On The Green Magazine 2018

Myrtle Beach’s Official Golf Magazine

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2018-2019

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CONTENTS

Vol. XLIII - 2018-2019 Publisher / Sales Director Tamatha Lewis

f e at u r e s

Associate Publisher Bill Woodward

& News 4 Improvements Myrtle Beach Golf Courses

Creative Director Gustavo Arce Golf Sales Director Jason Himmelsbach Creative Consultants Judy Himmelsbach Photographer Bill Woodward Writers Paul Himmelsbach Jason Himmelsbach Trevor Muffley Dale Ketola Bill Woodward Production/Circulation Coordinator Craig Buis Controller Jennifer Dotson

8 MB Area Golf Tournamets 10 MB Golf Better Than Ever Making a Case 14

In depth look at the greens 16 MB Hall of fame 18 The Best Myrtle Beach Golf 20 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Myrtle Beach 22

Golf Course Guide

64 Father and Son Tournament 69 Dining and Entertainment 98 Advertisers Index Golf Lessons Wedge Shots 62 ByShort Trevor Muffley

High Swingers vs.

66 Low Swingers

By Dale Ketola

56 Myrtle Beach Maps World Amateur 60

Handicap Championship

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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.

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Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Improvements & News Continued from page 4 Legends Parkland: Removed a third of the course’s 110 bunkers in 2017, and renovated remaining traps with brand new sand.

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.

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.

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 of the Dustin Johnson Foundation, which was founded with the focus of supporting youth and college golf programs.

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.

Sandpiper Bay: Resurfaced the Bay nine with Sunday Ultradwarf Bermuda. Also removed over 200 trees, and implemented a root pruning procedure on 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.

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.

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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. www.onthegreenmagazine.com

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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MYRTLE BEACH GOLF

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

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 10 On The Green Magazine

there in 2019, for both tee times as well as 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.

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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.

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.

Uniform Grain- Grain refers to a condition when

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turfgrass plants lie horizontally 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.

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Myrtle Beach

Hall Of Fame

Ed Bullock

Larry Leagans

Ed Bullock had a good job at Western Electric but he wasn’t happy. The North Carolina native told his boss he was quitting and the reason was simple: “This job gives me a headache - I’d rather play golf the rest of my life,” Bullock said. His avocation became his occupation and his impact on the Myrtle Beach golf market was profound.

He moved to the area to become the construction supervisor at The Surf Club, Myrtle Beach’s third course, before taking over as head pro, working at the esteemed layout from 1959-1972. Bullock left the Surf Club for a similar challenge at an even higher profile facility, overseeing construction and eventually assuming the mantle of head pro at Myrtle Beach National, where he worked until his 1985 retirement. He worked tirelessly to promote the Grand Strand as a golf destination and it was once said of Bullock, “He is one of those people we should thank every time anybody shows up at a Grand Strand course.” Known for his biting wit, Bullock was nicknamed the “Gentle Curmudgeon.” He was enshrined into the Carolinas PGA Hall of Fame in 1993 and was named a life member of the PGA in 1990.

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In 1964 Larry joined the United States Air Force. For four years he was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB where he served our nation and developed a deep affection for the South Carolina coast. While serving, he worked part-time at the Thunderbird Motor Inn and upon departing the Air Force became a full-time employee. Larry developed a keen interest in facility management and was hired as general manager of Cabana Terrace Motor Inn in 1971, where he worked for the next 14 years. He quickly learned the golf package was instrumental to the success of the Myrtle Beach tourism industry and leased Eagle Nest Golf Club, applying his expertise to improve the quality and reputation of the layout over the next 20 years.

As a board member of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday for more than 20 years, Larry was dedicated to marketing the golf package, serving as secretary, vice president and president. Also a member of the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association, he became president and was instrumental in developing numerous initiatives to promote the golf industry. Additionally, Larry served as a charter board member of the Grand Strand Tee Time Network and as vice president of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. His delight in promoting the game lifted the golf industry and public appreciation of Myrtle Beach golf, one player at a time.

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The Best Of

Myrtle Beach Tidewater Golf Club

Established in the fall of 2012, The Best of Myrtle Beach Golf Group consists of 12 award-winning golf courses along the Grand Strand from Shallotte, North Carolina to Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

This remarkable group of courses includes five “Golf Digest Top 100 Public Courses in America.” With an abundance of marsh front and Intracoastal Waterway holes, you will experience the unique coastal vistas and charm that the region is renowned for. For dramatic beauty and world class playability, there is no finer selection of golf courses than those listed below.

Barefoot - Love Course

Barefoot - Norman Course

ARROWHEAD GOLF COURSE South Carolina’s “1998 Golf Course of the Year.” Designers Ray Floyd and Tom Jackson have sculpted Arrowhead’s 27-hole complex into three aesthetic masterpieces. The Lakes, features dramatically sloping fairways and strategically placed water hazards; The Cypress, gently traces the outskirts of a pristine Carolina hardwood wetland; and The Waterway wide fairways with dramatic holes along the high bluffs of the Intracoastal Waterway. Arrowhead is located in Myrtle Beach just five minutes from the Myrtle Beach International Airport.

BAREFOOT RESORT In the fall of 2014 the Golf Channel deemed the Barefoot Resort & Golf location as the “perfect fit” for their hit reality TV show “Big Break” because of their central location, infrastructure, quality of product and history.

With the Dye Course, Pete Dye set out to create something that would linger in the golfer’s mind forever. Bordering the natural white sands of the Carolina Bays, this visually stunning design is filled with the infamous pitfalls for wayward shots that have become synonymous with the Dye name.

Barefoot - Dye Course

The Fazio Course at Barefoot Resort is routed through a spectacular piece of property in the heart of Barefoot Resort. Like many European courses, the course does not return to the clubhouse after nine holes. It is not a British links course, but rather a classic Lowcountry course, filled with live oaks, pines, sand, natural areas and native grasses.

A Carolina native, Davis Love III embraces a tradition of Lowcountry character in his latest design. The Love Course incorporates the recreated ruins of an old plantation home along holes 3-7. Wide open fairways and generous landing areas set the stage for an unforgettable round of golf.

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The Norman Course, Greg Norman’s newest design at Barefoot Resort is unique in many ways. With only 60 acres of mowable grass existing on all 18 holes, Greg uses stunning waste areas and the site’s natural vegetation to frame each hole. The course resembles one found in the deserts of the southwest, without the desert. www.onthegreenmagazine.com

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GLENS GROUP Myrtle Beach’s most talked about course, Glen Dornoch is a masterful tribute to the legendary Donald Ross, in a spectacular setting of centuries old live oaks, marsh and Intracoastal Waterway views. Here each hole seems to have been crafted by nature rather than by man. And the three finishing holes are among the world’s best.

Architect Clyde Johnston brings back the traditional look at Shaftsbury Glen. You will think of Winged Foot as you play the newest of Myrtle Beach’s championship courses. This beautiful, recently renovated course should be on your must-play list. It’s just 10 minutes from Restaurant Row via Highway 22.

CALEDONIA Built upon the former site of a working southern rice plantation, Caledonia has been recognized for its design and incredible beauty. Caledonia was recently ranked #27 in GOLF Magazine’s 2014 “Top 100 You Can Play” and is annually ranked on “America’s 100 Greatest Public courses” list by Golf Digest. The 6,526-yard, par-70 course has been described as having “18 signature holes” with holes routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams.

