Why Go On A Golf Vacation In Myrtle Beach in 2019

November 21, 2018
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golf vacationMyrtle Beach has been listed as one of the top golf vacation spots in the United States. It accommodates almost one million golf players annually, and the majority of them are repeat visitors. The city also caters to countless groups that are made up of first time vacationers. Whether they are seasoned or newbie players looking to have their dream golf vacation, they can choose among the many different golf courses available in the area.

If you are planning to have an amazing golf vacation in 2019, Myrtle Beach must be the first one on your list. Don’t forget to check out Myrtle Beach Golf Directors for a range of affordable golf packages, golf courses, and hotel accommodations.

Where’s Myrtle Beach?

Myrtle Beach is a coastal city that is located at the center of The Grand Strand. According to this year’s census estimates, Myrtle Beach ranks as the second fastest growing city in the country. Thanks to its warm subtropical weather as well as its extensive beaches and golf courses, it receives about 14 million visitors every year. If you are eyeing this place as your next golf vacation destination, you will, without a doubt, have an amazing travel and golf experience.

Golf Packages

Golf package providers such as Myrtle Beach Golf Directors is familiar with the city as well as the local golf. Their business concentrates on coming up with golf packages that meet the demands and budget of their clients. There are two basic types of golf package providers.

The first one are golf resorts with an in house golf director. This is how golf packages started. Hotels close to beaches realized that there is a growing number of golf players visiting Myrtle Beach. They decided to come up with a golf department within their resort. In case you have chosen the place where you wish to stay, get in touch with their golf director who will arrange your tee times as well as your hotel accommodations.

The second type of Myrtle Beach golf package providers are those who concentrate only in providing this type of service. Pure golf package firms can book hotels or resorts in Myrtle Beach for their clients and schedule their tee times at any Myrtle Beach golf course where they wish to play in.

Perhaps you are trying to figure out their main differences. Well it all comes down to where you would like to stay. Several golfers visit Myrtle Beach and stay at the same place because they don’t want to deal with the risks linked to trying out a new one. If it is your first time to go on a golf vacation, you should get the help of an expert when it comes to choosing the best hotel in the area. These professionals will help you get started and assist you in choosing the best golf courses. They will help you find one that matches the kind of experience you want to have during your golf vacation.

If you are looking for a well-known golf package provider with lots of happy customers, call Myrtle Beach Golf Directors now.

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

Advantages Of Golf Packages In Myrtle Beach

July 3, 2018
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advantages of golf packages in Myrtle BeachApart from the sport itself, planning an exciting and unforgettable golf package can be quite expensive. Not everybody has the cash or the time to take a vacation and are often limited to what they can do. Obviously, there are many people who have enough and can go wherever they want without having to worry about their budget. However, a savvy vacation, who only has enough, can enjoy a memorable and fun-filled golf vacation with the help of golf packages. Listed below are some of the great advantages of golf packages in Myrtle Beach.

With golf packages, you don’t have to deal with a booking agent and the time you spend looking up golf courses, lodging, and nearby attractions is reduced. A great golf vacation site will feature detailed reviews and information every golf course in the area. They are going to share photos, skill level, location, history, hole specifics, amenities, restaurants near every course. The sites should also describe everything about the available lodging. Keep in mind that not because you are buying a package, it doesn’t mean you no longer need to book lodging. You will find options to book golf only if you already have somewhere to stay during your vacation. There are also those who prefer to buy Myrtle Beach golf packages because it helps them save money for their trip.

There are several websites that offer golf packages. These sites are commonly exclusive to planning a golf trip locally, nationally, and even internationally. Can you imagine how fun it is to play on a new golf course? If you explore various golf courses, you will be able to widen your golf skills. It can totally help improve your game plus you will get to see new scenery that you’ve never seen before. Some people will not be able to play on new golf courses as well as beachfront golf courses unless they go on a golf vacation trip. Golf is not similar to other sport where the size of the field or rink is predetermined. Every game is a bit different based on the course, and going on a trip is only a part of the excitement that you will experience. Because of this, golf has become one of the most popular sports where you can plan a vacation or trip around.

