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 Myrtle Beach is the best of both worlds for every golfer, QUALITY and QUANTITY. The Grand Strand has over 120 courses designed by the best in the game: Dye, Jones, Nicklaus, Palmer, and Fazio to name a few. Over 1 Million golfers played there in 2004. You will find the largest assortment of quality courses to test your game, both mentally and physically.
Ten years ago, our group of relatives, friends, and friends of friends,
began our now yearly trek to this golf capital of the world. Although
our line-up of players and courses alters slightly from year to year,
one constant remains, that is the great golf bargains we have found in
this golf mecca. Planning for the next years trip begins even before we
putt out on the 18th hole of our final day. We don't want it to end,
and we can't wait for the next trip to begin.
Living in the northeast, we play some great courses in PA, MD, and VA
throughtout the year. But to us, it is all is just a warm-up to our
late August mini-tour of this South Carolina beach town. With most of
us approaching our late 40's or early 50's, it's the one time of year
the wives let us indulge in a week of golf heaven, and we really get to
be boys again (it pays to have picked the right mate). Since we have
already fulfilled our families' summer vacation obligations, and the
yard work is winding down, late August is the perfect time for our trip
to paradise.
Playing Myrtle Beach in late August finds courses 1/2 to 1/3 of their
premium peak season rates. Along with the lower hotel fees for this
late season visit, we easily justify the trip. Crowds are low, most
kids are back in school, and there are times when we are literally the
only golfers on the course. Play is fast and cheap, so we have to go 36
holes!
We play combinations of "related" or "sister" courses like True Blue
& Caledonia. Or, Tidewater & Grande Dunes. Many combinations
like these provide substantional discounts for same day play, some even
offer discounts for playing both in the same week. Complexes like the
Legends or Wild Wing, have numerous courses on the same property where
after a quick shower and lunch at their fantastic facilities, we are
well tuned for a second 18 holes. Tee Times are in abundance for most
of these top quality courses, we rarely run into a problem getting on a
course. These are some of the best courses in the world. Where else can
you play a TPC course for a replay rate of only $40-$50? The fee
includes the same friendly accommodating staff, cart, practice range,
full use of the facilities, locker room, restaurants, bar, and of
course, the GOLF COURSE! All for a fraction of the peak season rates!
Private Membership courses are available for play as well. For example,
stay at the "Caravelle", and Tee Times are available at "the Dunes"
Golf & Beach Club. Newly renovated by Rees Jones, this course is a
spectacular play, and former home of the PGA Senior Championship. Play
it again the same day and pay less than you would for your regular
muni-course back home.
Intimidated by the courses? Don't be, 4 or 5 sets of tees are available
on most courses to accomodate almost all levels of play. Still not
sure? Call the course. We have found the staff at any of these
facilities always willing to help in providing information on any of
the courses in the Grand Strand.
Check the local paper daily, as specials and bargains on golf are
advertised regularly. Most hotels even have their own golf coordinator
to assist you with tee times, course selections, and even
transportation.
When you are finished with your golf for the day, you will find the
restaraunts and nightly attractions as equally accessible and
outstanding as the golf courses.
Lose a few balls? Break a club? Run out of tees? No problem. There is
more than an ample supply of quaint little golf shoppes and massive
bargain golf stores up and down the Grand Strand.
Three things you need to consider when taking advantage of these great
golf bargains this time of year, and we have experienced all of them at
one time or another. First, is the heat an humidity. Although it is
typically not bad in the morning rounds, we experienced a few afternoon
rounds which were quite uncomfortable. Second, it is hurricane season.
In the past 10 years we were only pulled off a course once to evacuate.
However, most courses were open the next day. Third, the "Dupont
Amateur", one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in the world.
There are still more than enough courses, but you may have to avoid a
few. The schedule of courses used for this tournament is listed daily
in the local paper, (We simply plan our trip one week earlier. Although
it really isn't necessary, we are just anxious to get there and "tee it
up".)
Myrtle Beach in late August is a truly great golf bargain. A large
quantity of quality courses to suit every golfers game and budget.
We'll be there!
About the Author:
Ernie Horning is a Business Owner and avid golfer who writes articles for: http://www.golfgodz.com
(Copyright 2005-ehbvi-www.golfgodz.com)
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