TRUE BLUE PLANTATION Ranked in Golf Magazine’s “2014 Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list, True Blue Golf Club represents the class of the expansive golf offerings in and around Myrtle Beach.

The dramatic, fun layout is known for its vast fairways, undulating greens and impressive elevation changes. The rolling terrain and native vegetation of this once thriving indigo and rice plantation makes for one of the most spectacular settings in golf.

PRESTWICK COUNTRY CLUB Dense forests of pine are paired with sandy waste areas for a contrast of perfection at Prestwick Country Club. Creating elevations with dune-like berms, stairway bunkers and deep bulkhead protected greens meant moving over 1.3 million cubic yards of earth, but the end product was well-worth it in the end. Streams wander between the holes surrounded by framing lakes and generous landing areas in this Dye masterpiece.

BLACKMOOR This spectacular undulating design takes advantage of the natural terrain and beautiful vistas making it a most enjoyable place to play. The design is one that stretches the imagination – almost begging for the untraditional at times. Designer Gary Player was able to use his wisdom and talent to provide a challenging course for the most capable golfer as well as high-handicappers.

TIDEWATER GOLF CLUB Nestled like a sleeping giant between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove, the legendary Tidewater Golf Club offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and challenging play. Seamlessly marrying the game to its surroundings, architect Ken Tomlinson 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 many Grand Strand golfers.

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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

Phone

Architect

Holes

Par

Junior Policy

Location

Greens

Aberdeen

877-283-2122

Tom Jackson

27

36,36,36

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Arcadian Shores

843-449-5217

Rees Jones

18

72

16 & under

north

Sunday Ultradwarf

Arrowhead

800-236-3243

Tom Jackson/Ray Floyd

27

36,36,36

16 & under

central

MiniVerde

Azalea Sands

843-272-6191

Gene Hamm

18

72

7-17 Free

north

Bermuda

Barefoot Dye

866-638-4818

Pete Dye

18

72

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Barefoot Fazio

866-638-4818

Tom Fazio

18

71

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Barefoot Love

866-638-4818

Davis Love III

18

72

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Barefoot Norman

866-638-4818

Greg Norman

18

72

$85 am/$45 pm

north

Champion

Beachwood

800-526-4889

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under $9

north

419 Bermuda

Blackmoor

866-952-5555

Gary Player

18

72

16 & under

south

TifEagle

Brick Landing

910-754-2745

H.M. Brazil

18

72

16 & under

north

Bermuda

Brunswick Plant

910-845-6935

Willard Byrd

27

36,36,36

$25 am/ free pm

north

Champion

Burning Ridge

877-283-2122

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

central

TifEagle

Caledonia

800-483-6800

Mike Strantz

18

70

17 & under $59

south

Champion

Cape Fear National

910-383-3283

Tim Cate

18

72

15 & under, cart fee

north

A1 / A4 Bent

Carolina National

910-755-5200

Fred Couples

27

36,36,36

16 & under

north

Champion Bermuda

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Arcadian Shores Golf Course

Phone

Architect

Holes

Par

Junior Policy

Location

Greens

Carolina Shores

910-579-2181

Tom Jackson

18

72

16 & under

north

Bermuda

Colonial Charters

877-283-2122

Rick Robbins

18

71

15 & under

north

Bermuda

Crow Creek

877-287-3081

Rick Robbins

18

72

16 & under

north

V8 Bent

Crown Park

843-756-3200

Robbie Byers

18

72

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Diamondback

843-756-3264

Russell Breeden

18

72

16 & under

north

Sun. Ultradwarf. Bermuda

Dunes Club

843-449-5236

Robert Trent Jones

18

72

no discount

central

Champion

Eagles Nest

843-249-1449

Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

north

MiniVerde

Farmstead

910-575-7999

Willard Byrd

18

72

16 & under

north

TifEagle

Founders Club

877-283-2122

Thomas Walker/Gene Hamm

18

72

16 & under

south

Emerald Bermuda

Glen Dornoch

800-717-8784

Clyde Johnston

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Grande Dunes Resort Club

877-283-2122

Roger Rulewich

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877-347-2633

Nick Price/Craig Schreiner

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Bentgrass

Hackler Course

843-349-6600

Gene Hamm

18

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Heritage

800-299-6187

Dan Maples

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Indian Wells

877-283-2122

Gene Hamm

18

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TifEagle

Indigo Creek

800-718-1830

Willard Byrd

18

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Sun. Ultradwarf. Bermuda

International Club

866-900-5507

Willard Byrd

18

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Sun. Ultradwarf. Bermuda

Legends Heathland

800-299-6187

Tom Doak

18

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Champion

Legends Moorland

800-299-6187

P.B. Dye

18

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Legends Parkland

800-299-6187

Tom Doak

18

72

$25 in seas/ free out

central

Champion

Leopard’s Chase

800-233-1801

Tim Cate

18

72

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L93 Bent

Lions Paw

800-233-1801

Willard Byrd

18

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MiniVerde Bermuda

Litchfield

877-283-2122

Willard Byrd

18

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TifDwarf Bermuda

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Phone

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Long Bay

877-283-2122

Jack Nicklaus

18

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MBN King’s North

877-283-2122

Arnold Palmer

18

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MBN SouthCreek

877-283-2122

Arnold Palmer

18

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MiniVerde Bermuda

MBN West Course

877-283-2122

Arnold Palmer

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MiniVerde Bermuda

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

Man O’ War than 50 years, 843-282-2977 Dan Maples 18 72 Half of price adult rd. Beach central CrenshawOver Bent the years, For more this Robert Trent Jones gem has remained atop the list Myrtle area courses.

Meadowlands 877-287-7529 Byrd/David 72 16 & under northSenior Ultradwarf Bermuda The Dunes Golf & Beach Club hasWillard hosted someJohnson of golf’s18most coveted events, including the Tour Championship Myrtlewood Palmetto Ed Ault/Tom Clark 18 72 16 &Top under 100 Courses central in America TifDwarf Bermuda and, most recently, the877-283-2122 PGA National Championship.