In an effort to make the golf traveling as affordable as it can be, consumers can now buy golf packages. These packages can even be customized to meet the client’s needs. They may include green fees, carts, taxes, and lodging. It can also be personalized based on the number of players, type of golf course, skill level, and accommodation.

If you want to know more about golf packages, call Myrtle Beach Golf Directors now.

 

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com
info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

Where do I stay

June 25, 2018
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Where Should I Stay on my Myrtle Beach Golf Package?

 — How to determine the best place to stay on your Myrtle Beach Golf Package? Myrtle Beach is famous for a lot of things. Golf, the beach, the nights, and the shows are just to name a few. Most people think of these things first; and why shouldn’t they? They are fun! Fact is, the accommodations you stay at while in Myrtle Beach have as much to do with everything else. Nobody wants to drive 90 minutes to a golf course. Most people don’t want to drive over 30 minutes. There is a place for you to stay that is inside your budget, comfortable, and located just for you.

Golf Villas
The most popular accommodation for golfers is the golf course villa. This is in few words, a condo on a golf course. These were made for the golfer that doesn’t need the ocean, because, he is here for golf. Have you ever seen a golf course in the ocean? I haven’t. The golf course villa is the most economical for any group of golfers. They have layouts of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. The most popular way of breaking these down is to put 4 golfers in a two bedroom condo so everyone splits the cost. Bedding rarely is an issue as there are so many golf villas that you can have two, three or four beds in a 2 bedroom unit. In a golf villa, you will have a full kitchen, X amount of bedrooms, a living area, and a washer/dryer. Another good thing about the golf villa is that there are numerous golf villa locations around the area; north, central, south and even in between. The properties that these golf courses villas reside on often have outdoor pools, tennis courts, outdoor grills and putting greens. Only a couple of them have indoor pools and hot tubs. Some of the golf course villas in the area are Myrtlewood Golf Villas, True Blue Golf Villas, World Tour Golf Villas, Barefoot Golf Villas, and Brunswick Plantation Villas, just to name a few. Your golf director can help you choose the right place to be. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. A couple of us have owned and/or lived in a golf course villa before.

Oceanfront Resorts
Golfers are also interested in staying on the ocean. The sound the ocean makes is one of the most relaxing sounds in Myrtle Beach. With the city behind you and the ocean in front, you kind of get away from all the hustle bustle. Like the golf villas, oceanfront resorts can be set up for any type of group. Bedding is rarely an issue, but sometimes the layouts of these resorts call for something different. The rates for these resorts spike during the summer-time, but are very reasonable in the spring and fall, and then a steal in the winter. Some of the oceanfront resorts in the area are Baywatch Resort, Patricia Grand, Avista Resort, and Camelot by the Sea. Again, like the golf villas being all over the area, the oceanfront resorts cover about 75% of the beaches in Myrtle Beach (about 60 miles worth!). So, from north to south, you can find something. Although: most oceanfront resorts are in Myrtle Beach and in North Myrtle Beach. Along with the ocean and beach come families and kids, especially in the summer. So if you are one of those rowdy groups, make note. Some of these oceanfront resorts have indoor pools, lazy rivers, and jacuzzis and so on. Guys, keep this in mind if your wife is coming along and she does’t play, because she will want something to do while you are out having fun! A common misconception about oceanfront resorts is that they have their own golf course. This is not the case. You will need to drive to your courses. And, again, ask your golf director about which resort is best for you.

Hotel Chains
Hotel Chains are obviously found all over the world and Myrtle Beach is no exception. Hotels like Comfort Suites or Hampton Inn cater well to short stays and smaller groups like singles or two-somes. So, if you have a larger group or a longer stay, go with the golf villas or an oceanfront condo. Most of the hotels in Myrtle Beach provide a continental breakfast at no additional charge, unlike the golf villas and oceanfront resorts. Next, location is key! Just because Hampton Inn is very expensive in downtown Myrtle Beach, doesn’t mean that it is in Pawley’s Island or North Myrtle Beach. And again, ask your golf director which hotel fits you best.

