developing an understanding of how a properly functioning body allows a player to swing a golf club in the most effective way.

In addition, TPI has linked physical limitations in a player’s body to the most common swing faults. As a result, TPI has developed hundreds of golf specific exercises to reduce or eliminate these physical limitations. Through a TPI certified golf medical professional you can obtain a specific exercise program and physical assessment with treatment to improve body mechanics, strength and efficiency. Make this the year you fine tune that motor to get 20 extra yards, play pain free and enjoy the game we all love.

Edgar Klixbull, DPT, OCS, CSCS, TPI Certified Senior Clinic Manager, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Medical Professional

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We Keep You Active Indigo Therapy Specialists introduces revolutionary new treatment protocols and therapy equipment to keep you active.

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Indigo Therapy Specialists is among the leading providers offering this ground-breaking treatment utilized by athletes, military facilities and world-renowned medical centers. The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is revolutionizing fitness by allowing you to run or walk with reduced impact. Through patented NASA technology, the Anti-Gravity Treadmill provides up to 80% body weight support to reduce the stress and strain on your body. The benefits of controlling gravity and reducing your body weight while you walk or run allow you to: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Run without discomfort or pain Burn more calories by going farther or faster than you normally can Train through injuries Feel the joy of running without the impact on your joints

Astym Treatment Astym treatment is a therapy that regenerates healthy soft tissues and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions.

Astym Treatment Benefits: Astym Treatment works quickly - a typical course of treatment lasts only four to six weeks (8-10 visits). Ÿ You get to stay active - during Astym therapy you are actually encouraged to continue normal activities. You can still stay in your sport or favorite activity without having to take time off from your life while you recover. Ÿ It is non-nvasive - no needles and no incisions. Ÿ Astym treatment doesn’t just treat the symptoms or hide a problem with a temporary solution. Instead the Astym process stimulates the body to regenerate healthy tissues and heal properly and completely. Ÿ Only certified Astym therapists and Athletic Trainers at Indigo Therapy Specialists offer this therapy. Our certified clinicians undergo intensive training and they will give you the results you expect from Astym treatment. Ÿ Astym treatment was developed by experienced medical professionals through years of clinical use and detailed research. Ÿ

Dry Needling Dry Needling is based on neuroanatomy and modern scientific study.

It is a technique that is unequaled in finding and eliminating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits.

Dry Needling works by causing a micro lesion within the pathological tissue, breaking up shortened tissues and inhibiting a reflex arc from the nervous system to the tissue; thereby, normalizing the inflammatory response and centrally mediating the pain. This mechanical and neuromuscular effect provides an environment that enhances the body’s ability to heal which leads to a reduction in pain.

Call one of our clinics to discuss which treatment is right for you!

Indigo Therapy Specialists-Murrells Inlet 11931 Plaza Drive Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 843.357.4039 • 843.357.4227 fax

Indigo Therapy Specialists-Georgetown 2199 North Fraser Street Georgetown, SC 29440 843.527.6835 • 843.527.3665 fax

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Long Bay Club

A great course is often described as one where the holes become etched in your memory. Long Bay Club is such a course. One of two Jack Nicklaus designs in the Myrtle Beach golf market, Long Bay Golf Club does the 18-time major champion proud. Fittingly, for a course bear¬ing the Nicklaus name, Long Bay tests a player’s willingness to compete. The course, which earned 4.5 stars in “Golf Digest’s” prestigious “Best Places to Play” guide, is challenging throughout but it’s a wonderful design. Considered one of the most difficult golf courses on the Grand Strand, this Jack

Longs, SC

350 Fox Tail Dr. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com ar: 72 P USGA Rating:

Slope: 133 70.5

Architect............. Jack Nicklaus

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.

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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 green-side 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

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 not included Good For Entire Group.

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Challenge more than 3,400 amateur players from around the world 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 some great golf, make a bunch of new friends, enjoy the world’s largest tournament party and just maybe bring home a big, shiny championship trophy – all in the Golf Capital of the World, Myrtle Beach, SC. Learn more and register today at PlayWorldAm.com.

Unleash the champion in you!

Aug. 31- Sept. 4, 2015 PlayWorldAm.com 800.833.8798

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.

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s a the largest Father/Son event in the world, the Father & Son Team Classic has always placed an emphasis on family bonds and particularly those created through memorable events and fun competition, specifically, golf.