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Oyster Bay

800-299-6187

Dan Maples

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Pawleys Plantation

877-283-2122

Jack Nicklaus

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TifEagle Bermuda

The Pearl East

910-579-8132

Dan Maples

18

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The Pearl West

910-579-8132

Dan Maples

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Pine Lakes

877-283-2122

Robert White

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Possum Trot

800-626-8768

Russell Breeden

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Prestwick

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Pete/P.B. Dye

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River Club

877-283-2122

Tom Jackson

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River Hills

877-283-2122

Tom Jackson

18

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843-236-2222 Tom Jackson/Gene Hamm 16 & under central Champion Bermuda 9000 N. Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC | 272957236,36,36 | 843.449.5236 | TheDunesClub.net

Rivers Edge

877-748-3718

Arnold Palmer

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Sunday Bermuda

Sandpiper Bay

800-356-5827

Dan Maples

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Sea Trail Byrd

888-321-9048

Willard Byrd

18

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TifDwarf Bermuda

Sea Trail Jones

888-321-9048

Rees Jones

18

72

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TifDwarf Bermuda

Sea Trail Maples

888-321-9048

Dan Maples

18

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Shaftesbury Glen

866-587-1457

Clyde Johnston

18

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Surf Club

843-249-1524

George Cobb

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Thistle

910-444-2500

Tim Cate

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Tidewater

843-913-2424

Ken Tomlinson

18

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Tiger’s Eye

800-233-1801

Tim Cate

18

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TifEagle Bermuda

TPC of MB

877-283-2122

Tom Fazio/Lanny Wadkins

18

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Tradition Club

877-283-2122

Ron Garl

18

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True Blue

888-483-6800

Mike Strantz

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Wachesaw East

888-922-0027

Clyde Johnston

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Whispering Pines

843-918-2305

Ken Dye/Baxter Spann

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Wild Wing

877-283-2122

Larry Nelson

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Willbrook

877-283-2122

Dan Maples

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Witch

843-347-2706

Dan Maples

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Wizard

843-236-9393

Dan Maples

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World Tour

877-283-2122

Mel Graham

27

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Arrowhead Country Club

1201 Burcale Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 800-236-3243 www.arrowheadcc.com 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 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 843-272-6191 www.azaleasandsgc.com 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 910-457-7300 www.bhiclub.net 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.

Aberdeen Country Club

701 Buck Trail Longs, SC 29568 877-283-2122 www.playaberdeen.com 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 843-449-5217 www.arcadianshoresgolf.com 26 On The Green Magazine

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.

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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 866-638-4818 www.barefootgolf.com Barefoot Resort & Golf is the most decorated 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

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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 800-526-4889 www.beachwoodgolf.com 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 The Pearl’s two Championship golf courses were masterfully created by Dan Maples to challenge golfers at all skill levels while showcasing the spectacular marsh surroundings and views of the Calabash River.

• West Course ★★★★ ½ • East Course ★★★★ Featuring Mini Verde greens Rated By Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play”

1300 Pearl Blvd., Calabash North Carolina 28467

(888) 947-3275

www.thepearlgolf.com

6100 Longwood Dr Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 866-952-5555 www.blackmoor.com 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 formerplantation setting.

Brick Landing Plantation

1882 Goose Creek Rd. SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 910-754-2745 www.bricklandingcc.com 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 910-845-6935 www.brunswickplantationgolf.com 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 28 On The Green Magazine

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For more than 50 years, this Robert Trent Jones gem has remained atop the list of Myrtle Beach area courses. Over the years, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club has hosted some of golf’s most coveted events, including the Senior Tour Championship and, most recently, the PGA National Championship. Ranked among the Top 100 Courses in America by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, it is sure to rank high on your list as well. You deserve a day at The Dunes.

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orable 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 877-287-3081 www.crowcreekgolf.com 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

877-283-2122 www.burningridgegolfclub.com 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 800-483-6800 www.caledoniagolfandfishclub.com 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.

Cape Fear National

1281 Cape Fear National Drive Leland, NC 28451 910-383-3283 www.brunswickforest.com Cape Fear National is a premium daily fee golf course designed by Tim Cate. Located in 30 On The Green Magazine

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 910.755.5200 www.carolinanationalgolfclub.com 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 877-283-2122 www.colonialchartersgolf.com Colonial Charters features a number of memwww.onthegreenmagazine.com

2225 Hwy 9 West Longs , SC 29568 843-756-3200 www.crownparkgolf.com Extensive mounding and large undulating TifEagle greens complete an experience not soon forgotten. The graceful clubhouse welcomes you with an upscale pro shop. A 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.

Diamondback Golf Club

615 Log Cabin Rd Loris, SC 29569 843-756-3264 www.playdiamondbackgolf.com 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.

Dunes Golf and Beach Club

9000 N. Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 843-449-5236 www.thedunesclub.com 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 843-249-1449

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The Founders Club

7829 Ocean Hwy Pawleys Island, SC 29585 877-283-2122 www.foundersclubpawleysisland.com 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, 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 800-717-8784 www.glendornoch.com 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

www.golfcourseatmyrtlebeach.com 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 910-575-7999 www.farmsteadgolflinks.com 32 On The Green Magazine

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. www.onthegreenmagazine.com

8700 Golf Village Ln Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 877-283-2122 www.grandedunesgolf.com 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 843-349-6600 www.coastal.edu/hacklercourse Built in 1968, the course received a renovation by local architect Craig Schreiner that saw the course reopen in 2011 with a fresh

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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.

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.

Heritage Club

Heathland Moorland Parkland 1500 Legends Rd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 800-299-6187 www.legendsgolf.com 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 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.’

378 Heritage Dr Pawleys Island, SC 29585 800-299-6187 www.legendsgolf.com 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 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.

Indian Wells Golf Club

100 Wood Lake Drive Garden City, SC 29576 877-283-2122 www.indianwellsgolfclub.com 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.”

Indigo Creek Golf Club

9480 Indigo Club Drive Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 800-718-1830 www.indigocreekgolfclub.com 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 866-900-5507 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 34 On The Green Magazine

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Litchfield Country Club

619 Country Club Drive Pawleys Island, SC 29585 877-283-2122 www.litchfieldgolf.com 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 877-283-2122 www.longbaygolfclub.com 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.

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Man O’ War Golf Club

5601 East Leeshire Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-282-2977 www.mysticalgolf.com 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 888-287-7529 www.meadowlandsgolf.com 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 877-283-2122 www.myrtlebeachnational.com 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 877-283-2122 www.myrtlewoodgolf.com

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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

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 36 On The Green Magazine

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.

614 Lake Shore Hwy 179 Sunset Beach, NC 28468 800-299-6187 www.legendsgolf.com 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 the “Best New Resort Course of the Year.” The clubhouse has been renovated and upgraded to enhance guests’ experience.

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Pawleys Plantation

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70 Tanglewood Drive Pawleys Island, SC 29585 877-283-2122 www.pawleysplantation.com Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Nicklaus Signature course, features a classic

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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).

Prestwick Country Club

The Pearl Golf Links

River Club

1300 Pearl Blvd.

Calabash, North Carolina 28467 910-579-8132 www.thepearlgolf.com 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 overlooking the Calabash River and some of the best bent grass greens in the area.

Pine Lakes Country Club

5603 Granddaddy Drive Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 877-283-2122 www.pinelakes.com 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 843-272-5341 www.glensgolfgroup.com 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.

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1001 Links Road Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 843-293-4100 www.prestwickcountryclub.com 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.”

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.

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

1 Club Circle Pawleys Island, SC 29585 877-283-2122 www.playriverclub.com 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.

800 N Sandpiper Club Dr. Sunset Beach, NC 28468 800-356-5827 www.sandpiperbaygolf.com 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.

River Hills Golf Club

Sea Trail Resort

3670 Cedar Creek Run Little River, SC 29566 877-283-2122 www.riverhillsgolf.com 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 843-236-2222 www.riveroaksgolfplantation.com 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 877-748-3718 www.playriversedgegolf.com Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation in Shallotte is home to an extraordinary Arnold www.onthegreenmagazine.com

Willard Byrd Course Rees Jones Course Dan Maples Course 75A Clubhouse Road Sunset Beach, N.C. 28468 888-321-9048 www.seatrail.com 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”

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were voted the “Best of Brunswick County Golf Courses 2014.”