6 and 8 Bedroom Homes/Villas
The large bedroom homes cater well to larger groups who want to stay together. They can accommodate up to 16 golfers in one 8 bedroom house and 12 golfers in one 6 bedroom house. If everyone wants their own bedroom, that’s fine too. The houses are only available in the spring, fall and winter. Summertime in these units is just way too expensive for your average Joe. These units are mainly in North Myrtle Beach, so if you do want to stay in one of these, select courses in the northern area. Your golf director can help you out with the selection. Some of the houses will have a game room. The game rooms vary in what is in them. Some have pool tables, some have foosball tables, and some are just an extra den. The pool tables are the most popular, so if you want to book one of these, do it early. These houses are also either oceanfront or are second row (oceanview), so you get the beach as well. Next, and this is a biggie, bring your own toilet paper for these houses! No TP is provided. I’ll say it again. Ask your golf director for any additional information.

As you start planning your Myrtle Beach golf package, do some research on possible accommodations. Well, technically, you just did. Ask your guys what they think. Prices will fluctuate all year and you might catch a really good deal. In most quotes that you can get emailed to you, all of these options are listed. Don’t hesitate to ask about any of these as that is what your golf director is here for. Sleep well!

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com
info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

Hank the Shank

June 25, 2018
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DO YOU KNOW HANK THE SHANK?

 Got the shanks? Once they come you try everything to get rid of them. You muse, how did I get them? You wonder if they will go away as quickly as they came. Then you wonder if they are with you forever. You tell everyone you play with that you are quitting the game, you can’t stand it any longer. You hit balls, you take anyone’s advice, but they come back after you thought you had it licked.

You are playing well and that big drive sets up a wedge to the green. #%^%$#*&^& you mutter as the approach sails low and right towards the woods or a nearby condo. Luckily you don’t hear glass after that hosel rocket.

CORRECT THAT SHANK……Try not to swing too flat and then throw your arms out cutting across the ball. You need to correct your swing plane. Hang your arms down as you hold the club. Push the club low along a straight path past your back knee. Your trunk rotation will now set the club on the correct plane. An inside out swing path now may just happen to fix that shank.

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com
info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

When to book your Golf Package

May 24, 2018
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This has been and always will be a topic of discussion among Myrtle Beach golfers. When is the best time to take a Myrtle Beach golf trip? Winter? Spring? Summer? Fall? Maybe somewhere in between? In part one of this article we will discuss the pros and cons of the Winter and Spring seasons in the Myrtle Beach area.

Let me just get this out there. A lot of guys want to know when the rainy season is upon us. Bluntly, there isn’t one. Being by the ocean, there is no telling when a disturbance might pop up. If there is snow in the Northeast, it may rain here, it may not. If there is a hurricane aimed at Florida, it may rain here, it may not. This is true for much of the Southeast.

Now, when do you want to visit Myrtle Beach for some much anticipated golf? Let’s start with the winter. For most of you, it’s cold and probably snowing where you live in the winter. Guess what, it’s warmer here. It rarely snows. In fact, if it were to snow, just a dusting, the schools shut down and the National Guard may make an appearance. If you have the urge to get out and play, look at Myrtle Beach. The rates are at the cheapest of the year, the weather is playable, and not many people are on the courses. There are a couple different rate periods in the winter.

There aren’t many cons about the winter here in Myrtle Beach. The main problem that guys run into is travel. You all know how the airlines are with delays, cancellations, etc. You all know what happens when I – 95 closes. If you do book a trip and have travel problems, let your golf director know immediately. I guess the biggest con to Myrtle Beach in the winter is that since not many people are in town, the bars and nightlife are in a slow period. But, you should be here for golf anyway, right?

Now, let’s talk about the spring. The best time of year for a Myrtle Beach golf package is without question in March or April. In the Northeast it is probably still to cool to be comfortable. There might even still be snow on the ground. Not in Myrtle Beach. The temperatures are in the middle to high sixties throughout the spring. That’s perfect for golf! Also, there is no maintenance being performed on the courses for a couple of reasons. Number one, it is the busiest time of year for the courses. They don’t want any unhappy customers. Number two, it is still a little too cool for greens to heal after punching the greens. So, the courses would rather wait until May or June to start the dreaded aeration. Also, in the spring, you don’t have to worry about the tropics. It is still too early for any tropical systems. Another great thing about the spring is that spring break is in full swing. This should entice all of you single guys out there! The bars are packed, the clubs are jammed and there are college girls everywhere (girls are for single guys only!).