Based upon the feedback from many participants over the years, there is a strong consensus of the need to include daughters. Therefore, the tournament committee for the Father & Son Team Classic has announced two additional golf tournaments to be held concurrently with the Father & Son Team Classic; (1) the Father & Daughter Team Classic and (2) the Mother & Daughter Team Classic.

While the three-day Father & Son Team Classic will be held July 15 – 18, 2015, the Father & Daughter and Mother & Daughter Team Classics will be held July 15 – 17, 2015 as a two-day competition. Participants for all three events will basically share the same schedule of events to include tournament registration, the Family Affair featuring Demo Alley and format of play for the first two rounds. The awards ceremony, however, will be held separately and immediately following the second round for the Father/Mother & Daughter tournament and following the third round for the Father & Son tournament. As part of their sponsorship, PGA TOUR Superstore will host the tournament registration for the 900+ players in their Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach store

locations as well as provide tournament tee gifts that consist of a $150 gift certificate for each Father & Son tournament participant, a $50 gift certificate for each Father/Mother & Daughter tournament participant, a tournament golf shirt and headwear.

Family Golf Week’s 2015 tournament headquarters will be located at Legends Golf & Resort. Legends Golf & Resort was selected as host of the tournament headquarters for a number of reasons, including their many years of participation in the tournament. Each of the three golf courses at the Legends has hosted tournament play through a scheduled rotation. In fact, the Legends was recently recognized as the 2014 “Golf Course of the Year” by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association.

The 2015 tournament host sites include Shaftesbury Glen, Thistle Golf Club, West Course at Myrtle Beach National, Grande Dunes Resort Course, Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort, Moorland Course at Legends Resort, Prestwick Country Club, Rivers Edge and Tiger’s Eye at Ocean Ridge Plantation.

Father & Daughter Team Classic as well as the Mother & Daughter Team Classic: host sites include Arrowhead Country Club, World Tour Golf Links, Sandpiper Bay and Burning Ridge.

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“Hot” Courses for Spring 2015 The effects of the winter chill are fading away, but you’ve still got the fever.

We’re here to help cure your cabin fever once and for all, with our Spring 2015 recommendations for five “hot” courses to consider for your current golf plans.

The courses making this cut held high overall ratings on the Myrtle Beach Golf Insider Web site at the time of this writing, but moreover reflect the most recent positive trends and feedback we’ve received from visiting golfers and local industry experts alike. So if you’re not sure of how to round out your spring itinerary, think about factoring the following courses into the mix.

•••••• Long Bay Club (8.9 overall rating) “One of my favorite courses, 3rd time playing it. Greens were super fast, when Jack designed this course he meant for your approaches to be dead on. You have to be good with your sand wedge, it will make or break your score.”

John (Virginia Beach, VA) 11/16/2014

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(9.2 overall rating)

“Thistle is one of my favorite courses to play. It’s ‘lady friendly’ but definitely presents a fair challenge and I always enjoy the beautiful natural landscaping. We’ve had a lot of rain recently in the area, but the course drains pretty well and it’s in great shape! The food in the grill is excellent and they make you feel at home!”

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Pine Lakes Country Club • • • (8.9 overall rating) “What a beautiful course. The course was in excellent shape for this November date. I truly enjoyed playing this course and it is one that I will always return to when I visit Myrtle Beach, SC. I am a 77 year young senior citizen with an 18 handicap.”

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Grande Dunes Resort Club • (8.7 overall rating)

Tiger’s Eye at Ocean Ridge Plantation (9.0 overall rating) “Always a fun course with it’s wonderful layout and variety of holes.

Hadn’t played it in a few years so everyone wanted to go back.

Moving up a tee box made for a much more enjoyable day. We’ll be playing it again in 2015.”

Glenn (Bloomingdale, IL) 12/8/2014

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“We played on a 60-degree day and had a great time. This is a favorite of mine after playing it for the first time. The course is a bit forgiving in most places but you can find trouble if your straying. LIGHTNING fast greens, the way it should be on a good course. I had a tough time reading the greens and missed my 4-foot birdie but on the No. 1 handicap hole but that’s my mistake. I will return. No flaws at all at this course.” Timothy - 1/23/2015

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Central Strand Map Barefoot Resort

22 Arcadian Shores

905

Waterway Hills Grande Dunes

Shaftesbury Glen

Cane Patch

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17 Pine Lakes

Wild Wing

Myrtlewood

River Oaks

501 Burning Ridge

Myrtle Beach

World Tour

Myrtle Beach National

Legends Resort

Arrowhead

Midway Par 3

31 544

MB Int’l Airport

Myrtle Beach State Park

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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

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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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.