Shaftesbury Glen

4 and a half Stars by Golf Digest. Thistle is located between the Myrtle Beach (20 miles) and Wilmington (40 miles) airports.

951 Shaftesbury Lane Conway, SC 29526 866-587-1457 www.shaftesburyglen.com 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.

Tidewater Golf Club

Surf Golf and Beach Club

TPC Myrtle Beach

1701 Springland Lane North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 843-249-1524 www.surfgolfclub.com 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 910-444-2500 www.thistlegolf.com 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 42 On The Green Magazine

1400 Tidewater Drive North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 843-913-2424 www.tidewatergolf.com 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.

1199 TPC Blvd.

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 877-283-2122 www.tpcmyrtlebeach.com 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 877-283-2122 www.traditionclubmyrtlebeach.com 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 888-483-6800 www.truebluegolf.com True Blue Golf Club is known as a dramatic, fun layout with vast fairways, undulating greens and impressive elevation changes. www.onthegreenmagazine.com

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 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 888-922-0027 www.wachesaweast.com 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 843-918-2305 www.playwhisperingpinesgolf.com 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 877-283-2122 www.playwildwing.com 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 fourstar 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 877-283-2122 www.willbrookgolf.com 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.

The Witch Golf Club 1900 Highway 544 East Conway, SC 29526 843-347-2706 www.witchgolf.com Designed by Dan Maples, the course plays through a black water forest, which helps lend that seclusion you don’t often find on public courses. Golf Digest rated the layout HHHH 1/2 out of five stars. The Witch has Tift Dwarf grass on the greens and 419 Bermuda grass on the fairways.

The Wizard Golf Club

4601 Leeshire Blvd.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (843) 236-9393 www.mysticalgolf.com Over one million cubic yards of earth were moved to create this stunning layout, offering unexpected elevation changes stunning water holes, and gorgeous bent grass greens.

Wizard possesses a distinct Old World influence with rolling hillsides covered in lovegrass, stone bridges and a clubhouse that resembles a medieval castle. Rated HHHH

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World Tour Golf Links

2000 World Tour Blvd.

Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 877-283-2122 www.theworldtourgolf.com 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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But as quickly as FGI emerged with these eight designs, its “gamechanging” moment came in 2015 when it reached agreement with National Golf Management to acquire the Myrtle Beach golf industry’s most established group of courses, loyalty programs and reservation services. They operated for years under the popular “Prime Times Signature Courses” brand, and are now rolled in FGI’s emerging Founders Collection portfolio that includes: • King’s North – the most renowned of three Arnold Palmer designs at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club that also includes West Course and SouthCreek, and all of which have been a staple of the Grand Strand golf scene for more than four decades • Pine Lakes Country Club – “The Granddaddy,” Myrtle Beach’s firstever golf club founded in 1927 by the legendary Robert White, the first president of the PGA of America • Grande Dunes Resort Club – Honored in 2001 as “Course of the Year” by the National Golf Course Owners Association, and most recently a co-host of the 2014 PGA Professional National Championship.

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and national “Golf Course of the Year” accolades among many of its courses.

The Founders Collection courses are now the featured courses of the Prime Times Signature Card, a loyalty program that for years has rewarded regular players of its courses with the Grand Strand’s lowest available rates – in addition to complimentary rounds earned with frequent play.

They’re also part of a premium loyalty program (the Prime Times Honors Club) that takes this premise even higher by adding an array of country club-level benefits.

owned or operated by National Golf Management, including Litchfield Country Club, Long Bay Club, Myrtlewood Golf Club’s Palmetto and PineHills courses, Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, River Club, Tradition Club, Wild Wing Plantation and Willbrook Plantation.

Altogether, the Founders Collection spotlights signature designs from the likes of industry legends Jack Nicklaus (Long Bay, Pawleys Plantation), Arnold Palmer (Myrtle Beach National) and Tom Fazio (TPC Myrtle Beach) … 14 recipients of four or more stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” … and local, statewide Download our mobile “app” on page 58

And the Founders Collection is just the starting point in FGI’s ability to offer the visiting golfer easy, unparalleled access to the best rates for more than 70 golf courses throughout the Grand Strand.

Whether you’re seeking a last-minute tee time or planning a multi-round golf getaway for your group, FGI’s resources include a phone reservation center, Tee Time Central, that’s open 7 days a week – along with popular Web sites at MBN.com and MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com that give you easy, 24/7 access online.

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KING’S NORTH Featuring 18 of the most dramatic and picturesque holes you’ll ever encounter, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club has consistently been ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses. Designed by “The King” himself, this Arnold Palmer course is one of the most iconic courses on the Grand Strand. Players face challenges like the island fairway of “The Gambler,” the par-5 6th hole, to memorable approaches like the par-4 finishing hole at 18, featuring an array of 40 bunkers and an exciting finish to your next exhilarating round.

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Myrtle Beach’s First Course

PINE LAKES Pine Lakes Country Club is one of golf ’s American treasures.

Designed by the legendary Robert White, and the first golf course on the Grand Strand, it’s known as “The Granddaddy.” Extensive renovations in 2009 restored the course to one of the best in the area, bringing you back to the glory days of golf course design. As one of the only par-70 layouts in the area, Pine Lakes features a back 9 that tests from any length when you factor incoming winds from the nearby Atlantic Ocean. The history and traditions of Pine Lakes offer an experience golfers shouldn’t pass up.

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LONG BAY Set just outside the heart of Myrtle Beach, Long Bay Golf Club blends the feel of East and West Coast play, starting with the environment designed by The Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus.

Dogwoods, pines and maples sit along the course as crystal-blue streams cut through several holes. Beyond the course’s enchantment, players must navigate a variety of bunker styles, shallow greens and considerable elevation changes. It’s clear Nicklaus wasn’t intending Long Bay to be a relative walk in the park – even if at times that’s exactly where you believe you are.

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WORLD TOUR GOLF LINKS Imagine testing your skills on the same holes the masters have played for decades. World Tour Golf Links transports golfers across the scenic Carolina landscape to a world most only dream about. Play Augusta National’s “Amen Corner” one moment and the 18th at St. Andrews the next. Course designer Mel Graham envisioned recreating the world’s most renowned and challenging golf layouts with 18 holes inspired by all four men’s major championships. A round at World Tour is an utterly unique golf experience – a trip around the world played on a course you’ll never forget.

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The tour-caliber course has proven to be a worthy challenge for even the world’s top players, yet it provides a fair and enjoyable test for golfers of all abilities. While golf greats like Tom Watson, Raymond Floyd and Tom Kite may have competed here during the Senior Tour Championship, any golfer today can experience the luxurious, professional and modern layout of TPC Myrtle Beach.

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WORLD AMATEUR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP

Virginian Curtis Henley 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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By Trevor Muffley

On The Green Golf Lesson

Short Wedge Shots Stack it and Stick it!

