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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Improvements & News Highly Classified (for your eyes only) Our team has investigated the improvements done by each course over the last 2 year period, as well as major course news from the last year. We have compiled a report for you below, indicating renovation/improvement projects by course and major news items. You have full clearance to read this memo, and no, it will not self-destruct in ten seconds.

Aberdeen: Redesigned clubhouse in 2017 (kept original foundation, pro shop upgraded and restaurant modernized with new long wooden tables and HD televisions) Arcadian Shores: Built new clubhouse and new cart paths in 2016/2017, installed new Sunday Ultradwarf Bermuda Greens in 2017.

Arrowhead: Completed tree removal and bunker upgrades in 2018.

Barefoot Resort: Resprigged the putting green of resort courses and upgraded cart paths and bunkers on Norman course. In addition the Love and Dye courses were named as among the best in SC by GolfWeek magazine.

Beachwood: Celebrated course’s 50th anniversary in July 2018.

Brick Landing: Installed new Sunday Ultradwarf greens, overhauled irrigation system and several fairways in the summer of 2018.

Brunswick Plantation: New ownership group has revitalized classic course. New course superintendent is one of the rising stars of the area, and 4 On The Green Magazine

clubhouse renovation work was completed in early 2018.

Burning Ridge: Putting green was redone in the summer of 2018.

Caledonia: Was named as the 37th best Resort Course in the US by GolfWeek magazine.

Crow Creek: Installed new V8 Bent grass greens in October of 2017. Repair work to carts paths and bridges was completed along with new carpet and paint in the clubhouse.

Crown Park: Resodded two greens, holes #1 and #18.

Diamondback: Installed new Sunday Ultradwarf greens in August of 2018, and removed over 200 trees.

Dunes Club: Rees Jones renovated all the course’s bunkers in the summer of 2018, as well as drainage. Also was named #29 Best Resort Course in US

by GolfWeek magazine.

Eagles Nest: Became the longest course in SC in 2016, with new Perch tees measuring over 7,900 yards.

Glen Dornoch: Installed new Champion Bermuda greens in the summer of 2018.

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Grande Dunes: Was named among the best courses in SC by GolfWeek magazine.

Was also ranked #15 by GolfWeek in their “Best of 2018: Courses You Can Play” for South Carolina.

Heritage Club: Was ranked #8

by GolfWeek in their “Best of 2018: Courses You Can Play” for South Carolina.

Indigo Creek: Installed new Sunday Ultradwarf greens in 2018.

International Club: Installed new Sunday Ultradwarf greens in July of 2018, while also upgrading tee boxes, bridges, and collars around the greens.

Legends Moorland: Installed new Champion Bermuda greens in June of 2018. Was also named the #82 Best Resort Course in the US by GolfWeek magazine.

Legends Heathland: Renovated Double Eagle Tavern, which serves all 3 courses, in 2017. Work included installation of 14 new televisions, new carpet and tables, and a new private room for groups. Also renovated downstairs snack bar, restrooms, and got a new fleet of Yamaha golf carts.

Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Improvements & News Legends Parkland: Removed a third of the course’s 110 bunkers in 2017, and renovated remaining traps with brand new sand.

Meadowlands: Celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018 and was named the 2018 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners’ Association.

TPC Myrtle Beach: Completed course-wide bunker renovation, and rebuilt practice green.

Also the course introduced the Dustin Johnson Performance Center to the facility. This facility will include six indoor hitting bays, three covered hitting areas, a fitness room, and a room for instructional seminars. The center will also become home Sandpiper Bay: Resurfaced the Bay nine with Sunday Ultra- of the Dustin Johnson Foundation, which was founded with dwarf Bermuda. Also removed over 200 trees, and implement- the focus of supporting youth ed a root pruning procedure on and college golf programs. all 27 holes, to eliminate roots Tradition Club: Installed new from growing into playing areas Sunday Ultradwarf Bermuda and cart paths. Resodded greens in June of 2018, and rough lines with 6 truckloads of converted greens back to origiBermuda sod. nal sizes.

Myrtlewood Pinehills Course: Installed new Sunday Ultradwarf greens in June of 2018.

Sea Trail: Renovated 5 greens on the Byrd and Jones courses, and resodded areas on 15 other holes.

Panthers Run: Installed new Tif Eagle Bermuda greens in the summer of 2018.

Shaftesbury Glen: Bunker renovations completed and new fleet of Ezo Go golf carts arrived in 2018.

Leopards Chase: Was ranked #10 by GolfWeek in their “Best of 2018: Courses You Can Play” for North Carolina.

Lions Paw: Partially resodded 10 greens in the summer of 2018 with new Mini Verde Bermuda.

Pine Lakes: Earned historic distinction in August of 2018 being named a “Legacy Business” by the Horry County Board of Architectural Review & Historic Preservation.

Possum Trot: Enters its 51st and final year of operation. The course will close in December of 2019.

Prestwick: Getting brand new fleet of Club Car golf carts in December of 2018.

Rivers Edge: Has worked diligently in 2018 with minor course upgrades. Big addition is the introduction of new Club Car golf cart fleet with the “Shark Experience.” This is an interactive monitor with Blue Tooth speakers newly introduced by Verizon and Greg Norman media.

Tidewater: Was ranked as the #3 best course in Myrtle Beach by the SC Golf Course Raters Panel. Was also ranked #7

by GolfWeek in their “Best of 2018: Courses You Can Play” for South Carolina.

Tigers Eye: Installed new Tif Eagle Bermuda greens in 2017.

Was ranked #14 by GolfWeek in their “Best of 2018: Courses You Can Play” for North Carolina.

True Blue: Completed extensive tree removal and trimming project. Expanded areas of fairways and tee boxes, as well as built a new 7,000 square foot putting green. The course also added new GPS units to each cart.

Wild Wing Avocet: Had one of its best years for playing conditions. Our staff played out there 6 times this year, and was thoroughly impressed each time.

World Tour: Made improvements to 11 holes on the course.

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Better Than Ever Turn back the clock 30 years to the late 1980’s in Myrtle Beach. Things looked a lot different around town, and the golf scene barely resembles what it does today. Some of you reading this were around in those days, and can attest to the change. As I turned 40 this year, I have found that life is constantly changing, personally and most notably to me are the changes to my beltline and hairline. The Myrtle Beach area golf industry is no exception to this evolution. In the year 2018, we saw a lot of updates and change, made in a collaborative effort to improve our product to our guests.

the sod in the Southeast US. Courses were able to patch in sod in areas of fairways, rough, and approaches where the grass coverage was thin. And finally, courses were able to complete renovation and beautification work to their clubhouses, with new paint, carpet or furniture.

New golf carts, some with newer and more upgraded creature comforts, can be found at over a dozen courses.

The collaboration between golf courses and golf package provider has never been stronger. There are some great golf packages out there in 2019, for both tee times as well as

The collaboration between golf courses and golf package providers has never been stronger.

New greens are the headline grabber, and with good reason. The newer forms of Ultra Dwarf Bermuda grasses are a testament to the study and history of a talented and constantly evolving community of golf agronomists. These are the men and women who I used to try to sit next to in Biology and Chemistry class. Myrtle Beach has embraced these newer products, and the benefit is being passed along to our visiting golfers.

