Situated on an 18th Century Black River Plantation, Wedgefield Plantation Country Club is located just north of the historic port city of Georgetown, South Carolina. The par 71 layout that features five sets of tees stretching over 7,000 yards from the Championship tee has hundreds of ancient oaks trees and views of the Black River. The golf course has been known to be haunted by a British Solider that was left to guard the plantation and was beheaded by General Francis Marion`s army in the late 1760`s.

All rounds booked through NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com at the Historic Wedgefield Plantation will include breakfast, lunch & 2-drinks. Free Pre-Booked replays will also be included. Wedgefield is a great place to play if staying on the South End of Myrtle Beach or on the way to and from Charleston South Carolina.

Designed by J. Porter Gibson, ASGCA, the Wedgefield Plantation golf course opened in 2005. One of the most difficult holes is the par 4, 440-yard 5th. With a water hazard alongside the fairway, this treacherous hole challenges even the seasoned golfer. Wedgefield Plantation was ranked by “GOLF Magazine” as one of the “15 Best Courses in South Carolina.”

Withstanding an extensive managerial overhaul, the once famed Wedgefield Plantation is primed for a resurgence. The present owners continue to develop as the Wedgefield Plantation housing sub-division and golf course both continue to grow and improve. For exclusive golf packages on Wedgefield Plantation Country Club, visit NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com and book your rounds in advance.

Learn about other golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area.

With over 80 championship courses along the Grand Strand, golfers have there favorite courses that they like to play year after year. The majority of golfers like to play every course at least once to say, “I have played them all”. However there are several courses that golfers have never even heard of or played. You can’t say you are the master of golf in Myrtle Beach without playing St. James Plantation. Below is a list of St. James Plantation courses that we consider, “The Best Myrtle Beach Golf Courses You Have Never Played.”

St James Plantation in Southport, North Carolina

Located about 40 miles north of North Myrtle Beach, SC and about 30 miles south of Wilmington, NC, on what once was a former pine plantation is now a 6,000 acre gated residential community. Featuring acres of natural preserves, a full service marina and four excellent golf courses designed by some of the best names in the game of golf. There’s three 18-hole facilities and one 27-hole facility.

The Reserve Club

The Reserve Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus Designs, is the newest private course at St. James Plantation. Opened in 2007 to rave reviews, The Reserve Club won the title of “Best New Course in North Carolina” in 2007. The Reserve Club was also selected to the Golf Digest, Myrtle Beach Super 60 list, ranking 20th. The Par 72 measures 7,212 yards and was built through acres of wetlands and natural vegetation. The Reserve features A1 Bent grass greens with very little rough along the fairways, emphasizing on shot making and strategy.

The Players Club

The Players Club, is one of Golf Digest’s, Myrtle Beach Super 60.  Ranked 25th and received 4.5 stars on the Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” in 2006. The course which opened in 1998 and designed by Tim Cate, plays just under 7,000 yards from the Championship tees with narrow fairways and waste bunkers making accuracy a must.

The Founders Club at St. James

The Founders Club, originally named The Gauntlet, was the first course to open. Designed by P.B Dye, the Founders Club is a Par 72 stretching over 7,000 yards from the professional tees. The course features the famous Dye Pot Bunkers, great views of the coastal marshlands and undulating greens. The Founders Club was recently ranked no. 46 on the Golf Digest, Myrtle Beach Super 60 list; however, it ranks as one of the “Most Difficult courses to play on the Grand Strand.”

The Members Club

Designed by 3-time US Open winner Hale Irwin, The Members Club, is the lone 27-hole facility at St. James. This Par 72 is a very playable 6,687 yards and is a favorite among the members of the plantation. With 3 sets of tees, the Members Club at St. James is a challenge for golfers of all levels.

