Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a popular tourist location for many reasons: the beautiful beaches, great weather during the spring and summer, activities and traditions such as Bike Week and some of the state's best golf courses. In fact, Myrtle Beach is home of some of the finest golf courses in the entire Southeast, which is why many PGA, LPGA and Senior PGA events are held in the area.
The TPC Course at Legends Resorts
Legends Resorts is an amazing golf resort in Myrtle Beach that is home to six of the finest golf courses in the country, including the crown jewel, the TPC. This 18-hole, par-72, 6,950-yard masterpiece is the former home of the Senior PGA Championship and is a both a beauty to look at and a joy to play. Ten holes have lakes involved, including No. 2 (which has two lakes that make it a difficult par-5) and No. 17, which is split in two by a lake but is a fairly easy par-3. Rates to experience this quality golf course begin around $140 for two golfers (as of 2009).
TPC Course at Legends Resorts
1500 Legends Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579
(800) 299-6187
legendsgolf.com/
The Dunes Course at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club
The Dunes Course is an 18-hole, par-72, 7,165-yard course in Myrtle Beach that is one of the city's best. This course has four holes (1, 10, 16 and 18) that have lakes intersecting them, making for beautiful scenery and tougher shots. There are also several large bunkers strategically placed to front many of the greens. The course rates begin around $115 per round for two golfers (as of 2009).
The Dunes Golf and Beach Club
9000 North Ocean Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
(843) 449-5236
thedunesclub.net
The PineHills Course at Myrtlewood Golf Club
This is another one of the best golf courses in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The PineHills is the sole golf course located along Myrtle Beach's renowned Grand Strand (a stretch of 60 miles of white beaches along the Atlantic Ocean) and was designed by Arthur Hills. It is an 18-hole, par-72, 6,640-yard course with numerous water hazards and hills that present a difficult challenge and an enjoyable time. This course is a great one to either play or simply look at; prices start around $55 per round per person (as of 2009).
Myrtlewood Golf Club
48th Ave. N. and Highway 17 Bypass
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578
(800) 283-3633
(843) 913-4516
myrtlebeachgolf.com
About The Author
Marc Jenkins has been writing since 2008. His work has appeared in numerous online publications, and he is also co-host of the Double Play Sports Hour, a sports talk radio show on WBCR 1090AM in New York City. He studied English and mass communications at Virginia State University.