There have been other improvements this year as well, besides just the installation of new greens at 9 area courses. With the sand traps, we saw re-nourishment of sand, reshaping, and installation of new and better drainage. Another area where we saw major upgrades, were fairways and approaches to the green. Hundreds of pallets of sod were delivered to the area this summer. If you were unable to re-sod your back yard, it was probably because we had all 6 On The Green Magazine

tee times and lodging. You can find the best package companies over the next few pages.

We’ve taken the time to only spotlight the best in-market teams. We highly recommend all of them; they are the cream of the crop.

Myrtle Beach through the years, has always been the reliable destination, were you knew what you were going to get. With several million dollars’ worth of upgrades, coming back to Myrtle Beach is going to feel like when you traded in your first jalopy for your first new car.

Or perhaps it may be more similar to that feeling you used to get as a kid walking down the stairs on Christmas morning. Either way, when you return to Myrtle Beach in 2019, you are going to be happy with the improvements. We hope you find some great information in this year’s issue, and look forward to seeing you around town and in the fairway.

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In Depth Look at the Greens:

Making a Case

With all of the major renovation and work done in Myrtle Beach in the year 2018, we decided to take an in-depth look at the 2 new types of Bermuda grass being introduced to the Myrtle Beach area. We have put together a case for each, focusing on the highlights and strengths of each type. Here is what we discovered: see which one you think makes the strongest case.

CHAMPION BERMUDA: Close Mowing - has exceptional tolerance of close mowing, does not thin-out to expose the ground even when mowed at 1/10 of an inch.

Shade Tolerance - maintains very high density even in partial shade.

Wear Tolerance - maintains very high density at the lowest mowing heights which gives it exceptional wear tolerance.

Rapid Recovery - makes a profusion of lateral stems which provides very rapid recovery from injury, even at the lowest mowing heights.

Slow Vertical Growth - it’s growth habit is primarily horizontal with very slow vertical growth which gives a more consistent putting surface.

Better Cold Stress Resistance - survives and recovers from sub-freezing temperatures at a very high level.

Encroachment Resistance has very dense and aggressive lateral growth which allows it to dominate other grasses at greens heights.

SUNDAY BERMUDA: Manages Like A Dwarf- has exceptional tolerance of close mowing, does not thin-out to expose the ground even when mowed at 1/10 of an inch.

Close Mowing - like Champion, can also be mowed at 1/10 of an inch, making for a fast and consistent surface.

tally in one or more directions.

The result is a nonuniform green with nonuniform putting speed. Putting “with the grain” results in significantly longer ball rolls than putting “against the grain.” Uniform grain will result in more consistent putts across the entire putting surface, regardless of the direction of the putt.

Stimpmeter of 11+ - We all like to see big numbers on the Stimp (whether we can actually deal with them or not), and this grass can deliver.

Genetic Stability - Since it’s development in the mid 80’s in Alabama, Sunday has not seen any mutations over the last 26 years.

Massive Root System - protects against the winter elements. A deep, established root system will also allow water necessary for growth.

Consistent Color - keeps the entire putting surface at the same color, providing a pure visual. This also enables easier reading of undulation and breaks.

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Moorland Course, The Legends

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Information Central - The Highway 501 corridor and the City of Myrtle Beach.

North - From the Highway 17 Business and Highway 17 Bypass convergence northward. Includes Restaurant Row, North Myrtle

Beach, Hwy. 9, Little River, and Calabash.

South - From the Market Common area southward. Includes Surfside, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield, and Pawleys Island.

Golf Course

Architect

Holes

Par

Junior Policy

Location

Greens

Aberdeen

Tom Jackson

27

36,36,36

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Arcadian Shores

Rees Jones

18

72

16 & under

north

Sunday Ultradwarf

Arrowhead

Tom Jackson/Ray Floyd

27

36,36,36

16 & under

central

MiniVerde

Azalea Sands

Gene Hamm

18

72

7-17 Free

north

Bermuda

Barefoot Dye

Pete Dye

18

72

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Barefoot Fazio

Tom Fazio

18

71

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Barefoot Love

Davis Love III

18

72

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Barefoot Norman

Greg Norman

18

72

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Beachwood

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under $9

north

419 Bermuda

Blackmoor

Gary Player

18

72

16 & under

south

TifEagle

Brick Landing

H.M. Brazil

18

72

16 & under

north

Bermuda

Brunswick Plant

Willard Byrd

27

36,36,36

$25 am/ free pm

north

Champion

Burning Ridge

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

central

TifEagle

Caledonia

Mike Strantz

18

70

17 & under $59

south

Champion

Cape Fear National

Tim Cate

18

72

15 & under, cart fee

north

A1 / A4 Bent

Carolina National

Fred Couples

27

36,36,36

16 & under

north

Champion Bermuda

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Arcadian Shores Golf Course

Architect

Holes

Par

Junior Policy

Location

Greens

Carolina Shores

Tom Jackson

18

72

16 & under

north

Bermuda

Colonial Charters

Rick Robbins

18

71

15 & under

north

Bermuda

Crow Creek

Rick Robbins

18

72

16 & under

north

V8 Bent

Crown Park

Robbie Byers

18

72

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Diamondback

Russell Breeden

18

72

16 & under

north

Sun. Ultradwarf. Bermuda

Dunes Club

Robert Trent Jones

18

72

no discount

central

Champion

Eagles Nest

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

north

MiniVerde

Farmstead

Willard Byrd

18

72

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Founders Club

Thomas Walker/Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

south

Emerald Bermuda

Glen Dornoch

Clyde Johnston

18

72

17 & under

north

Champion Bermuda

Grande Dunes Resort Club

Roger Rulewich

18

72

16 & under

central

Champion

Grande Dunes Members Club

Nick Price/Craig Schreiner

18

71

members only

central

Bentgrass

Hackler Course

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

central

Bermuda

Heritage

Dan Maples

18

71

$25 in seas/ free out

south

Champion

Indian Wells

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

south

TifEagle

Indigo Creek

Willard Byrd

18

72

16 & under

south

Sun. Ultradwarf. Bermuda

International Club

Willard Byrd

18

72

16 & under

south

Sun. Ultradwarf. Bermuda

Legends Heathland

Tom Doak

18

71

$25 in seas/ free out

central

Champion

Legends Moorland

P.B. Dye

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

central

Champion

Legends Parkland

Tom Doak

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

central

Champion

Leopard’s Chase

Tim Cate

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

north

L93 Bent

Lions Paw

Willard Byrd

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

north

MiniVerde Bermuda

Litchfield

Willard Byrd

18

72

16 & under

south

TifDwarf Bermuda

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The Dunes Club Golf Course

Architect

Holes

Par

Junior Policy

Location Greens

Long Bay

Jack Nicklaus

18

72

16 & under

north

Champion Bermuda

MBN King’s North

Arnold Palmer

18

72

MBN SouthCreek

Arnold Palmer

18

72

16 & under

central

MiniVerde Bermuda

MBN West Course

Arnold Palmer

18

72

16 & under

central

MiniVerde Bermuda

Host of the 2017 U.S. Women’s 16 & under central Champion Bermuda Amateur Four-Ball

For more Jones gem has remained atop the list Myrtle area courses.

