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{"data":{"187508":{"id":187508,"title":"Tee Time to Touchdown: Myrtle Beach's Best Golf and Sports Bar Pairings","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PineHills-Aerial-New-Money-2-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"tee-time-to-touchdown-myrtle-beachs-best-golf-and-sports-bar-pairings","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/tee-time-to-touchdown-myrtle-beachs-best-golf-and-sports-bar-pairings\/","created_at":"2024-09-21 07:14:52","modified_at":"2024-09-21 07:14:52","content":"Nothing beats a fall golf trip to Myrtle Beach, capped off by a thrilling football game to finish the day. If you're looking for the perfect spot to watch the big game, many of the area's top golf courses are conveniently located near outstanding sports bars.\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach National<\/a>, Pine Lakes<\/a>, Willbrook<\/a>, Myrtlewood<\/a> and World Tour<\/a> will enjoy full tee sheets this fall while providing easy access to good food, an abundance\"\" of televisions and ice-cold drinks.\r\n\r\n\u25cf A 54-hole property, Myrtle Beach National will be jumping this fall with golfers flocking to play the West Course<\/a>, SouthCreek<\/a> and most especially the newly renovated King\u2019s North<\/a>. After a delightful day on the course, you will have several nearby options to take in a game, highlighted by Handley\u2019s Pub & Grub<\/a> in Carolina Forest or the Grumpy Monk<\/a>. If you have a smaller group, the Monk might be the choice because the bar area is great and so is the happy hour menu. Handley\u2019s can easily cater to large groups and with TVs everywhere, it\u2019s a great call. (Grumpy Monk pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u25cf Pine Lakes Country Club<\/a> is Myrtle Beach\u2019s first course, and a bar that shares its name - Pine Lakes Tavern<\/a> - is just yards away from the course\u2019s famed 14th hole. PLT, as it's affectionately known, is a locals\u2019 favorite. The elevated bar is one of the area\u2019s longest, there are plenty of TVs, and if your team is losing, live music will serve as a distraction.\r\n\r\n\u25cf If you are playing at Willbrook<\/a>, River Club<\/a> or Litchfield Country Club<\/a>, Bourbon & Burnz needs to be high on your list. This is a full-service bar and cigar lounge with more than 250 whiskies, so a good time could await no matter how you play, but moderation is vital at this Pawleys Island haunt.\r\n\r\n\u25cf Myrtlewood\u2019s<\/a> central location is an essential part of the 36-hole facility\u2019s appeal and if you need to make a quick getaway to be in front of a television in time for\"\" opening kickoff, that is certainly the case. It\u2019s less than three miles to Broadway at the Beach<\/a> where you can choose between Bar Louie<\/a>, Carolina Ale House<\/a> or even Pop Stroke<\/a> if you want to keep a club in your hand while watching a game on an outdoor jumbotron.\r\n\r\n\u25cf After a round at World Tour Golf Links<\/a>, make it a point to stop by Tavern in the Forest<\/a>. Tavern in the Forest touts itself as the home of the area\u2019s best burgers and pizza and few regulars would argue. The fiesta crunch burger, which features pepper jack cheese, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, chili garlic aioli and crispy tortilla strips, is delightful. (Tavern in the Forest pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach is golf\u2019s most popular destination because a good time - on or off the course - is never far away."},"186743":{"id":186743,"title":"Fairway Facelifts: 5 Must-Play Renovated Courses in Myrtle Beach","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pawleys-Aerial-16-and-13-Sunrise-Low-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"fairway-facelifts-5-must-play-renovated-courses-in-myrtle-beach","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/fairway-facelifts-5-must-play-renovated-courses-in-myrtle-beach\/","created_at":"2024-07-25 06:00:25","modified_at":"2024-07-23 09:28:14","content":"Myrtle Beach opened its last new course in 2008, but that doesn\u2019t mean the market is stagnant. From Rivers Edge in Shallotte, N.C. to Pawleys Plantation in the south, courses all along the Grand Strand golf scene have undertaken renovations.\r\n\r\nIf you are looking for a quick primer on how courses have changed, here is a look at Myrtle Beach's most dramatic golf course renovations over the last five years.\r\n\r\n#5<\/strong> Lost in the flurry of the more recent work is the 2019 overhaul of the Palmetto Course at Myrtlewood<\/a>. Architect Dan Schlegel installed new Sunday Ultradwarf Bermuda grass greens and restored the putting surfaces to their original dimensions, an effort that expanded the greens by 28 percent. Every bunker was renovated, restoring shape and character that had been lost over the years. The bunkers, while not necessarily larger in size, are much more visible along the fairway, challenging players taking aggressive lines, particularly on par 5s.\r\n\r\n#4<\/strong> The renovation of River Hills Golf & Country Club<\/a> (2023) didn\u2019t attract as much attention as the other entries on our list, but don\u2019t be fooled. The Tom Jackson\"\" design is one of the area\u2019s most underrated layouts and it\u2019s better than ever following a greens restoration effort that expanded the putting surfaces by 40 percent on average. Throw in new bunkers, highlighted by Capillary Concrete Liners, and River Hills has enjoyed a deserved post-renovation surge. (River Hills pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n#3<\/strong> Grande Dunes Resort Club<\/a> could have easily been second on the list (Pine Lakes earned the nod due to the conversion from paspalum to Sunday bermuda). Architect John Harvey, who worked with Roger Rulewich on the original design and construction of Grande Dunes, returned in 2023 to restore the acclaimed layout\u2019s greens and refurbish its bunkers. Grande Dunes also completely renovated its clubhouse, opening Terrazza 19<\/a>, a restaurant that has become a favorite of golfers and locals in search of a great meal.\r\n\r\n#2<\/strong> Myrtle Beach\u2019s first course, Pine Lakes Country Club<\/a> received a makeover in 2021, replacing paspalum greens with Sunday bermudagrass, an ultradwarf strain\"\" that is well suited to the area\u2019s subtropical climate. Architect Craig Schreiner also renovated every bunker on the course, an effort that provided new bunker faces featuring traditional and native grasses that roll into the sand, giving the course a more natural look. (Pine Lakes pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n#1<\/strong> Pawleys Plantation Golf Club<\/a> is one of the area\u2019s most recognizable courses, highlighted by a back nine that plays along a stunning saltwater marsh, and the Jack Nicklaus design has a new look following a 2023 renovation project. The Nicklaus Design team returned to the course, restoring the greens to their original size and specifications. Even more dramatically, the rambling bunkers that framed so many holes were eliminated in favor of native areas, wider fairways, and strategic sand traps enhancing the layout\u2019s playability without sacrificing the challenge for more skilled players. With a renovated clubhouse and the new Palmetto Jacks restaurant, the experience at Pawleys Plantation has been significantly enhanced. (Pawleys Plantation Golf Club top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\nAll photos for this feature from our Instagram Account @myrtlebeachgolftrips<\/a><\/em>"},"186456":{"id":186456,"title":"Myrtle Beach Courses Where You Can Post a Good Number","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Palmetto-aerial-18th-high.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"myrtle-beach-courses-where-you-can-post-a-good-number","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/myrtle-beach-courses-where-you-can-post-a-good-number\/","created_at":"2024-07-01 06:00:22","modified_at":"2024-06-30 09:07:59","content":"Confidence is everything. Building it in real time means that much more.\r\n\r\nWe don\u2019t want to be given that confidence. We want to earn it. These five opportunities allow players to do just that. The designs aren\u2019t gimmes; they\u2019re chances to navigate different types of terrain and then reap the mental rewards.\r\n\r\nWe\u2019ve included different types of tracks that will suit different types of players in different types of roles.\r\n\r\nOne of them will check your box.