The Pearl, a 36-hole gem located along the Grand Strand, has long been a favorite of area golfers. Come along as Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz host Blair O’Neal goes inside each layout, including the 614-yard, par 5 14th hole on the West Course, one of the five longest holes on the Grand Strand golf scene. The Pearl plays along the Calabash, providing stunning visuals, and two quality layouts means golfers can make a day of their visit, just like Blair did!

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The Grand Strand is chocked full of quality restaurants and one of the area’s newest offerings has quickly become a favorite. Bandito’s on the Boardwalk, a Mexican inspired eatery, offers a creative menu and a spectacular oceanfront view, making it an ideal venue for dinner or post-golf happy hour. Come along as Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz host Blair O’Neal gets an inside look at one of the area’s most popular new restaurants.

Farmstead Golf Links isn’t the most high profile Myrtle Beach golf course, but it is representative of what makes the area the game’s most popular destination. A nice course, good conditions and value mean a good day for golfers and Farmstead delivers on all accounts. Before you tee it up on the Willard Byrd design, here are five things you want to know. 1. Yes, Farmstead is home to one of America’s only par 6s, the 767-yard 18th hole. Ranked among America’s 18

Farmstead Golf Links has quietly established itself as one of the most popular courses on the North end of the Myrtle Beach golf scene. The links style layout has built its reputation on the strength of smooth, fast greens and a welcoming atmosphere.

We recently asked Farmstead’s general manager and director of golf Ricky Lyons to identify the three best holes on the Willard Byrd design, and he happily obliged.

Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Filets offers one of the Grand Strand’s most scenic views and best meals. Located in North Myrtle Beach, Filets specializes in steaks, seafood and sushi, a winning trio. Come along as Blair O’Neal visits Filets and talks everything from high-end entrées to happy hour in this installment of Myrtle Beach Golf

World Tour is a re-creation of some of golf’s greatest holes, allowing players to get a taste of what it’s like to play courses like Augusta National, but which holes constitute the best of the best at the Myrtle Beach layout?

We consulted with general manager Tom Plankers and he shared his favorites on each of World Tour’s three nine-hole layouts.

– The third hole on the Open 9 replicates one of the game’s most recognizable par 3s, the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass.

Ever dreamed of playing Amen Corner, No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass or St. Andrew’s? World Tour Golf Links distinguishes itself in a competitive Myrtle Beach golf market by transporting players to the greatest courses the game has to offer. Every hole at World Tour was inspired by and designed as a nearly exact replica of some of golf’s most famous holes. The result is a course that produces an outstanding round of golf and a lot of stories. There are three nines at World Tour

Long Bay Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus design, is one of the area’s most underrated courses. A tantalizing mixture of fun and challenge, Long Bay creates the type of memories that keep players coming back year after year. In this installment of Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz, Blair O’Neal gets a look at Long Bay’s signature hole, the par 4 10th, and one of the Grand Strand’s best finishing holes, the dogleg right 18th hole. Enjoy a ride around a memorable Nicklaus course and one of the Grand’s Strand's most enjoyable tests.

Inspired by the game’s greatest courses, World Tour offers an experience that differentiates it from the rest of the Myrtle Beach golf scene, allowing players to imagine themselves in the shoes of the game’s greatest golfers. Here are five things you need to know before teeing it up at World Tour Golf Links: 1. The 27-hole facility allows you and your group to dream. Each hole derived its inspiration from one of the game’s great layouts. From Amen Corner and Royal

Seven Myrtle Beach golf courses, including several high profile layouts, used the summer months to install new greens and the results have been met with rave reviews.

The Dye and Love courses at Barefoot Resort, Grande Dunes, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, World Tour Golf Links, Meadowlands and Prestwick Country Club all converted to one of the progressive new strands of bermudagrass and each reopened in advance of the fall golf season.

Many Myrtle Beach golf courses have

Twenty years ago, Kish Gohil would drop his son off at school and hustle to the office to meet the growing demands of his fledgling golf package company. When things got crazy, Gohil enlisted the help of family and his golf-playing neighbors, utilizing their expertise to give golfers exactly what the wanted.

Whether it was Kish, his brother A.J. Gohil or a friend, the mission was the same – put together a package that maximized quality and value. That commitment, along with tireless

Part of the attraction of a Grand Strand golf trip is the area’s abundant off-course activities. If your travels take you to the South Strand, a trip to the Hammock Shops is a must.
The Hammock Shops have been around since 1938 and feature a variety of boutique stores and restaurants. Come along as Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz host Blair O’Neal enjoys a little shopping in America’s favorite “arrogantly shabby”

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Pine trees line the fairway immediately off the first tee and a large lake looms in the distance, a combination of unmistakable scenery, challenge and danger. The view also provides an accurate barometer of what lies ahead at Indian Wells Golf Club.

The 25-year-old layout is a long-time Myrtle Beach golf favorite and that initial snapshot offers a clear understanding of why. Indian Wells features tight fairways and water on 15 holes, but it’s also impeccably maintained and the challenge is straight-forward.

Indian Wells is the type of course that helped Myrtle Beach forge its reputation as golf’s premier value destination. With live oak trees draped in Spanish moss  and abundant water, it offers an experience your home course likely can’t replicate.

The Gene Hamm design was popular upon its opening in 1984, but after undergoing a six-month renovation in 2002, Indian Wells secured its niche in the market. The Classic Golf Group facility installed new greens, remodeled the clubhouse and revamped the course. They also made the commitment to providing superior customer service and conditions.

While tight fairways and water conjure images of…

The Grand Strand is full of outstanding restaurants and Parson’s Table is one of the best and most unique. Located in what used to be the Little River United Methodist Church, Parson’s Table serves a heavenly meal. In this installment of Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz, host Blair O’Neal visits with head chef and owner Ed Murray. Parson’s Table has an eclectic menu and has won the Wine Spectator award for eight years. Enjoy a look at a restaurant everyone would be well served to visit.

Oyster Bay is an anchor layout on the North Strand of the Myrtle Beach golf scene. The Dan Maples design is one of the area’s most requested tee times, combining stunning views with outstanding architecture to lure golfers.