Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

February 20, 2012

Arcadian Shores Features Two of Myrtle Beach’s Dream 18

Arcadian Shores Golf Club is a staple of many Myrtle Beach golf vacations. The course opened for play in the mid-‘70s with its traditional layout designed by an offspring of legendary architect Robert Trent Jones. No one could have predicted in 1974 that Rees Jones would transform his career out of the shadows of his father to be known as the U.S. Open Doctor. Arcadian Shores is where Rees Jones got his start. Nearly 40 years later, Arcadian Shores continues to be a “must

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February 20, 2012

Shaftesbury Glen: 5 Things You Need to Know

Shaftesbury Glen opened its generous fairways nearly 11 years ago. The course quickly became a Myrtle Beach golf favorite, earning course of the year honors; while Golf World readers voted the facility one of America’s Top 50 Golf Resorts.

While Shaftesbury Glen has compiled an impressive resume, we have five insights – beyond the quality of the course – that will help you prior to striking your first tee shot at Shaftesbury.

1. The inspiration for Shaftesbury

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February 17, 2012

Jack Nicklaus Responsible for Two Myrtle Beach Golf Courses

 

Did you know Myrtle Beach features two courses designed by Jack Nicklaus? We're lucky enough to have The Long Bay Club on the North side, and Pawleys Plantation Golf Club on the south. If you're interested in playing them, either contact them directly, or ask your golf director to include them in your Myrtle Beach golf package.

Have you played either of these Jack Nicklaus designs?
Please share your experience with other Mytrtle Beach golfers in the comments

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February 16, 2012

Meadowlands Brings Quiet Charm to a Golf Trip

The soothing tranquility and serene nature that run through Meadowlands Golf Club emulate the lifestyle associated with its Calabash, N.C., home.

Meadowlands Golf Club is home to a 7,054-yard course – from the challenging Raven tees – built by architect Willard Byrd in 1997. High-handicappers need not worry as the course, much like its staff, is friendly to all guests. Meadowlands’ design integrates five different teeing areas for all skill levels, as well as large greens

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February 14, 2012

Island Vista Offers Golfers an Oasis

Set in the quiet Ocean Forest residential neighborhood, Island Vista is truly like staying on an island, because of the absence of oceanfront development in either direction. Guests feel like they have the beach to themselves on a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

After undergoing recent renovations that upgraded the hotel to luxury resort status, Island Vista offers excellent accommodations for parties of any size. Large indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, a lazy river and an exercise room give guests

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February 9, 2012

Rising Star Blair O’Neal Named Host of Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz

America’s hottest golfer is coming to the Golf Capital of the World.

After a nation-wide search, professional golfer and model Blair O’Neal has been selected to host the Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz, an online program that will showcase the virtues of a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

O’Neal, who appeared in a full-page Cobra Puma ad in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, will begin filming the webisodes next week, and the show will start broadcasting on www.GolfHoliday.com in

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February 3, 2012

3 Favorite Holes: Pawleys Plantation

With six holes that offer stunning views of a saltwater marsh and memorable inland holes, choosing favorites at Pawleys Plantation is difficult. But  assistant pro, Dale Ketola, offered an insider’s perspective on his three favorite holes.

No. 13 – 145-yard, par 3: The course’s most memorable hole, No. 13 requires a short iron into what amounts to an island green.

“It can reward you with a good shot or penalize you with a bad one,” Ketola

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February 3, 2012

Long Bay Resort: Perfect Location, Plentiful Choices

Long Bay Resort offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations in Myrtle Beach proper, providing a nice combination of relaxation and activity within close proximity.With its own restaurants and other amenities on-site, including a large indoor/outdoor pool deck that’s open year-round, it’s possible to have a great time without ever leaving the resort. But with so much occurring only a few blocks away, you will want to explore the area on your Myrtle Beach golf trip.Here’s a list of fun things to

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February 2, 2012

Winds Resort: An Escape to Paradise

The Winds Resort offers an escape to paradise in scenic Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., which is a short drive from Myrtle Beach. With accommodations ranging from hotel-style suites to 4- to 6-bedroom houses, The Winds Resort is a perfect home for a Myrtle Beach golf trip. The property also offers amenities such as full dining facilities and a tiki bar by a large pool deck. While there is much to do off the course, there’s plenty of external activity surrounding this North Strand enclave.