Man O’ War than 50 years, this Robert Trent Dan Maples 18 72 Half of price adult rd. Beach central CrenshawOver Bent the years, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club has hosted some of golf’s most coveted events, including the Senior Tour Championship Meadowlands Willard Byrd/David Johnson 18 72 16 & under north Ultradwarf Bermuda and, most recently, the PGA National Championship.

Ranked among the Top 100 Courses in America by both Golf Myrtlewood Palmetto Ed Ault/Tom Clark 18 72 16 & under central TifDwarf Bermuda Digest and Golf Magazine, it is sureGeorge to rank high on your 18 list as well.

You deserve a day at The Dunes.

Myrtlewood Pinehills Cobb/Arthur Hills 72 16 & under central Sun. Ultradwarf Bermuda Oyster Bay

Dan Maples

18

70

$25 in seas/ free out

north

TifEagle Bermuda

Panther’s Run

Tim Cate

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

north

MiniVerde

Pawleys Plantation

Jack Nicklaus

18

72

16 & under

south

TifEagle Bermuda

The Pearl East

Dan Maples

18

72

$25

north

MiniVerde Bermuda

The Pearl West

Dan Maples

18

72

$25

north

L93 Bent

Pine Lakes

Robert White

18

70

16 & under

central

Paspalum

Possum Trot

Russell Breeden

18

72

17 & under

north

TifDwarf Bermuda

Prestwick

Pete/P.B. Dye

18

72

cart fee am/ free pm

south

TifEagle Bermuda

River Club

Tom Jackson

18

72

16 & under

south

Champion Bermuda

Tom Jackson

18

72

16 & under

north

Champion Bermuda

Rivers Edge

Arnold Palmer

18

72

16 & under

north

Sunday Bermuda

Sandpiper Bay

Dan Maples

27

36,36,36

16 & under

north

Mini Verde

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River Hills River Oaks

9000 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC | 272957236,36,36 | 843.449.5236 | TheDunesClub.net Tom Jackson/Gene Hamm 16 & under central Champion Bermuda

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Dye Course, Barefoot Golf Resort Golf Course

Architect

Holes

Par

Junior Policy

Location Greens

Sea Trail Byrd

Willard Byrd

18

72

16 & under

north

TifDwarf Bermuda

Sea Trail Jones

Rees Jones

18

72

16 & under

north

TifDwarf Bermuda

Sea Trail Maples

Dan Maples

18

72

16 & under

north

A1 / A4 Bent

Shaftesbury Glen

Clyde Johnston

18

72

17 & under

cental

A1 Bent

Surf Club

George Cobb

18

72

13 & under, cart fee

north

Champion

Thistle

Tim Cate

27

36,36,36

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Tidewater

Ken Tomlinson

18

72

16 & under

north

MiniVerde Bermuda

Tiger’s Eye

Tim Cate

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

north

TifEagle Bermuda

TPC of MB

Tom Fazio/Lanny Wadkins

18

72

16 & under

south

MiniVerde Bermuda

Tradition Club

Ron Garl

18

72

16 & under

south

Sun. Ultradwarf Bermuda

True Blue

Mike Strantz

18

72

17 & under $59

south

Champion Bermuda

Wachesaw East

Clyde Johnston

18

72

16 & under

south

TifEagle Bermuda

Whispering Pines

Ken Dye/Baxter Spann

18

72

16 & under

central

Bermuda

Wild Wing

Larry Nelson

18

72

16 & under

central

MiniVerde Bermuda

Willbrook

Dan Maples

18

72

16 & under

south

Champion Bermuda

Witch

Dan Maples

18

71

Half price of adult rd.

central

Bermuda

Wizard

Dan Maples

18

71

Half price of adult rd.

central

Bentgrass

World Tour

Mel Graham

27

72

16 & under

central

Bermuda

*Jr policy all with paying adult. 1 to 1 basis.

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Aberdeen Country Club

701 Buck Trail Longs, SC 29568 Aberdeen Country Club is a 27-hole course designed by Tom Jackson that features Tif-Eagle Bermuda greens on three, 9-hole layouts with a Scottish theme in different natural settings.

Arcadian Shores Golf Club

710 Hilton Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 Arcadian offers enticing lakes, deviously placed bunkers, tree-lined Bermuda fairways and the distinctive contouring presents the ultimate golf challenges of man and nature.

Lush Tif-Eagle Bermuda greens with 64 creatively-placed sand bunkers and natural lakes woven in and out of the fairways make this a challenge you will long remember.

Hole 13 at Arcadian Shores is considered to be one of the top 18 holes in Myrtle Beach.

Designed by Rees Jones, Arcadian Shores accommodates any level of golfer with its selection of five tee boxes.

Arrowhead Country Club

1201 Burcale Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 With a canvas of 419 Bermuda grass fairways and MiniVerde Bermuda grass greens, the team of Ray Floyd and Tom Jackson have created a 27-hole masterpiece along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Arrowhead features three unique 9-hole tracts: The Waterway, The Cypress and The Lakes, each one with a feel all its own. Arrowhead is conveniently located five minutes from the Airport and within fifteen minutes of downtown Myrtle 14 On The Green Magazine

Beach. Ask about the seasonal special where you can play all 27 for the 18 hole rate!

Azalea Sands Golf Club

2100 Hwy 17 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Architect Gene Hamm designed a fun course that can be easily played in a three to four hour time period. This course full on fairway and green side bunkers is 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.

Bald Head Island Club

Ferry from Southport, NC The Bald Head Island Club is a unique golf destination located on one of North Carolina’s most beautiful barrier islands accessible only by passenger ferry or private boat. The Bald Head Island golf course is a stunning design by acclaimed architect George Cobb that was renovated by noted architect Tim Cate. The course wraps around freshwater lagoons, through a maritime forest and across dunes in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean. Resort accommodations, fine dining, an array of recreational opportunities and pristine island beaches make Bald Head Island a vacation experience in a class by itself.

Barefoot Resort Courses

The Dye Course The Fazio Course The Love Course The Norman Course 4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Rd North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Barefoot Resort & Golf is the most decorated www.onthegreenmagazine.com

multi-course facility in Myrtle Beach. With names like Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, Greg Norman and Pete Dye, golfers know that they will be treated to some of the finest golf architecture in the world. The Norman Course is a southwestern style design with vast waste areas and several eye-opening holes along the Intracoastal Waterway. The Love Course was Davis Love III breakout design.

It is a matchless creation that has elevated greens and generous fairways. The course has its own faux ruins of an antebellum plantation. The Fazio Course is a design that will delight all skill levels of golfers and is a terrific test of your game. It features undisturbed wetlands, native flowers and plants. You will also enjoy an abundance of wildlife. The Dye Course is the Pete Dye centerpiece of Barefoot’s semi-private club and offers a variety of bunkers, waste areas and Dye’s signature bulkheads. Each golf course has received national acclaim by all of the major golf publications. They include: Myrtle Beach’s #1 Golf Course ranking and “Americas Top 100 Public Courses” by Golf Digest, “Top 15 You Can Play in SC” by Golfweek, “2017 Resort of the Year in North America,” and holds the distinction of being named both the Myrtle Beach and SC state “Golf Course of the Year”.