\r\n\r\nPINE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB\"\"<\/strong><\/a>\r\nMaybe the most \u201cdifficult\u201d of the five courses on this list, the major trouble at Pine Lakes is relegated to a small number of holes (Nos. 5, 13 and 14, in particular) for those who aren\u2019t trying to push themselves to the limit or take unnecessary risks. The Granddaddy is Myrtle Beach\u2019s oldest course, and the fact that the Par 70 design is fast approaching its 100th anniversary should tell you that it\u2019s not here to bust you up like Mr. T in Rocky. It\u2019s a playable and beautiful track the keeps the body blows to a minimum. (Pine Lakes pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\nMYRTLEWOOD, PALMETTO COURSE<\/strong><\/a>\r\nEven before Founders Golf re-invested some serious cash flow into a significant greens renovation project, we probably would have included it. But after those putting surfaces were converted to Sunday Bermuda and sized back out to their original dimensions, Palmetto was a lock. At 6,500 yards from the white tees, it does ask for a little more off the tee than many courses in the area. However, there\u2019s a lot of room in most of the fairways and a chance to shave distance without flirting with a bunch of penalties. (Palmetto 18th top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\nBEACHWOOD GOLF CLUB<\/strong><\/a>\r\nYou had to know we were going to include a Gene Hamm layout here. Actually, we\u2019ll have two (more below). Frankly, his designs were cultivated to make golf more friendly for Common Joes who don\u2019t have 50 hours a week to spend at the range. As such, Beachwood - his oldest local project - did exactly that. It measures at 6,250 yards from the whites and while there is a good bit of water along the course, most of it is either not really in play from the tee boxes or visible enough to avoid. We will caution you to remember the opposite is true on No. 3. Nonetheless, that\u2019s the anomaly.\r\n\r\nBURNING RIDGE GOLF CLUB<\/strong><\/a>\r\nSome 35 yards shorter than Beachwood at 6,216 yards is another Hamm layout that probably doesn\u2019t get the credit it deserves. Packaged with a handful of courses lining primary corridor into Myrtle Beach on U.S. 501, Burning Ridge is tucked inside a housing development without much of the housing development distractions, too. Players here just need to be able to handle the longest hole of the day, the 546-yard Par 5 opener and then use the five ensuing holes - two Par 3s and three relatively short Par 4s - to get into a solid rhythm that should carry throughout the rest of the round.\r\n\r\nMYRTLE BEACH NATIONAL, WEST COURSE\"\"<\/strong><\/a>\r\nA true local\u2019s everyday favorite, West provides all the benefits of the Myrtle Beach National property without the difficulty of King\u2019s North or even, to a lesser degree, SouthCreek. And because of its lack of pure distance, those of us who need a little extra work on our short game should be making West a priority. The Par 72 chimes in at 6,114 yards, and it doesn\u2019t include a single Par 4 north of 393 yards. If that doesn\u2019t scream par\/bogey golf, we don\u2019t know what will. Sneak in a few birdies, too, and you\u2019ll be walking a little taller after the round. (West Course 18th right)<\/em>"},"186312":{"id":186312,"title":"Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Course Completes Comprehensive Bunker Renovation Project","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PineHills-1st-Green-aerial-overhead-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"myrtlewoods-pinehills-course-completes-comprehensive-bunker-renovation-project","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/myrtlewoods-pinehills-course-completes-comprehensive-bunker-renovation-project\/","created_at":"2024-06-25 06:00:17","modified_at":"2024-06-28 09:30:23","content":"Myrtlewood Golf Club\u2019s PineHills Course<\/a>, one of Myrtle Beach\u2019s most popular layouts, has completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project. Architect Dan Schlegel oversaw the effort, which included the reshaping of bunkers and installation of new drainage and Capillary Concrete Bunker Liners.\r\n\r\nThe project, which began in February and didn\u2019t require the closure of the Arthur Hills design, modernized the bunkers, ensuring the course will continue to deliver the type of experience golfers have come to enjoy.\r\n\r\nIn addition to overhauling the infrastructure of every bunker, Schlegel and his team also raised the profile of the traps, improving the layout\u2019s visual appeal. Previously, many bunkers had a low profile, making them difficult to see from the tee, a problem that has been rectified.\"\"\r\n\r\n\u201cWe were able to deepen the bunkers a little and raise the backsides so when golfers are on the tee or hitting into the green, they will be looking right into them,\u201d Schlegel said. \u201cIf you look at the golf course from an aerial photograph, there is not a lot that's going to change strategically. If you are looking at it from ground level as you play the course, visually it's going to be so much more stimulating and exciting.\u201d\r\n\r\nWhile the crux of the project focused on bunker reconstruction, Schlegel also made architectural tweaks to a handful of holes, most notably the par-4 16th (pictured right)<\/em>. Schlegel removed three large pine trees to the right of a pair of bunkers, creating a smaller, second fairway that provides an advantageous approach to the green, but the shot is all carry over water.\r\n\r\nHe also added a small pot bunker on the left side of the primary fairway, helping frame the hole while presenting a hazard to be avoided by long hitters.\r\n\r\nOn the first and second holes, both par 4s, Schlegel pushed fairway bunkers away from the tee, providing breathing room for shorter hitters without impacting the challenge for stronger players.\r\n\r\nTwo bunkers in the elbow of the dogleg right first hole were combined, moving the sand 15 yards away from the tee and extending the hazard an additional 17 yards toward the green.\"\"\r\n\r\nOn No. 2 (pictured right)<\/em>, a large bunker on the left side of the fairway that was barely visible from the tee was turned into two traps, creating an additional 10 yards of room in front of the sand.\r\n\r\n\u201cThis is the next step forward for Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Cours<\/a>e, which is better than it has ever been,\u201d said Steve Mays, president of Founders Group International, Myrtlewood\u2019s parent company. \u201cDan Schlegel and his team did an outstanding job with the new bunkers, and the tweaks to the layout, while small, will absolutely improve the experience for golfers. We look forward to welcoming players from across the country to PineHills this fall.\u201d\r\n\r\n(All photos for this feature from our Instagram Page<\/a>)<\/em>\r\n\r\nClick Here<\/a> to See a Photo Gallery"},"184978":{"id":184978,"title":"Five Formidable Central Myrtle Beach Par 4s","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Pine-Lakes-3rd-Hole-1000.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"five-formidable-central-myrtle-beach-par-4s","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/five-formidable-central-myrtle-beach-par-4s\/","created_at":"2024-03-25 06:00:38","modified_at":"2024-03-24 08:47:20","content":"The joy of golf is tackling the unknown. A chance to do something so few before you have done.\r\n\r\nWhen it comes to this game, however, we know Par 4s are going to be the most common thing we face. Most Par 72 courses will have 10 of them, and their ability to equally stand out and confound.\r\n\r\nInside the heart of Myrtle Beach\u2019s Golf Capital USA, we\u2019d like to highlight five who do just that.\r\n\r\nPINE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB<\/a>, NO. 3<\/strong>\r\nIn a lot of ways, the third hole at Pine Lakes is similar to Augusta National\u2019s 11th, only flip the side of the fairway where the green-protecting pond is located. At roughly 250 yards, that water rears its ugly head and can make what felt like a monster drive develop into a drop in a heartbeat. Players can get a decent roll, which makes staying left a must. (Top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\nGRANDE DUNES RESORT COURSE<\/a>, NO. 3\"\"<\/strong>\r\nEven from the whites, players are still looking at 376 yards. Huge? By itself, no. But the squeeze is also on, too. Mounding on either side of the hole prevents anything left or right from staying in play. From the midway point to the front edge of the green, the hole continues to get smaller and smaller, with plenty of water leaving almost no room for error. (Pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\nMYRTLEWOOD GOLF CLUB PINEHILLS<\/a>, NO. 8<\/strong>\r\nWe\u2019re not going to say that it\u2019s impossible for someone to fly the thick tree line protecting this 90-degree dogleg hole. But we\u2019re also not going to advise it, either. It makes the 394 yards feel more like 450-plus because there\u2019s little choice but to play this one straight up. It\u2019s not a bad option and taking the safe route might even take the greenside bunkers out of the equation.