Course review: Arcadian Shores
Fairways lined by stately oak trees and tall pines, a proximity to the ocean, and the workmanship of some of the world's most talented golf course designers are among the qualities that have endeared so many to Grand Strand golf.
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Hooters Tour plans launch of Winter Series on Strand
Encouraged by the increased participation in their Carolina Series, executives of the North Myrtle Beach-based NGA Hooters Tour are starting a winter tour on the Grand Strand.
Tidewater to close for summer renovations
One of the most respected golf courses along the South Carolina coast will close for about five weeks for a summer renovation. The management company for Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation says the course will close on...
Myrtle Beach-Area Golf Directory
Rates, prices and course information - including phone numbers and Web sites - for all your favorite Grand Strand courses.
Parkland stands apart
To accurately depict the Parkland Course at Legends Resort, you almost have to compare it to the other two courses on the property. The Heathland Course is wide open in a links style and the Moorland Course requires precise shot-making and is the toughest of the three.
Panther's Run: A series of peaks a valleys
Though Panther's Run Golf Links doesn't have all of the dramatic elements his later designs feature, it offers a glimpse into the philosophies that have drawn Tim Cate acclaim.
Lockwood Folly a unique nook in the forest
Thomas Paine would have been a proponent of Lockwood Folly Country Club. The club's location and layout both promote isolationism. The 6,836-yard Willard Byrd design is nestled against the Lockwood Folly River in a rural area near...
True Blue Plantation
Golf course architect Mike Strantz lost a battle with cancer at the age of 50 in 2005, but not before he left the Myrtle Beach area with one of its more innovative and treacherous layouts in True Blue Plantation.
Myrtle Beach Area Golf Calendar
Oct. 25 | Jim Pool Memorial Golf Tournament, 1:30 p.m. at Pawleys Plantation. Men's, women's and mixed teams in a four-person captain's choice with handicap. Entry $100 per player or $350 per team. Proceeds benefit Pawleys Island Highway Beautification Program. Deadline is Oct. 23.
August, features approximately 4,000 players per year, 2008 was its 25th year on the Grand Strand