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Must-play Myrtle Beach: Three outstanding South Strand golf courses
The south end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand golf scene is oft-forgotten. With a market slightly less dominated by the tourism that drives the entire area, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island don't get some of the foot traffic as the courses in the central or north strand. That doesn't mean there aren't must-plays in the area. Whether you're looking for a high-dollar round that makes your friends envious or want to scale it back, here are three courses that run the gamut on the south end.
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North Myrtle Beach offers can't-miss golf courses for the golfer on the go
Here are four can't-miss courses on the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. They range in price and playability, but no matter what a golfer is looking for, they all offer a challenge while giving you exactly what you're looking for.
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May brings the 13th annual Veterans Golf Classic to Myrtle Beach
The 13th annual Veterans Golf Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C., returns May 20-23 at 12 area courses, which include Arcadian Shores, Black Bear Golf Club, Burning Ridge, Farmstead Golf Links, Heather Glen and Lion's Paw at Ocean Ridge Plantation, among others. Registration is open to all current or former U.S. military members and friends who have USGA handicaps.
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North Myrtle Beach offers can't-miss golf courses for the golfer on the go
Here are four can't-miss courses on the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. They range in price and playability, but no matter what a golfer is looking for, they all offer a challenge while giving you exactly what you're looking for.
... full article »May brings the 13th annual Veterans Golf Classic to Myrtle Beach
The 13th annual Veterans Golf Classic in Myrtle Beach, S.C., returns May 20-23 at 12 area courses, which include Arcadian Shores, Black Bear Golf Club, Burning Ridge, Farmstead Golf Links, Heather Glen and Lion's Paw at Ocean Ridge Plantation, among others. Registration is open to all current or former U.S. military members and friends who have USGA handicaps.
... full article »North vs. South: Which part of the Grand Strand better suits your golf group?
The Grand Strand is a 90-mile stretch from Pawleys Island, S.C., that sneaks up into North Carolina with Myrtle Beach at the epicenter. But if you head north or south from Myrtle Beach, which area has the better golf for your group? Jason Scott Deegan investigated, and this is what he found.
... full article »Ten reasons to plan a Myrtle Beach golf vacation
The Grand Strand's 100-plus golf courses are open for business 12 months a year and offer value plays and nationally acclaimed designs, but those aren't the only reasons to plan your next vacation in Myrtle Beach. What else? GolfCarolina.com offers 10 reasons why your group should consider Myrtle Beach for its next trip.
... full article »Get the most out of a three-day golf trip to Myrtle Beach
Got three days to spare? Consider a getaway to Myrtle Beach. There's much more than golf to the Grand Strand, flush with fine restaurants, bars, luxury hotels and entertainment. Of course, the year-round golf can serve as the centerpiece for your trip. Myrtle Beach golf courses won't disappoint, with designs from classic to cutting edge. Brandon Tucker offers a guide to the perfect three-day weekend.
... full article »Must-play Myrtle Beach: Three stellar Central Strand golf courses
The Grand Strand features approximately 90 courses, which makes it difficult to narrow it down when you can only play a few. Without requiring much of a drive, there are three courses in the Central Strand that offer a range in price and skill level that will have players of all levels enjoying a memorable round. Which ones? Ian Guerin has the answer.
... full article »Four! Watch out for these short par 4s along the Grand Strand
Several courses along South Carolina's Grand Strand have added an extra dimension -- the short par 4 -- to their designs. But which ones are the best to play? Ian Guerin offers up some of the Myrtle Beach area's top par 4s -- all less than 400 yards from the championship tees -- that make up for their lack of length in other ways.
... full article »From Old 96 to the coast, South Carolina golf can boast
There's a lot more to the South Carolina golf scene than just the coast. The Palmetto State features hills and rivers and streams and a whole lot of history. And green fees, by and large, are very reasonable. From the mountainous escape of Spartanburg in the Pendleton District to the beaches of the Lowcountry and the golf in the shadows of the Masters tournament, this state provides everything a traveling golfer desires. Mike Bailey offers an itinerary for your South Carolina golf tour.
... full article »Myrtle Beach dining: Golf and sushi are a great combination on the Grand Strand
Sushi has become a primary for many people on a Myrtle Beach golf vacation. The Japanese dish comes with enough options to satisfy most any palette, and with choice has come popularity. Sushi is available throughout the Grand Strand, but we are here to help you narrow the list. If you are looking for sushi, here are five Myrtle Beach-area restaurants that will please.
... full article »Hungry after golf and want more than a buffet? Here are 5 top sit-down seafood restaurants in Myrtle Beach
Sure golf is the main attraction on a trip to Myrtle Beach, but the bounty offered by the nearby Atlantic ocean is hard to resist, especially at dinner time. Seafood tops everyone's menu when they come to town, and the area's stream of buffets is the answer for many. But for those with a more discerning palette, we offer up the five best places in the Myrtle Beach area for a great seafood dinner.
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