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Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort

Fazio has seamlessly integrated this design into North Myrtle Beach, SC the natural surroundings, framing the holes by 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd. using the natural contours of the land. The Fazio (877) 585-9352 course is a classic Lowcountry course, filled with BarefootGolf.com live oaks, pines, sand, natural areas and native grasses. Natural elevation changes add a sense Par: 71 Slope: 133 of drama and excitement , with water coming USGA Rating: 70.6 into play on 15 holes. All the natural elements involved results in a course that has excellence Architect................... Tom Fazio written all over it. The course’s signature 13th hole is a 379-yard par four with two separate greens, located on opposite sides of a massive waste bunker. If the long and narrow right green is in play, the hole plays largely straight. To the left, the shallower and wider green requires an approach shot played through the air to carry the aforementioned sandy waste and making the hole a slight dogleg left. The course recently earned a ranking of 8.9 from Golf Insider and earned special recognition for the quality of its conditioning, particularly its Champion Bermuda greens. 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 www.mbgolfinsider.com

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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

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.

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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

Recently named the “National Golf Course of the Year” by the National Golf Course Owners Association of America. This spectacular layout, is positioned on a high bluff creating beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway. The golf course is known for its superior links-style design, which offers expansive Bermuda grass fairways with subtle undulations onto large, modestly contoured greens.

“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

Shaftesbury 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.

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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 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

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.

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Palmetto at Myrtlewood

Myrtle Beach, SC

1500 48th Ave. Ext. North (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com

Par: 72 Slope: 132 USGA Rating: 71.4 Architect............. Edmund Ault

This classic Lowcountry design beckons to the more casual relaxed manner so symbolic of the South Carolina coast. The golf course, with its superbly-maintained TifDwarf bermuda grass greens and bermuda fairways, will challenge any skill level. This course is consistently well-kept and the views of the Intracoastal Waterway make the experience even more dramatic.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Grill, On-Site Lodging, Driving Range, Practice Area

PineHills at Myrtlewood

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

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. PineHills measures 6640 yards from the back tees and features TifDwarf bermuda grass greens and bermuda fairways.

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World Tour Golf Links

Imagine testing your skills on the holes the masters have played for decades. Augusta National’s ‘Amen Corner’ , the 18th hole at St. Andrews with its stone bridge that captured Palmer’s 1995 farewell, or Inverness #18 which Nicklaus dubbed “the hardest hole I ever played!” Now you can play 18 of the world’s most legendary golf holes on America’s most visionary course – World Tour Golf Links. Recreating 18 of the world’s most renowned and challenging golf layouts from 15 courses in three countries and nine states. Here you have a passport to some of the most famous golf holes in the world, all in a single day or weekend.

Myrtle Beach, SC

2000 World Tour Blvd.

(877) 377-7773 TheWorldTourGolf.com

Par: 72 Slope: 135 USGA Rating: 72.9 Designer.......Melvin F. Graham

From the magnolia-lined entrance to the stately clubhouse, you’ll be transported across a scenic Carolina landscape to a world most golfers only dream about. Every hole has been crafted to preserve the features and hazards of each original design, as well as the rich history of victory and defeat. Firstclass facilities and services enhance your experience, while both nine-hole courses consistently boast tournament-quality conditions.

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River Oaks

The 27 beautiful holes of River Oaks Golf Plantation are located on the site of a former nature preserve. Located conveniently just minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, the quiet and seclusion makes it hard to believe that you can be just minutes from Myrtle Beach Airport and some of the best attractions in town such as Broadway at the Beach. The three nine-hole courses feature undulating Champion Ultradwarf greens and tree-lined fairways, where mornings are spent chasing birdies and afternoons are spent in search of eagles.

