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WEB UPDATE: Welcome to our BRAND NEW Myrtle Beach Golf website!

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com just got a top-to-bottom renovation, adding new features, new content, and a brand new look! We want to be the best site out there for Myrtle Beach golf! Let’s take a tour, shall we?!

After several months of re-design, user testing, trend analysis and other techy computer related terms, we present the new NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com. Some new features include an instant tee time quote, updates to current course conditions, video gallery, photo gallery, extended vacation rental inventory and search, and plenty more.

Instant Golf Tee Times Quote

Instant Golf Tee Times Quote

 

Instant Tee Time Quote

Couldn’t be easier! We devised a system that (hopefully) is as simple as a few clicks to get a quote for “A Le Carte” tee times! Simply select the golf courses you want to play, then select the date and time, then the totals update INSTANTLY.  That’s right, we give you the price right then and there. Green fees, cart fees and everything included. The price you see is what you pay.  If you like the prices, excellent! Just fill out your info and send in the form. We then contact you with the info to book!   It’s one of the simplest Myrtle Beach golf quote systems you will use, we promise. Check out the Instant Golf Quote System.

Golf Course Video & Photo Gallery

Over 70 Myrtle Beach Golf Course videos, all in one spot and photos of all the courses we offer! Sure, we made it easy to use. Just click on the one you are interested in and watch! Doesn’t get much better than that, you know. Take a minute to relax and watch a few golf course videos, then you can check out the photos of golf courses too!

Maintenance Schedule

Golf Course Maintenance Schedules

Maintenance List

Those who know golf know when to play and NOT to play during the maintenance periods. Well, as soon as we get the news of golf course maintenance, aerification, overseeding or anything else, we update it for you so you can stay on top of the game when it comes to knowing when to stay away from your favorite golf course!

Plenty More

Yes! Plenty more. Need driving directions from your condo or golf course? What about choosing a restaurant to eat at, or even learn about the golf course architects? Maybe you want to vote in our fun poll? No?  Of course, you can always view the many Myrtle Beach golf accommodations we offer and pick from the golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area as well.

We have broken down the accommodations sections, as well as the courses, into the different areas of the Grand Strand. We hope it will make your selections a bit easier. As always though, if you need any help with anything, give our golf directors a call at 800-624-6418!

Palmetto High School Golf Championships

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The 14th Annual Palmetto High School Golf Championships begin today and are played over the next three days. The tournament is a 54-hole team stroke play event with more than 100 players from all over the country. The teams consist of 5-players and counting the lowest 4-golfers score. This years host courses are Barefoot – Love, Barefoot – Norman, Legends Resort and Ocean Ridge Plantation (Home Of The Big Cats).

In 2010, La Quinta (Calif.) High School won the overall beating Forestview High School (Gastonia, NC) in a one hole sudden death playoff. La Quinta was led by Alfred Castro who won the tournaments “Most Outstanding Player”.

Grande Dunes:Members Club – Now available to book!

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com will now be booking tee times for the private, Grande Dunes – Members Club. This Myrtle Beach Golf Course is designed by PGA – Hall of Fame inductee,  Nick Price. The course is a Par 71 and measures 5,000 yards from the front tees and 7,048 from the championship tees and features wide fairways and greens with L-93 bent grass. The Clubhouse is a 27,000 sq ft Italian design with great views off the verandas over looking the 9th and 18th hole.

Single round rates for this course start as low as $87.00 per golfer and go as high as $175.00 per golfer. For multi-plays discounts with this Myrtle Beach Golf Course and others, visit our Grande Daddy Package Page for details.

Learn about this and many other top golf courses in Myrtle Beach by visiting NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com.

New MBN Membership Special For Your Spring Golf Vacation

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Kick your spring off with a free round of golf! Spring is here and the weather has been phenomenal.  NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com and the Myrtle Beach National Company have teamed up once again to bring you two brand new golf packages for the remainder of the Spring 2011 golf season. The package is similar to the famous MBN4+1 and MBN6+1. Play four or six rounds on any of the courses below and get the 5th or 7th round FREE in the afternoon. Don’t miss out on these great spring time savings!

