Upcoming Tournament:
27th Annual PGA Tour Superstore World Am Handicap Championship
The World Amateur golfers come from around the world and 50 states - scratch golfers to 30+ handicappers - to test their skills.
The tournament uses an intricate handicap formula to level the playing field. The tournament is open to all golfers – men, women, young and old – with a certified USGA handicap.
For more information click here.
TIPS FOR SUMMER GOLF ~ Hydration: Playing golf during South Carolina's hot and humid summer can be challenging and even dangerous. You can be safe in hot weather if you take the proper precautions. Two of the most important things to do are to stay hydrated and decrease your intensity on very hot days.
Keeping your body hydrated during a round of summer golf helps replace the water lost from sweating and prevents fatigue and poor physical performance. Feeling thirsty is not the best indicator of your body's fluid needs.
Thirst occurs after your body is already dehydrated. Also, your thirst is usually satisfied even before your body's water supply is fully replaced. This means that during your round you should drink water or a sports drink even if you do not feel thirsty.
Although water has always been thought as the best liquid to keep you hydrated, many experts are now encouraging the use of sports drinks for the task. However, before grabbing that bottle, check the label for anything that might not sit well with your dietary restrictions. Some sports drinks are high is sugar.
Another key to keeping hydrated is to simply slow up. Adapt to a pace of play that allows you to sit in the shade near the tee box for just a few minutes. Slow up a little on your walk to the green. Sure, we're all about pace of play in golf, but when it's hot and humid let that group that's pushing you play through.
The Myrtle Beach Area has great summer values for golf. Do plan to take full advantage of the deals, but keep yourself and the family hydrated. We want you healthy and planning to come back soon!
COMMENTS FROM GOLFERS LIKE YOU:
[Kathy Phillips, Assistant Golf Director, talked this month with former guest Bill Waters from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.] He and his golf buddies stayed at the Prince Resort this spring, enjoying one of our golf packages. He wanted to share his thrill of getting an eagle on a par 5 at Tidewater Golf Plantation. He expressed his gratitude in finally being able to tell his friends to get off his back about his newly revamped swing. Thank you, Mr. Waters, for sharing your experience with us. We are glad we were able to be a part of your golf vacation! We look forward to your return!
Golf Quotes:
Eighteen holes of match or medal play will teach you more about your foe than will 18 years of dealing with him across a desk. ~ Grantland Rice
Golf appeals to the idiot in us and the child. Just how childlike golf players become is proven by their frequent inability to count past five. ~ John Updike
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Summer Golf Events:
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July 20. Summer Family Fun Tournament. Crow Creek at 2 PM, $60
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July 21. Summer Family Fun Tournament. TPC Myrtle Beach at 2 PM, $60
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July 21-23. National Father and Son Team Classic. For details, 866-497-2627 or www.fathersongolf.com
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August 30 – September 2. PGA Tour Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship. For details, www.worldamgolf.com.
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Early September (date to be announced). TGIF Tournament at Wild Wing.
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Featured Package:
$25 Summer Golf
& Juniors Play Free
Summer Golf Special
Play select area courses for as low as $25. Green fee and cart included. Take advantage of these incredibly low rates before the summer is over. Premium tee times are still available. Call 1.877.582.7870 for details.
Junior's Play Free Golf Special
1 Junior 16 and under play FREE with 1 paying adult at select area courses. Courses include Aberdeen Country Club; Arrowhead Country Club; Black Bear Golf Club; Carolina National; all Myrtle Beach National courses; Prestwick; Myrtlewood Golf Club; all courses at Ocean Ridge Plantation; Sandpiper Bay Golf Club; Tidewater Golf Plantation, and many more. Call 1.877.582.7870 for details.
Dave, our golf blogger, shares useful tips, news about the area's golf courses, and more. Click here for the blog.
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