Myrtle Beach, SC

831 River Oaks Drive (800) 762-8813 (843) 236-2222 RiverOaksGolfPlantation.com

Par: 72 Slope: 133 USGA Rating: 73.0 *Bear & Fox

Architects..............Gene Hamm

& Tom Jackson

Carved from 800 pristine acres stretching along the Intracoastal Waterway, River Oaks provides an ideal experience for golfers of all abilities. The plantation features 27 exciting holes of golf designed by Gene Hamm and Tom Jackson, as well as a public driving range. Three nines challenge the visiting golfers, each named for animals found in their natural habitat when the course was developed - Fox, Otter and Bear. Take your pick, and enjoy!

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Burning Ridge Golf Club

Conway, SC

500 Burning Ridge Rd. (843) 347-0538

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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

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”.

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King’s North at MB National Myrtle Beach, SC

4900 National Dr. (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 123 68.2

Architect........... Arnold Palmer

Famous for its island green and South Carolina shaped sand traps of hole 12; the famed par 5 sixth hole, nicknamed “The Gambler”, tempts golfers with a shortcut to the green via an island fairway. Two great shots allow a chance to eagle. With over 40 sand traps guarding hole 18, 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.

Amenities: Golf Shop, Bar, Snack Bar, Driving Range, Practice Area

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.

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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

Heathland at Legends Resort

Myrtle Beach, SC 1500 Legends Road (800) 990-8992 LegendsGolf.com ar: 71 P USGA Rating:

Slope: 129 69.5

Architect................. Tom Doak

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.

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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Moorland at Legends Resort

As one of the area’s most requested courses, Myrtle Beach, SC Moorland challenges golfers with deep bunkers, 1500 Legends Road multi-level greens, fairways, and bulkheads. (800) 990-8992 Updated TifEagle Bermuda grass was LegendsGolf.com implemented on the greens not too long ago, Slope: 126 and some of the undulations around the back Par: 72 of every hole were slightly leveled as to improve USGA Rating: 69.6 playability for the average player. The par-5, 537yard No. 2, tempts players to go for the big hit on Architect.................... P.B. Dye the second shot hitting into the green, while those playing it safer opt for an elevated fairway just short and to the left of the green. No. 5, a 175-yard par 3, then tempts players to shoot for the pin. What many don’t know is an extreme slope from left to right will take most of those right off the edge of the green and into a waste bunker. 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.

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he Legends Golf Resort has established itself as one of the most sought after golf experiences in Myrtle Beach – and perhaps even in the country. The Legends has done this with a combination of quality golf courses, (all 5 courses in their group have been rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest), first rate on-site accommodations, fantastic multi-round specials, some of the best service in the industry, and most of all value – a TON of value. Every time you get the chance to enjoy a round on one of these great courses, you are treated to a full breakfast buffet, anything from an extensive menu for lunch, and 2 draft beers – you get to choose from four different domestic options OR four different import options. This all-inclusive experience truly makes for a great vacation – and all of the included extras save you a ton of money.

With their proximity to the airport and location on Hwy. 501, the Legends is just a 5-minute drive after you land and is about as centrally located within the Grand Strand as you can get.

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Club – with three uniquely designed courses on-site: Heathland, Moorland, and Parkland.

Situated along the Parkland Course at the Resort are comfortable and spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom golf villas that are completely stocked with all of the essentials and best of all – FREE daily housekeeping and UNLIMITED range balls are included with your stay.

The Legends has continuously garnished prominent accolades since opening in the early 1990s – most recently with their Moorland Course being recognized as the 2014 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year. They also had two courses (Moorland & Heritage Club) featured on GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” in South Carolina. The Ailsa Pub, located on-site at the Resort, has twice been featured on Golf Digest’s “50 Best 19th Holes in America” – the only one listed from South Carolina. Spending time at the Legends makes it clear why the list of accolades is so extensive, and will continue to grow.

When considering your options for your next golf vacation, you’ll want to note that in addition to the included meals and drinks mentioned above, the Legends offers specials that include free nights, free rounds, unlimited free range balls on an enormous driving range that is lighted until 10PM, and even packages that include unlimited golf. Look no further than the Legends Golf Resort for the best all-inclusive golf experience – anywhere. www.mbgolfinsider.com