\r\n\r\nMYRTLEWOOD GOLF CLUB, PALMETTO<\/a> NO. 15\"\"<\/strong>\r\nAs if the sheer distance on this 419-yard Par 4 wasn\u2019t enough, a long pond runs most of the way up the right side and is nestled directly next to the edge of the fairway. Naturally, most people are going to favor the left side of the green. But room for error there is minimal, and players can actually take their shot at the green completely out of the mix thanks to the forward tree line. (Pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\nWHISPERING PINES GOLF COURSE, NO. 16<\/strong>\r\nMuch like Grand Dunes\u2019 hole above, Whispering Pines\u2019 tough Par 4 isn\u2019t about distance, but rather everything that\u2019s included in it. Off the tee, you are immediately forced into a semi-blind shot as a gently sloping dogleg right leaves you knowing you might not see your ball come down. Don\u2019t get too much with that driver, though, as pushing it right on to the water up the left is possible.\r\n\r\n "},"184385":{"id":184385,"title":"Bomber\u2019s Paradise: 5 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Long Hitters Love","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/True-Blue-Tee-Large-1000.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"bombers-paradise-5-myrtle-beach-golf-courses-long-hitters-love","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/bombers-paradise-5-myrtle-beach-golf-courses-long-hitters-love\/","created_at":"2024-02-16 06:00:32","modified_at":"2024-02-14 17:08:28","content":"Distance has been a hot button issue in golf (non-LIV division, of course) with the USGA going so far as to announce a (foolish) plan to roll the ball back for recreational players in 2030. Despite what the emperors at the USGA may believe, most of us don\u2019t hit the ball far enough to make any layout obsolete.\r\n\r\nFor those who enjoy trying to bomb the driver, with the comfort of knowing you have a lot of fairway to work with, here are five Myrtle Beach golf courses you will love.\r\n\r\n\u25cf Restored greens and completely renovated bunkers attracted most of the attention in a 2022 renovation of Grande Dunes<\/a>, but quietly, the fairways were expanded as well. If you can\u2019t find the short grass here, you have only yourself to blame, and there are no severe doglegs on the property, meaning the layout doesn\u2019t favor a certain ball flight. Enjoy swinging from the heels on this Roger Rulewich beauty. (Grande Dunes pictured below)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u25cf No surprise to find True Blue<\/a>, home to arguably the area\u2019s widest fairways, on the list. The Mike Strantz layout provides a slight advantage to players who can hit a draw on command, but it\u2019s not a dealbreaker if you play a fade. True Blue is fun, and your enjoyment will begin with pounding the driver. (True Blue top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u25cf Tom Doak wasn\u2019t yet an architectural legend when he designed the Heathland Course at Legends Resort<\/a>, but anyone who played his lone Myrtle Beach layout,\"\" which opened in 1990, immediately knew he was a star on the rise. Inspired by the great links courses of Britain and Ireland, Heathland features expansive, sometimes rolling, fairways. You have to hit the ball sideways to miss here.\r\n\r\n\u25cf Beachwood Golf Club<\/a> won\u2019t appear on any top 100 lists, but Gene Hamm designed it with the people in mind. There are no homes and ample latitude off the tee, so there is plenty to like about this value-centric course, especially as a day of arrival play.\r\n\r\n\u25cf This one might come as a bit of a surprise but give me the Palmetto Course at Myrtlewood<\/a>. If you are a super long hitter - a brand of golf I\u2019m not familiar with - maybe you won\u2019t hit driver all the time at Palmetto, but for the rest of us? Let the big dog eat, especially on a back nine that begs you to swing away.\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach golf courses typically have roomy corridors, but these five layouts will help reduce stress when you pull out the driver."},"184100":{"id":184100,"title":"Scouting Palmetto: A Golfer's Guide to a Great Collection of Par 3s","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Palmetto-11th-1000.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"scouting-palmetto-a-golfers-guide-to-a-great-collection-of-par-3s","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/scouting-palmetto-a-golfers-guide-to-a-great-collection-of-par-3s\/","created_at":"2024-01-24 06:00:42","modified_at":"2024-01-24 06:34:41","content":"Myrtlewood\u2019s Palmetto Course is on the short list of the area\u2019s most popular layouts and at the heart of the Edmund Alt design\u2019s popularity is a quartet of par 3s that require a combination of skill and nerve to conquer.\r\n\r\nAs you make plans for your next Myrtle Beach golf trip, here is a quick scouting report on the Palmetto\u2019s memorable collection of par 3s.\r\n\r\nNo. 4\"Palmetto<\/strong>\r\nHandicap: 15<\/strong>\r\n190 yards (blue), 165 yards (white tees), 150 yards (gold tees), 108 yards (red tees)<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPalmetto\u2019s first one-shotter is a dicey one. There is water to contend with en route to an elevated green, but if your ball is wet here you probably deserve it. Of greater concern are a pair of bunkers that squeeze the front of the green, meaning it will take a well struck shot or a little luck to get it close. When the pin is tucked behind the bunker on the left, don\u2019t give in to the temptation to fire at the flag; play instead to the middle of the green and be happy with par.\r\n\r\nNo. 7\"\"<\/strong>\r\nHandicap: 17<\/strong>\r\nBlue - 178, White - 153, 135 Gold, 100 Red<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThis isn\u2019t the easiest hole on the front nine, no matter what the scorecard says. Matter-of-fact, with water fronting the green, this is one Palmetto\u2019s most daunting tee shots. The seventh might be the course\u2019s shortest par 3, but it never feels that way when you are on the tee. There is some bailout room left, but mostly you have to take a deep breath and trust your swing.\r\n\r\nNo. 11<\/strong>\r\nHandicap: 10<\/strong>\r\nBlue - 205, White - 190, Gold - 176, Red - 121<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThere is nothing complicated about this bad boy. Bring all you\u2019ve got to the tee and let it rip. If length alone wasn\u2019t enough, there is a deep bunker on the left side of the green that is best avoided. Unless you\u2019ve got a lot of game, aim toward the right side of the green and play conservative. If you miss short right, you can run the ball up and have a chance to make par, which is easier than playing out of or over the bunker. Par is a great score here. (11th top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\nNo. 17\"\"<\/strong>\r\nHandicap: 16<\/strong>\r\nBlue - 179, White - 162, 125 - Gold, Red - 106<\/strong>\r\n\r\nPlaying from an elevated tee box with the Intracoastal Waterway in view, No. 17 is one of Palmetto\u2019s most memorable challenges. You will need to play over water to a green flanked by three bunkers, but No. 17 doesn\u2019t play as long as the scorecard suggests. The green is shallow, and this is a hole where you can be aggressive.\r\n\r\nTaken together, the Palmetto\u2019s par 3s are testy, demanding precision mid irons shots with at least a whiff of danger on every full swing. Enjoy.\r\n\r\n "},"183301":{"id":183301,"title":"Dramatic Drives and Coastal Vibes: Myrtle Beach's Finest Par 4s Revealed","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Palmetto-Boat-18th-Golfers-1.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"dramatic-drives-and-coastal-vibes-myrtle-beachs-finest-par-4s-revealed","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/dramatic-drives-and-coastal-vibes-myrtle-beachs-finest-par-4s-revealed\/","created_at":"2023-11-24 06:00:56","modified_at":"2023-11-21 13:42:52","content":"It\u2019s standard fare for golf courses tout signature holes, but there are only a handful along the Myrtle Beach golf scene that stand out from the crowd, leaving you and your buddies immediately asking, \u201cHow did you do?\u201d after the round.\r\n\r\nIf you place a premium on those breathtaking, potentially match-swinging holes, here are 5 of Myrtle Beach\u2019s most unforgettable par 4s.\r\n\r\n\u2013 On a layout that offers an embarrassment of riches, the par 4 16th at Pawleys Plantation<\/a> provides the greatest combination of jaw-dropping scenery and challenge.