Barefoot is conveniently located within minutes of fine dining, entertainment, shopping and the wide beaches of North Myrtle Beach.

Barefoot Resort & Golf features all-inclusive golf packages with premium resort-style amenities, a state of the art lighted driving range, short game practice facility, and full service restaurant and bar.

Beachwood Golf Course

1520 Highway 17 South North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Established in 1968, Beachwood Golf Club

is a championship Gene Hamm course with a reputation as one of the best conditioned golf courses on the Grand Strand. It is an 18 hole tract that winds its way among sparkling lakes and dazzling floral displays. Beachwood has a complete public practice facility.

Blackmoor Golf Club

6100 Longwood Dr Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Blackmoor features the only Grand Strand design by legendary South African pro Gary Player. Named “Golf Course of the Year” in 2001 by the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association, Blackmoor offers groomed TifEagle Bermuda greens in a scenic former-plantation setting.

Brick Landing Plantation

1882 Goose Creek Rd. SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 The 18 hole course starts and ends on the Intracoastal Waterway while winding through beautiful coastal marshes. This semi-private course offers all the benefits of a private club while still being open to the public.

Brunswick Plantation

380 Brunswick Drive Calabash, NC 28467 Brunswick Plantation Golf Club offers 27 holes of great golf, minutes across the SC/NC state line in Brunswick county. Three distinct nines include the Magnolia nine, the Dogwood nine, and the Azalea nine. Architect Williard Byrd designed the course, which opened for play in 1992. He opted to keep the natural beauty of the land and as a result Brunswick Plantation has challenging holes from start to finish.

Burning Ridge Golf Club

500 Burning Ridge Road Conway, SC 29526 Burning Ridge Golf Club is the proud recipient of the 2006 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year award and the 2006 South Carolina Golf Course of the Year award. Encounter elegantly shaped mounded fairways and large yawning bunkers before reaching smooth putting surfaces. After your round enjoy the country club atmosphere with a drink and meal on the outside deck.

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

369 Caledonia Dr Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was ranked in Golf Magazine’s “2016 Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list. Caledonia has been recognized for its design and incredible beauty. Caledonia

and True Blue are annually ranked on many major golf publications “Top 100” lists. The courses are land adjacent in Pawleys Island, SC just 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach International Airport.

full practice facility awaits you to warm up before the round. Located just minutes from North Myrtle Beach, Crown Park is well suited for players of all skill levels.

Cape Fear National

615 Log Cabin Rd Loris, SC 29569 Diamondback is a modern Russell Breeden design, and a Par 72 layout measuring 6928 yards from the back tees. Breeden has strategically placed bunkers and lakes to allow for a fun and challenging round of golf.

Diamondback is the first course in the Myrtle Beach area to feature Jensen Ultra Dwarf greens. Conveniently located on Highway 9, it’s just minutes from the beach.

1281 Cape Fear National Drive Leland, NC 28451 Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course designed by Tim Cate. Located in the Brunswick Forest community just 5.7 miles south of downtown Wilmington, NC. The course layout is visually stunning and intertwined with preserved wetlands and scenic lakes. There are dramatic berms, elevated tees, meandering fairways, and sculpted features throughout the course. Cape Fear National is the northernmost course on the Grand Strand.

Carolina National

1643 Goley Hewitt Rd SE Bolivia, NC 28422 Carolina National Golf Club is a 27-hole Fred Couples signature golf facility set along the Lockwood Folly River. Winding through rich low country terrain, the course offers an endless variety of playing experiences. It has been awarded HHHH1/2 stars by Golf Digest, which calls it one of the finest courses on the eastern seaboard. Just over 7,000 yards from the tips, the course will challenge the accomplished golfer, yet five sets of strategically placed tees offer an equally challenging test to golfers of all abilities.

Colonial Charters

301 Charter Dr. Longs, SC 29568 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 greenside waterfalls, and the tree-lined fairways reward golfers that are accurate off the tee.

Crow Creek

240 Hickman Road NW Calabash, NC 28467 Crow Creek is located only 2 miles north of the NC/SC state line. The course was created by architect Rick Robbins, who was a former Jack Nicklaus design associate. Crow Creek is a scenic layout set on developer Jerry McLamb’s 500-acre family homestead. A clubhouse renovation furthermore added to the course amenities.

Crown Park Golf Club

2225 Hwy 9 West Longs , SC 29568 Extensive mounding and large undulating TifEagle greens complete an experience not soon forgotten. The graceful clubhouse welcomes you with an upscale pro shop. A

Diamondback Golf Club

Dunes Golf and Beach Club

9000 N. Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 The legendary Dunes Golf and Beach Club is the premier country club in Myrtle Beach.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, the 18-hole golf course is consistently ranked in the Top 100 courses by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. It has played host to numerous high-end golf tournaments including the PGA Senior Tour and the USGA Women’s Open. Semi-private.

Eagle Nest Golf Club

3960 Golf Ave Little River, SC 29566 Located in the fishing village of Little River, this 250-acre property acts as much as a wildlife preserve as a golf course. The 18-hole layout was designed by renowned architect Gene Hamm, a Carolina native who has a reputation for carving classics out of diverse terrain.

Farmstead Golf Links

541 McLamb Rd NW Calabash, NC 28467 The wide, links-style fairways at Farmstead Golf Links gently follow the lay of the land to create a collection of shot-making opportunities that reward superior play from golfers of many styles. Whether the flags are noisily flapping or eerily still, hitting it straight is the key to scoring well at Farmstead. And as your round comes to a close, the only hole in 2 states, the legendary 767-yard, par 6 finishing hole unfolds over a half-mile of beautifully manicured turf to offer a final test of your skills.

The Founders Club

7829 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Founders Club at Pawleys Island was voted 2011 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association. Designed by Thomas Walker, former lead designer for Gary Player Design, On The Green Magazine 15

the course was new in 2008. This course features impressive elevation changes, fairways defined by mounds with pot bunkers, and square “island” tee boxes set inside massive waste bunkers. Its elevated greens are the only ones on the Grand Strand grassed with the new heat-tolerant Emerald Bermuda that enables the greenskeeper to keep the undulating putting surfaces tight, fast and smooth in any weather. The well-stocked clubhouse and pro shop overlook the 10th and 18th holes.

Glen Dornoch

4840 Glen Dornoch Way Little River, SC 29566 Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links is designer Clyde Johnston’s brilliant tribute to legendary architect Donald Ross. Named a “Top 10” Myrtle Beach area course by Golf Digest among its many accolades, Glen Dornoch features big Bermuda greens with bump-and-run fringes and spectacular finishing holes on both nines that overlook the Intracoastal Waterway.

Grande Dunes Resort Club

8700 Golf Village Ln Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Grande Dunes Resort Club was named one of the “Top 100 Public Golf Courses” in America

by Golf Digest Magazine in 2011-2012. The Resort Club was also awarded “Course of the Year” by the National Golf Course Owners Association in 2009. The expansive Bermuda grass fairways ripple with subtle undulations onto large, modestly contoured Champion UltraDwarf Bermuda greens. The superior design unfolds itself in a relaxed, gracious manner enticing golfers with beauty while taunting them with danger. Fair but challenging, each golf hole presents a different problem to test golfers at any level.