If you plan on playing some of the Myrtle Beach National courses in March, April, or May, the new National Membership Special is perfect for your golf vacation. Take advantage of the new lower rates and give us a call to book now 843-272-2073.

Aberdeen

Blackmoor

Litchfield

Long Bay

MBN – South Creek

MBN – West Course

River Club

Tradition Club

Wachesaw East

Waterway Hills

Kids Play Free Golf In Myrtle Beach

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

The Kids Play Free Golf programs are designed to promote the great game of golf to junior golfers all over America.  What other better place for them to start than right here in Golf Town, USA. Below is a list of Myrtle Beach Golf Courses that offers Kids Play Free Programs during the Summer and throughout the year. Depending on the course, these courses allow one child to play for Free with each paying adult. Date restrictions apply and can change anytime by the golf course.

15  Under Anytime on Classic Golf Courses

Black Bear, Burning Ridge, Founders Club at Pawley`s Island, Indian Wells.

Anytime of the day, any day of the week all year.

16 and under – Monday – Thursday PM Only on Myrtle Beach National Courses

Aberdeen, Blackmoor, Litchfield, Long Bay, Myrtle Beach National – Kings North, Myrtle Beach National – South Creek, Myrtle Beach National – West, Pawley`s Plantation, River Club, TPC of Myrtle Beach, Tradition, Wachesaw East, Waterway Hills, Wild Wing, Willbrook.

Monday – Thursday is during the Summer, Non Summer months is Free.

16 and under – Friday, Saturday, Sunday Anytime on Myrtle Beach National Courses

Aberdeen, Blackmoor, Litchfield, Long Bay, Myrtle Beach National – Kings North, Myrtle Beach National – South Creek, Myrtle Beach National – West, Pawley`s Plantation, River Club, TPC of Myrtle Beach, Tradition, Wachesaw East, Waterway Hills, Wild Wing, Willbrook.

Non Summer Months are Free.

16 and Under on Legends Courses

Diamondback, Heritage Club, Legends – Heathland, Legends – Moorland, Legends – Parkland, Oyster Bay, Wedgefield Plantation.

3/3/11 to 3/16/11 = $30.00 per junior

3/17/11 to 5/22/11 = $35.00 per junior

5/23/11 to 9/14/11 = Free

17 and Under Anytime on Glens Golf Courses

Glen Dornoch, Heather Glen, Shaftsbury Glen, Possum Trot

Anytime of the Day, any day of the week all year.

If you would like to play another Myrtle Beach Golf Course not listed above, email us for details. golf@northmyrtlebeachgolf.com

Support Your Local First Tee Program

Take your Daughter To The Course Week July 4, 2011 to July 11, 2011


Myrtle Beach Golf Packages 2011 – Limited Tee-Times Left!!

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Don't waste time booking tee-times

If you’re planning a Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation, there is no better time than now to book your tee-times and condo rentals.

BOOK NOW — OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE

With Myrtle Beach Golf’s prime season rapidly approaching, you need to consider booking your tee-times and accommodations now while they are still available.  As the economy has increasingly improved, so have the demand for Myrtle Beach tee-times and oceanfront condo rentals. Golfers are making their way to “The Golf Capital of the World” in record numbers in 2011, so plan accordingly, and do your best to lock down your tee-times and accommodations as soon as possible. For those who are not  familiar with the exact dates of prime golf season in the Grand Strand, those dates are February 15th – May 7th.

CHECK FOR GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE PRIOR TO BOOKING

This is a very important piece of the puzzle that some people overlook when booking their
golf package. Anything from over-seeding to replacing the grass type on the greens, you need to be well-informed of any Myrtle Beach golf course maintenance plans for the specific courses you are interested in playing before you book.

To save you some time, we’ve created a 2011 Myrtle Beach Golf Course Maintenance Schedule

BE SMART WHEN PLANNING TEE-TIMES

Be smart when booking your tee-times

If you and your friends plan on doing some serious partying, then we would suggest picking later tee-times.  On the other hand, if you and your pals are serious golfers looking to squeeze in replays, be sure to snag tee-times early in the morning. Another thing to consider when booking Myrtle Beach Golf Tee-Times is the location of where you’ll be staying. If you’re not a fan of long drives or traffic, you have the option of play courses within a reasonable distance from where you’ll be staying.