There are only a couple of cons about Myrtle Beach golf in the spring. First, it is the busiest time of year for golf. This means the courses will be pretty packed. We always tell guys to expect a 4 and1/2 hour round. It may turn into 5 hours. There is nothing anybody can do about it. It’s like a mall on the day after Thanksgiving. Thank goodness for daylight savings time! Next, most guys want a replay. The only way to guarantee a replay is to pre-book the round (suggested). This is usually at the full price. Now, here’s the kicker. You can wait until you get to the course and ask for a replay, which will be at a discounted price, but these replays are based on availability. They may be booked for the entire day! So, if you want the replay guaranteed, pre-book the round, otherwise you might not play a second round at all. Don’t let these cons scare you. Like I said, it is the busiest time of year, so it must not bother most golfers.

It really just depends on when you have that itch to get out and play. The weather is decent in the winter and perfect in the spring. How bad do you want to play? We’ll let you decide. Be sure to look for part II of this article in the future. It will discuss the pros and cons in the summer and fall seasons here in Myrtle Beach. Don’t miss it!

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com
info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

Best Golf Drivers for 2018: The Top 7

May 23, 2018
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Nothing beats bombing one off the tee and straight down the middle, except blasting it down the middle twenty yards past everyone else.  

You get to innocently say things like “is that my ball way up there,” or “gee, my long irons are getting a lot of rest today.”

Today’s drivers will get you further and straighter down the fairway than ever before.  Every one of them boasts new levels of distance, forgiveness, and adjustability.

Before you can decide on what to buy, however, you need to focus on what you want from your new driver, forgiveness, distance, low spin, adjustability, or all of the above?

Let’s see if we can help with this short primer and rundown on the best new golf driver 2018 has to offer.

Can’t wait?  Here’s the Best Drivers of 2018:
  • 1

    TaylorMade M3 Driver / M3 440CC Driver

  • 2

    Callaway Rogue Driver / Rogue Sub Zero Driver

  • 3

    Cobra King F8 Driver / F8+ Driver

  • 4

    Ping G400 Driver / G400 LS Driver

  • 5

    Mizuno ST180 Driver / GT180 Driver

  • 6

    Titleist 917 D2 Driver / D3 Driver

  • 7

    Cleveland Launcher HB Driver

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com
info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com

2018 Veterans Tourney

May 23, 2018
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The 19th annual Veterans Golf Classic, which has attracted 360 players from 28 states, is poised to tee-off on nine outstanding Myrtle Beach golf courses.​ A 54-hole, two-man team event, the Veterans Golf Classic is open to all current and former members of the military and their friends.

The event features a different format of play each day – better ball, modified alternate shot and scramble – and each team must include at least one current or former member of the armed forces. Players are placed into one of four flights – Eisenhower, MacArthur, Nimitz and Franks – based on their handicap.

The host courses for this year’s event are: Shaftesbury Glen, Tradition Club, Maples Course at Sea Trail, Burning Ridge, Aberdeen, River Club, Arrowhead, Wachesaw Plantation East and Long Bay Golf Club.

Participants will also enjoy a Wednesday night awards banquet, in addition to receiving a Veterans Golf Classic hat and shirt and an assortment of goodies in a golf tournament gift bag.

The Wednesday banquet is one of the event’s highlights. The colors of each service branch – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard – are presented and the atmosphere is the perfect blend of festive and respectful.

The competition extends beyond the standard two-man team event. The Branch Challenge pits the five branches of the U.S. Military against each other. Participants are entered into the contest and at the end of the tournament the branch with the lowest score is crowned champion.

The Carolina Cup, which matches members of the VFW against the American Legion, is another popular tournament within the tournament.

For more information, go to http://veteransclassicgolf.com/.

Myrtle Beach Golf Directors
807 Sea Mountain Hwy B
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 249-5800
https://www.myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com
info@myrtlebeachgolfdirectors.com