There are very few feelings in a round of golf better than crushing a drive right down the middle of the fairway! There is almost no worse a feeling on the golf course than when you follow up that great drive with a horrendous short wedge shot! We all know the one. You’ve either laid the sod over your own ball or skulled the ball so horribly you send it sailing over the green and out of bounds. Not only does this terrible short wedge shot squander your great drive and turn birdie into double, it is usually followed by a playing competitor’s snickers or the inevitable “Touch em’ All!” quote we all love. Well fear not because with this simple setup tip I hope that you never have to suffer from another awful short wedge shot again.

shoulders and spine angle level and allows for a clean descending strike of the golf ball. This type of setup is where the term “stack” comes from as you can see that it appears that my weight is stacked on my left side from head to front foot.

What you don’t want to do is slide your hips forward to move your weight to your front foot because as you can see in (picture 2) that causes my spine to tilt backward and my shoulders up. This creates an upward swing path at the bottom. This is the position that many golfers set up in and this is the reason for so many fat and thin wedge shots.

By presetting your weight on your front foot it allows for the center of your body to be ahead Most golfers who have played the game of the ball at impact without having to transfer for awhile have heard of the “stack and tilt” your weight from back foot to front foot as you method of swinging. Many golfers swear it is a poor way to swing, while others swear by its ef- would in a full swing. (See picture 3) Because fectiveness. As with every swing, there are pros of this, you don’t want to transfer your weight and cons and overall on tour there are very few to your back foot at any point in the swing.

PGA pros that are stacking and tilting their way (See picture 4) This lack of a weight shift simplifies the moving parts of your swing and this to tournament wins. However, almost all of the great short wedge players on tour “stack” their is how you can become very consistent with both contact and distance control. The saying short wedge shot setups. So since most great “less is more” has never been more true than it players “stack” their wedges, so should you. is with short wedge shots.

What I mean by “stack” is that the majority Practice this setup, and in no time your of your weight (60-70%) in the setup is on your chunks and skulls will be distant memories. front leg, left leg if you’re a righty and right leg if you are a lefty. The key to having your weight forward is to shift your whole center(hips,core, shoulders, and head) laterally toward your front foot. (Picture 1) shows how this keeps your 62 On The Green Magazine

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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.

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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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By Dale Ketola

High Swingers vs.

Low Swingers On The Green Golf Lesson

There are basically two different top of backswing positions that I see.

lag so that the handle can lead into impact (Image 3). In order for a low swing to work the downswing must be initiated more by a swinging of the clubhead (Image 6). This is important because the club head is more behind the body for a low swinger and the club head needs to get back in front of the player more so than a high swinger would need to.

The first one is a high swing in which the left arm for a right handed golfer works away from them on the takeaway (Image 1), up in the air at the top of the backswing producing a left arm that works above the shoulder turn (Image 2). The other is a more rounded swing in which the left arm The key to masgoes inside on the tering your own takeaway (Image 4) The key to mastering your own swing swing is to find out and then produces which category you is to find out which category a left arm position belong in and what you belong in and what elements are elements are rethat goes more or less across the colquired to hit good required to hit good shots. larbone or on the shots. The recipe same turn as the for high vs low shoulders (Image 5). swingers is completely different. If you mix eleThere are benefits to both of these swings. The ments of one with the other your swing might high swing generally would produce more pow- implode! er and the ability to work the ball one way or the other. The low swing would tend to be more consistent and produce a straighter ball flight.

The problem with the high swing for most amateurs I see is that they don’t shallow the club in the transition and this results in a choppy outside-in swing that produces a variety of bad shots. The reason they don’t shallow the club is because they use their arms to initiate the downswing resulting in the shaft coming down too steep and from the outside.

Examples of high swingers would be Bubba Watson, Jordan Speith, Justin Thomas. Examples of low swingers would be Charley Hoffman, Jason Dufner, and Matt Kuchar.

In order for a high swing to work the arms must fall back down on the downswing by initiating the downswing with the legs to create some

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ANGELO’S STEAK & PASTA 2011 S. Kings Hwy. MB 843-626-2800 www.angelosteakandpasta.com Choose from delicious daily specials or “the best steaks in the universe,” or select your favorites from Angelo’s Italian Buffet featuring meatballs, sausage, ravioli, chicken, lasagna, pizza and so much more. Full bar service, too. Open daily at 4pm, 7 days a week.

ANGUS STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD 2011 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach 843-945-9116 www.angussteakhouse.us Serving the finest and freshest steaks and seafood on the Grand Strand, Angus’ steaks are flame sizzled to perfection. Also enjoy surf & turf, prime rib, Oysters Rockefeller, shrimp, fresh catch and more- set within the funkiest family-friendly dining room on the beach!

BENITO’S EXPRESS 1600 Hwy. 17S, North Myrtle Beach 843-281-0730 www.benitosexpress.com Benitos Original Brick Oven now delivers in North Myrtle Beach. Large selection of pizza and MEATBALLS! Meatball subs, meatball flats, spaghetti and meatballs, and meatballs and sauce. Italian, beef, chicken, and veggie meatballs! Call us - we’ll bring them to you!

Delivery 4pm - 10pm.

BENITO’S ORIGINAL BRICK OVEN 1600 Hwy. 17S, North Myrtle Beach 843-272-1414 www.benitosnmb.com This is Italian! Dozens of homemade, fresh-from-the-market blends topping wood-fired brick oven pizza.

Delectable salads and enticing Italian specialties are complemented by a

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distinctive wine selection and full bar service. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

BOUNDARY HOUSE 1045 River Road, Calabash, NC 910-579-8888 www.boundaryhouserestaurant.com The original “Boundary House” sat astride the state line and was built by 24 gentlemen as a place of rendezvous for travelers prior to 1750. Now the restaurant serves seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta, sandwiches, and more.

One of Calabash, North Carolina’s most eclectic restaurants.

CAROLINA ALE HOUSE 2915 Hollywood Dr., Myrtle Beach 843-839-4222 www.carolinaalehouse.com The best place to grab lunch, dinner, or a bite to eat late night! Order something from their scratch kitchen: fresh wings, burgers, salads, tacos, and more!

Located near 29th Avenue, right next door to Legends in Concert. Watch the games on the big screens and order up a pint from the extensive tap line up! The name says it all.

CHIANTI SOUTH 2109 Highway 17 North, Little River 843-249-7888 www.chiantisouth.us Grand Strand’s most authentic Italian restaurant, serving traditional and Northern Italian dishes. Veal and Chicken Parmigiana, Veal Chops, Steaks, Zuppa di Pesci, Ossobuco. Homemade pasta including ravioli and gnocchi. Our own Tiramisu. Extensive wine list. Strand’s only recipient of Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” every year since 1988. “A place you don’t want to miss” – Charlotte Observer.

CLARK’S SEAFOOD & CHOP HOUSE At Coquina Harbour, 720 Hwy. 17, Little River, SC 843-399-8888 www.clarksseafoodandchophouse.com 72 On The Green Magazine

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The ultimate in chop house dining with a great view of the marina.

USDA Choice steaks and seafood are featured. 25 different wines by the glass and specialty martinis and cocktails complement your meal. Open for lunch and dinner.

CRABBY GEORGE’S SEAFOOD BUFFET 7904 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach 843-839-4044 www.crabbygeorges.com 120+ item buffet with crab leg, steak and prime rib stations. Grilled and fried seafood, raw bar, mussels, clams, shrimp, oysters, salad bar and much more! No one leaves hungry.

