Oyster Bay Golf Links, located in Sunset Beach, N.C., combines some of the rarest scenes of any round in the Myrtle Beach area. And it's not afraid to lean on those visuals -- from shells to alligators. The most favorably priced of the Legends Golf courses, Oyster Bay's sights are unavoidable. It's part of the package that has kept Oyster Bay successful even during some of the game's lean times.
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If you want to try to hit a golf ball as far as you can and have a few beers while you do it, there's a course truly designed for that: John Daly's Wicked Stick Golf Links just south of Myrtle Beach. The course's motto is "grip it and rip it," and it's a playground for people who like to blast it in the general direction of the green and still card a good score. But don't take the course lightly.
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Moorland Course at Legends Golf and Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., can chew up the best of golfers if they're not prepared. But the scoring opportunities leave players wanting another crack at it. Moorland promises the type of round that would better prepare you for some of the most difficult courses on the Grand Strand. The course's renovated TifEagle Bermuda greens add to some of the issues first-time players face. But that grass is only the beginning.
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If travelers looked at a position map of Shaftesbury Glen in respect to other Myrtle Beach golf courses, it may appear to be well off the beaten path. But the course truly isn't that far away from the heart of the Grand Strand given its proximity to a pair of state highways. Given that, it's easy to see why the well informed keep coming back.
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Pinehurst No. 1 is an old gem in a new world of golf course technology. It's certainly been passed up by a century of newer, bigger golf courses. But the best golf course at less than 6,100 yards? Pinehurst No. 1 could certainly throw its hat into that ring. Unlike some other courses that date back to the early part of the 20th century, No. 1 never really feels all that cramped to the modern golfer. Playing corridors, while framed by Carolina pines, are still wide enough to hit the big stick.
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Prestwick Country Club in Surfside Beach, S.C. offers one of the Myrtle Beach area's stiffest challenges. Here are five things you will want to know before tackling this Pete and P.B. Dye designed golf course.
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Given that it's consistently among the best buys in Grand Strand golf, it's hard to imagine how the West Course at Myrtle Beach National is not backed up. The course does a brisk trade in repeat players like Bill Allen, an 8-handicap. "It's always in 'A' condition," he said. "That's why I play here. It's close; it's cheap. But it's always in great shape. It's a no-brainer for me."
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Burning Ridge Golf Club, located near Myrtle Beach in Conway, South Carolina, is all about great golf at a reasonable price for all levels of players. There are plenty of challenges on the course to keep you on your toes, but the pace is moderate. "It's a typical Myrtle Beach course," said Assistant Professional Jake Fandrich. "It's tree-lined and challenging, but it's fair." Lisa Allen has more from the Grand Strand.
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Course conditions at TPC Myrtle Beach are stellar, the design is challenging and the layout is beautiful. This is a top-notch golf course that won't let you down in any respect, Lisa Allen writes. Carved through a pine forest with lots of elevation changes and plenty of water, you'll feel like you're in the middle of the wilderness.
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The Heritage Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. will challenge every aspect of your game. You won't mind, though, because it's a scenic golf course that exudes Southern charm and, thanks to the staff, Southern hospitality, Lisa Allen writes.
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