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Arrowhead Country Club

Arrowhead Country Club is Myrtle Beach’s pre- Myrtle Beach, SC mier 27-Hole Golf Complex located in Myrtle 1201 Burcale Road Beach. With a canvas of 419 Bermuda fairways (800) 236-3243 and MiniVerde Bermuda grass greens, the team (843) 236-3243 of Ray Floyd and Tom Jackson have created ArrowHeadCC.com Slope: 125 a 27-hole masterpiece along the scenic Intra- Par: 72 69 coastal Waterway. Arrowhead features three USGA Rating: unique 9-hole tracks: The Waterway, The Cypress *Waterway & Cypress and The Lakes, each one with a feel all its own. Architects.......... Raymond Floyd & Arrowhead is conveniently located five minutes Tom Jackson 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.” The Country Club offers a chipping and putting area, driving range, a hospitable bar and grill, and a magnificent pro-shop. Arrowhead is widely-acclaimed for its consistently great conditions, reasonable greens fees, free range balls and yardage books, and staggered, all-day tee times. The friendly staff is willing to do what it takes to make your golfing experience memorable. Whether greeting you at the bag drop or chatting it up with you on the course, the staff will let you know that your presence is appreciated.

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Wicked Stick

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Indian Wells Indigo Creek

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International Club

Murrells Inlet

TPC Horry County

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Wachesaw East

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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

Featuring many elements of a classic Scottish style course, with berms and undulating mounds that make up the entire course layout. On this 18-hole layout the front and back nine feel like two totally different courses. The front nine covered with trees, water and swales in the middle of greens, while the back nine gives way to a more open, links feel, with narrow fairways b. Golf Digest recognizes this course as “5 Best Kept Secret Courses in America.�

Amenities: Club Repair, Video Lessons, Practice Area, Golf Shop

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 Facilites, Golf Shop, Restaurant/Banquet Facilities, International Club Fitting & Learning Center www.mbgolfinsider.com

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Indian Wells Golf Club Surfside Beach, SC 100 Woodlake Drive (843) 651-1505

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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

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.

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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

Blackmoor

Murrells Inlet, SC

6100 Longwood Drive (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 126 70.1

Architect............. Gary Player

Blackmoor, Gary Player’s only Grand Strand signature course, is built on the historic site of Longwood Plantation, which parallels the Waccamaw River. This spectacular,, undulating design takes advantage of the natural terrain and beautiful vistas making it a most enjoyable place to play.Yet the clever layout provides the high handicapper a fun round. This course offers golfers of all ages and abilities a friendly but true test. 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 www.mbgolfinsider.com

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Tournament Players Club

The only course on the Grand Strand to be award- Murrells Inlet, SC ed the maximum five stars on Golf Digest’s “Plac- 1199 TPC Blvd. es To Play” ranking. TPC carries a profes¬sional (843)-357-3399 golf pedigree as well, having hosted the Senior FounderGroupInternational.com Tour Championship in the past as well.

Slope: 126 Smooth, expansive Champion Bermuda greens Par: 72 that run fast are accented with interesting USGA Rating: 70.4 con¬tours. The course bobs and weaves through most¬ly pine forest and features a pleasing Architect................... Tom Fazio amount of elevation changes, especially for a track located only a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

Hole 18 is a true risk-reward chance, a 538-yard beauty that plays as a three-shotter for most but is reachable in two for the daring and accurate player. The first order of business is to thread a long, straight tee ball between a stand of trees on the left and a meandering creek on the right. This creek crosses the fairway some 330 yards off the back tee and feeds into a lake that runs down the remainder of the left side of the hole and protects the front, left and rear of the put¬ting surface. The player who bails out too far to the right is likely to catch any of a number of bunkers, but a mighty second shot that matches the first can yield an eagle opportunity to close the round.

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Wachesaw Plantation East

Wachesaw Plantation East Golf Club represents the best of a traditional Scottish Design golf course. Architect Clyde Johnston carved this course out of a former rice plantation in Murrells Inlet. With rolling mounds and tree-lined fairways, Wachesaw East can be visually challenging. Good golf shots are typically rewarded, especially ones landing on the receptive, quick and true rolling greens.

Murrells Inlet, SC

911 Riverwood Drive (888) 922-0027 WachesawEast.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 139 73.9

Architect......... Clyde Johnston

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.

The course offers five sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. Named 2007 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association, Wachesaw East remains a frequent favorite place to play

by Myrtle Beach locals. Known for hosting four LPGA Tour events, Wachesaw East provides a fantastic value for golfers wanting to play a well-maintained course for a few bucks less.Best of the Beach Finalist for “Best Golf Hole” #18 Amenities: Golf Retail Shop, Full Service Restaurant & Bar, Outdoor Patio Dining, and Practice Range www.mbgolfinsider.com

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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

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.”