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January 28, 2012

Market Common is Myrtle Beach’s Newest Hot Spot

There’s a new “must do” on your Myrtle Beach golf trip – the Market Common complex on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.Once a vacant reminder of the Air Force’s half-century presence on the Grand Strand, the old base has been transformed into a city landscape filled with shopping, dining and entertainment.Whether your Myrtle Beach golf group is looking for a night of fine dining or a place that is as famous as its drinks as its food, Market Common has you

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January 25, 2012

Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort Offers Luxury, Relaxation

True Southern charm and hospitality await if your next Myrtle Beach golf trip takes you to Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort in Pawleys Island, which is just a short drive but a world away from the bright lights of Myrtle Beach.

Located in a lovely lowcountry setting, Litchfield Beach features first-class accommodations that can fit any sized party's needs, offering suites, villas, condos and even houses. Enjoy all the creature comforts of home, along with special amenities you

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January 24, 2012

Ocean Creek Offers Privacy, Easy Access to a Good Time

Ocean Creek Resort in North Myrtle Beach is a 57-acre paradise for individuals looking to get away from it all; but, it’s also located in the heart of one of the Grand Strand’s most active scenes for those who want to explore.

Featuring fine accommodations that range from hotel-style suites to villas and beach homes and offering such amenities as a large pool deck, game room, tennis and other activities, it’s a perfect base for a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

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January 17, 2012

ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning Show Returning to Myrtle Beach

America’s most popular sports talk radio hosts, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, will be making a Myrtle Beach golf trip again this spring.

ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning Show will broadcast live from Barefoot Resort’s Dye Club from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, April 9, as part of the 18th annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am. The show will also be televised live on ESPN2.

It will mark the second consecutive year Mike

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January 12, 2012

Hot List: Myrtle Beach’s Top 5 Places for Food and Fun

A Myrtle Beach golf trip is all about fun, on and off the course, and several establishments around town cater to a group’s desire for games on and off the course.

If the competition on your next Myrtle Beach golf trip extends beyond the course, here are the five best places to settle a score.

5. Ron Jon’s Beer and Burgers in Myrtle Beach offers excellent food and fun. Featuring multiple pool tables and other classic bar games, Ron Jon’s keeps the good times rolling.

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January 10, 2012

Aberdeen Country Club Delivers Great Golf and Value

Aberdeen Country Club is a Myrtle Beach Golf FavoriteAberdeen Country Club is not a mirror image of Scotland’s sixth oldest course, Royal Aberdeen, but it does share at one trait with its ancient namesake.

The North Strand facility provides players on a Myrtle Beach golf trip an enjoyable day of golf at a 27-hole facility, comprised of the Meadows, Woodlands and Highlands nines. Players experience a protected riverfront preserve with an abundance of wildlife.

Golfers familiar with Aberdeen during their annual Myrtle Beach golf vacation recognize its reputation for well-conditioned TifDwarf greens, tightly guarded fairways, and numerous carries over rustic wetlands.  Drivers beware. Aberdeen demands precision off the tee.

Aberdeen is a 4-star course, according to Golf Digest’s prestigious “Best Places to Play” guide, and it’s popular among families because kids can play free with a paying adult.

All three 18-hole combinations on the Tom Jackson-designed Aberdeen are player-friendly – with no combination of the nines exceeding 7,000 yards in length.

Woodlands (3,445 yards from the championship tees) is considered the most scenic because it takes players along numerous wetlands. Aberdeen’s signature hole is likely the par-4 ninth on the Highlands side with the ultimate dogleg left leading to a 36-yard deep green protected by a greenside bunker in the front.

Golfers beginning on Meadows may want to leave the driver in the bag early. A premium is placed on accuracy throughout the round, but at Aberdeen, like so many Myrtle Beach golf courses, the real emphasis is on providing a memorable experience.

Aberdeen is part of the Myrtle Beach National family of courses. The layout opened in 1990 and has grown into one of the area’s most popular courses.

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