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 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

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?

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.

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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.

Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach is an exciting time ever year and this year is no different. Visitors from all over the world travel to Myrtle Beach to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. The City`s of Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach and Murrells Inlet along with Broadway at the Beach and The Market Common will host the Fireworks Celebration.

Below are the details of the Festivities courtesy of the Myrtle Beach Herald. Have a fun and safe Fourth of July in Myrtle Beach.

THE MARKET COMMON

When: 9 p.m. after the conclusion of the Italian Festival
How long: 15 to 20 minutes
Where: Valor Memorial Garden
Where to park: Anywhere at the Market Common
Cost: Free
Details: The Market Common Independence Day fireworks celebration will feature patriotic themed activities and complimentary American flags throughout the Market Common from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A DJ will be featured in the park from 8:30-9:30 p.m. and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., said Diane Smith, public relations coordinator for the Market Common.

SURFSIDE BEACH
When: 9:30 p.m.
How long: 25 to 30 minutes
Where: Surfside Beach Pier
Where to park: In any public lot
Cost: Free
Details: Before the fireworks, the town of Surfside Beach will have a band from 6-9 p.m., a cookout for residents and visitors and inflatables for the kids.
“This is the second fireworks display we have had in years,” said Debbie Ellis, supervisor of special events for Surfside Beach. “And it will be the second show since we purchased the Surfside Pier.”

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
When: 9:30 p.m.
How long: 30 minutes
Where: Cherry Grove Pier at 3500 N. Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach, adjacent to the Prince Resort.
Where to park: anywhere near the pier
Cost: Free
Details: “The City of North Myrtle Beach and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber put on the show,” said Jennifer Prince, media/communications specialist for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. “This is the 18th year this fireworks show has been going on and is one of the longest shows on the Grand Stand.” For more information, call toll free number 866-805-8642.

MURRELLS INLET
When: 10 p.m.
How long: 15 minutes
Where: off the marshwalk in Murrells Inlet, but visible from Garden City
Where to Park: Anywhere along the marshwalk
Cost: Free
Details: Murrells Inlet is celebrating their 27th annual Murrells Inlet Fourth of July Boat Parade followed by fireworks. This year’s theme is “2010: Freedom is In.”
To be in the judged boat parade, it costs $5, but anyone is welcome to join in the parade at no charge.
Boat and dock decoration contest entry forms are available at Garden City Realty, Dunes Realty, Capt. Dick’s Marina and Booty’s.
The boat parade starts at 5 p.m.

BROADWAY AT THE BEACH
When: 10 p.m.
How long: 5 to 6 minutes
Where: Over Lake Broadway
Where to park: Anywhere at Broadway at the Beach
Cost: Free
Details: This year’s fireworks are environmentally friendly. “The show is based on pyrotechnics and not just ‘fireworks,’” said Alicia Harper, director of marketing for the Burroughs & Chapin Company. “The disbursements associated with traditional fireworks are reduced and they do not require the same level of manpower. Therefore, this is an electronically and fuse inspired fireworks system.”

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 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!