\"\" The dogleg left plays 401 yards (all distances from white tees or the course equivalent) to a fairway that is as wide as any on the course, but a draw around the corner is significantly rewarded, as golfers discover when a green that abuts the tidal marsh comes into view. An already daunting approach will be even more demanding if your tee ball drifts to the right, potentially mandating a layup. The 16th is the hardest hole on the back nine, according to the scorecard, but it\u2019s a challenge you will love. (pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u2013 Grande Dunes Resort Club<\/a> is home to a trio of par 4s that play along the Intracoastal, none more memorable than the 386-yard ninth. An elevated tee box offers a dramatic view of the water and a fairway that tumbles away, before beginning a steep ascent back up toward a large, but not particularly severe, green. Driving is at a premium because it will determine the length of an approach that will almost certainly be off a downhill lie. \r\n\r\n\u2013 The 18th at Caledonia<\/a> is the most recognizable par 4 along the Myrtle Beach golf scene, requiring an approach\"\" across water to a green residing in the shadow of the property\u2019s famed clubhouse deck. It\u2019s as memorable a shot as there is at the beach, especially when your fellow players are crowded on the porch, oohing and ahhing with the result of every swing. Pro tip: your tee shot will determine the difficulty of the approach. Pull whatever club in the bag you are most likely to hit 205-210 yards, assuming it\u2019s straight, and you will be poised to look like a hero to the assembled masses.\r\n\r\n\u2013 Tidewater Golf Club<\/a> joins Pawleys on the short list of the area\u2019s prettiest courses, and the par 4 fourth hole, a gentle dogleg left that hugs Cherry Grove Inlet, is the layout\u2019s best. A draw off the tee is rewarded, but it\u2019s the approach to a green encircled by cavernous bunkers that leaves everyone talking.\r\n\r\n\u2013 Myrtlewood\u2019s Palmetto Course<\/a> doesn\u2019t have quite the same pedigree as the other layouts on our list, but I\u2019m partial to No. 18, the first Myrtle Beach golf hole built along the Intracoastal. An elevated tee box offers a panoramic view of the water, setting the stage for a dramatic drive. This is a great hole to finish a match on. (Top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\nGiven how many layouts call Myrtle Beach home, there are numerous other holes that have a claim to being on the list, with a couple of the two-shotters at Glen Dornoch<\/a> and Rivers Edge<\/a> leading the charge, but these five par 4s are must plays.\r\n\r\n(Photos for this piece from our Instagram Account @myrtlebeachgolftrips<\/a> follow along!)<\/em>"},"181280":{"id":181280,"title":"Myrtle Beach\u2019s 18 Most Iconic Golf Holes","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DUCL4.jpg","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"myrtle-beachs-18-most-iconic-golf-holes","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/myrtle-beachs-18-most-iconic-golf-holes\/","created_at":"2023-12-08 06:00:39","modified_at":"2024-07-09 09:10:51","content":"The Myrtle Beach golf scene is home to more than 1,000 holes, providing challenges that range from sub-100-yard par 3s to gargantuan par 5s, but which of those holes are most memorable?\r\n\r\nWith so many choices, it\u2019s not an easy question to answer but after consulting with numerous Myrtle Beach veterans, here is a list of the area\u2019s 18 most iconic holes:\r\n\r\nDunes Club<\/a> - No. 13, 620 yards, par 5 <\/strong>(top photo)<\/em>\r\n\u201cWaterloo,\u201d as the 13th at the Dunes Club is known, was one of the game\u2019s first true signature holes and it helped launch the area\u2019s rise as a golf destination. The 90-degree dogleg right challenges players to navigate Lake Singleton every step of the way.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nKing\u2019s North at Myrtle Beach National<\/a> - No. 6, 568 yards, par 5<\/strong>\r\n\u201cThe Gambler.\u201d Does anything else need to be said? This par 5, featuring an alternate, island fairway, was a no-brainer for the list. The Gambler is the ultimate risk-reward challenge and it\u2019s one you won\u2019t forget.\r\n\r\n\"Caledonia\r\n\r\nCaledonia Golf & Fish Club<\/a> - No. 18, 383-yard, par 4<\/strong>\r\nThis shortish par 4 is home to the Grand Strand\u2019s most famed approach. Golfers must clear the waters of the Waccamaw Neck to reach a green that resides in the shadow of the property\u2019s stately clubhouse. When there are people on the veranda reacting to every shot, good or bad, it\u2019s the perfect end to a memorable round.\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nPawleys Plantation Golf Club<\/a> - No. 13, 149 yards, par 3<\/strong>\r\nIgnore the scorecard yardage. The hole typically plays less than 100 yards to a peninsula green exposed on three sides to a tidal marsh, with the wind coming off the nearby Atlantic Ocean. There isn\u2019t a better view or a more knee-knocking shot in the area.\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nTPC Myrtle Beach<\/a> - No. 9, 471 yards, par 4<\/strong>\r\nYou expected No. 18? The ninth at TPC is emblematic of the challenge at one of the area\u2019s most decorated courses - it\u2019s long, straight and difficult. This is a great close to the opening nine and golfers that make par here will enjoy a deserved sense of satisfaction.\r\n\r\n\"Tidewater\r\n\r\nTidewater Golf Club<\/a> - No. 4, 418 yards, par 4<\/strong>\r\nA gentle dogleg left, No. 4 at Tidewater plays along Cherry Grove Inlet and demands two outstanding shots to reach a green ringed by six high-faced bunkers. It\u2019s on the shortlist of the area\u2019s best par 4s.\r\n\r\n\"Barefoot\r\n\r\nLove Course at Barefoot Resort<\/a> - 294 yards, par 4<\/strong>\r\nThere is a difference between a short par 4 and drivable one, and No. 4 on the Love Course is reachable off the tee. Famously backstopped by the faux ruins of an old plantation home, the opportunity for birdie here is real.\r\n\r\n\"Pine\r\n\r\nPine Lakes Country Club<\/a> - No. 14, 438 yards, par 4<\/strong>\r\nWith the Myrtle Beach skyline serving as a backdrop, this par 4 memorably includes a downhill tee shot and an uphill approach to a green that is less than 700 yards from the Atlantic Ocean.\r\n\r\n\"Rivers\r\n\r\nRivers Edge Golf Club<\/a> - No. 9, 554 yards, par 5<\/strong>\r\n\u201cArnie\u2019s Revenge,\u201d as the ninth at Rivers Edge is known, is a fearsome test highlighted by a reed-thin, peninsula green that is surrounded by marshy waters of the Shallotte River. Good luck.\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nGrande Dunes Resort Course<\/a> - No. 14, 220 yards, par 3<\/strong>\r\nPlaying from an elevated tee box to a green that borders the Intracoastal Waterway, there are few more dramatic shots. Mix in a green that is more than 50 yards long and No. 14 at Grande Dunes is one of the area\u2019s best one-shotters.\r\n\r\n\"Heritage\r\n\r\nHeritage Club<\/a> - No. 13, 228 yards, par 3<\/strong>\r\nThe 13th at Heritage is long and scary and that only describes a tee shot that requires a carry over water. What makes the hole unforgettable is a green that is 60 yards long and has an elephant or two buried in the middle.\r\n\r\n\"\"\r\n\r\nTrue Blue Golf Club<\/a> - No. 4, 548 yards, par 5<\/strong>\r\nThis button hook par 5 which plays around a lake is a classic, requiring players to make a risk-reward decision on every full swing. Playing closer to the water brings potential rewards and trouble into play.\r\n\r\n\"Legends\r\n\r\nMoorland Course at Legends Resort<\/a> - No. 16, 244 yards, par 3<\/strong>\r\nAnother legitimately drivable par 4, but when a hole\u2019s nickname is \u201cHell\u2019s Half-Acre,\u201d you know trouble lurks. The green is an inviting target but potential calamity awaits in the form of pot bunkers and gnarly native grasses for those who miss.\r\n\r\n\"Long\r\n\r\nLong Bay Golf Club<\/a> - No. 10, 350 yards, par 4<\/strong>\r\nGolfers open the back nine at Long Bay playing to a fairway surrounded by sand, enhancing the penalty for an errant tee shot. Don\u2019t sleep on the approach to a slightly elevated green surrounded by sand and thick rough.\r\n\r\n\"Palmetto\r\n\r\nPalmetto Course at Myrtlewood<\/a> - No. 18, 468 yards, par 4<\/strong>\r\nThis beauty was the first Myrtle Beach hole set along the Intracoastal and it\u2019s as memorable today as it was upon the course\u2019s opening in 1973. There is plenty of fairway to hit but a pulled tee shot will send your TaylorMade TP5 to a watery grave.\r\n\r\n\"River\r\n\r\nRiver Club<\/a> - No. 18, 518 yards, par 5<\/strong>\r\nThe closer at River Club presents the opportunity to go for the green in two but it\u2019s not for the faint of heart. Getting home will require a pair of daring shots with water running along the entirety of the left side of the hole. Played as a conventional three-shotter, it\u2019s not overly difficult but most people tend to get greedy.