General James Hackler Golf Course

Coastal Carolina University 107 Citadel Drive Conway, SC 29526 Built in 1968, the course received a renovation by local architect Craig Schreiner that saw the course reopen in 2011 with a fresh new look. Wide fairways, meticulously manicured greens, and accommodating staff have made this course a true favorite. It’s challenging for the experienced golfer and also perfect for the beginner.

Heritage Club

378 Heritage Dr Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Built on two of South Carolina’s historic plantations along the scenic Waccamaw River.

Over 600 acres of giant magnolias, freshwater lakes and marshes have been transformed into a golf course that rivals any course in the 16 On The Green Magazine

Southeast. Honored by Golf Digest as 46th among the “Top 100 Public Golf Courses in America” for 2007-2008 and recently rated HHHH 1/2 stars in “Places to Play.” Heritage Club was ranked #7 in GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play in SC.” Champions Bermuda is the putting surface at Heritage Club.

100 Wood Lake Drive Garden City, SC 29576 Voted the 2004-2005 Golf Course of the year, golfers playing Indian Wells Golf Club continue to rave about the appearance and layout which reminds many of a traditional U.S. Open-style course. After your round, enjoy the relaxing clubhouse and outdoor patio overlooking the 10th tee while being served by the past winners of the coveted “Myrtle Beach Golf News’ Hospitality and Operational Excellence Award.”

Toughest Courses in America” at #37. It remains one of the most unique courses on the East Coast. Moorland was voted “2014 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year” and was ranked #6 in GolfWeek’s “Best Courses You Can Play in SC.” Moorland was also named the 84th Best Resort Course in America in GolfWeek’s upcoming Top 100 Resort & Residential Courses in America. The Legends Parkland is modeled after the style of architects Alister MacKenzie (Augusta National) and George Thomas (Riviera Country Club).

Enjoy tree-lined fairways, vast natural areas, substantial undulating greens and experience a day of exceptional golf. All three of the Legends courses have been awarded HHHH 1/2 stars from Golf Digest. All three of the courses were named winners of the Myrtle Beach Chamber’s ‘People’s Choice Award for Best Golf Course.’

Indigo Creek Golf Club

Litchfield Country Club

Indian Wells Golf Club

9480 Indigo Club Drive Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Indigo Creek Golf Club is set in the very heart of the Grand Strand’s “Low Country” plantation area in Murrells Inlet, just 10 minutes south of Myrtle Beach. Golfers experience a new level of pleasure as they wind through the flowing creeks and giant oaks found along the back nine. This beautiful Willard Byrd design displays well maintained TifDwarf Bermuda greens and Bermuda tees, fairways and roughs.

International Club

1560 International Club Blvd Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 www.internationalclubgolf.com William Byrd designed this fabulous layout that is nestled among a mixture of hardwood and pine trees. This carefully manicured course is caressed by finger lakes that are fed by underground streams while many of the holes are surrounded by pristine wetlands.

Known for having exceptional greens yearround, the course will provide a challenge for players of all levels with five sets of trees.

The Legends

Heathland Moorland Parkland 1500 Legends Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Legends Resort is one of the Grand Strands finest stay and play facilities. The resort is home to three award- winning courses. The Heathland is a Tom Doak gem where the natural contours of the land dictate the flow of the course. This links course’s windswept hills and deep-faced bunkers are just a few of the challenges that await each player.

This course is a true test of Old World golf.

The Moorland is a P.B. Dye design and was named by Golf Digest as one of the “Fifty www.onthegreenmagazine.com

619 Country Club Drive Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Litchfield Country Club offers limited public play on its Willard Byrd designed course with plenty of doglegs and fine TifDwarf Bermuda greens.

Long Bay Club

350 Fox Tail Dr Longs, SC 29568 Long Bay Club is a unique Jack Nicklaus Signature Course with Champion UltraDwarf Bermuda greens, deep pot bunkers, vast waste areas and mounding along the fairways.

Man O’ War Golf Club

5601 East Leeshire Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 The lake at Man O’ War Golf Club is immense, and winds throughout the course. This results in defining holes and changing from ally to enemy, as its sparkling beauty becomes a punishing hazard. Man O’ War, rated HHHH

by Golf Digest, features large Bentgrass greens, a practice range and a unique marina clubhouse. Man O’War was named the Myrtle Beach Area “2017 Golf Course of the Year.”

Meadowlands Golf Club

1000 Meadowlands Trail Calabash, NC 28467 Architect Willard Byrd put his personal stamp on Meadowlands Golf Club with distinctive parkland features that follow the lay of the land through mature woods bordered by serene meadows, pristine lakes and vast wetlands. Spacious, gently sloping fairways offer a surprising variety of elevation changes that open onto large, immaculately manicured greens. Five sets of tees, an open layout, well defined hazards and exemplary attention to detail create a rewarding round for everyone who comes ready to play.

Myrtle Beach National

Kings North SouthCreek West Course 4900 National Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Myrtle Beach National Golf Club is home to three Founders Collection Courses including: SouthCreek, West Course, and the renowned King’s North. Arnold Palmer, along with Francis Duane, designed all three layouts: King’s North, opened in 1973 and totally refurbished in 1996, was most recently honored by inclusion on the Golf Digest list of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses 2007-2008.”

The North’s Champion UltraDwarf Bermuda greens are superb and “The Gambler” is one of golf’s best risk-reward holes. SouthCreek was named among America’s “Top 100” by Golf For Women in 2002-2003 and features Champion Bermuda greens on a shotmaker’s layout. The West Course sports Champion Bermuda greens as well, in a parkland-style design with minimal rough.

Myrtlewood Golf Club

PineHills Palmetto Course 1500 48th Avenue Extended North Myrtle Beach , SC 29577 Myrtlewood Golf Club offers golfers a choice of two 18-hole layouts located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. The Palmetto Course is a traditional design with fairways that gently twist and turn their way towards large,

TifDwarf greens. The 18th offers a dramatic finish along the Intracoastal Waterway. The Palmetto Course was honored by Golf Magazine as the “Local’s Favorite Course”- 2005. In contrast, the PineHills Course is a modern classic designed by Arthur Hills. Contoured fairways and undulating greens provide an excellent test of golf, one you’re sure to enjoy.

PineHills was honored by Golf Digest as a “Top Ten Course” in Myrtle Beach.

Ocean Ridge

Lion’s Paw • Panther’s Run Tiger’s Eye • Leopard’s Chase 351 Ocean Ridge Pkwy Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 Ocean Ridge Plantation is home to the award-winning Big Cats Courses of the Grand Strand. Lion’s Paw Golf Links, by architect Willard Byrd, is a links setting where big hardwoods frame generous, rolling fairways. This Grand Strand favorite features MiniVerde™ ultra-dwarf greens that provide a premium putting surface. Lion’s Paw was awarded four stars by Golf Digest. Winding its way through a pristine nature preserve, Panther’s Run Golf Links is a wild and scenic ride from start to finish. Rolling fairways and deep sand bunkers lurk throughout this championship layout and the newly installed TifEagle greens putt fast and true. The NC Golf Panel ranked Panther’s Run Golf Links among their Top 50 Courses You Can Play for 2018. Tiger’s Eye Golf Links is one of Tim Cate’s greatest

creations and is a regular on Golf Digest’s list of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.”