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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

River Club Pawleys Island, SC

11 Pine Circle (866) 694-2456 PrimeTimeGolfDeals.com Par: 72 USGA Rating:

Slope: 129 70.2

Architect..............Tom Jackson

River Club features water on 15 of 18 holes, and over 50 sand traps and bunkers.

Long hitters have some room off the tee, but approach shots need to be true. The dramatic par-5, 18th is one of the finest finishing holes on the Grand Strand, offering risk and rewward to those who can carry the water twice for a possible chance at eagle. eagle chance. . 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.

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By Ian Guerin

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iver Club in Pawleys Island, even with the notoriety it has received since it opened in 1985, still feels underrated.

The Tom Jackson Signature Course offers a little bit of everything you expect in a Lowcountry golf course: holes for big hitters and strategists; plenty of water and, somehow, seemingly more sand; immaculate fairways and pristine greens; and wildlife that includes alligators, fox squirrels and varied bird species.

Everything You Want in a Nearly all of the above can be found just Lowcountry Golf Experience minutes into a round.

There’s really no other way to put it.

The first hole on the 6,240-yard course (6,677 from the back tees, 5,807 at the forwards and 5,084 from the ladies) utilizes a small dogleg that leads to a pond separating the green from the fairway. Get used to that inside tree line blocking direct shots you’ll be seeing more of that as the day goes on. The par-3 No. 2 is fairly 70

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traditional, and it is followed up by a fairly straight 500-plus-yard No. 3 that gets to players with five tricky bunker locations.

For most, the party really kicks into high gear on No. 4. That’s where the combination of water and sand start to play a larger role, especially for players who aren’t accustomed to the course.

The front nine is capped off with a par-4, 394-yard hole that rises toward a green protected by three oversized bunkers in front and to the right and a fourth on the back side, just for good measure.

The back nine kicks you off with more sand on No. 10, a green lined on three sides by water on No. 11 and a 90-degree dogleg on No. 12. This Waccamaw Golf Trail course continues its variation from hole to hole right on through to No. 18, a hole in itself that draws plenty of attention.

The total package equates to 18 holes many would love to call their home course. www.mbgolfinsider.com

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LPGA Tour star Natalie Gulbis recently joined renowned golf instructor Mel Sole on a visit to River Club and took a playing tour of the island green, par-3 14th. Scan this code to check out the video!

UP AROUND THE BEND River Club’s finishing hole has been the topic of many post-round conversations. Some players find the 493-yard hole comes with the ultimate bragging rights for a foursome. Others find it’s the hole their buddies won’t let them forget. That’s because the final hole of this top-notch track

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has delivered as many gut shots as it has glorious endings.

The crescent-shaped parfive bows around a sizable and distinctive pond. Off the tee on No. 18, most players (those who aren’t playing it ultra-safe) will go over that pond into a relatively small landing area preceded by a pair of sand traps. From there, mid-wood proficient players can go after the green on the second shot while going over another portion of that pond.

Make those first two shots, and the eagles may be singing. Miss either, or worse yet both, and it’s a different tune.

Natalie Gulbis also played River Club’s signature finishing hole.

Scan this code to see how she did!

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Tune into “The Drive” with Aaron Marks, Weekday Mornings from 7-9 AM Sound Off with Lewis Woodard Monday - Friday 5-6 PM The Grand Strand’s Local Sports Source.

Don’t miss our 2nd Annual Gamecocks vs. Chanticleers Golf Shootout Friday June 12, 10:00 AM - Shotgun Start

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Represent your school in a Ryder Cup style match play format while playing a Texas Scramble golf tournament!

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The Lesson Tee

Distance Tips for the Driver Steve Dresser

Owner of Steve Dresser Golf Academy located at True Blue and Caledonia in Pawleys Island, SC. He’s the recipient of many awards including the PGA Carolinas Section Teacher of the Year. For more information visit

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the longest hitters wouldn’t comEven plain if they picked up a few more

yards. If you are losing distance with your driver, especially due to slicing, following are a few tips to maximize distance.

1. Get fit properly for your driver. Of all the clubs in the bag this one is worth spending a few bucks on. With today’s technology you really can buy a few yards. Make sure you go to a reputable club fitter who has a good launch monitor and works outdoors so you can see the actual ball flight.