\r\n\r\nClick Here to Get a Free Myrtle Beach Golf Trip Estimate<\/a>"},"180144":{"id":180144,"title":"Something New? 5 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses That Will Offer a Fresh Look This Fall","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pawleys-Plantation-Flag-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"something-new-5-myrtle-beach-golf-courses-that-will-offer-a-fresh-look-this-fall","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/something-new-5-myrtle-beach-golf-courses-that-will-offer-a-fresh-look-this-fall\/","created_at":"2023-04-08 06:00:44","modified_at":"2023-05-09 13:25:19","content":"Myrtle Beach\u2019s fall golf season offers a chance for players to enjoy the area\u2019s idyllic 75-degree afternoons and a final buddies trip before winter sets in. While that\u2019s always an attractive combination, several area courses will be fresh off renovations, providing more incentive to visit the Golf Capital of the World.\r\n\r\nIf you want to play a layout that has something new to offer, here are five that need to be on your itinerary.\r\n\r\n\u2013 River Hills Golf Club<\/a>, one of the area\u2019s hidden gems, installed new greens in the summer of 2022 and completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project this year. The Tom Jackson design has never been better. The expanded greens are superb and the bunkers, which have a smaller footprint, enhance the layout\u2019s playability.\r\n\r\n\u2013 Pawleys Plantation<\/a> will reopen by October 1 and it will be the most sought-after tee time at the beach. The Jack Nicklaus design will have new greens, the bunkers will be renovated and in some cases dramatically reduced in size, and the clubhouse bar will offer an expansive view of the marsh. Pawleys is one of the area\u2019s most dramatic layouts and after a summer facelift, it will be even better.\r\n\r\n-The PineHills Course at Myrtlewood Golf Club<\/a> will undergo a comprehensive bunker renovation project this fall, installing new Capillary Concrete Bunker Liners and premium sand while providing a more natural look to popular layout's traps. The project will begin in October and be finished by the end of December without interrupting play. This is the next step in the evolution of PineHills, following an acclaimed 2018 greens restoration project\r\n\r\n\u2013 The renovation of the Grande Dunes Resort Course<\/a> in 2022 is still fresh, so if you haven\u2019t teed it up on the Roger Rulewich layout in recent years, it needs to be at the top of your list. Those Intracoastal Waterway views are as stunning as ever and the greens complexes are among Myrtle Beach\u2019s best.\r\n\r\n\u2013 Golf course dining has taken a significant step forward in recent years, but Myrtlewood\u2019s Palmetto Course<\/a> has taken it to a different level with the opening of the Dog House in 2023. Located at the intersection of holes 5, 13 and 16, this themed quarter house serves hotdogs that reflect the regional preferences of Myrtle Beach golfers. From the Chicago Dog to the Coney, there is something for everyone. Here is a vote for Back 9 Dog, featuring homemade pimento cheese, chopped bacon and drizzled with sriracha.\r\n\r\nIf you are looking for something new this fall, these five courses will deliver.\r\n\r\nPhotos for this story from our Instagram account @myrtlebeachgolftrips<\/a><\/em>"}},"meta":{"current_page":0,"next_page":1,"total_pages":7}}{"data":{"188468":{"id":188468,"title":"Tee Off in Style: MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com Reveals 2025\u2019s Best Golf Packages","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PineHills-High-Waterway-and-Skyline-Money-ND-050124.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"tee-off-in-style-myrtlebeachgolftrips-com-reveals-2025s-best-golf-packages","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/tee-off-in-style-myrtlebeachgolftrips-com-reveals-2025s-best-golf-packages\/","created_at":"2024-11-28 09:07:00","modified_at":"2024-11-28 09:16:04","content":"December marks the season for holiday shopping, but for golfers, it\u2019s also time to begin planning the ultimate spring getaway. As group leaders reconnect with friends and finalize trip dates, MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com\u2014the premier website for Myrtle Beach golf\u2014unveils its three most popular golf packages for 2025, offering flexibility, value, and memorable experiences.\r\n\r\nWhether groups prefer a golf-only or stay-and-play option, these packages ensure flexibility for every trip.\r\n\r\nAll-Inclusive Package\"\"<\/strong><\/a>\r\nThis is Myrtle Beach\u2019s most popular package, offering great golf, convenience and value. Among the highlights of the Founders Group All-Inclusive package are:\r\n\r\n\u25cf The opportunity to choose among Founders Group International\u2019s 21 courses, including Grande Dunes<\/a>, TPC Myrtle Beach<\/a>, King\u2019s North<\/a> and Pawleys Plantation<\/a>, all of which are among the area\u2019s best.\r\n\u25cf All-Inclusive perks: Range balls, lunch and two beers are bundled into the offer.\r\n\r\nBarstool Brew Bucks Package<\/strong><\/a>\r\nPair your passion for golf with craft beer on the Barstool Brew Bucks package, a value-oriented deal that guarantees good times on and off the course.\r\n\r\n\u25cf Book three or more rounds at FGI\u2019s 21 courses and each person will receive a $50 gift card for Grand Strand Brewing Company, a highly acclaimed local brewery.\r\n\u25cf Groups can play courses like Pine Lakes Country Club<\/a>, World Tour<\/a>, Avocet<\/a>, and the PineHills<\/a> and Palmetto<\/a> designs at Myrtlewood, all of which are centrally located, offering easy access to an abundance of oceanfront rooms and Grand Strand Brewing Company.\r\n\r\nTop 20 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Package\"\"<\/strong><\/a>\r\nFor groups that want to experience the best of the best, this deal offers the opportunity to play Myrtle Beach\u2019s top 20 courses as ranked by area PGA professionals.\r\n\r\n\u25cf From the Dunes Club<\/a> and Caledonia<\/a> to TPC<\/a> and Tidewater, MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com offers a customizable package that brings golfers to some of America\u2019s premier public layouts.\r\n\r\nMyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com makes planning easy, offering expert advice, exclusive deals, and a one-stop shop for booking tee times, accommodations, and packages tailored to your preferences.\r\n\r\nWith the 2025 spring golf season coming into view on the horizon, golfers can begin planning their trip, including a free, no-obligation Quick Quote\r\n\r\n(All these packages can be combined with great lodging options by one of our resident golf Ambassadors. Click Here<\/a> to get a free quote on golf and lodging)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n(All photos for this feature from our Instagram Account @MyrtleBeachGolfTrips<\/a>)<\/em>"},"188430":{"id":188430,"title":"Fairways of Gratitude: A Myrtle Beach Golfer\u2019s Thanksgiving List","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PineHills-1st-Green-Behind-Overhead-ND-060524-1.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"fairways-of-gratitude-a-myrtle-beach-golfers-thanksgiving-list","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/fairways-of-gratitude-a-myrtle-beach-golfers-thanksgiving-list\/","created_at":"2024-11-25 05:00:07","modified_at":"2024-11-24 15:41:19","content":"The commercial rush to Christmas may be in full swing, but here in Myrtle Beach, we are in no hurry to get through November, the month of giving thanks. As 2024 nears its end (gulp), we have a lot to be grateful for.\r\n\r\nHere are the five things every Myrtle Beach golfer have to be grateful for.\r\n1. The easy answer is all the golf courses that call the area home, but it\u2019s more than that. While there haven\u2019t been any new courses opened in recent years, that doesn\u2019t mean the market is stagnant. So many Myrtle Beach golf courses have enjoyed renovations - Pawleys Plantation<\/a>, Grande Dunes<\/a> and PineHills<\/a>, to name a few - and that\u2019s not just to the benefit of traveling golfers. As locals, we enjoy the variety the area offers for the same reasons you do.\r\n\r\n2. We love the peak season and seeing courses full with our friends from across the country, but the off-season is a great time to be a Myrtle Beach resident. Tee times are available, courses are in great shape, and the value is unbeatable (that matters to us too!).\"\"\r\n\r\n3. The weather here never gets old. Sure, we have four seasons and temperatures cool in the winter, but with an average high of 54 degrees in January, our coldest month, it\u2019s just the right mix and we can play golf all year. As an aside, while I enjoy the calm of the winter months, if you and a couple buddies can get away for a quick trip, I\u2019d highly recommend it.