The brand new TifEagle greens, native grasses and wildflowers, along with unique elevation changes and coquina boulder bulkheads, make Tiger’s Eye a very special golf experience. Tiger’s Eye was once again ranked among GOLF Magazine’s Top Public courses State by State for 2018 and the par 3 11th hole at Tiger’s Eye Golf Links was listed on the NC Golf Panel’s “Dream 18,” a fantasy layout featuring the best golf holes in the state. The 7100+ yard layout of Leopard’s Chase Golf Club features TifSport Bermuda fairways and perfectly manicured L-93 bentgrass greens.

The level of detail for this spectacular layout with its natural elevations, scenic landscapes, native grasses and that beautiful white coastal sand used for the waste areas, creates a series of flowing, picturesque holes unlike anything in the area. GolfWeek Magazine ranked Leopard’s Chase in the Top 10 in NC on their list of “The Best Courses You Can Play- State by State” for 2018.

Oyster Bay

614 Lake Shore Hwy 179 Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Oyster Bay is a rare, harmonious blend of the penal, heroic and strategic philosophies of golf course architecture. A course where variety and innovation are the name of the game. Golf Digest has repeatedly rated Oyster Bay HHHH 1/2 stars and ranked it On The Green Magazine 17

the “Best New Resort Course of the Year.” The clubhouse has been renovated and upgraded to enhance guests’ experience.

looking the Calabash River and some of the best bent grass greens in the area.

Pawleys Plantation

Pine Lakes Country Club

70 Tanglewood Drive Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Nicklaus Signature course, features a classic Lowcountry design 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 concentration. Pawleys Plantation was ranked by Golf Digest among South Carolina’s “Top 25 Layouts” in 2001. Golf Digest has further awarded Pawleys Plantation four and 1/2 stars in its “Places to Play” guide. Other accolades include Golf For Women’s “Top 10 Women Friendly Courses in America” (1999) and Travel & Leisure Golf’s “4-Star Golf” (2001).

The Pearl Golf Links

1300 Pearl Blvd.

Calabash, North Carolina 28467 The Pearl, known as “The Gem of the Carolinas” is noted for its fast rolling greens and finely manicured fairways which cut through the forest and coastal marshlands along the Calabash River. This 36 hole property is enhanced with an array of gardens and water features that add difficulty and splendor to each hole. The East Course is a traditional parkland layout with mini-verde Bermuda greens. The West Course is a links style track with a dramatic finish along the bluffs over18 On The Green Magazine

5603 Granddaddy Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Pine Lakes Country Club has been an icon on the Myrtle Beach golf scene since 1927, and is also referred to as “The Granddaddy.” After an extensive renovation to the golf course and clubhouse, you can now experience The Granddaddy as it was in the spirit of the 1920s. Many of the historical golf holes were maintained while 12 new holes were created to improve the golf experience that visitors have come to associate with Pine Lakes.

Possum Trot

1170 Possum Trot Road North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 Possum Trot Golf Club is a Glens Golf Group course designed by architect Russell Breeden. Great Tifdwarf Bermuda greens and generous fairways ensure a fun-for-all round at Possum Trot, which is also home to one of the area’s largest practice facilities at the on-site Glens Golf Academy. Greens fee discounts, professional instruction and accommodations can be part of a complete Glens Golf package.

Prestwick Country Club

1001 Links Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Prestwick Country Club features a co-design by father-son architects Pete and P.B. Dye that was recently named by Golf Digest among its “Five Best-Kept Secret Courses.” www.onthegreenmagazine.com

A host of the South Carolina Mid-Amateur Championship and a US Open qualifier, Prestwick is a sculpted layout with deep bunkers, giant berms and those famous Dye bulkheads framing many of the tifEagle Bermuda greens.

River Club

1 Club Circle Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Architect Tom Jackson built River Club Golf Course around a network of spring-fed ponds and added more than 100 bunkers, but the immaculate Champion Bermuda greens are River Club’s most outstanding feature. Rated HHHH 1/2 stars by Golf Digest.

River Hills Golf Club

3670 Cedar Creek Run Little River, SC 29566 Located in Little River, SC, River Hills Golf & Country Club is a Tom Jackson parkland-style design blending modern and traditional elements. The fairways of this 18-hole course make their way through a picturesque, heavily-wooded terrain but its rolling hills, unusual for a coastal course, are River Hills’ signature feature.

River Oaks Golf Plantation

831 River Oaks Dr Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 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 at

the beach, Myrtle Beach Airport or Broadway at the Beach in less than 5 minutes. The three nine-hole courses feature recently renovated undulating Champion Ultradwarf greens and treelined fairways. River Oaks was the 2015 “Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year.”

Rivers Edge Golf Club

2000 Arnold Palmer Drive Shallotte, NC 28470 Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation in Shallotte is home to an extraordinary Arnold Palmer Signature Course. In 2007 Golf Digest ranked this course 62nd among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” and GolfWeek counts it among its “Top 10 in North Carolina.”

The spectacular layout features excellent Bentgrass greens, dramatic waterfront vistas and seven holes on high bluffs overlooking the pristine Shallotte River. Rivers Edge was recently renovated and now features Sunday UltraDwarf Bermuda greens.

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club

800 N Sandpiper Club Dr. Sunset Beach, NC 28468 Just a 20-minute drive from Myrtle Beach, Sandpiper Bay is in the heart of the relaxed community of Sunset Beach. The 27-hole facility offers well-maintained fairways and greens that entice players of every level at a great value. Sandpiper Bay is committed to maintaining the course at impeccable standards. The course has fantastic Mini Verde Bermuda greens and has recently renovated the bunkers on all 27 holes with new sand and new drainage.

Sea Trail Resort

Willard Byrd Course Rees Jones Course Dan Maples Course 75A Clubhouse Road Sunset Beach, N.C. 28468 Sea Trail Golf Resort is the site of three spectacular courses. The Willard Byrd Course features 18 holes of championship golf that is memorable for both its beauty and playability. Large Champion bermuda greens, pristine lakes and well- placed bunkers make this Willard Byrd course a challenge rated four stars

by Golf Digest. It was also named in the “Top 50 Courses to Play in Myrtle Beach” by Golf Digest. The Rees Jones Course has recently been renovated by renowned architect Rees Jones. Magnificent undulating bent grass greens and winding fairways are bordered by old oaks and towering pines trees which add to this distinctive layout. Rees Jones has renovated four US Open courses. The Rees Jones course is the “2005 Best Resort Course”

by Golf Week Magazine. It was also named in the “Top 50 Courses to Play in Myrtle Beach”

by Golf Digest. The Dan Maples Course is a

traditional Southern course that plays along the Calabash Creek. Renovated bent grass greens, framed by magnificent live oaks and large pines, enhance every player’s golf experience. N.C. Magazine rates the Dan Maples Course in the Top 5 of the coastal region as “Best Conditioned Course.” It was also named in the “Top 50 Courses to Play in Myrtle Beach” by Golf Digest. All 3 Sea Trail courses were voted the “Best of Brunswick County Golf Courses 2014.”

