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Monday, 05 November 2007 |
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On Saturdays, from 9-10 am, men’s free golf clinics will be held at Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore located in Myrtle Beach. Additionally, free women’s clinics may be attended, with beginner instruction from 9:30-10:30 am Tuesday, and an intermediate clinic from 6-7 pm on Thursdays. During the summer months, over 200 golfers showed up for the gratis training, which also included Nationwide Tour intermediate and Mini-Tour beginner classes. If you’re coming down on a Myrtle Beach golf vacation and would like to take advantage, visit pgatoursuperstore.com or call 843.839.4653 for more information and additional clinics offered.
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Monday, 05 November 2007 |
 The South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel released its list of the top-25 courses in the state for 2007. No big surprise from those of us who live along the Grand Strand, a whopping 13 from the Myrtle Beach area made the rank, which was decided by a 119-member panel. Votes were given based on design balance, aesthetics, strategy, how memorable the experience of play was, and routing. Which courses made the cut? Barefoot Resort’s Love, Dye & Fazio courses, Legends Resort’s Heathland Course, Prestwick Country Club, Caledonia Golf & Fish club, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, Grande Dunes Resort Course, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Tidewater Plantation, Heritage Club, and True Blue. When making your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation plans, be sure to ask your golf specialist to include one, or several, of these great courses in your package.
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Saturday, 03 November 2007 |
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The excitement is building with the upcoming opening of the Hard Rock Park, slated to be open for business in April 2008. The latest development is the theme park’s announcement that an indoor, or at least a slower riding, rollercoaster will be set to “Nights in White Satin,” the famous 1960’s hit by The Moody Blues. Band members were on hand for announcement, and noted that they plan on performing live at the park sometime next summer. Originally a seven-and-a-half minute tune, the band and park affiliates reworked the arrangement to run only four minutes, 45 seconds to last the proposed length of the ride. As noted in an earlier article, “Whole Lotta Love,” by Led Zeppelin, will play along the ride of the park’s largest rollercoaster. “Midnight Rider,” yet another rollercoaster, had its last section put into place this week, as well. Be sure to keep the park in mind when booking your 2008 Myrtle Beach vacation!
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Saturday, 03 November 2007 |
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Thanks to the vast number of golf courses along the Grand Strand, it’s no big surprise that the history of some of them run deep and true. At the top of the list is Willbrook Plantation, which sits on the site of two former South Carolina plantations. Take a trip there and you’ll be immediately struck by the centuries-old oak forest and dramatic situation among wetlands and waterways. Noted as being a stand-out for creating harmony between golf and nature, this beautiful course tests the tactical abilities of players. However, one of the more fascinating features of Willbrook is situated near the eighth hole. A plaque marks this particular area as a slave graveyard, the resting site of some of the 149 field laborers who worked the area a lifetime ago. Some of the remains of the plantation still exist, too, and can be seen near the fairway of the fifth hole. So, if you’re looking to soak up a little local history while playing a round or two, add Willbrook Plantation to your next Myrtle Beach golf package---a great play in an environment that rivals the best.
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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WorldGolf.com has ranked what they believe are the best drivers for 2007. Top of the list? The unique-looking Hippo Hex2, which retails for approximately $200. The Hippo’s odd, angled six sides decreases air resistance, helping to increase head speed. The result? Balls fly further, much further. Second on the hot-list is the Tour Edge GeoMax, which also runs in the $200 range. With a helpful 44-inch standard shaft, the key to the GeoMax is its tremendous MOI (moment of inertia) influence. Regardless if you hit the ball off-center, the GeoMax ensures energy is transferred positively, helping keep your shots straight, and in the fairway. The Nickent 4DX rounds out the top-three with a price tag of around $260. It is well worth the price, however, if you want some of the longest drives of your life. If you want to impress your friends--or just beat them--on your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation, head to the store, now, and add a little fighting power to your golf bag.
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Monday, 22 October 2007 |
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The Brick Landing Plantation Yacht & Golf Club, owned and managed by Dan Maples, is undergoing a fantastic transformation. New tee boxes, white-sand bunkers and bent grass greens have already been put into place, but three holes will soon be completely reconfigured in the near future. Maples is overseeing the changes, himself, including a new, plantation-style clubhouse and a 4,000-square-foot private dining area in the upper portion of the existing clubhouse. The course has assured the community that even during the heaviest construction, 18 holes will always be available for play, so be sure to include it in your next Myrtle Beach golf package.
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