\r\n\r\n4. No matter what you need for your golf game it\u2019s here. This place really is a playground. With two PGA Tour Superstores, a Golf Galaxy, and some of America\u2019s best golf instructors, anything you need, including a lesson that could forever change your game, is never far away.\r\n\r\n5. Finally, as we reflect on what we have to be thankful for, it\u2019s you, the traveling golfer. The people who make the annual pilgrimage bring vitality to the community, keeping the golf courses that make this place so attractive - both to visit and to live in - going.\r\n\r\nSo, thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!\r\n\r\n(Photos from our Instagram account @MyrtleBeachGolfTrips<\/a>, PineHills top photo, Pawleys Plantation Golf Club pictured right)<\/em>"},"188268":{"id":188268,"title":"Under The Microscope: What To Expect At Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Course in 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/PineHills-15-Approach-ND-111124.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"under-the-microscope-what-to-expect-at-myrtlewoods-pinehills-course-in-2025","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/under-the-microscope-what-to-expect-at-myrtlewoods-pinehills-course-in-2025\/","created_at":"2024-11-13 05:00:31","modified_at":"2024-11-13 06:13:31","content":"Myrtle Beach\u2019s most high-profile 2024 renovation project was the overhaul of the front nine of King\u2019s North at Myrtle Beach National<\/a>, but golfers shouldn\u2019t overlook the bunker renovation on Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Course<\/a>.\"\"\r\n\r\nNearly six months after the completion of the Dan Schlegel-led project, we returned to PineHills to get a sense for the direction the layout is heading as we look forward to the spring of 2025, and here is what we found.\r\n\r\n\u2013 Generally speaking, Schlegel didn\u2019t make big architectural changes to the Arthur Hills design, but he did reconfigure numerous bunkers with an emphasis on increasing their visibility. It doesn\u2019t take long to get a taste of the new bunkers as the traps on the first two holes are much easier to see off the tee, adding to the fun of your first two tee shots. The alterations are subtle but enjoyable.\r\n\r\n\u2013 When a golf course undertakes the expense of installing Capillary Concrete bunker liners, a porous base that dramatically improves drainage, it\u2019s not an upgrade\"\" players can see (aside from the new sand, which pops to the eye), but you instinctively know it. The bunkers at PineHills, which needed to be replaced, are now outstanding. Nobody wants to be in the sand, but if you are, a more than fair chance awaits to escape, even following rain.\r\n\r\n\u2013 The one hole where Schlegel made substantive changes was the par 4 16th, and it\u2019s awesome. Schlegel removed trees that were to the right of a long bunker, creating a second fairway. The hole plays shorter from the new fairway, but the approach is almost entirely over water, creating a memorable risk-reward decision. In addition to the new strategic component, No. 16 is much more visually appealing.\r\n\r\n\u2013 PineHills is overseeding wall-to-wall, meaning you will enjoy a lush, green course next winter and spring. The overseed is already growing in nicely, highlighting the layout\u2019s appeal. PineHills is in great shape and only getting better with 2025 spring golf season on the horizon.\r\n\r\n\u2013 This is the type of course that makes Myrtle Beach golf\u2019s most popular destination. PineHills offers a strong layout, a great location, and a commitment from\"\" ownership to ensure the best experience possible for traveling golfers. Adding PineHills to your next trip will be a winner. \r\n\r\nThere are few things golfers enjoy more than a layout that meets and exceeds their expectations, and PineHills<\/a> consistently delivers.\r\n\r\n(Photos for this feature from our Instagram Account @MyrtleBeachGolfTrips<\/a>)<\/em>"},"187827":{"id":187827,"title":"Golfing for Good: Myrtlewood Tournament Grants Magical Wish to Local Boy","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Make-a-Wish-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"golfing-for-good-myrtlewood-tournament-grants-magical-wish-to-local-boy","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/golfing-for-good-myrtlewood-tournament-grants-magical-wish-to-local-boy\/","created_at":"2024-10-11 09:44:19","modified_at":"2024-10-11 12:23:46","content":"Golf has helped many who play it fulfill lifelong ambitions, but more importantly, the game sometimes aids people who have never swung a club, live out a dream despite the most difficult of circumstances.\r\n\r\nThanks to the Myrtlewood Senior Men\u2019s Golf Association and the popular 36-hole facility, a 5-year-old Myrtle Beach boy received a wish that will aid his fight against\"\" leukemia.\r\n\r\nAs part of the 5th Annual Myrtlewood Golf Tournament to benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina, Luca Holmes received a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World at the end of October. The timing of the trip will allow Luca to fulfill his dream of attending Disney\u2019s \u201cNightmare Before Christmas,\u201d the park\u2019s popular Halloween celebration.\r\n\r\nLuca and his family will be staying in the park, where they will enjoy access to Disney\u2019s Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Legoland, an off-site attraction.\r\n\r\nAs part of the celebration, the 501st Legion Star Wars characters, who are some of Luca\u2019s favorites, were on-site to be part of the big reveal. While Myrtlewood and its senior men\u2019s golf association played a vital role in the event, they were hardly alone in making the day memorable for Luca and Eli, a fellow Make-A-Wish recipient who received a gaming computer.\r\n\r\nLuca and his family arrived via chauffeur service courtesy of Hadwin White, a long-standing Make-A-Wish partner, who picked the family up at their home and provided transportation to and from Myrtlewood.\r\n\r\nAdding to the special day, the Horry County Sheriff's Office provided a lights and sirens escort to Myrtlewood, where Luca and Eli were met by Make-A-Wish SC\"\" volunteers Anthony Giudice, Denise Hyland and Kevin Reilly.\r\n\r\nThe Myrtle Beach High School ROTC presented the colors, and Luca led the Pledge of Allegiance.\r\n\r\nThe Myrtlewood Golf Tournament was played on the PineHills Course<\/a>, an Arthur Hills design that recently completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project, and raised $40,000 to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across South Carolina. The Myrtlewood Senior Men\u2019s Golf Association started the event in 2020, and Founders Group International, Myrtlewood\u2019s parent company, became an official event partner this year.\r\n\r\nAs part of FGI\u2019s commitment, the company held a round-up campaign at all 21 of their courses in September with the proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish.\r\n\r\nFor more information about Make-A-Wish South Carolina, visit Wish.org\/SC<\/a> or email Kea Wade at kwade@sc.wish.org<\/a>."},"187508":{"id":187508,"title":"Tee Time to Touchdown: Myrtle Beach's Best Golf and Sports Bar Pairings","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PineHills-Aerial-New-Money-2-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"tee-time-to-touchdown-myrtle-beachs-best-golf-and-sports-bar-pairings","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/tee-time-to-touchdown-myrtle-beachs-best-golf-and-sports-bar-pairings\/","created_at":"2024-09-21 07:14:52","modified_at":"2024-09-21 07:14:52","content":"Nothing beats a fall golf trip to Myrtle Beach, capped off by a thrilling football game to finish the day. If you're looking for the perfect spot to watch the big game, many of the area's top golf courses are conveniently located near outstanding sports bars.\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach National<\/a>, Pine Lakes<\/a>, Willbrook<\/a>, Myrtlewood<\/a> and World Tour<\/a> will enjoy full tee sheets this fall while providing easy access to good food, an abundance\"\" of televisions and ice-cold drinks.\r\n\r\n\u25cf A 54-hole property, Myrtle Beach National will be jumping this fall with golfers flocking to play the West Course<\/a>, SouthCreek<\/a> and most especially the newly renovated King\u2019s North<\/a>. After a delightful day on the course, you will have several nearby options to take in a game, highlighted by Handley\u2019s Pub & Grub<\/a> in Carolina Forest or the Grumpy Monk<\/a>. If you have a smaller group, the Monk might be the choice because the bar area is great and so is the happy hour menu. Handley\u2019s can easily cater to large groups and with TVs everywhere, it\u2019s a great call. (Grumpy Monk pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u25cf Pine Lakes Country Club<\/a> is Myrtle Beach\u2019s first course, and a bar that shares its name - Pine Lakes Tavern<\/a> - is just yards away from the course\u2019s famed 14th hole. PLT, as it's affectionately known, is a locals\u2019 favorite. The elevated bar is one of the area\u2019s longest, there are plenty of TVs, and if your team is losing, live music will serve as a distraction.