DUPLIN WINERY 4650 Hwy. 17 South North Myrtle Beach 800-774-9634 www.duplinwinery.com The staff is ready to educate and entertain you on the winemaking method while you enjoy a delicious tasting. Plus, guests can watch the bottling process, relax in the courtyard and shop in the retail store that offers Duplin Gourmet, wine accessories and something fun for everyone.

FLAMINGO GRILL 71st Ave.N, in Myrtle Beach 843-449-5388 www.flamingogrill.com Sizzling art deco ambiance, upbeat staff, and a dazzling menu - Steak Flamingo, Pasta Flamingo, best grilled fish anywhere - grouper, tuna, sword, mahi; Lowcountry crabcakes, Cajun shrimp or oysters; incredible Italian specialties.

Locally owned and loved - and an absolute must.

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The newly renovated waterfront building located next to the Alabama Theatre features an assorted mix of local seafood, Lowcountry recipes and a raw bar with a wide variety of steamed shellfish and sushi. Flying Fish offers guests an additional and unique option for great casual dining on the water.

GREG NORMAN’S AUSTRALIAN GRILLE Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach 843-361-0000 www.gregnormansaustraliangrille.com The great golfing champion from Down Under offers an innovative cuisine and spectacular decor that makes you feel like you’re in Sydney’s finest harborside restaurant. A full menu of rustic Mediterranean cuisine, woodgrilled classics, and authentic Australian fare, complemented by an extensive wine list.

Open-air kitchen, Shark Pub, Waterway view, entertainment Th/Fri/Sat. Lunch served Mon-Sat; dinner nightly.

LIBERTY STEAKHOUSE AND BREWERY 1321 Celebrity Circle Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach 843-626-4677 libertysteakhouseandbrewery.com Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery is based on America’s rich ethnic cooking styles, complimented by finely hand-crafted beers, tantalizing starters and perfectly seared steaks. They’ve got something brewing you’re sure to like. Liberty is also a celebration of life, family and the pursuit of happiness. So bring them your hungry, your thirsty and fun-loving!

LIBERTY TAP ROOM AND GRILL 7651 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach 843-839-4677 www.libertytaproom.com A beer lover’s dream, Liberty is a celebration of America’s melting pot of rich ethnic cooking styles and a 76 On The Green Magazine

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celebration of the resurgence of the “handcrafted-brewing” style of the pre-prohibition small American brewery. So bring them your hungry, your thirsty and fun-loving!

LOBSTER HOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 5301 S. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach 843-828-8871 www.mylobsterhouse.com Lobster House is located right next to the State Park and Pirateland Family Camping Resort on the south end of Myrtle Beach. Lobster House provides guests with fresh, local seafood and juicy steaks for the meat-lovers out there. But if you want to have something special, try out the whole live North Atlantic lobster.

You can pick yours right from the aquarium.

LULU’S 4954 Hwy 17 South North Myrtle Beach Waterfront, Barefoot Landing 843-491-5011 www.lulubuffett.com Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s is all about celebrating, food, family, and FUN! Take a break from life for a little while and soak up all the good vibes of our delicious food, live music, and stunning Intracoastal waterfront view. Everything is better with sand between your toes and a cold drink in your hand.

MARGARITA’S 9906 North Kings Hwy. MB 843-497-5960 www.margaritasmexrestaurant.com Authentic Mexican food. You know it’s got to be good when the table next to you is occupied by Mexicans! Serving all your favorites – enchilladas, tacos, burritos, and of course, platters of sizzling fajitas!

Frosty margaritas and many varieties of Mexican beer.

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MOJITO’S BAR & GRILL

NICK’S CIGAR & WINE BAR

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7713 N Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach 843-712-2989 www.facebook.com/ mojitosbarandgrill A casual Caribbean and Latin restaurant with mucho sabor, along with the best cocktails. Mojitos, margaritas and more are made fresh with top-shelf ingredients. The menu features pork, beef, chicken & seafood dishes all with a Caribbean and Mexican flair.

Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

2707 Hwy 17 S. North Myrtle Beach 888-311-9826 www.nickscigarlounge.com Three bars within one location: Main Social Bar, Living Room and Golf Room. Each bar offering different, but enjoyable experiences! Enjoy a cigar or two in our comfortable and well ventilated bar, challenge yourself on the indoor golf simulator or just enjoy the company you’re with.

888-266-4375 9550 Shore Drive Myrtle Beach www.oceanannies.com The biggest beach party on the Grand Strand is at Myrtle Beach’s famous Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar located ocean front at Sands Ocean Club. LIVE MUSIC on the pool deck and cold drinks from the bar with easy access to the beach. Partying strong for over 30 years! Open to the public. Voted “One of the Best Beach Bars in Myrtle Beach.” Open Daily March- October from 11am – 11pm.

NATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES

ORIGINAL BENJAMIN’S Restaurant Row 9593 N. Kings Highway Myrtle Beach • 843-449-0821 www.originalbenjamins.com Original Benjamin’s Calabash Seafood is the largest Calabash seafood restaurant in the world! The

211 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach 843-448-6149 www.houseofpancakes.net For the best breakfast at the beach since 1973! Crispy bacon, omelets and eggs cooked to order and, of course, fluffy delicious pancakes.

Smoke free. Open 7am- 2pm daily.

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BENITO’S EXPRESS DOES DELIVERY ONLY - NO TAKE OUT

PHONE NUMBER: 843-281-0730

PIZZA & MEATBALL Delivery

Open 7 Days a Week HOURS 4:30 PM TO 11:00 PM Minimum Order 12.00 Delivery Area: Main Street North Myrtle Beach to Barefoot Resort Menu and Prices are Subject to Change www.benitosexpress.com

APPETIZERS FRIED MOZZARELLA FRIED ZUCCHINI FRIED RAVIOLI GARLIC BREAD BIG BENITOS

HOMEMADE MEATBALLS

6.99 6.99 6 piece 7.75 12 piece 11.75 4.59 With cheese 4.99 13.95

4 pieces of fried mozzarella, 12 pieces of fried zucchini, and 6 fried raviolis.

PASTA Served with garlic bread CHEESE RAVIOLI STUFFED SHELLS EGGPLANT LASAGNA TRADITIONAL ITALIAN LASAGNA EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA CHICKEN PARMIGIANA

12.45 12.45 12.75 13.49 14.45 15.45

SOFT Drinks

20 oz. Sodas / 2 Liter Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Bottled Water

HOAGIES 10.95

MEATBALLS 10.95

Served with chips

Served with garlic bread

CHOOSE BALL

CHOOSE BALL

Italian With Classic Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS 14.25

Italian With Classic Tomato Sauce

MEATBALL PARMIGIANA 14.75

Choice of meatball & sauce served Choice of meatball served parmigiawith 4 balls per order with spaghetti na style with spaghetti served with garlic bread.

CALZONES 9.99 Calzones include one filling.

Additional fillings 1.19. Choose from pizza toppings.

STROMBOLIS 9.75 to 10.49 CAESAR SALAD HOUSE SALAD

half 4.59 half 4.59

full 7.99 full 7.99

Both with lettuce, black olives, onions, tomatos, and feta cheese. Choice of dressing.

