Courses, Travel & Tee Times

Tale of two Myrtles: Which part of the Grand Strand is right for your golf group?

The Grand Strand is a 90-mile stretch from Pawleys Island, S.C., that sneaks up into North Carolina with Myrtle Beach at the epicenter. But if you head north or south from Myrtle Beach, which area has the better golf for your group? Jason Scott Deegan investigated, and this is what he found.

Grand Bargains

Myrtle Beach has a golf course of every size and price. In the the heart of the Grand Strand, you can play great resort golf on the cheap.

Brand new greens highlight Myrtle Beach's new look for fall golf trips

2011 has been a busy year in Myrtle Beach. Multiple courses have installed new greens, while the area also has new restaurants, bars and direct flights. Before you book your fall golf trip, check out what's new in the Grand Strand

Myrtle Beach has a course for everyone

With over 100 golf courses spanning 60 miles, Myrtle Beach offers a virtual supermarket of golf courses. From high-end splurges to easy-swinging bargains, your group can pick their poison in the Grand Strand.

High-five: Quality golf on the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand that won't break the bank

Playing a lush course is nice, but not everyone can afford $150 for 18 holes of golf. On the north end of the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, however, there are plenty of options that offer a great round of golf and won't break the bank. South Carolina golf writer Ian Guerin suggests five North Strand bargains.

The International Club south of Myrtle Beach welcomes world travelers

With 14 million visitors to Myrtle Beach each year, it's not unusual to hear a lot of foreign languages as people unload their bags at area golf clubs. People truly come from around the world to golf here. The International Club embraces that fact by its name and the plaques at each tee dedicated to a specific country's history and famous people. But there are many more reasons to play this course.

Avocet Course at Wild Wing Golf Plantation near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is on the mend

Don't believe everything you hear. Especially if the topic is the greens on the Avocet Course at Wild Wing Golf Plantation in Conway, S.C. They had a rough spell, but the greens are looking better than they have in years, Ian Guerin writes. And the Avocet may be on its way back to the upper echelon of Myrtle Beach golf.

Blackmoor Golf Club south of Myrtle Beach, SC

Blackmoor Golf Club, a Gary Player signature course on the south end of the Grand Strand, is a string of surprises. The course, which features many daring doglegs that entice you to go for it, is not long, but it's in great shape, as Lisa Allen shows us in this photo gallery.

Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach: Back to the basics

There's nothing fancy about Azalea Sands Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, and that's its appeal. "The biggest draw we have is we're friendly, both the people and the course," said Craig Kenley, first assistant golf professional at Azalea Sands. This Gene Hamm design is a good place to dust off the clubs and see how they feel after a few weeks or months off.

Wicked Stick Golf Links in Surfside Beach, South Carolina

The John Daly-Clyde Johnston collaboration at Wicked Stick Golf Links attracts a lot of attention in several ways. It's right on the U.S. 17 bypass, a busy thoroughfare through Myrtle Beach, S.C., it's a links-style course with plenty of room to let 'em rip and it has the John Daly aura of bad-boy golf.