Shaftesbury Glen

951 Shaftesbury Lane Conway, SC 29526 Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club was the Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year in 2009.

It is the newest Glens Golf Group course by architect Clyde Johnston. A traditional parkland-style design with meandering fairways in an expansive rural setting, the elevated A-1 bentgrass greens at Shaftesbury are beautifully conditioned and considered by local players to be the region’s best. The course was renovated in 2016 by adding extensive new waste areas that completely changed the look and feel of many of the holes. Complete Glens Golf packages include discounted greens fees at this modern Grand Strand classic.

Surf Golf and Beach Club

1701 Springland Lane North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 The Surf Golf and Beach Club is the third oldest course on the Grand Strand, having been opened for play in 1960. The Parkland Style course was designed by noted architect George Cobb with a redesign done in 1996

by John Lafoy. The 18 hole golf course is lined with massive live oak trees and water will come into play on eleven holes, ending with the spectacular Par 3 eighteenth hole. The greens were replaced in August and September of 2016 with Champion Bermuda Grass with moderate to severe sloping coming into play on every green. Lunch and dinner on the patio overlooking the fabled 18th green is reason enough to become a member of the Strand’s most prestigious country club.

Thistle Golf Club

1815 Olde Thistle Club Road Sunset Beach, NC 28468 The Thistle Golf Club is a 27-hole Tim Cate design. The course and clubhouse were inspired by an ancient Scottish golf society called Thistle Golf Club. Documents and artifacts from the old club are on display in the clubhouse. The course features three nines that present expansive vistas with wide fairways and generous green complexes. The openness provides ample room off the tee and invites the prevailing ocean breeze. Stacked sod bunkers and the surrounding vegetation

create strong resemblances to the great links courses of Scotland. Thistle is ranked #1 Golf Course by www.mbgolfinsider.com and rated 4 and a half Stars by Golf Digest. Thistle is located between the Myrtle Beach (20 miles) and Wilmington (40 miles) airports.

Tidewater Golf Club

1400 Tidewater Drive North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 With its unrivaled vistas, award winning layout, and showcase of southern elegance and charm, the legendary Tidewater Golf Club offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and challenging play. October 2014 marked the unveiling of Tidewater’s brand new, completely restored Mini Verde greens.

During the extensive greens replacement process, Tidewater also completed fairway expansions, removal of over 400 trees, sod replacement on all green surrounds, as well numerous additional restoration projects-all to insure that the Tidewater golfer enjoys a golf experience second to none.

TPC Myrtle Beach

1199 TPC Blvd.

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 TPC Myrtle Beach presents its golfers the opportunity to see and feel what it is like to be inside the ropes of a tour-caliber course. The course was designed by acclaimed architect Tom Fazio, and has been a host of the Senior Tour Championship. Enjoy perfectly groomed fairways and greens, and venture forth through towering pines and expansive wetlands. TPC Myrtle Beach was awarded five stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play,” and is the only course on the Grand Strand to receive such an honor. Recently the course greens were replaced with MiniVerde Ultradwarf – the same type of grass that the PGA Tour used in its renovation of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass.

Tradition Golf Club

1027 Willbrook Road Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Tradition Golf Club is a championship course that boasts the proud traditions of the great courses that have stood the test of time.

Amenities abound at Tradition, from comfortable dining to the elaborate practice facility.

Tradition was awarded four and 1/2 Stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” in 2008.

True Blue Golf Club

900 Blue Stem Drive Pawleys Island, SC 29585 True Blue Golf Club is known as a dramatic, fun layout with vast fairways, undulating greens and impressive elevation changes.

The rolling terrain and native vegetation of this former indigo and rice plantation make for a spectacular setting. Ranked in Golf Magazine’s “2016 Top 100 Courses On The Green Magazine 19

You Can Play” list. Caledonia and True Blue are land adjacent in Pawleys Island, SC just 30 minutes south of Myrtle Beach International Airport and 75 minutes north of Charleston International.

Wachesaw East

911 Riverwood Drive, Highway 17 Myrtle Beach, SC 29576 In Wachesaw Plantation East, architect Clyde Johnston has created an alluring taste of Scottish design. Located in the scenic fishing village of Murrells Inlet, just 20 minutes south of the Myrtle Beach International Airport, Wachesaw Plantation East Golf Club is a championship 18-hole facility built on the site of a former rice plantation.

This exhilarating design has been the site of four nationally-televised, professional golf tournaments on the LPGA Tour: the 1997 Susan G. Koman International, the 1998 & 1999 City of Hope Myrtle Beach Classic, and the 2000 Kathy Ireland/Greens.com Classic.

Wachesaw Plantation East has also been named the 2007 Myrtle Beach “Golf Course of the Year” by Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association.

Whispering Pines Golf Course

900 Harrelson Blvd.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Whispering Pines Golf Course is located on the south side of Myrtle Beach near dozens of oceanfront resort hotels, but its quiet setting has no adjacent housing. Whispering Pines is the closest area course to the Myrtle Beach Jetport. The park-like layout has recently been enhanced with the installation of new TifEagle greens.

Wild Wing Plantation

1000 Wild Wing Blvd.

Conway, SC 29526 Wild Wing Plantation is home to the award winning 18-hole Avocet Course and the 9-hole Hummingbird Course. Designed by U.S. Open and two-time PGA Champion Larry Nelson, the Avocet features unique greenside mounding, extensive fairways and green contouring, and an imaginative routing plan that includes several double fairways and a double green. The course also features exceptional MiniVerde Bermuda greens.

Wild Wing was named “Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year” and “South Carolina Golf Course of the Year” in 2002. Wild Wing Plantation has recently won awards from Golf Digest “Best Places to Play” (2008-2009) with a four-star course rating on both the Avocet and Hummingbird courses. Wild Wing also won a Zagat survey award for “America’s Top Golf Courses” (2009/2010). Wild Wing uses the “Single Tee” method to start players on both courses so there is no delay at the turn. Wild Wing is being redeveloped into a first-class residential neighborhood with great amenities including golf, tennis, boating, swimming, and a club atmosphere. The golf course is available for public and resort play and is offered by all the leading area golf packagers.

Willbrook Plantation

426 Tidewater Circle Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Winding through a pair of plantations, one dating back to the late 1700s, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club is a Dan Maples creation with Champion Ultradwarf Bermuda greens that was named on Golf For Women’s “Top 50” list in 2010. The course’s pristine 18 holes are woven through natural grasses, Lowcountry marshes and wetlands.

World Tour Golf Links

2000 World Tour Blvd.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 World Tour Golf Links is a truly unique facility with designs inspired by famous courses like Augusta National, Doral, Pinehurst, Pine Valley, St. Andrews and Winged Foot. Named “National Golf Course of the Year” for 2004 by the National Golf Course Owners Association, World Tour’s new MiniVerde Ultra Dwarf greens are well-conditioned, bronze plaques on each tee box describe the hole’s historic significance and the clubhouse features a golf “Hall of Fame.” Include World Tour on a Grand Strand package for a delightful international excursion.