PIZZA SPECIALTIES

(No Substitutes On Specialty Pizza) FUGGETABOUTIT Small 14.25 Large 26.75 SALTIMBOCCA PIZZA Small 10.50 Large 18.95 Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, ground beef, ham, onion, green Creamy marasala with prosciutto, chicken, spinach & mozzarella. peppers, mushrooms.

RICOTTA PIZZA Small 10.59 Large 19.95 Ricotta cheese, fresh tomato, olive oil, garlic, basil, sauce, Romano MEAT LOVERS’ PIZZA Small 10.95 Large 20.95 & mozzarella.

Pepperoni, sausage, ham, ground beef & bacon.

BENITOS LOVERS’ PIZZA Small 10.59 Large 20.50 Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers.

PIZZA DEL PESCATORE Small 10.59 Large 19.95 Baby clams, shrimp, garlic, basil olive oil, sauce topped with mozzarella. Fresh from the sea.

PIZZA MARGHERITA Small 10.95 Large 20.95 Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, with fresh basil garlic sauce, olive oil topped with parmigiana.

ISLAND COWBOY Small 10.59 Large 18.95 BBQ sauce, pineapple, bacon, steak , jalapeno & mozzarella.

SOUTHERN STYLE PIZZA Small 9.99 Large 18.25 Grilled chicken with Benitos’ special BBQ sauce, pork sausage, & onion topped with mozzarella.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA PIZZA Small 9.25 Large 17.95 Tomato sauce, chicken parmigiana, mozzarella & parmigiana cheese.

ISLAND OF TAHITI PIZZA Small 9.25 Pizza sauce, pineapple, ham and mozzarella.

Large 16.50

FRA DIAVOLO Small 9.25 Large 16.25 Pizza sauce, hot peppers, shrimp & mozzarella.

PIZZA DI NONO BENITOS Small 9.99 Large 18.75 Pesto sauce, grilled chicken, roasted peppers & mozzarella.

The choice of discriminating Italians!

CRAZY JAMAICAN PIZZA Small 9.99 Large 18.95 Pizza sauce, ham, pinapple, bacon, banana peppers & jerk seasoning.

QUATTRO FORMAGGI (4 CHEESE) Small 10.50 Large 18.25 Feta, ricotta, romano, mozzarella, olive oil garlic, basil, sauce.

GRECIAN PIZZA Small 9.99 Large 18.95 Pizza sauce, feta cheese, fresh tomato & black olives.

CHICKEN FLORENTINA Small 9.99 Large 18.25 Alfredo with spinach, chicken, ham, mozzarella & parmigiana.

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN Small 9.95 Large 19.25 Pizza sauce, black olives, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, spinach, tomato sauce & mozzarella.

COZUMEL FIESTA GRANDE Small 9.99 Large 18.29 Salsa, ground beef, onion, jalapeno & mozzarella.

MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM PIZZA

Small 10” Cheese Large 16” 7.25 12.00 Toppings 1.50 2.25

TOPPINGS: Extra Cheese • Spinach• Roasted Peppers • Sausage • Ham • Clams • Anchovies • Pepperoni • Mushrooms • Black Olives• Fresh Tomato

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DINING LISTINGS Continued from page 80

spectacular 170 item seafood buffet is sure to please everyone in your party.

They also house one of the largest collections of nautical museum pieces and large ship models in the Southeast.

OSCARS FOOD & SPIRITS 4101 Highway 17 South North Myrtle Beach 843-272-0707 www.OscarsNMB.com Oscar’s Food & Spirits is a place that Pittsburg Steelers fans & Boilermakers can call their “home away from home.”

Oscar’s has become a favorite spot for vacationers & locals alike. Oscars strives to create a unique experience for all guests by offering one-of-a-kind sandwiches & outstanding service. Over 90 TV’s show all sports games & you are welcome no matter who you are rooting for! Oscars is smoke-free! Happy Hour 4 - 7 everyday. Sun. thru Sat. 11:00 AM - 2:00 am. Kitchen open until 1:00 AM.

OYSTER ROCK 9931 Nance St., Calabash, NC 910-579-6875 www.theoysterrock.com Overlooking the scenic Calabash River, The Oyster Rock provides the most amazing view around, from indoor and outdoor seating areas and bars featuring more than 24 domestic and imported beers on tap, 30 wines by the glass and a delicious collection of specialty cocktails. Enjoy excellent seafood and raw bar items, mixed with a flavorful variety of mouth-watering beef, chicken, and pork dishes, along with sandwiches and burgers.

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The Cigar Superstore

One Of The Largest Selections in the World!

features seafood and sushi. Next, a continuous table-side service of savory choices of more than 15 different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, poultry and fish are presented by the strolling Gauchos. Rioz features a fullservice bar and a wide selection of wines.

RIPTYDZ

Open Daily Golf Simulator Beer & Wine Served

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Please visit our Cigar Lounge Located next to Our cigar Superstore Open Daily Cigar Super Store

Cigar Store

Cigar Bar

2705 Hwy 17 South North Myrtle Beach 843-361-8266

Restaurant Row Next to Golf Shoes OF America 843-839-9266

Next To Cigar Superstore Open Daily 843-427-7360

NICKSCIGARWORLD.COM • 888.311.9826

1210 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach 843-945-1204 www.riptydz.com Riptydz is part oceanfront restaurant and part beach bar - all with sweeping views of the beach, the famous Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, and Ocean Boulevard.

This contemporary oceanfront dining experience features a main dining area, an oceanfront dining area and deck, an ocean boulevard dining area, and a rooftop bar with live music nightly. Enjoy an eclectic menu featuring fresh local seafood, prime steaks, and fresh local favorites. Featuring a wide selection of craft beers and signature cocktails.

SAM SNEAD’S OAK GRILL & TAVERN 1004 Glenforest Rd. in Carolina Forest Near Tanger Outlets and Hwy. 501 843-903-3150 www.samsneadsmyrtlebeach.com Choose from a wide selection of foods grilled with locally-cured oak. Enjoy appetizers, Angus aged beef, the freshest seafood, chops, ribs or chicken.

Sip a fine wine or your favorite cocktail.

There’s a wide salad and sandwich selection. Enjoy the rich wood decor and all the memorabilia collected by Sam himself.

SEA CAPTAIN’S HOUSE Oceanfront at 30th Ave. N, Myrtle Beach • 843- 448-8082 www.seacaptains.com Enjoy fine breakfasts, lunches and dinners, 7 days a week, in the comfortable setting of this charming, restored beach house, with a 270-degree view of the ocean. The Sea Captain’s House has been a Beach 92 On The Green Magazine

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tradition for 37 years. So extraordinary is this establishment, Southern Living readers voted it their favorite seafood restaurant!

TACO MUNDO 4732 Hwy. 17 South, North Myrtle Beach Barefoot Landing 843-427-2777 www.tacomundocantina.com This exciting new Mexican concept celebrates the festive soul of Mexican and Mexican-American culture.

Specializing in tasty tacos, rice bowls, fajitas & more. The space features authentic and energetic Mexican decor with an indoor/outdoor bar and waterway seating. The bar offers a large selection of creative cocktails, signature margaritas and staggering selection of mezcals and tequilas.

TBONZ GILL & GRILL

Find information about golf courses, golf packages, golf schools, dining and entertainment - just about everything needed to plan a Myrtle Beach golf vacation and enjoy it while you are here!