All four St. James Plantation golf courses can only be booked with an accommodations package. Sorry only tee time bookings are not available on these four courses, through NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com. Email our local team of knowledgeable golf directors at golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com, give us a call at 1-800-624-6418 or chat live on our home page at

The Myrtle Beach National Company and NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com announce twelve Myrtle Beach National Signature Company courses with discounts  up to 50% off tee times. The dates of play are from September 9, 2010 to November 28, 2010. To receive the discounts these MBN-Signature Golf Courses, tee times must be booked before September 30th.

Below is a list of the Myrtle Beach Golf Courses participating  in the Early Bird tee time specials. The rates begin as low as $29 per round to $59 per round in the high season. Email us at golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com, Call us at 1-800-624-6418 or CLICK HERE to CHAT LIVE with one of our friendly Golf Directors.

NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com and the Glens Golf Group have teamed up to offer three new exciting golf packages for the Fall 2010, Myrtle Beach Golf season. The first is The Ultimate Glens Package which includes pay for three rounds get five rounds for FREE. Here is how it works, beginning 9/9/2010 to 12/31/2010 you can play Glen Dornoch, Heather Glen and Shaftsbury Glen and get Possum Trot for FREE. The Ultimate Glens Package allows you also FREE Pre Booked Replays the same day on the same course after 1:00pm. That is eight rounds for the price of three. The total price will depend on the dates of play. Rates are as low as $145 per golfer from 11/29/10 to 12/31/10 or as high as $256 per golfer from 9/30/2010 to 10/31/2010.

Our second special we offer on the Glens Courses are the Early Bird Tee Times. The Early Bird Tee Times are discounted Myrtle Beach tee times on all four Glens courses before 7:56am. Rates will depend on the dates of play. Rates are as low as $30 per golfer from 11/29/10 to 12/31/10 and as high as $77 per golfer from 9/30 to 10/31.

The third package is also an Early Bird Multi Play special. The Early Bird Multi Play discount applies to any two Glens courses before 7:56am which is a bigger discount on any two Glens courses. Again the rates will depend on which two of the four courses you would like to play. The lowest rate will be during the time frame of 11/29/10 to 12/31/10 and the highest time from 9/30/10 to 10/31/2010.

For more details on any of the above packages or any other package, feel free to email us at golf@condolux.net, give us a call at 1-800-624-6418 or our newest feature, chat live with our golf directors during regular hours on our website, www.northmyrtlebeachgolf.com

Myrtle Beach is the Golf Capital of the World, and the area’s hospitality extends to even the youngest of golfers. The Grand Strand has 46 courses, including some of the nation’s best, that allow junior golfers (kids 16 and under) to play for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Several other facilities permit Juniors to play at deeply discounted prices. Below is a list of courses you can play. If you are not sure if a courses is close to a Condolux Oceanfront condo, use are extensive Myrtle Beach Golf Course Map. Call our Golf Directors at 1-800-624-6418 or email golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com for more information.

Aberdeen, Arrowhead , Beachwood (PM), Blackmoor, Burning Ridge, Crown Park, Farmstead, Founders @ Pawleys , Glen Dornoch, Grande Dunes, Heather Glen, Heron Point, Indian Wells, Indigo Creek, International Club, MBN – Kings North , Leopards Chase, Lions Paw, Litchfield, Long Bay, MBN – South Creek, MBN – West Course, Meadowlands, Myrtlewood – Palmetto, Myrtlewood – Pine Hills, Panthers Run , Pawleys Plantation, Pearl – East, Pearl – West, Pine Lakes , Prestwick (PM), Quail Creek @ CCU , River Club, River Hills, River Oaks, Rivers Edge, Sandpiper Bay , Tidewater, Tigers Eye, Tradition Club, Wachesaw East , Waterway Hills, Wicked Stick, Wild Wing, Willbrook

Beginning June 14 until September 8th, Barefoot Resort will be offering two new Myrtle Beach Golf specials for the Summer. The first special is a PM, 48-hour special, which allows you to play any four of the Barefoot Resort Golf Courses. This special rate will begin with tee times beginning at 12pm for $70 per golfer. This is a $25 per golfer discount as the regular rate is $100 per golfer. Juniors will also be allowed to play, 17 and under with tee times beginning at 12pm. A maximum of 3-juniors per paying adult are permitted.

