Upgrades to Myrtle Beach Golf
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.
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