The construction of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway was authorized by Congress in 1919, and the 1,900-mile waterway spanning the East Coast has done much good, providing safe passage to commercial and civilian boats in times of trouble.
An unintended benefit of the Waterway was the backdrop it provided golf course architects. The Intracoastal runs the length of the Myrtle Beach golf scene and some of the game’s biggest names utilized the Army Corps of Engineers’ handiwork, creating some of the area’s most stunning visuals. READ MORE
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Sure golf is the main attraction on a trip to Myrtle Beach, but the bounty offered by the nearby Atlantic Ocean is hard to resist, especially at dinner time.
Seafood tops everyone’s menu when they come to town, and Myrtle Beach’s stream of all-you-can-buffets is the answer for many, but some prefer quality over quantity. For those with a more discerning palette, we offer up the five best places in the Myrtle Beach area for a great seafood dinner. READ MORE
Myrtle Beach golf courses have collected national honors like stamps in recent years and Willbrook Plantation has again joined the fun. Golf Digest ranked the South Strand layout No. 31 on its list of America’s Top 50 Courses For Women in the just released March issue of the magazine. READ MORE
Combine five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, two more that offer stunning waterway views, and a course that enjoys excellent year-round conditions, and the reasons for Grande Dunes’ popularity are many.The critics have been equally impressed by the course. Golf Magazine named Grande Dunes one of the nation’s top 10 new courses upon its opening, and Golf Digest has since named it one of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses. It’s also worth mentioning the National Golf Course Owners Association named Grande Dunes its national course of the year in 2009.
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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GRANDE DUNES
Grande Dunes is the longest Myrtle Beach golf course, playing 7,618 yards from the tips, and it offers stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, but that information is easy to come by. Here are five things you need to know before playing the Grand Strand’s only Roger Rulewich design. READ MORE
GRANDE DUNES' 3 BEST HOLES
Grande Dunes is ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest, has five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, and two more that offer memorable views. The course, which opened in 2001, has emerged as one of the best on the Myrtle Beach golf scene for many reasons. READ MORE
Crown Park rests on the western edge of the Myrtle Beach golf scene, nestled quietly amongst the pine trees that are so familiar to the area’s inland courses. The eight-year-old layout isn’t mentioned among the Grand Strand’s high profile courses, and one of its trademark characteristics is its serenity.
Just as the top 100 courses contribute to the area’s allure, particularly among the game’s cognoscenti, courses like Crown Park help form the backbone of many Myrtle Beach golf trips.
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THE 3 BEST HOLES AT CROWN PARK
Tucked away on Route 9, Crown Park is one of Myrtle Beach golf’s most secluded layouts. There are no houses visible from the course and there aren’t many in the general vicinity.
Privacy is part of the layout’s charm, creating a relaxed atmosphere that extends throughout the round. READ MORE
Perhaps no golf course fits better along the Grand Strand than Man O'War Golf Club, featuring a layout with so much water that golfers may believe they are playing on the beachfront.
Dan Maples certainly had water on his mind in the mid-1990s as he designed this par-72 track. The aqua is an omnipresent threat - its 100 acres within view from every spot on the Myrtle Beach golf favorite - but it's not domineering to the point of unfairness. READ MORE
special thanks to Chris King at Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), today announces it will establish a new base at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, and will start low-cost, nonstop service from Grand Rapids to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the Golf Capital of the World.
DALLAS/FORTH WORTH TO MYRTLE BEACH FLIGHT
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop seasonal jet service between Myrtle Beach (S.C.) International Airport (MYR) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), beginning April 6. Eagle will operate the service through October 31, with 44-seat Embraer ERJ-140 jets.
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Myrtle Beach Golf Planner is now available to download. This is the second version offered by Myrtle Beach Golf Directors. 32 pages of Myrtle Beach information including articles about Golf's Greatest Destination, New for 2009, Golf & Accommodations, Buddy Trip, Air Service Providers, Trip Planning, Off the Course and Golf Events.....read more