The second special is our “Pick A Pair”. Beginning June 14 until September 8th, you can play any two Barefoot Resort Golf award winning courses for $80 per round. Rounds come in two`s and may not be split. This special is not restricted to the 48-hour time frame and may be booked well in advance.

Recently Golf Digest released there Top 60 courses for golf in Myrtle Beach, with three Barefoot Resort course in the Top 20. The Barefoot Fazio #12, Barefoot Dye #14, Barefoot Love #16 and Barefoot Norman #43.

Barefoot Resort is located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and each round includes range ball before the round at the practice facility. All carts feature state of the art GPS. Email our golf department for more information golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com

Beginning May 24th, 2010 to September 8th, 2010 NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com will be offering the following  Summer Weekday and Weekend Specials on some of the most requested courses for Myrtle Beach Golf.

Play Friday – Sunday Only:

Choose any three of the four courses below, minimum of three rounds for $34.00 per golfer, per round.

Aberdeen, MBN – South Creek, MBN – West Course, Waterway Hills

Play Friday – Sunday Only:

Choose any one of the four courses below

Aberdeen, MBN – South Creek, MBN – West Course, Waterway Hills

and choose any two of the eight below

Blackmoor, Litchfield, Long Bay Club, River Club, Tradition Golf Club, Wachesaw East, Wild Wing, Willbrook Plantation

for $44.00 per golfer per round minimum of three rounds.

Play Monday – Thursday Only

Choose any one of the four courses below,

Aberdeen, MBN – South Creek, MBN – West Course, Waterway Hills

and choose any two of the eight below

Blackmoor, Litchfield, Long Bay Club, River Club, Tradition Golf Club, Wachesaw East, Wild Wing,Willbrook Plantation

for $54.00 per golfer per round minimum of three rounds.

As a Bonus, get unlimited replay based on availability each day of play for each paid round. The replays can not be pre-booked. Tee times for replays will be done by the professional golf staff at each of the courses the day of play. For tee times or questions email the Myrtle Beach Golf Masters at golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com or give us a call at 1-800-624-6418

Below is the 2010 Myrtle Beach Golf Course Aerification Schedule for all of the courses along the Grand Strand. The dates are tentative and can be changed anytime by the golf course without notice. Aerification is necessary for golf courses for three simple reasons.

It relieves the compact soil from golfers foot prints to promote growth in the root structure.  Secondly, it improves the mixture of soils by allowing oxygen to the root system, sand and soil.  Third it reduces the accumulation of excess thatch.  If you have any questions about Aerification, contact the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

UPDATED TO THIS YEAR: View Aerification Schedule – CLICK HERE!

Below is a list of courses here at the Golf Capital of The World, that offer a 48-hour special discount. These courses can be booked up to 48-hours before the day you would like to play.

Rates vary by course, email golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com for more information on how to save on the Myrtle Beach Golf Courses.

Arrowhead

Barefoot – Dye

Barefoot – Fazio

Barefoot – Love

Barefoot – Norman

Heron Point

International Club

Sandpiper Bay

River Hills

World Tour

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TPC – Myrtle Beach Golf Course Review

TPC – Myrtle Beach, located on the south end of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet. South Carolina, was designed by world renowned golf course architect, Tom Fazio and 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Lanny Wadkins. Since the course opened in 1999, becoming the 100th golf course in Myrtle Beach, TPC – Myrtle Beach has ranked annually as one of the best courses in the country.

With an opportunity to play the only course in Myrtle Beach to receive a 5-star rating from Golf Digest, I could not pass on a day with great Myrtle Beach weather and good competition with the monthly Grand Strand Golf Directors.