2. Tee the ball high. Teeing the ball higher not only makes it easier to hit, it encourages the player to approach the ball from an inside, shallow angle which makes efficient use of loft and promotes a slightly upward delivery of the club into the ball. Not all tour players swing up with the driver but most of the really long hitters do.

4. Make a full upper body wind up. It’s not just the shoulders. Get the back and chest involved too. Keeping your hands far away from your head at the top is good too. You should feel coiled and full of power.

5. Maintain your spine tilt coming down. If you do, the club will naturally approach from the inside and your head will remain to the right of the ball through impact. If your head moves laterally to the left of the ball on the downswing you will lose almost all of your power.

6. Swing freely to a full finish. The swing doesn’t stop at the ball. Allow it to continue to a full, balanced finish with your body facing the target. In fact it’s best if your upper body unwinds even more and faces left of the target at the finish. Your right shoulder should be well beyond where the ball was at address.

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The Aromaflage dragonfly is a symbol of precisely this, beauty and allure backed by fierce and powerful execution. Your secret weapon for the outdoors is now in a bottle.

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LONG OFF THE TEE. SOFT AROUND THE GREEN.

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8 OUT OF 10 GOLFERS MAKE THE SWITCH AFTER TAKING THE DUO CHALLENGE

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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

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.

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Founders Club

Pawleys Island, SC 7829 Ocean Hwy. (843) 237-2299

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Par: 72 Slope: 139 USGA Rating: 74.1 Architect......... Thomas Walker

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 bermuda grass and the fairways are 419 Bermuda. 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

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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

720 Hwy. 17 N, Coquina Harbour, Little River

Located at North Beach Plantation

Open Daily at 4pm

Steak • Seafood • Sushi

719 North Beach Blvd • North Myrtle Beach, SC 29583 843-315-3000 www.21mainatnorthbeach.com www.mbgolfinsider.com

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21 Main At North Beach 719 North Beach Blvd., NMB

(843-315-3000)

21MainAtNorthBeach.com

Lovin’ Oven Caterer’s, Long Island’s & Manhattan’s premiere caterer, has built their reputation on superb cuisine, elegant locations and refined staff. 21 Main Prime Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, encompasses all these things, featuring the finest 28 Day Dry-Aged Meats and the finest in fresh seafood. Our guests claim we have the best sushi on the ‘Grand Strand’, please come in and see for yourself! Join 21 Main for your next evening out, 21 Main Steakhouse will be a dining experience you will not soon forget.

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.

The Original Benjamin’s

9593 N. Kings Hwy., N. Myrtle Beach

(843) 449-0821 OriginalBenjamins.com

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.

Angelo’s Steak & Pasta

2311 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach

(843) 626-2800 AngeloSteakAndPasta.com

Angelo’s is a full-service Italian Restaurant serving the Grand Strand’s Finest All-You-Can-Eat Italian Buffet and specializing in “The Greatest Steaks in the Universe.” Our traditional Italian menu using family recipes has made Angelo’s a favorite. Come and dine with us tonight and see why Angelo’s is at the top of everyone’s list.

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G I L L & G R I L L MYRTLE BEACH, SC NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC tbonzgillandgrill.com

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC flyingfishmarket.com

BREWERY & GRILL

MYRTLE BEACH, SC libertytaproom.com

MYRTLE BEACH, SC libertybreweryandgrill.com

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Liberty Brewery & Grill

Flying Fish Public Market & Grill Barefoot Landing

Broadway at the Beach

(843) 663-3474

(843) 626-4677

LibertyBreweryAndGrill.com

FlyingFishMarket.com

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.

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.

TBonz Gill & Grill

Barefoot Landing

Seaboard Commons

(843) 272-7111 (843) 946-7111 TBonzGillAndGrill.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.

Liberty Tap Room & Grill

76th Ave. N. Hwy. 17 Bus., Myrtle Beach

(843) 839-4677 LibertyTapRoom.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 87

Feast on your passion for the game, as well as great food. Roam from room to room, savoring the rich wood decor and all the memorabilia collected by Sam himself. Choose from a wide selection of foods grilled only with locally-cured oak. We serve Certified Angus Beef, the freshest local seafood, ribs or chicken.

Complement all this with a fine wine, or your favorite cocktail. For the lighter appetite, there’s a wide selection of salads and sandwiches.

