I
love golf. I also love the beach so why not have both? Let's
take golf vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this
spring or fall.
Swing That Club! - Go Golfing in Myrtle Beach SC
Love the Beach? Love Golf? Myrtle Beach is Both!!
Golf Digest named Myrtle Beach as "America's #1 Golf Hometown" in 2006. Scoring higher than any other golf community in the nation, Myrtle Beach is the perfect place to play golf year-round.
There are 28 courses with player ratings of 4 1/2 stars. Altogether, there are more than 115 golf courses in Myrtle Beach.
This year, ten of the Myrtle Beach courses made the top 100 list in Golf Digest. In this exciting golf capital, some of the favorites are Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Tidewater, Heritage Club, Barefoot Resort Love Course, River's Edge, Tiger's Eye, King's North, Caledonia, True Blue, and Barefoot Resort Fazio Course.
Myrtle Beach Golf Events
Perhaps one reason Myrtle Beach is so popular for avid golfers is the variety of great events held all through the year for all ages. Golfing instruction is available for all ages, and golf packages make even a short visit into an incredible adventure.
Myrtle Beach encourages young golfers with events held for different age groups. In March, the Fifth Annual Junior Golf Shootout at the Myrtle Beach National Facility on Highway 501 invites young people from ages 8 to 18 to participate in this 2-day, 36-hole event. There are both male and female divisions and each competitor receives a super welcome gift. Great prizes are given out too! The George Halliday Junior Golf Tournament is held here in November and includes three championship rounds.
Girls Love to Golf at Myrtle Beach
The Girls Love to Golf is a ladies' weekend getaway. Beginners and experienced golfers come together for golf, companionship, and instruction during this special time in October.
You can also enjoy golf at Litchfield Country Club and Willbrook Plantation, where you can have lunches and special receptions with your friends.
The Glory Days Alumni Golf Classic brings college alumni in to represent their schools. Four-person teams compete against one another in a three-round competition on picturesque Pawley's Island. Take home the prizes and trophies for your school.
Choosing a Golf Course in Myrtle Beach
If you are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach especially for golf, there are amazing packages that can save you time and money. Arrangements include lodgings and green fees. There many different price ranges to choose from. Many hotels and resorts offer golf packages for guests, and you can find amazing deals if you plan ahead.
Play at the four star courses such as Pawley's Plantation, Arrowhead, Caledonia, Willbrook Plantation, Grande Dunes, and other well-known courses. Some of the biggest names in golf have designed golf courses in Myrtle Beach where you can play for a reasonable fee. A few of these are Litchfield Country Club, Crown Park, Myrtlewood Palmetto, and Sea Trail Maples. Some of the good starting courses for a great value are Azalea Sands, Wedgefield Plantation, Meadowlands, and Sandpiper Bay.
- In bygone times, the game of golf usually went hand-in-hand with retirement. The first course was designed in Myrtle Beach at the request of a friend of the Vanderbuilts and Rockefellers.
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Built in 1927 by Henry Bacon MacCoy, the Pine Lakes Clubhouse is still standing. Over the years, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina emerged from a former wooded area to become a haven for vacationers and a well-known resort city. Golf is enjoyed by people of all ages and fits any income bracket in this lovely paradise by the Atlantic Ocean.
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- Now, get your golf shoes and let's hit the beach, Myrtle that is...
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Want to Live in North Myrtle Beach South Carolina? - Looking for big industry? Forget it! North Myrtle Beach has none of that. So, if you want to live at the beach, take a look at this report.
Pavilion Nostalgia Park at Myrtle Beach South Carolina - If you couldn't wait to get to the beach when you were younger, here is a guide to the new Pavilion Nostalgia Park at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. It just wouldn't be Myrtle Beach travel without visiting this attraction.
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