FEATURE STORY

Fall on Myrtle Beach with these great autumn golf packages

By S. Adam Cardais,
Staff Writer

There are two simple reasons fall is a great time to take a golf trip to Myrtle Beach: weather and price.

In September the South Carolina climate turns pleasantly mild, with temperatures often in the 70s, offering Yankee golfers a break from the chill that starts creeping through the northern states come fall.

Going to Myrtle Beach "is a good way to escape from the colder environments," said Carson Courage of golf packager Myrtle Beach Travel.

Myrtle Beach is also cheaper in autumn than in spring, and there are plenty of golf packages out there that will help you get the most bang for your buck.

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Here are some of the best this fall.

Myrtlewood Golf Villas or River Oaks Plantation: This Myrtle Beach Travel package gives you and three friends three nights and three rounds of golf at courses such as Sea Trail-Byrd, Meadowlands, Angel's Trace and Diamond Back. You'll stay in the heart of Myrtle Beach in a two-bedroom condo at either Myrtlewood or River Oaks.

Price list (per person based on four people):

Oct. 5-Oct.29: $252
Oct. 30-Nov. 12: $231
Nov. 13-Nov. 26: $207

Call 1-866-946-0062 to book this package or click here for an online quote.

Play at the Glens … Stay at the Glens: Offered by Carolina Golf Travel, this package includes accommodation at the Village at the Glens condo complex and gives you the opportunity to play Heather Glen, Glen Dornoch, Shaftesbury Glen and Possum Trot.

Price list (per person based on four people):

Sept. 7-Oct.4: $359
Oct. 5-Nov.12: $417
Nov. 13-Dec. 26: $325

Call 866-409-2177 to book or click here for an online quote.

The Dye Package: This Palmetto Discount Golf package allows you to enjoy three nights and play Pete Dye designs at Pete Dye courses: Legends Golf Club, Barefoot Resort and Prestwick Country Club. You'll stay in a two-bedroom villa at the Legends Resort.

Price list (per person based on four people, anytime play/midweek):

Sept. 14-Oct. 4: $409/$359
Oct. 5-Oct. 29: $469/$399
Oct. 30-Nov. 12: $419/$389

Call 877-435-3341 to book or click here for an online quote.

Sail Into Southport: Get three nights and four rounds of golf with this Carolina Golf Travel package. Play at Oak Island, St. James Plantation, Carolina National and Bald Head Island and rest your head at Hampton Inn Southport. The package is available until Nov. 26, and the price is $333 (based on two golfers per hotel room).

Call 866-409-2177 to book or click here for an online quote.

Fall Special: Offered by Myrtle Beach Golf Associates, this package gives you four nights and rounds at Myrtle Beach National-King's North, Litchfield Country Club, The River Club, Aberdeen Country Club and Waterway Hills. You'll stay in an ocean-view room at the Landmark Resort. The package is available until Nov. 12 and costs $429 a person based on double occupancy.

Call 877-866-0020 to book or click here for an online quote.

September 26, 2006

Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.