Month: July 2018
Course Spotlight: Arcadian Shores
Opened in 1974, Arcadian Shores Golf Club is one of the oldest courses here on the Grand Strand. It was the first solo design by Rees Jones, and resembles many of the elements found at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, a neighboring course designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones, Rees’ father.
Upon its initial opening, Arcadian Shores received immediate notoriety. Thanks to its strategic bunkering, natural lakes, and innovative layout it quickly became a favorite of local and visiting golfers alike.
Although the course has attracted many for its sheer historical value, golfers today flock to it for a different reason. After more than 40 years of wear and tear, Arcadian Shores closed for 4 ½ months last summer to implement a number of significant upgrades to the course and clubhouse.
When the course reopened in the fall of 2017, it was clear that the renovation had breathed new life into the fairways at Arcadian Shores. The course now features Sunday Ultradwarf Bermuda greens as well as new irrigation systems around each green to ensure that they remain the best at the beach. Hundreds of trees were removed and dozens of areas around the course have been beautified. Brand-new cart paths and on-course bathrooms add to the extravagance of the “new” Arcadian. And after your round, the brand-new clubhouse overlooking the 18th green is the ideal spot for a post-round drink.
Since its return to its former glory, Arcadian Shores has met and surpassed its previous status in the Myrtle Beach golf scene.
Include Arcadian Shores in the itinerary of your next golf trip by checking out the Captain’s Choice Golf Package. With more than 80 courses to choose from, you are sure to have the golf trip of a lifetime. Click here to check out available courses and rates.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Besides playing Major League Baseball, what do current MLB stars Freddie Freeman, Ian Happ, Kyle Hendricks, Odubel Herrera, Jason Heyward, Craig Kimbrel, Julio Teheran and Adam Wainwright all have in common?
They’ve all logged time at TicketReturn.com Field as members of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans!
Currently the Advanced A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, the Pelicans have seen their share of alumni go on to play in “The Show” in the past two decades. And along the way, they and their teammates have offered visiting families and golfers a great entertainment option to enjoy while they’re in town.
Aside from presenting a unique opportunity to see many of baseball’s rising stars in action, the Pelicans play their games in a family-friendly ballpark environment that’s fun for baseball fans of all ages. The team’s mascot, Splash, is always busy making the rounds and keeping the crowd entertained with his between-innings hijinks, and the Pelicans offer a wide range of nightly promotions that are sure to please – including “Thirsty Thursday” promotions offering $1 Bud & Bud Light drafts from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday BOGO Hot Dog nights, 20th Anniversary giveaways on Saturdays, and many more.
What’s more, the price is right, with individual tickets starting at just $8, with a variety of individual and group purchasing options available. They’ve even got “Beat the Heat” Seats available and back by popular demand, where you can enjoy the game from the comfort of an oversized couch while sipping ice-cold beverages and a personal misting fan!
The ballpark is conveniently located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, across the street from Broadway at the Beach. Click here to learn more, and see how you can enjoy your next night out at the ballpark!