Seven of the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach hug the Intracoastal Waterway, a collection of natural harbors, inlets, rivers and manmade sections that stretches for 3,000 miles up the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey to Texas. Keep two items handy -- a camera and an extra ball -- when playing any of these beauties.
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Dan Maples may not be a big-name golf course architect like Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye or Donald Ross, but seven of Maples' courses are ranked among Golf Digest's top 60 along the Grand Strand, more than any other architect. And when it comes to couples golf in the Myrtle Beach area, Dan Maples is the man. Why? Jason Deegan explains.
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Myrtle Beach, S.C. sure knows how to throw a party, especially when golf is involved. The 19th annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am, which takes place April 15, continues to be a popular bash, selling out for the eighth consecutive year. This year's field includes John Daly, Boo Weekley, Davis Love III, Rick Barry, Nancy Lopez, Jason Taylor, Johnny Damon, Jim McMahon, Michael Waltrip and, of course, the members of Hootie & the Blowfish.
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There are plenty of golf course options along the Grand Strand in South Carolina. The same could be said for dining option. But which ones should top your list to keep the good vibes going after a round of golf in Myrtle Beach? Ian Guerin offers up some suggestions.
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Players can often be overwhelmed by the sheer number of courses in Myrtle Beach, S.C. So many to play, so little time. No worries, we're here to point you in the right direction. If you've got one week, these are great options to make sure you feel you've played seven fantastic courses. But why stop there? For every course, we've got a post-round option for dinner and drinks. Make the most of the trip.
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It wasn't all that long ago when cars raced by this undeveloped stretch of the South Carolina Lowcountry headed for the hot, hip and happening Hilton Head Island. Those days are long gone, my friends, especially for golfers. Bluffton can legitimately stand on its own among the top golf destinations in the Southeast.
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