Where to stay We can provide you with a variety of recommendations to help you choose the best place to stay during your trip to Myrtle Beach.

Things to do Map out what to do and where to eat in Myrtle Beach, before you even pack your clubs!

Golf videos Take a few minutes to tour the most complete collection of Myrtle Beach golf videos.

Current golf specials These frequently updated deals are a collection of discounts and special offers for accommodations and golf courses that are bound to save you money Quick quote Fill in some basic information about your upcoming golf vacation and then sit back and relax while the Grand Strand’s leading golf courses and golf packagers send you their best offers.

Mobile website The same information on golf courses, accommodations, dining, nightlife and local golf news as the main web site, but in a form optimized for quick access and easy reading.

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1169 Seaboard St., Myrtle Beach 843-946-7111 and www.tbonzgillandgrill.com Famous for tender, juicy Certified Angus Beef steaks. TBonz also serves a complete menu to whet any appetite.

From fresh, local seafood to low country specialties, customers will savor the flavor in the casual atmosphere. The daily Happy Hour in the bar attracts locals and tourists alike. Family-friendly dining room and kids menu.

WILD WING CAFE Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach 843-361-WING (9464) www.wildwingcafe.com “The Best Wings South of Buffalo” in 33 different flavors. Also buckets of beer, handpattied burgers, rotisserie chicken, onion rings, and homemade soups.

The marinades, dressings, and sauces are made in-house to ensure flavor and freshness. Wild Wing Café is fun for the entire family.

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Myrtle Beach’s Largest Gentlemen’s Club 100’s of exotic Dancers happy hour 4pm-8pm Premium Bottle Service executive viP Areas Fine cuisine upscale Private Dancing rooms cigar Friendly valet Parking Available

The Best Place to Play in Myrtle Beach.

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Golf Courses

Dining

Barefoot Golf Vacations . . . . . 13 866-653-7061 Best Golf Packages . . . . . . . . 9 800-990-8993 Brunswick Plantation Resort . . 17 800-332-8576 Caledonia Golf Vacations . . . . 13 866-954-8391 Glens Golf Vacations . . . . . . . 12 888-999-9520 Golf Trek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 866-947-7434 Kingston Resorts . . . . . . . . . 7 800-876-0010 MBGolf.Com . . . . . . . . . . . 15 800-422-1587 Myrtle Beach Golf Authority . . . . 5 888-272-7263 MyrtleBeachGolf.com . . . . . . . 8 877-364-9406 Myrtle Beach Golf Desk . . . . . . 5 800-642-3108 Myrtle Beach Golf Directors . . . . 7 843-249-5800 Myrtle Beach Golf Masters . . . 15 800-974-8064 Myrtle Beach Golf Packagers . . 12 855-292-4653 Myrtle Beach Golf Trips . . . . . 17 800-882-1021 Sands Ocean Club . . . . . . . . 11 800-845-0633 Shaftesbury Suites . . . . . . . 43 877-587-6374 Thomas Beach & Golf Vacations . 11 877-436-4627

Dunes Club . . . . . . . . . . . 29 843-449-5236 East Coast Golf . . . . . . . 46, 47

Chianti South . . . . . . . . . . 78 843-249-7888 Clark’s Seafood . . . . . . . . . 91 843-399-8888 Crab Daddy’s . . . . . . . . . . .89 843-299-1115 Crabby George’s . . . . . . . . . 88 843-839-4044 Flamingo Grill . . . . . . . . . . 71 843-449-5388 Flying Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 843-663-3474 Greg Norman Australian Grille . . 73 843-361-0000 Liberty Brewery & Grill . . . . . 56 843-626-4677 Liberty Tap Room & Grill . . . . . 56 843-839-4677 Lobster House . . . . . . . . . . 80 843-828-8871 Lulu’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 843-491-5011 Margarita’s . . . . . . . . . . . 72 843-497-5960 Mojitos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 843-712-2989 National House of Pancakes . . . 88 843-448-6419 Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar . . . . 76 843-449-6461 Original Benjamin’s Calabash . . 87 843-449-0821 Oscars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 843-272-0707 Oyster Rock . . . . . . . . . . . 91 910-579-6875 Riptydz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 843-945-1204 Sam Snead’s . . . . . . . . . . . 79 843-903-3150 Sea Captain’s House . . . . . . . 70 843-448-8082 Taco Mundo . . . . . . . . . . . 57 843-427-2777 TBonz Gill & Grill . . . . . . . . . 56 843-946-7111 Wild Wing Cafe . . . . . . . . . . 72 843-361-9464

Golf Courses Arcadian Shores . . . . . . . . . 26 843-449-5217 Arrowhead . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 800-236-3243 Bald Head . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 910-457-7310 Barefoot Resort & Golf . . . . . . 32 800-856-0501 Best of Myrtle Beach Group . 18, 19 844-706-7503 Caledonia . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 866-954-8311

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Founders Collection . . . . . . . 50 800-882-1021 Glens Golf Group . . . . . . . 40,41 888-999-9520 King’s North . . . . . . . . . . . 51 800-882-1021 Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 800-974-8664 Long Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 800-882-1021 Ocean Ridge . . . . . . . . . . . 27 800-233-1801 The Pearl . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 888-947-3275 Pine Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 800-882-1021 Prestwick . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 888-250-1767 Rivers Edge . . . . . . . . . . . 44 877-748-3718 Sandpiper Bay . . . . . . . . . . 28 800-356-5827 Sea Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 888-999-9520 Ext. 2 Tidewater . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 843-375-6263 TPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 800-882-1021 True Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 866-954-8311 Wachesaw Plantation East . . . 45 888-922-0027 World Tour Golf Links . . . . . . 54 800-882-1021

Dining Angelo’s Steak & Pasta . . . . .

843-626-2800 Angus Steakhouse . . . . . . . .

843-945-9116 Benitos Pizza & Pasta . . . . . .

843-272-1414 Benitos Express (for delivery) . .

843-281-0730 Boundary House . . . . . . . . .

910-579-8888 Carolina Ale House . . . . . . . .

843-839-4222

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Entertainment & Attractions Masters Club . . . . . . . . . . 97 843-916-0972 Thee Doll House . . . . . . . . . 95 843-467-0214

Shopping Barefoot Landing . . . . . . . . 82 843-272-8349 Broadway at the Beach . . . . . 83 800-386-4662 Duplin Winery . . . . . . . . . . 76 800-774-9634 Golf Knickers . . . . . . . . . . . 2 800-940-9415 Nick’s Cigar World . . . . . . . . 92 888-311-9826 PGA Tour Superstore . . . . . . 100 MB 843-839-4653 NMB 843-272-6030

Services & Other Businesses Celestial Spa . . . . . . . . . . .

843-997-7440 Family Golf Week Tournaments . .

800-833-8798 Glens Golf Academy . . . . . . .

843-272-5521 Golf Performance Center . . . .

843-833-3332 H&H Homes . . . . . . . . . . .

843-628-4771 Myrtle Beach Golf App . . . . . . www.MyrtleBeachGolfApp.com On The Green Magazine Website www.OnTheGreenMagazine.com Recovery Room . . . . . . . . .

843-582-8448 World Amateur Hcp Champship .

800-833-8798

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