After at least a couple years of deliberation one of Myrtle Beach’s best golf courses, in Rivers Edge, has temporarily closed to replace their greens.

Being perhaps the most picturesque golf course in the Myrtle Beach area, Rivers Edge is 2nd to none.  The close proximity to the salt marshes and ocean made it extremely difficult to keep the bent grass greens in optimum condition 12 months a year.  The bent grass was great during the winter and spring season, however the heat of the summer, combined with the proximity to all that salt water made keeping the greens tough.

As of June 1st, 2009 the course has closed to replace the greens with the latest in turf technology.  Paspalum has been used in many southern climates and is very salt water resistent.  Seeing as Rivers Edge is almost completely on the marsh and in close proximity to the ocean, Paspalum is a great choice.  They have had a practice putting green with Paspalum up there for over a year, and it always looks great.  It is our hope that all 18 holes will be in great shape with this change.

The course should be back open by late August or early September and ready for the fall golf season.  This is a course that is not to be missed.  One of our favorites for sure here at Golf Trek.

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