From the moment you arrive through the gates on TPC boulevard, you start to get the feeling of the “kid in the candy store”. Why do you get that feeling? Maybe its the beautiful low country clubhouse over looking the Par 5 18th hole or maybe its the view of the practice facility knowing that some of the greatest players to play the game have practiced and competed on this very same golf course. Not to mention the famous Rolex starter clock by the practice green. For me, it was the chance to play a PGA style golf course and get the PGA experience, right here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

TPC – Myrtle Beach, located on the south end of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet. South Carolina, was designed by world renowned golf course architect, Tom Fazio  and 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Lanny Wadkins. Since the course opened in 1999, becoming the 100th golf course in Myrtle Beach, TPC – Myrtle Beach has ranked annually as one of the best courses in the country.

From the moment you arrive through the gates on TPC boulevard, you start to get the feeling of the “kid in the candy store”. Why do you get that feeling? Maybe its the beautiful low country clubhouse over looking the Par 5 18th hole or maybe its the view of the practice facility knowing that some of the greatest players to play the game have practiced and competed on this very same golf course. Not to mention the famous Omega starter clock by the practice green. For me, it was the chance to play a PGA style golf course and get the PGA experience, right here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The golf course was built among the South Carolina wetlands with the inherent beauty of the natural terrain, towering pines and gentle elevation changes that are visual from each tee box.The TPC – Myrtle Beach features 5-sets of tees making the course a great test for golfers with any ability. The black / tournament tees measure 6950 yards with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 146. The red / front tees measure 5118 yards and have a rating of 70.3 and slope of 125. Fairways have wide landing areas, however, Fazio and Wadkins have the bunkers strategically placed throughout the golf course, to make you focus on accuracy.

The greens at TPC – Myrtle Beach were perfect condition since the recent renovation to be the first golf course in Myrtle Beach to feature the new Mini Verde bermuda grass. Mini Verde is the 5th type of ultra dwarf bermuda and one of the best, if not the best type of green surface for the Myrtle Beach area. The green complexes at TPC – Myrtle Beach are very large and well guarded with strategically placed bunkers. Did I mention the greens were PERFECT CONDITION?

Although there is not alot of water on the golf course that comes into play through your first 16 holes. You get all you want on the Signature Par 3 17th and Par 5 18th hole. The Signature Par 3 17th hole is surround by water from the front of the green wrapping around the right side to the back of the green. The water makes this a visual challenge and similar to an island green with a two level putting surface.

The Par 5 18 hole, is one of the best finishing holes along the grand strand. it can be reached in two by longer hitters, however, a creek bed running across the fairway into the large water hazard lurking to the left side of the hole prevents the bomb off the tee. The water hazard is more like a pond or small lake with the low country clubhouse in the background and the stadium style viewing area left of the lake. This area was built when the TPC Myrtle Beach was host to the Senior Tour Championship in 2000 with the wining score of -18  (70-67-67-66=270) and the Senior Tour Championship going to Tom Watson. The tournament was previously held at the Prestigious Dunes Golf and Beach Club from 1994 to 1999, also located in Myrtle Beach. The 2nd shot will be a long iron / metal wood into the green with bunkers short right and back right.

Overall, the TPC of Myrtle Beach presents golfers with an opportunity to see and feel what it is like to be inside the ropes of a tour caliber golf course.

I highly recommend the course and I have it on my Top 5 Myrtle Beach Golf Course list. It is defiantly a PGA experience here at the Golf Capital of the World.

You can now play the TPC of Myrtle Beach on our Myrtle Beach National 4+1 and 6+1 or on our Supreme Golf Package. For more information on the Best Myrtle Beach golf packages or to book tee times visit our golf website www.northmyrtlebeachgolf.com and simply fill out our quote request.

Craig`s Corner is a golf blog written by Myrtle Beach Golf Director Craig Chinn. Craig`s Corner features Myrtle Beach Golf Specials, Myrtle Beach Golf Course Reviews and anything and everything to do in the World of Golf and the Golf Capital of the World.

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