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GOLF Tournaments Mentor Cup

October 27, 2018 This fall, 60 two-person teams, each consisting of a mentor and junior mentee, will convene at famed Tidewater Golf Club for an unforgettable day of golf. www.mentorcup.com

Myrtle Beach Preseason Classic

January 27, 2019 - January 30, 2019 This 54 hole, two-person golf tournament is a challenging, fun and memorable event for all of the participants. www.myrtlebeachpreseason.com 800-833-8798

Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am

April 13, 2019 - April 15, 2019 One of the nation’s premier charity events attracts some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. www.hootiegolf.com

Palmetto High School Golf Championship

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Special Needs Family Fun Day Golf Tournament July 13, 2019

A GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting Special Needs Family Fun Day will be held at River Oaks Golf Plantation. There are lots of door prizes, Including dinner certificates, rounds of golf, and more. www.specialneedsfamilyfunday.org

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WORLD AMATEUR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP

Greg Williams Wins 34th Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship

Greg Williams Captures Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 2018 World Amateur Handicap Championship On August 31, 2018, Greg Williams of North Augusta, S.C. shot a net 67 (gross 90) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 35th Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship at Barefoot Resort’s Dye Course.

Williams emerged from a field of 3,184 golfers and edged second-place finishers Rob Durbin (York, S.C.) and Mark Dey (Decatur, Mich.) by two shots to claim the title of World Champion.

Derrick Oyervides (Greer, S.C.) shot a 74 to cruise to a sixstroke win in the gross division, finishing with a five-round total of 363. Bobby Stiffler (Glen Rock, Pa.) who fired a 76 at the Dye Course, was second, while Todd Stires (Murrieta, Ca.) finished third, 11 shots back.

said. “The World Am is golf’s best and most inclusive event, and we enjoyed another outstanding week of competition and camaraderie. We are already looking forward to 2019.”

A 72-hole, net stroke play event, golfers were placed into tightly grouped flights based on age, gender and their handicap index. After 72 holes of competition, all flight winners and ties advanced to Friday’s Flight Winners’ Playoff at Barefoot Resort’s Dye Course, an 18-hole shootout that crowned the 2018 World Champion.

There were 66 flights in this year’s tournament and 33 Myrtle Beach golf courses hosted tournament play each day. In total, 55 area courses hosted at least one round of the World Am.

Steve Comings (Odenton, Md.) shot a 73 at the Dye Course, finishing with a five-round score of 372, one shot clear of second-place finisher Steve Humphrey (Lexington, Ky.), to win the Senior Gross Division.

Each night players gathered at the World’s Largest 19th Hole, which consumed all 120,000 square feet of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Tournament players and a guest enjoyed free food and drinks, a 70-exhibitor golf expo, live entertainment, demo areas, celebrity appearances and more.

By virtue of winning the gross divisions, Oyervides and Comings won all expenses-paid trips to compete in the Hainan Amateur in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in China in November.

Golf Channel’s popular Morning Drive program provided live coverage of the tournament on Thursday and Friday mornings, giving viewers an up close look at the event and the World Championship Playoff.

John Long (Allen, Tx.) and Ted Johnston (McKinney, Tx.) combined to win the Club Choice Ireland Pairs Competition, shooting a combined, net team score of 150. By virtue of winning, Long and Johnston won a six-night, five-round trip to Ireland.

The PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship, the world’s largest single site tournament, is a Golf Tourism Solutions event. The 2019 World Am will be played August 26-30.

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FATHER & SON TEAM CLASSIC Family Golf Week, 21st Annual Father-Son Team Classic Enjoy Banner Week

By Cory Newbrough Family Golf Week, highlighted by the 21st annual Father-Son Team Classic, delivered another memorable week in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as 700 players from 42 states, Ireland, England and Canada participated in the event.

about what golf means to their family. This is a one-of-kind event, and we are already looking forward to 2019.”Father and Son at 2018 Family Golf Week The host golf courses for Family Golf Week included Rivers Edge and the Love Course at Barefoot Resort, layouts that have been ranked among America’s top 100 public courses. Also hosting were Crow Creek, home of Myrtle Beach’s newest bentgrass greens, Arcadian Shores, Heathland at Legends Resort, Wild Wing Avocet and Wachesaw Plantation East.

Family Golf Week featured two tournaments, the ever-popular Father-Son Team Classic and the new Parent-Child Team Classic, which introduced mothers, daughters and grandparents to the festivities. The 2-person team events 2018 Champions, David and Noah Butler were played on seven of Myrtle Beach’s most popular courses, and a different format of play was used each day.

Entry fee was $995 per team and included golf, daily In addition to golf, participants enjoyed nightly catered lunch, and pre- and post-event functions. The gift bag events and received a gift bag valued at more than $500. included an Ahead logo’d shirt, Ahead logo’d hat, a The event’s title sponsors Cleveland Golf, Srixon and dozen Srixon balls, Signs by the Sea Custom bag tag, XXIO were instrumental in helping deliver a memorable 1 pair of 2UNDR athletic briefs and a $150 gift card per tournament experience. participant to be used for golf fees (practice rounds), food & beverage, merchandise and Logan’s Roadhouse.

In 2019, Family Golf Week will be held July 17-20 in Myrtle Beach.

Both Family Golf Week events required participants to have a USGA approved handicap and featured a “My favorite part is just being able to play with [my dad] different format of play each day, starting with better now that I’ve gone to college and I’m kind of moving on ball, followed by a modified alternate shot and a Texas with my life,” said Atlanta native Justin Connelly, who scramble. finished third in the Johnson Flight with his father, Jay. “Always being able to come back and share this experiEast Coast Golf Events, LLC, a valued National Partner ence with him is unbelievable.” of East Coast Golf Management, has partnered with Southern Dunes, the tournament’s long-time propriThe field was placed into 21 flights based on each etor, to take over the Father-Son and Parent-Child team team’s combined handicap. Raleigh residents David and classics. East Coast, which provides management and Noah Butler emerged from a field of 130 teams competmarketing support to 25 courses, is one of the region’s ing in the National Division to claim the mantle of Namost innovative and resourceful companies, maximizing tional Champions. The Butlers shot a gross score of 132 growth for its partner courses. (the event was shortened to two rounds due to rain) to emerge victorious.

East Coast is working with the Golf Tourism Solution’s Tournament Division, which manages eight events, “Family Golf Week is a celebration of the game and including the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap the bonds it creates, and that was on full display,” said Championship, to handle tournament operations.

Mike Buccerone, president of East Coast Golf Events.

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www.FamilyGolfWeek.com 800-833-8798 Family Golf Week July 17 – 20, 2019

The Father & Son Team Classic is a two person team, 54-hole event that takes place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina every July. The event is not just for Fathers and Sons, but rather for all relationships so long as there is a generational gap. For example, Father & Son, Uncle & Nephew, Grandfather & Grandson, and more combinations are encouraged.

The Parent Child Team Classic is similar to the Father & Son Team Classic but incorporates all other relationships, such as mother and daughter or mother and son. For example, Grandfather & Granddaughter, Aunt & Niece, Mother & Son-In-Law, and more combinations are encouraged.

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