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Worth it: Pristine conditions keep Barefoot Resort's Dye Club in the top echelon of Myrtle Beach golf
There's a reason the Dye Club at Barefoot Resort and Golf is consistently named by various publications as a top-100 national course. Plenty of courses claim pristine conditions, but few pull it off as well as this one. Players are in for a treat, and while some won't want to pay for the experience, those who do are rewarded. Ian Guerin has more from North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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It doesn't get much better on the Grand Strand than Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation in North Myrtle Beach
There just aren't many chinks in Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation's armor. It's a great layout with great holes at every turn in a setting that never ceases to amaze. It's a demanding test that can gobble up golf balls, but the views soften the blow of turning in a scorecard that might be better off being ripped up and discarded, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
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Enjoy newfound access to the Surf Golf & Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach
The Surf Golf & Beach Club is an architectural oddity. All 10 par 4s dogleg right, some gently and others like an extremely bent elbow. All four par 5s dogleg left, twisting in the opposite direction. All this sameness might hinder lesser designs, but not the Surf Golf & Beach Club. What George Cobb designed in 1960 and John LaFoy modernized in 1992 is a 6,842-yard parkland course that provides endless joy for anybody who plays it.
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It doesn't get much better on the Grand Strand than Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation in North Myrtle Beach
There just aren't many chinks in Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation's armor. It's a great layout with great holes at every turn in a setting that never ceases to amaze. It's a demanding test that can gobble up golf balls, but the views soften the blow of turning in a scorecard that might be better off being ripped up and discarded, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »Enjoy newfound access to the Surf Golf & Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach
The Surf Golf & Beach Club is an architectural oddity. All 10 par 4s dogleg right, some gently and others like an extremely bent elbow. All four par 5s dogleg left, twisting in the opposite direction. All this sameness might hinder lesser designs, but not the Surf Golf & Beach Club. What George Cobb designed in 1960 and John LaFoy modernized in 1992 is a 6,842-yard parkland course that provides endless joy for anybody who plays it.
... full article »Dan Maples overshadows bigger name golf architects along the Grand Strand
Casual golfers might not recognize the name Dan Maples, but savvy golfers know the underrated architect belongs to a respected family in golf. Maples courses have become synonymous with playable, commonsense golf without gimmicks. Golf Digest ranks seven Dan Maples courses among its top 60 along the Grand Strand, which is more than any other architect.
... full article »Get swept away by the beauty of Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation in North Myrtle Beach
When the tide is out, the marshes of the Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation look like a graveyard for golf balls. It's the best looking cemetery a golfer will ever see. The stirring views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the inlet leading to the ocean set Tidewater apart from its competition along the Grand Strand.
... full article »Let The Witch Golf Club cast its spell in Conway, S.C.
The Witch Golf Club casts its spell on golfers with a secluded, natural setting without a single home or condo in sight. Architect Dan Maples used 500 acres halfway between Myrtle Beach and Conway to craft something special. It might be priced like a middle-tier course along the Grand Strand, but The Witch looks and plays like one of the big boys.
... full article »The Long Bay Club just north of Myrtle Beach is a Grand Strand classic
The Long Bay Club might lie a bit off the beaten Grand Strand path –- Longs is about a 15-minute drive from the north end of Myrtle Beach –- but it is well worth the trip to experience some Myrtle Beach golf history and a "classic" Jack Nicklaus design. The course is in the best shape in recent memory (though the rough is dormant during winter and early spring), and the staff are friendly, informative and accommodating to a fault.
... full article »Challenging Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in upper tier of Myrtle Beach-area courses
Simply put, there isn't another course on the Grand Strand like Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club, and that's part of the reason it can be considered in the upper end of the spectrum of Myrtle Beach-area courses. The design is unique, the course is in great condition, and it provides the memorable holes and shots golfers want to remember after every round.
... full article »Stars, PGA Tour pros rock Barefoot's Dye Club for the 2013 Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am
A tradition unlike any other: The Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am is possibly the antithesis of Augusta National. More than 6,000 fans partied hard like only Myrtle Beach can at the Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf during the 19th annual Monday after The Masters April 15. Veteran golf writer Jason Scott Deegan was there.
... full article »Follow the scenic Colleton River at Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C.
Playing Crescent Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C. never gets old. With three holes flirting with the scenic Colleton River, this 6,773-yard par-71 Arnold Palmer design both delights the senses and creates thrilling theater. Water lurks around every twist of the fairway, adding strategy and drama on nearly every shot.
... full article »Grip it and rip it at Eagle's Pointe Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C.
While Eagle's Pointe Golf Club is among the most player-friendly golf courses in the Hilton Head area, don't call it easy. But feel free to swing away on this Davis Love III design that serves as the perfect complement to its sister course, Arnold Palmer's Crescent Pointe G.C.
... full article »- Class is always in session on the General James Hackler G.C. at Coastal Carolina University
- Must-play Myrtle Beach: Three outstanding South Strand golf courses
- North Myrtle Beach offers can't-miss golf courses for the golfer on the go
- First-time visitors will find Grande Dunes Resort Club is a jewel on the Grand Strand
- Photo gallery: Love Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach is filled with Lowcountry character
- Improving Arcadian Shores Golf Club in Myrtle Beach is an up-and-coming treat
- May brings the 13th annual Veterans Golf Classic to Myrtle Beach
- North vs. South: Which part of the Grand Strand better suits your golf group?
