Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is just a short flight away for more than half of the population if the U.S., so it's little wonder that it is at the epicenter of golf on the country's East Coast. And for that reason, some of golf's greatest legends have designed many of the country's best golf courses here. Regardless of whether you're a scratch golfer or are just a beginner, you'll have indelible memories of some of the best golfing in the world when you spend a weekend at Myrtle Beach. Here are three places that will cater to your every whim when you are off the course.
The Legends Golf Resort
There's no greater accolade that a course can receive than being named one of the toughest golf courses in America by "Golf Digest" magazine. But The Moorland at The Legend Resort is only the beginning of a memorable weekend. You'll also play TPC of Myrtle Beach, one of the best tracks in the world. And after you play these fine courses, you can work on your game at one of the finest practice facilities on the East Coast.
The Legends
1500 Legends Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579
(800) 299 6187
www.legendsgolf.com
Barefoot Resorts
If you stay at Barefoot Resorts, you will stay in a room that is in view of a golf course designed by either Tom Fazio, Greg Norman, Pete Dye or Davis Love III. And besides being able to play any of these courses, you'll be only a short drive away from the famous beaches at Myrtle.
Barefoot Resorts
4720 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
(866) 772-0277
http://myrtlebeachbarefootresort.com/about-barefoot-resort
Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort Hotel
You may come to Myrtle Beach for the golf, but you'll remember being pampered all weekend at the Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort. The staff at the resort can make reservations at virtually every golf course in Myrtle Beach, so the remainder of your time there can be spent indulging yourself at the fitness center, at the cooling indoor pool, or in the whirlpool bath or sauna. As if that's not enough, you can shop, enjoy Myrtle Beach's nightlife, and even go fishing because they are but a few steps away. End the day with a sumptuous dinner at one of the resort's several restaurants.
Ocean Drive Resort Hotel
98 North Ocean Boulevard
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
1 (800) 438-9590
www.oceandriveresort.com/index.htm
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