Golfers bring in your scorecards, and earn 10% off your meal. (not applicable to alcohol, cannot be combined with any other offer)

Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern

1004 Glenforest Rd., Myrtle Beach (In Carolina Forest, near Tanger Outlets on Hwy. 501)

(843) 903-3150 • SamSneadsMyrtleBeach.com

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Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern 1004 Glensforest Rd., Myrtle Beach

(843) 903-3150 SamSneadsMyrtleBeach.com

Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern specializes in great food and quality service. The menu provides selections of certified angus beef, chicken, and seafood, prepared on our oak fired grill. We also offer a wide variety of soups, salads, and fresh homemade deserts. Our PAR3 menu is featured daily from 4pm-6pm with Happy Hour specials from 4pm-7pm.

Golfers bring in your scorecards, and earn 10% off your meal (not applicable to alcohol, cannot be combined with any other offer).

Johnny D’s Waffles and Bakery 3301 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach

(843) 448-6789 JohnnyDsWaffles.com

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.

Bliss Restaurant & Lounge

4606 Hwy., 17 Bus., Murrells Inlet

(843) 282-6737 True-Bliss.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.

Logan’s Roadhouse

Myrtle Beach

(843) 839-4666

North Myrtle Beach

(843) 272-3435

LogansRoadhouse.com

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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The Advantages to Living in a Golf Course Community

One of the most appealing types of planned communities is a golf course commu-

nity – even for those who do not play golf. These communities have much to offer, from young families just starting out to empty-nesters to retirees.

The obvious attraction is the golf course itself, which can run around and/or through the subdivision. The course can offer serene views of trees, green space, and water. The openness of the course and its landscaping give residents beautiful sights and in most cases, fresher air.

For those who enjoy the game of golf, community residents often receive discounts or incentives to use and or belong to their neighborhood course. Quite often, driving to the golf courses can add a great deal of time to the golfer’s day. However having one that is just around the corner is very convenient and a time saver.

Along with the golf course, these communities tend to have much to offer, including clubhouses, fitness/wellness centers, pools, tennis court, basketball courts, playgrounds, walking paths, ponds, planned activities for residents, and more. While the common grounds of golf course communities are usually as immaculately kept as the course itself.

Being a community built around a sport, those living within tend to have a more active and healthier lifestyle. There is also the sense of prestige attached to living in a golf course community.

Golf course communities are not for everyone. Many times, they call for higher monthly and/or annual dues. Homes, especially those that back up directly to the golf course, may have strict deed restrictions and home owner’s association rules that must be obeyed. Those that back up to the course could have spectacular views, but could also have to deal with poorly shot golf balls, course noise, and a lack of privacy during the warm weather months, depending on which portion of the course the home borders.

Each prospective buyer should sit down with their REALTOR – an area expert who can help the buyers with the weighing of the pros and cons. For a great many buyers, the pros will far outweigh any cons, making the move into a golf course community one of the more enjoyable life choices they undertake.

Kind Regards,

Paige Bird,

PGA, MBA 843-450-4773

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Legends Golf & Resort

Barefoot Vacations

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.

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 town homes, 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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Keep It In The Fairway

Brandt Snedeker Proves Your Wife’s Point;

You May Not Need Those New Clubs

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aybe your wife is right. You may not need those shiny new clubs. Brandt Snedeker didn’t…

By now, you know that Snedeker cruised to victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. By now you also know it was his second win at the event and that it secured him a spot in the Masters a few weeks from now.

more speed and adjustable heads, is a 2010 TaylorMade Burner SuperFast.

Snedeker says, “I don’t like changing equipment,” “I like to keep the variables to a minimum, so I know that it’s me that’s messing up and not the clubs. It works better that way.”

I guess not — and I guess it does.

For ha-ha’s, Mike Johnson, Senior Editor of Equipment at Golf World, looked into what the trade-in value would be on Sneds sticks and found a trip to the local pro shop to trade them in would net the seven-time PGA Tour winner a whopping $34.

Matthew Castonguay

What you may not know is that Sneds did all this using clubs that you’re 23-handicap buddy probably still has in his bag.

Put aside the fact that his irons are “well-used” and Snedeker’s bag still features some genuine artifacts by today’s standards. His Odyssey White Hot XG Rossie putter was first put into play by Sneds in 2006 while he was on the Web.com Tour.

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