If you are traveling to Myrtle Beach in the near future and interested in upcoming events and opportunities, here is one you don’t want to miss:

2012 TGAA Tour Myrtle Beach Classic presented by Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship

The Legends Resorts

Heathland & Moorland GCs

February 18-19, 2012

Tournament Information

This is the opening event of the TGAA Tour season and begins the TGAA Regular Season in the Chase for the Players Cup.

Round #1 – Saturday, February 18^th – Heathland GC – Tee times begin at 8am.  The defending champion opens the event in the first group.

Round #2 – Sunday, February 19^th – Moorland GC – Tee times begin at 8am.  Players will tee off based on their order of finish from round one.

Registration

The event is open to both members and guests of the TGAA Tour.  Register on the TGAA Tour Schedule Page via the MB Classic tournament link.  The deadline to register for the event is Sunday, February 11, 2011.

Package Deal – Payable Directly to the Legends Resort

2 nights lodging (2 BR Villa)

2 rounds of golf

Breakfast each morning

Lunch each afternoon

2 drinks per day

Unlimited range balls, cart fees and all taxes

$169.28 (4 golfers per condo)

$185.70 (3 golfers per condo)

$228.56 (2 golfers per condo)

$386.38 (1 golfer per condo)

$69.28 (non-golfer)

The Legends Resorts requires a deposit of $100 at the time of booking.  The deadline to reserve a condo is January 9, 2012.

Please call (800) 552-2660 and use the group code “TGAA TOUR”.

Entry Fee – Staying Onsite

$200 (payable directly to the TGAA Tour)

Entry Fee – Commuter Rate

$300 (payable directly to the TGAA Tour)

Includes everything in the package rate (except lodging)

World Amateur Handicap Championship

Information regarding entries to the GOLF.com WAHC will be made available as soon as the details become finalized.

For more information on the event described above, you may visit:  http://www.tgaatour.com/page124740.aspx.  This time of year is a great time to visit Myrtle Beach.  If you are interested in booking a Myrtle Beach golf trip in the near future, don’t hesitate to  contact us and we’ll get your tee times booked and your vacation scheduled.

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The weather has changed, and so have the courses in Myrtle Beach!  The recent fall weather has brought with it opportunities to play courses that have been closed for periods of the summer or over the past year.  Don’t miss a great opportunity to play a newly restored course.  If you are booking an outing or a Myrtle Beach Golf Package in the near future, you should definitely be aware of some of the changes and re-openings that are taking place in the community.

Many of the courses that were closed for periods during the summer or over the past year have reopened or are set to reopen shortly.  Brick Landing in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is set to reopen at the end of October after having a 22 month closing, and Quail Creek Golf Club of Coastal Carolina University reopened Monday, October 3 just to name a few.  These openings create two great opportunities to hit the links on some well-known courses that have been out of commission for some time.

The renovations to Quail Creek Golf Club provide a unique opportunity for you to enjoy a Myrtle Beach golf course that has just replaced all 18 greens with the popular “Mini Verde.”   Much of the summer heat has forced course managers and maintenance personnel to reevaluate their strategies when it comes to maintaining courses throughout the year.    You can find out more about “Mini Verde” by visiting the following site: http://www.miniverdegreens.com/.  This grass is meant to have an excellent feel, and require minimal maintenance in comparison to its counterparts.  It also has a good reputation form retaining its color throughout the cooler seasons.   A recent column in the Sun News highlights many of the updates and re-openings taking place in Myrtle Beach.   You can follow the link below to read more:

http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/10/03/2424279/renovations-wrapping-up-on-strand.html – storylink=misearch

So, if you are planning a Myrtle Beach golf outing in the near future be sure to check out the above article and try a newly renovated course!  If you are seeking additional information on Myrtle Beach Golf, and trying to find just the right course then contact us.  We will help you plan and book a great Myrtle Beach Golf vacation. It is a fabulous time to enjoy Myrtle Beach Golf, and we are available to find you places to stay, build your itenerary, and book your tee times so all you have to worry about is your swing.