\r\n\r\n\u25cf If you are playing at Willbrook<\/a>, River Club<\/a> or Litchfield Country Club<\/a>, Bourbon & Burnz needs to be high on your list. This is a full-service bar and cigar lounge with more than 250 whiskies, so a good time could await no matter how you play, but moderation is vital at this Pawleys Island haunt.\r\n\r\n\u25cf Myrtlewood\u2019s<\/a> central location is an essential part of the 36-hole facility\u2019s appeal and if you need to make a quick getaway to be in front of a television in time for\"\" opening kickoff, that is certainly the case. It\u2019s less than three miles to Broadway at the Beach<\/a> where you can choose between Bar Louie<\/a>, Carolina Ale House<\/a> or even Pop Stroke<\/a> if you want to keep a club in your hand while watching a game on an outdoor jumbotron.\r\n\r\n\u25cf After a round at World Tour Golf Links<\/a>, make it a point to stop by Tavern in the Forest<\/a>. Tavern in the Forest touts itself as the home of the area\u2019s best burgers and pizza and few regulars would argue. The fiesta crunch burger, which features pepper jack cheese, lettuce, Pico de Gallo, chili garlic aioli and crispy tortilla strips, is delightful. (Tavern in the Forest pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\nMyrtle Beach is golf\u2019s most popular destination because a good time - on or off the course - is never far away."},"187459":{"id":187459,"title":"Putting a New Spin on Classic Courses: Myrtle Beach's Golf Renovation Boom","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Pawleys-Aerial-New-13-and-16-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"putting-a-new-spin-on-classic-courses-myrtle-beachs-golf-renovation-boom","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/putting-a-new-spin-on-classic-courses-myrtle-beachs-golf-renovation-boom\/","created_at":"2024-09-19 06:00:31","modified_at":"2024-09-22 08:17:28","content":"There hasn\u2019t been a new course built in Myrtle Beach since Founders Club<\/strong><\/a> opened in 2008, but that doesn\u2019t mean the market has been stagnant. Far from it, in fact.\r\n\r\nThe pace of golf course renovations in recent years has been dizzying as operators upgrade their offerings, ensuring Myrtle Beach continues to deliver the best combination of quality and value in the golf travel market.\r\n\r\n Here is a look at the five most dramatic renovations over the last five years.\r\n\r\n\u2013 At the top of the list is Pawleys Plantation Golf Club<\/strong><\/a>. Troy Vincent, an associate with the Nicklaus Design Group, spearheaded a significant renovation of one of Jack\u2019s most prominent South Carolina layouts. Relying on input from the \u201cGolden Bear,\u201d Vincent restored the greens to their original size and specs, and more importantly replaced the sprawling bunkers on holes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 18 with smaller fairway traps, native areas and expanded fairways. The result was a layout that is more playable for high handicaps without compromising the challenge for highly skilled players. Vincent\u2019s work also enhanced the already stunning marsh views on the unforgettable back nine. (Pawleys Plantation top photo)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u2013 In 2022 John Harvey, who worked for Roger Rulewich during the original design and construction of the layout, overhauled the bunkers and greens at Grande\"\" Dunes Resort Club<\/strong><\/a>, and the results were spectacular. The course reclaimed nearly 40,000 square feet of putting surface and the bunkers had their original shape and contour restored, enhancing their playability and visual appeal. Home to five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, Grande Dunes has solidified its place at the top of the Myrtle Beach golf market. (Grande Dunes 10th pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u2013 Architect Tim Cate oversaw a four-month renovation project at Sea Trail Resort\u2019s Byrd Course<\/strong><\/a> in the summer of 2024 that included new greens, bunkers and some design alteration. Cate, who designed Tiger\u2019s Eye, Thistle and Leopard's Chase, is highly regarded along the Grand Strand and his work on the Byrd Course only burnished his reputation.\r\n\r\n\u2013 River Hills<\/strong><\/a>, a Tom Jackson design, doesn\u2019t enjoy the high profile of Pawleys and Grande Dunes, but the layout has long\"\" delivered a memorable experience. Over the course of 2022 and 2023, River Hills expanded its greens by more than 40 percent, recapturing pin positions and putting surface that had been lost to encroachment over the years. Throw in the overhaul of every bunker on the course and River Hills enjoyed a dramatic facelift. (River Hills 9th pictured right)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u2013 King\u2019s North<\/strong><\/a> reopens in October  with a completely renovated front nine (the back nine will be renovated during the summer of 2025), but it had to make our list. We\u2019ve gotten a peek at the work architect Brandon Johnson is doing, and you are going to want to play the reimagined Arnold Palmer design. The greens are being expanded and resurfaced, but just as importantly, Johnson is redesigning the surrounding areas, increasing the creativity of an already memorable test of golf.\r\n\r\nCourses such as Pine Lakes Country Club<\/strong><\/a>, the PineHills Course at Myrtlewood<\/a><\/strong>, Rivers Edge<\/strong> <\/a>and Long Bay Golf Club<\/strong><\/a>, among others, also could\u2019ve made the list, highlighting the amount of work being done in the market.\r\n\r\n(Photos for this feature from our Instagram Account @MyrtleBeachGolfTrips<\/a>)<\/em>"},"186830":{"id":186830,"title":"A Six-Pack of Observations after Playing Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Course","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PineHills-2nd-aerial-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"a-six-pack-of-observations-after-playing-myrtlewoods-pinehills-course","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/a-six-pack-of-observations-after-playing-myrtlewoods-pinehills-course\/","created_at":"2024-08-01 06:00:45","modified_at":"2024-08-01 09:43:12","content":"Location alone is enough to make the Palmetto<\/a> and PineHills courses at Myrtlewood<\/a> appealing, but both offer much more than convenience.\r\n\r\nThe PineHills Course recently completed a bunker renovation project, and here is a six-pack of observations after a round on the new-look layout.\r\n\r\n1. The bunker project was a home run. I played less than 36 hours after a torrential downpour, and you would\u2019ve never known we got nearly two inches of rain. The Capillary Concrete Bunker Liners, which dramatically improve drainage and conditions, were a great investment.\"PineHills\r\n\r\n2. While the bunker renovation attracted all the attention, architect Dan Schlegel also made small architectural tweaks that should prove popular. On No. 7, a short par 4, Schlegel removed a towering pine tree, opening the door for an aggressive play up the right side. Trees remain for balls that are pushed and there is always the danger of yanking the ball into the water on the left, but the new look encourages you to be aggressive.\r\n\r\n3. Take advantage of No. 7 because the eighth hole is a doozy. The 90-degree dogleg right plays 394 yards from the white tees, and it seems longer. According to the USGA, it\u2019s only the second toughest hole on the front nine, trailing the par 5 No. 3, but that\u2019s bunk. This is one hole that doesn\u2019t get easier with experience, because it demands power and precision every time. There are no \u201csecrets\u201d to playing this hole; you just must hit two outstanding shots.\r\n\r\n4. Fescue isn\u2019t often associated with Myrtle Beach golf courses, but there is plenty of it at PineHills<\/a>, especially on the back nine, and it absolutely enhances the layout\u2019s visual appeal. Just don\u2019t spray the ball into the wispy grass!\"PineHills\r\n\r\n5. Another hole that received a noticeable facelift was the par 4 16th. The removal of a couple pine trees to the right of the fairway bunker has opened the door for a smaller, alternate fairway. The additional room improves playability, but this is a hole best played conventionally, because if you are playing from the \u201cnew\u201d fairway, your approach is almost entirely over water.