Experience the Grand Strand's vast natural beauty and mind-bending golfer's challenges when you play here at the edge of the continent. This area has been acclaimed over the past 50 years as a preeminent golf destination, so it's no surprise that we welcome nearly 1 million golfers annually. After all, they play nearly 4 million rounds of golf!

For the regulars and for those who have never seen our fabulous courses, this monthly newsletter is designed to inspire you to take a beach vacation with a golf focus. Let us know which courses you like to play and what information you need to play them.

News Hot Off The Tee Box:
  • 48 Hour Tee Times - The new trend in booking tee times is to save money by booking 48 hours prior to playing. While last minute might save now and then, sometimes great package deals have even better discounts. We can help sort out the difference.

  • Juniors Play Free - If you love hanging out with your relatives and friends age 16 and under, bring them to the golf course. They can play free on courses here but with stipulations, so ask your golf agent for details.

  • Book Early and Save Big This Fall Season! Book now for tee times between September 16th and November 14th, 2010. This saves you 50% off the regular prices!
Golf Tips:

Path and speed are two variables that affect your putting accuracy. According to the pro's, speed determines path. A softly-hit putt will break off line early, and a too-firmly hit putt will not break as much.

Instead of concentrating on putting to the hole, zero in on an imperfection at the back of the cup or on a mark on the inside of it. Then stroke the putt toward that spot.

Guest Comments:

I have made 20 trips to Myrtle Beach in the past 12 years in both the role of Group Organizer and 'Person Being Organized'. All visits have been with the [Myrtle Beach Seaside Resorts] organization. My willingness to return to Myrtle with Seaside Properties rests with the staff......

Email to the Golf Department from Dave Lahey, 05.10.2010.

Golf Quotes:
  • My swing is so bad that I look like a caveman killing his lunch. (Lee Trevino, professional golfer)

  • If you think it's hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball. (Jack Lemmon, actor and avid amateur golfer)

  • It's good sportsmanship not to pick up lost balls while they are still rolling. (Mark Twain, writer and observer of humans).

  • If I'm on the course and lightning starts, I get inside fast [because] when God wants to play through, I let him. (Bob Hope, comedian and golfer)

  • My body is here, but my mind has already teed off. (You?)
Golf Events 2010:

  • National Retired Military Golf Classic. June 1-5. Held on 3 of the area's golf courses for a 54-hole competition. The largest event for retired military in the world. Details at 866-469-7853 or write National Retired Golf Classic, P.O. Box 3608, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578.

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  • Fiddler on the Green VIII Golf Tournament. June 12, 8 AM to 2 PM. Have fun golfing and at the same time promote the fine arts here along the Grand Strand. The tournament takes place at the Murrells Inlet Indigo Creek Golf Club to support the Long Bay Symphony and its Youth Orchestra. Details at www.LongBaySymphony.com or 843.446.4169.

  • Father - Son Team Classic. July 22-24. 54-hole competition. Teams will be flighted. Open to any father/son-type of relationship including grandfather/grandson, stepfather/stepson, father/son-in-law, and uncle/nephew. Details at www.fathersongolf.com.

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  • World Amateur Handicap Championship. August 30 - September 3. Four rounds of net-stroke tournament play on different courses. Flights assigned by handicap index. Details at 800.833.8798, option 4 or www.worldamgolf.com.

  • 14th Annual Carolina Couples Classic. October 7-10 at Pawleys Island. Two days of golf and fun. Details at www.mbn.com/couplesclassic.

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  • 11th Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic. November 7-12. Men and women in law enforcement are invited to play popular Grand Strand courses. Details at www.nleomgc.com or 877.465.3467.

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  • George Holliday Memorial Junior Golf Tournament. November 25-27. Held every year during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Junior Tournament includes 3 championship rounds and is limited to the first 420 players who sign up. Details at 800.882.2614.
Featured Packages for Individuals and Golf Groups


Click here to check out our full set of course options for your enjoyment. 1.877.582.7870 or online to www.MyrtleBeachGolf.net to book tee times and make arrangements to spend some time at the beach.

  • You have choices! In the Burroughs and Chapin Terrific Tuesday Special, play your choice of either Myrtlewood's Palmetto and Pinehills courses or River Hills. Add 3 more rounds on your choice of Farmstead, Meadowlands, and Arcadian Shores (one of these would be your free round to be played on Tuesday). Arrive on a Sunday or Monday and stay 3 nights with a free 4th night with breakfast.

  • Walk the fairways where the golf greats have trod. Our "Signature Special" features courses touched by golf legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus with tee times just for you at Aberdeen, Blackmoor, The Long Bay Club, SouthCreek, West Course at Myrtle Beach National, Litchfield Country Club, TPC at Myrtle Beach, Wachesaw East, Waterway Hills, Wild Wing Avocet, Tradition Club, River Club, Willbrook Plantation and the exclusive King's North. Your choice of a four- or six-round package that gives you choices leading to free rounds (some restrictions apply). This is a not-to-be-missed lifetime experience!

    • These two specials are only part of a long list of opportunities that you have for playing high-caliber golf here on the Grand Strand. Our experts in the golf department can help you match your skill level, course interests, and budget to the Strand's fabulous course selection - golf experiences that you'll remember for a long time. Contact us today.