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The Pearl, also known as “The Gem of the Carolina’s” is tucked quietly on the banks of the Brunswick coastal marshland in the heart of Calabash, North Carolina, and just a short drive from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Dan Maples masterfully designed The Pearl’s two Championship golf courses – The Pearl East and The Pearl West, to challenge golfers at all skill levels while showcasing the spectacular 900-acre marsh surroundings. The Pearl is open year round and we’ve been booking our guests there for over 20 years! 

We recently posted a blog discussing the difference in grasses used for putting greens on golf courses. The Pearl has closed the East Course from now until October 1, 2011 to install new Mini Verde Bermuda Greens and do routine maintenance. 

If you’re interested in following The Pearl’s new renovations, you can do so by following their progress on Facebook.  If you’re interested in playing the East or West Course, make sure to get in touch with us today.  With over 1 million rounds booked, we’ve sent many people to The Pearl.  It is truly a gem, and we have no doubt you’ll love it

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The majority of golf courses, including those in Myrtle Beach, have traditionally had bentgrass greens because of their carpet like turf and root system that allows the grass to come in thick and deep green in color.  Check out Augusta National’s greens for a prime example! Another reason for bentrgrass’ popularity is the low level of maintenance required for upkeep.

Despite the many benefits of bentgrass greens, one problem remains; they don’t do well in hot summers.  It’s no surprise that many of Myrtle Beach’s golf courses have moved to Bermuda grass greens.  Bermuda grass is more fit for areas with mild winters and hot summers.  While they do require more maintenance, they tend to maintain their color and texture all year long, giving you perfect greens throughout the fall and winter here in Myrtle Beach.

In fact, just this year, we’ve seen six of our most popular courses make the move to Bermuda.  Barefoot Resort’s Norman Course opened Sept. 3 after a renovation changed its greens from A1 bentgrass to Champion Bermuda. The resort’s Fazio Course made the same move earlier this summer, opening in July.

Myrtle Beach National Co. installed new Champion Bermuda greens at the River Club, while the Myrtle Beach National West Course and on the Avocet Course at Wild Wing Resort recently made the switch to MiniVerde Bermuda.  All three reopened in August.

The Lion’s Paw Golf Links, the oldest of the courses at Ocean Ridge Plantation, switched to MiniVerde greens after the success renovation at Panther’s Run in 2010.

Finally, the Quail Creek Golf Club at Coastal Carolina University is currently closed as the course is reportedly changing over from TifDwarf Bermuda to MiniVerde.

So what does this mean for you?  If you’ve booked your Myrtle Beach Golf package for this fall or winter, you’re going to have beautiful, smooth rolling greens to play on.  If you’re considering booking your Myrtle Beach Golf package, you could be playing on those same greens, so make a move and book yours today.

For information on Myrtle Beach Golf, contact us right away.  We know everything you’ll need to know to book a great Myrtle Beach Golf vacation.  We can set you up with places to stay, handle your travel itinerary, and book your golf.  Don’t hesitate.  We’ll talk with you soon!

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With Irene behind many of us, and little damage to report in South Carolina, the golf season is revving up in Myrtle Beach for a fantastic end to the summer and fall season.  Myrtle Beach and much of the surrounding area was fortunate enough to avoid a direct impact from the storm, and received little overall damage to the more than 100 courses that comprise the Myrtle Beach Golf Courses community.  The weather we did receive, gave many of us a nice respite and glimpse of the cooler weather we will experience this fall and early winter.

The conditions during this time of the year, and well into the fall season, are ideal for the golfer who enjoys the sunshine, but not the scorching heat that is to be experienced in many of the summer months.  As we get deeper into the fall season, the climate provides golfers relatively lower temperatures and humidity in comparison to those experienced in the middle of the year.   Golfers can expect to enjoy the local courses without having to bare the scorching heat.

Also, this time of year gives those of you who missed the opportunity to enjoy an outing in the spring time and early summer a second chance to enjoy a milder climate.  In short, you will find the opportunity to enjoy relaxing rounds in the morning or late afternoon with temperatures steering clear of the triple digits.  The increased rainfall in the late part of the summer season also softens many areas of the course, and improves the overall condition of the greens on many of the courses.