\r\n\r\n6. The Arthur Hills design\u2019s mix of doglegs doesn\u2019t necessarily reward one particular ball flight, so you\u2019d better have control of the driver if you want to score. Find the right spot in the short grass and the greens are accessible.\r\n\r\nPineHills<\/a> may not be ranked among America\u2019s top 100 public courses, but it's fun to play, a fact more than reinforced by my recent round. \r\n\r\n(Photos for this feature from our Instagram account @MyrtleBeachGolfTrips<\/a>. Top photo 2nd hole, pictured right 9th & 16th holes)<\/em>"},"186808":{"id":186808,"title":"From Renovated Courses to Tiki Tours: What's New in Myrtle Beach for Fall 2024","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/PineHills-Aerial-New-Money-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"from-renovated-courses-to-tiki-tours-whats-new-in-myrtle-beach-for-fall-2024","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/from-renovated-courses-to-tiki-tours-whats-new-in-myrtle-beach-for-fall-2024\/","created_at":"2024-07-29 06:00:57","modified_at":"2024-08-26 13:05:11","content":"Time to visit America's most popular golf destination. The area is constantly evolving, on and off the course, and there are five new additions awaiting you this autumn.\"\"\r\n\r\n\u25cf Circle October on your calendar, because that is when King\u2019s North at Myrtle Beach National<\/a> will open with a renovated front nine. Architect Brandon Johnson is overseeing a two-year, two-stage project that will transform the Arnold Palmer design and buzz is building throughout the community. In addition to restoring the greens complexes and overhauling the bunkers, Johnson is reimagining many of the green surrounds, adding architectural intrigue and greater shot variety to the venerable layout. You will want to be among the first to experience the new King\u2019s North.\r\n\r\n\u25cf With TaylorMade and Tiger Woods among its investors, PopStroke<\/a> facilities are opening across the country, and one of its newest locations is here at Broadway at the Beach. Falling somewhere between mini golf and a real putting course, PopStroke is home to a pair of 18 layouts. With good food, giant television screens on the courses, and the ability to have drinks delivered to your group during play, PopStroke guarantees a good time.\r\n\r\n\u25cf Eat at Cantina Imperfecto<\/a>, one of the area\u2019s newest restaurants. The tableside guacamole and steak burrito are a must at this modern Mexican eatery, and it\u2019s surprisingly affordable with many entrees under $20. Love this place and you will too.\"\"\r\n\r\n\u25cf Heading back to the golf course, prioritize playing Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills<\/a> course (top photo).<\/em> Earlier this summer, Architect Dan Schlegel completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project that greatly enhanced the playability of the sand traps and even changed the sightlines on several holes. This project largely flew under the radar, but the results have been spectacular. \r\n\r\n\u25cf If you and your group want to relax on the water, pack the coolers and call Tiki Tours of Myrtle Beach<\/a>. Boats can hold up to 18 people for 2-hour tour of the Intracoastal Waterway. It\u2019s a beautiful way to cap a day and you can enjoy the views of courses like Grande Dunes from a boat with a bar. Yes, you can bring your own coolers and drinks.\r\n\r\nThere is always a lot to do in Myrtle Beach, and the fall of 2024 will certainly be no exception.\r\n\r\nPhotos for this feature from our Instagram Account @MyrtleBeachGolfTrips<\/a><\/em>"},"186312":{"id":186312,"title":"Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Course Completes Comprehensive Bunker Renovation Project","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PineHills-1st-Green-aerial-overhead-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"myrtlewoods-pinehills-course-completes-comprehensive-bunker-renovation-project","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/myrtlewoods-pinehills-course-completes-comprehensive-bunker-renovation-project\/","created_at":"2024-06-25 06:00:17","modified_at":"2024-06-28 09:30:23","content":"Myrtlewood Golf Club\u2019s PineHills Course<\/a>, one of Myrtle Beach\u2019s most popular layouts, has completed a comprehensive bunker renovation project. Architect Dan Schlegel oversaw the effort, which included the reshaping of bunkers and installation of new drainage and Capillary Concrete Bunker Liners.\r\n\r\nThe project, which began in February and didn\u2019t require the closure of the Arthur Hills design, modernized the bunkers, ensuring the course will continue to deliver the type of experience golfers have come to enjoy.\r\n\r\nIn addition to overhauling the infrastructure of every bunker, Schlegel and his team also raised the profile of the traps, improving the layout\u2019s visual appeal. Previously, many bunkers had a low profile, making them difficult to see from the tee, a problem that has been rectified.\"\"\r\n\r\n\u201cWe were able to deepen the bunkers a little and raise the backsides so when golfers are on the tee or hitting into the green, they will be looking right into them,\u201d Schlegel said. \u201cIf you look at the golf course from an aerial photograph, there is not a lot that's going to change strategically. If you are looking at it from ground level as you play the course, visually it's going to be so much more stimulating and exciting.\u201d\r\n\r\nWhile the crux of the project focused on bunker reconstruction, Schlegel also made architectural tweaks to a handful of holes, most notably the par-4 16th (pictured right)<\/em>. Schlegel removed three large pine trees to the right of a pair of bunkers, creating a smaller, second fairway that provides an advantageous approach to the green, but the shot is all carry over water.\r\n\r\nHe also added a small pot bunker on the left side of the primary fairway, helping frame the hole while presenting a hazard to be avoided by long hitters.\r\n\r\nOn the first and second holes, both par 4s, Schlegel pushed fairway bunkers away from the tee, providing breathing room for shorter hitters without impacting the challenge for stronger players.\r\n\r\nTwo bunkers in the elbow of the dogleg right first hole were combined, moving the sand 15 yards away from the tee and extending the hazard an additional 17 yards toward the green.\"\"\r\n\r\nOn No. 2 (pictured right)<\/em>, a large bunker on the left side of the fairway that was barely visible from the tee was turned into two traps, creating an additional 10 yards of room in front of the sand.\r\n\r\n\u201cThis is the next step forward for Myrtlewood\u2019s PineHills Cours<\/a>e, which is better than it has ever been,\u201d said Steve Mays, president of Founders Group International, Myrtlewood\u2019s parent company. \u201cDan Schlegel and his team did an outstanding job with the new bunkers, and the tweaks to the layout, while small, will absolutely improve the experience for golfers. We look forward to welcoming players from across the country to PineHills this fall.\u201d\r\n\r\n(All photos for this feature from our Instagram Page<\/a>)<\/em>\r\n\r\nClick Here<\/a> to See a Photo Gallery"},"186141":{"id":186141,"title":"New Look! Sky-High Views Of The Front Nine At The PineHills Course","image":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PineHills-9th-approach-overhead-aerial-1200.png","excerpt":"","status":"publish","slug":"new-look-sky-high-views-of-the-front-nine-at-the-pinehills-course","remote_url":"https:\/\/www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com\/news\/new-look-sky-high-views-of-the-front-nine-at-the-pinehills-course\/","created_at":"2024-06-11 06:00:42","modified_at":"2024-06-11 06:10:37","content":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Take Flight! Some aerial photos we captured showcasing the new bunkers on the front nine of the PineHills Course at Myrtlewood Golf Club which brings a totally fresh look to one of Myrtle Beach's most requested designs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\"186142\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186143\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186144\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186145\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186146\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186147\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186148\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186149\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][vc_single_image image=\"186150\" img_size=\"large\" add_caption=\"yes\"][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Visit our Instagram page for more photos, follow along @myrtlebeachgolftrips<\/a><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]"}},"meta":{"current_page":0,"next_page":1,"total_pages":7}}