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The Grand Strand of South Carolina

Myrtle Beach Golf - This is truly a golf-lovers paradise. Drive through the area and you'll see one course after another, all waiting for you to explore. But with so many golf courses competing for your attention, you may wonder how you'll ever be able to limit yourself to just a couple of greens. Here's some of the hots spots.

Man O' War is one course that lives up to its name. Winding its way across a lake some 100 acres in size, the course offers substantial Bentgrass greens, a one-of-a-kind marina clubhouse, and a practice range. The lake may help you to define holes, but watch out! It can easily turn into your biggest adversary. Tees include championship level, regular, seniors, and ladies. The championship section has a yardage of 6967, a rating of 72.4 and a slope of 130. The regular course has a yardage of 6402, a rating of 69.5, and a slope of 120. Seniors can play on a course of 5729 yardage, 67.0 rating, and 108 slope, while the ladies must compete on a yardage of 5033, with a rating of 71.2 and a slope of 114.



If you want to go to one of the finest country clubs as rated by Golf Digest, head to Pine Lakes, which was honored with four stars in the magazine's "Places to Play" section for 2002. The man known as the Granddaddy of Golf, Robert White, designed the Pine Lakes International Country Club. (White was also the first president of the PGA of America.) Also instrumental in the development of Pine Lakes were Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, and the well-known architect, Donald Ross. The club is considered a premiere facility and a must-see for anyone headed to this seaside area.

Another masterful course is the River Hills Golf & Country Club. Designed by Tom Jackson, the course features a densely-wooded atmosphere, 40-foot elevation changes, and non-parallel fairways. The club is also noteworthy for its incorporation of uniquely Scottish elements. The course opened in October, 1988, and has proven to be a phenomenal success. Golfweek named it among the top 50 courses in the Southeast and it is considered to be one of the best along the Grand Strand.

You don't have to be a pro to enjoy the Grand Strand's spectacular courses. All you need are an appreciation of the game, a desire for adventure, and a love of the great outdoors. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have a good set of clubs.