We have an amazing, interactive Myrtle Beach Golf Course Map that will show you directions from your specific Myrtle Beach Condo Rental to the golf course(s) you plan on playing.

LET OUR GOLF DIRECTORS HELP YOU

Our Golf Directors pride themselves in being knowledgeable not only about golf, but everything else Myrtle Beach related as well. From knowing all of the best places to stay and play – all the way to the top places to wine and dine in Myrtle Beach, our Golf Directors Craig Chinn and Garrett Fonvielle are here to assist you.  Have you been on a Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation before but want to switch up your golf course selection? Our Golf Directors can provide excellent golf course recommendations too!

Need help now? — CHAT LIVE with our Golf Directors

Dates set for the 2011 Golf.com World Am in Myrtle Beach

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Myrtle Beach Golf TournamentMyrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Golf.com have announced the dates for the 2011 Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Tournament. This years event will be held at over 60 courses in the Myrtle Beach area, August 29, 2011 to September 2, 2011.  Last years event was won by Bobby Perkinson from Alcoa, Tennessee.

Not only is the “World Am” the Worlds Largest Golf Tournament, it is also host to the “World`s Largest 19th Hole”.  The 19th Hole is catered by local restaurants and has demos from the biggest club manufacturers, golf simulators and much more.

For more information on the 2011 Golf.com World Am visit their website www.worldamgolf.com

Golfer hits Hole-In-One on Myrtle Beach golf course

Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Many golfers go through there entire lives without the thrill of a Hole-In-One. While Putt-Putt may have those on a daily basis, David Cardwell of Hamilton, Ontario accomplished the feat on Thursday November 18, 2010 at Heather Glen Golf Links in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Cardwell who booked his tee times through NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com beat the 1 In 12,750  odds for a hole-in-one! Cardwell who was playing the White Nine at Heather Glen acing the 134 yard Par 3 second hole with an 8-iron. When Cardwell was asked about his shot, he stressed that the 8-iron was into the wind. Congratulations David!

What’s an Average Hole In One?

golf ball on the side of the hole

Like other statistics, it all depends on your data right? These stats are sourced from HoleInOne.com and some are roundedAverage Age -45
Average Handicap-14
Average Years Playing-17
Aces by Men/84% – Women/16%
Days most Aces occur – Friday
Days Least Aces occur – Sunday
Average Yardage of hole – 150 yards
Club Most Used to Make an Ace – 7 iron
Dates when most Aces occurred – 7/19/2003
Golf Hole Most Frequently Aced – 8.86

ODDS OF A HOLE IN ONE: 1 In 12,750 – (Golf Digest 1999 and National Hole In One Association)

Learn about Heather Glenn and other golf courses in Myrtle Beach on our website.

Need a rental car in Myrtle Beach?

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Need a rental car or truck in Myrtle Beach? No problem NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com, the leader in Myrtle Beach Golf Packages and luxury condo rentals, and USAVE Car and Truck rentals, the leader in Car and Truck rentals in the Myrtle Beach area, have teamed up to offer guest an additional 10% off there already low price guarantee on all car and truck rentals.  Simply, visit this link www.usavemyrtlebeach.com and enter promo code: PCCLUX to receive your discount.

USAVE of Myrtle Beach has two convenient locations to serve guest.

1100 Jetport Rd
Located in the Airport Terminal behind Baggage Claim #4
Myrtle Beach, SC – 29577
Contact: 843-916-4317

1251 Hwy 501
Myrtle Beach, SC – 29577
Contact: 843-626-3937

Only Myrtle Beach can host a Golf tournament this big, Golf.com World Amateur Golf Championship

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Every year, the Golf Capital of the World hosts the Largest Amateur Golf Tournament in the World. Over 3,000 golfers, from all 50 states and 20 countries flock to the Grand Strand, to play 72 holes of the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach. Each golfer playing for the title “Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.” For 27 years the “World AM” allows 20+ handicap golfers to compete with scratch golfers.

Not only is the World Am the largest golf tournament in the world, it   also is the home of the Worlds Largest 19th Hole which is sprawled over the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

For more information on the Golf.com World Amateur Golf Championship, visit the website www.worldamgolf.com.


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