If you are wondering where to play, Golf Digest just recently published a Myrtle Beach trip report that will provide you a quick snapshot of some of the courses to choose from.  The report provides you a good idea of how the courses played in August as well as credible comparisons of some of the best courses available.  This resource will help you navigate through the many options available to you.    Follow the link: http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/blogs/wheres-matty-g/2011/08/trip-reports-myrtle-beach.html, if you are interested in hearing more about some of the premier courses and how they stood up in the trip review.

Whether you are planning a quick nine or a 36 hole tournament with friends, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a round on the Grand Strand during this great time of year!  Remember, our GolfMasters are always available by phone 800 394 3764, email or Facebook to answer all your questions or book your rounds!

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The best season for Myrtle Beach Golf is rapidly approaching, and we have great news for anyone who has already booked or might soon book their Myrtle Beach Golf package.  Five Myrtle Beach golf courses are about to re-open following summer renovation projects.  River Club, Myrtle Beach National’s West Course, Barefoot’s Norman Course, and Lion’s Paw Golf Links are reopening this August, and Quail Creek Golf Club at Coastal Carolina is scheduled to reopen on Oct. 1.

The Fazio Course reopened in mid-July with new Champion Bermuda greens.

River Club, a 26-year-old Tom Jackson design, just reopened to the public with Champion Bermuda greens. While the course was shut down, some tee boxes were redone and a few bunkers were reshaped to make them less penal.

Myrtle Beach National’s West Course, a 37-year-old Frank Duane and Arnold Palmer design, is reopening Wednesday August 24 with Mini-Verde greens and replenished bunker sand.

The 11-year-old Greg Norman design at Barefoot and Lion’s Paw, a 20-year-old Willard Byrd and Tim Cate design at Ocean Ridge Plantation, will open in time to host Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship rounds.

Quail Creek, 43-year-old Gene Hamm design, is undergoing the summer’s largest renovation project in the area.  All greens and bunkers are being redone among many other modifications.

For more detailed information regarding these courses and their changes, you can read this article.

If you’re interested in booking your Myrtle Beach Golf Package, but want to do some research on Myrtle Beach courses first, make sure to visit our Golf Course Guide.  You can find course descriptions, pricing, and information on how you can book your golf trip.  If you don’t find the information you need, get in touch with us and we’ll answer any questions you might have.  We’ve booked over 1 million rounds on these courses since 1979!  We can help you with whatever you’re looking for.  We’re looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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Calling all golfers in Canada. Book your next Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation and fly Porter Air.

“This is the ideal time for Canadians to take advantage of the warmer winter golf season and the peak of spring weather. The return of Porter Air truly benefits the area by bringing in much needed seasonal business with a direct flight from Toronto in plenty of time for the 50th Annual Can-Am Days Festival March 12-20,” Director of Airports Michael La Pier said in a press release.

For the full article click here

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To Book a Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation call us at 800-394-3764

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Greetings Golfers,

Week 3 of our nine week giveaway begins today.

The correct answer to our week 2 giveaway was The Pearl. The winner of a free round for 4 goes to MARK GIESE. Congratulations to Mark. To claim your free round all you need to do is contact a Golfmaster at 800-394-3764 AND mention your win on your Facebook page.

Week Three’s first clues for a free round for 4 are:

• Extensive renovations were done to this 27 hole facility. Over 2 million was spent to restore / upgrade the golf course.
• Removed over 200 trees to make it more playable

To be eligible for this weeks random drawing simply comment on our Facebook page with your guess as to which course it is. Let us know your best score, favorite hole or whatever fun fact you have.

More clues will be released on our Facebook page on Wednesday and Friday with the winner announced on Monday, along with a new giveaway……

To book the perfect Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation Click Here

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Myrtle Beach Golf received some good news according to a recent report. A survey conducted by the National Golf Foundation ranks the Myrtle Beach-area number one for quality and value in its golf courses.

Barefoot Resort was called out in the article. The courses are improving after a few tough years according to several pros. Barefoot consists of 4 courses, each one having unique challenges with meticulously manicured fairways and greens making them very pleasant to play.

Very good news for Myrtle Beach Golf.

For the full article click here. To book your next Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation give us a call 800-394-3764 or click here to contact us.

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