- True Blue Plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., grows into a headliner along the Grand Strand
- Barefoot Resort & Golf: A star in North Myrtle Beach
- Ten reasons to plan a Myrtle Beach golf vacation
- Beyond The Gambler: On King's North at Myrtle Beach National, every hole's a challenge
- Myrtle Beach National's Southcreek golf course: More than just a solid primer
- Get the most out of a three-day golf trip to Myrtle Beach
- Use your imagination at Prestwick Country Club near Myrtle Beach
- Southern slice of Scotland: Heather Glen Golf Links near Myrtle Beach
- Robber's Row at Port Royal Plantation in Hilton Head gives you history, old oaks and wide fairways
- The Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head: Think man, think!
- Old South Golf Links in Bluffton never gets old
- Go old school at the Surf Golf & Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach
- Avoid the hazards -- and the gators -- on the scenic Sanctuary Golf Club at Cat Island in Beaufort
- Must-play Myrtle Beach: Three stellar Central Strand golf courses
- Photo gallery: Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is a secluded retreat on the south end of the Grand Strand
- Photo gallery: True Blue Plantation is a sprawling green paradise in Pawleys Island, S.C.
- Photo gallery: Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach offers a foursome of courses for your foursome
- Return play fuels Black Bear Golf Club on the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand
- Scottish-inspired Legends resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: A Grand Strand golf vacation in and of itself
- Four! Watch out for these short par 4s along the Grand Strand
- Photo gallery: Blackmoor Golf Club south of Myrtle Beach, S.C. offers a string of surprises
- Blackmoor Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C. is a dogleg bonanza
- Photo gallery: Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach has all the essentials
- Photo gallery: River Club in Pawleys Island, S.C.
- Photo gallery: Indian Wells Golf Club in Surfside Beach, S.C.
- Indigo Creek Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C.: A fun course that demands a gentle approach
- Indigo Creek Golf Club in Murrells Inlet requires a gentle touch
- Photo gallery: Wedgefield Plantation Golf Club in Georgetown, South Carolina
- Wedgefield Plantation Golf Club in Georgetown, S.C.: An old course is new again
- Indian Wells Golf Club just south of Myrtle Beach: A big serving of surprise
- Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach: Friendly in more ways than one
- River Club golf course in Pawleys Island, S.C.: A sand-covered classic
- Photo gallery: The International Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
- Wachesaw Plantation East near Myrtle Beach: Still in pro-tour form
- Photo gallery: Wachesaw Plantation East in Murrells Inlet, S.C.
- International Club golf course just south of Myrtle Beach: World class in every way
- Photo gallery: The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation north of Charleston, S.C.
- Photo gallery: Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation north of Charleston, S.C.: A municipal course that does it all right
- From Old 96 to the coast, South Carolina golf can boast
- The River Golf Club in North Augusta, S.C. is more than a Masters diversion
- Renovation at Myrtle Beach's River Oaks Golf Plantation breathes new life into the Grand Strand
- Photo gallery: Heather Glen Golf Links in Little River, S.C.
- Parkland at Legends Golf and Resort in Myrtle Beach: Pristine golf packaged perfectly
- Myrtle Beach dining: Golf and sushi are a great combination on the Grand Strand
- Photo gallery: Harbor golf course at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, S.C.
- Fazio's Links Course at Wild Dunes golf resort near Charleston has a split personality
- Photo gallery: Links Course at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, S.C.
- Harbor golf course at Wild Dunes Resort near Charleston packs a lot of variety into a small space
- No hassles: Caravelle Resort offers a great Myrtle Beach, S.C. stay and play
- Ocean Creek Golf Club at South Carolina's Fripp Island Resort: A page from the Jungle Book, literally
- Hungry after golf and want more than a buffet? Here are 5 top sit-down seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach
- Photo gallery: Ocean Point Golf Links at Fripp Island Resort
- Photo gallery: Ocean Creek Course at Fripp Island Resort
- Ocean Point Golf Links at Fripp Island Resort: An Atlantic-view bonanza
- Ladies, try Kiawah Island and the Charleston-area for women-friendly golf courses
- Kiawah Island Golf Resort remains a Carolina Lowcountry highlight
- Photo gallery: Grande Dunes' Resort Course ranks among the best in Myrtle Beach golf
- Photo gallery: The Heritage Club in Pawleys Island, South Carolina
- Photo gallery: Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club in Conway, S.C.
- Photo gallery: Founders Club in Pawleys Island, S.C.
- Serenity now! After The Ocean Course beats you up, head for the more-peaceful Osprey Point on Kiawah Island
- New owner has improvements planned for Legend Oaks Golf Club near Charleston
- Play some golf, learn some history at The Links Stono Ferry near Charleston
- Photo gallery: Willbrook Plantation Golf Club in Pawleys Island
- Little Coosaw Creek Country Club in North Charleston is a heavy hitter for golfers
- Gallery: The oaks have stories at Litchfield Country Club
- Photo gallery: Inspired by Scotland, Aberdeen Country Club has anything by a typical Myrtle Beach feel
- Racing, fishing, shopping, more: Off-course fun on a Pinehurst golf trip
- Pine Needles Golf Club in Southern Pines: A Ross original loved by women and those who love them
- Pinehurst-area golf resorts: Foxfire Golf and Travel seems to be back on track
- Pinehurst No. 4: Measure your game against the masters of design
- Pinehurst-area golf courses in fine fettle after great growing season
- Eagle's Pointe Golf Club finds its niche in Bluffton, S.C.
- Hampton Hall C.C. in Bluffton, S.C. is Pete Dye at his toned-down best
- Old Tabby Links on Spring Island: Golf courtesy of God and Arnold Palmer
- Crescent Pointe makes those marketing slogans come true in Bluffton, S.C.
- Tired of Myrtle Beach madness? Take it slower and easier at Sea Trail Golf Resort in Sunset Beach, N.C.
- Photo gallery: River Golf Club in North Augusta, S.C.
- Tanglewood Park's two courses offer great Carolina golf at bargain rates
- Davis Love III produces two beauties in N.C.