Summer Golf in Myrtle Beach

            As most of you know, Myrtle Beach is not all about the golfer. At some times during the year, it is, but the summer is a different story. Most golfers are in town with their families and just need a round or two. Other golfers will make a true golf package to Myrtle Beach. This article will help you, the golfer, and your family make the most of your summer vacation as far as golf goes.
            Golf in Myrtle Beach during the summer is a steal at most courses. You can find a deal on each and every course. But don’t wait too long to book your tee time, because if it’s nice out, the locals will fill up the tee sheets. There are 48-hour rates available for several of the courses and here with us at Myrtle Beach Golf Directors. Those tee times for those rates must be booked inside of two days. There is a big plus to the 48-hour rate; you get to watch the weather. Though it usually rains in the afternoon here in Myrtle Beach, you never know when a system might pop up one morning. Take these 48-hour rates into account when booking a tee time.
            The next thing that you should take into account is most of the courses are performing maintenance at least once during the summer. The courses have to take care of maintenance this time of year because the grasses are at their strongest. We, Myrtle Beach Golf Directors, have each courses’ maintenance schedule and will be able to tell you when courses are doing something to the course. If you were to call the course, they might be prone to tell you that the course is in great shape, even though the greens are still a bit bumpy. Bent greens require a little more maintenance than Bermuda greens, so they may be punched a couple of times during the summer. Now, once everything heals, the courses are as lush as they ever will be.
            Remember those 48-hour rates? There are some other discounts that will be available for you to take advantage of. First, most of you will be here for a week. There are “midweek” rates available. These rates are good on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Most people would rather play on the weekend, so if you book a midweek tee time, the course should not be as busy. Second, there are afternoon or “pm” rates available. The pm rates are for noon or after on any day of the week. Third, if you need to book three or four rounds, you can get a “multi-play” discount. These discounts are available when you play a few courses that are affiliated with each other. They may be owned by the same company, or just have an agreement together. Be sure to ask your golf director about these special rates.
            Last, but not least, juniors are welcome at all courses. Most courses have a policy where juniors can play free so long as there is a paid adult. So, one paid adult gets one free junior. These courses will vary on the ages of juniors they let play for free. You will see some courses that will let 14 and under, 15 and under and even 16 and under, play for free. Some other courses have different policies that charge a junior $10 to $50 (sometimes it may be a cart fee of around $25). These types of fees will need to be paid at the respective courses. We have a list of all of the courses’ junior policies. The adults can book the tee time through Myrtle Beach Golf Directors and we can take care of the rest and let the course know that you will have a junior in your party.
            Take these summer golf tips and use them to your advantage when you are visiting Myrtle Beach. They will save you time and money. Be sure to contact your golf director and ask any and all questions you may have. We have the 48-hour rates, the maintenance list, the midweek and pm rates along with a list of junior policies. Contact your Myrtle Beach Golf Directors for a few rounds this summer, because we know it’s tough not to play golf when you are in Myrtle Beach, on vacation!