Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Diamond Back at Myrtle Beach











Course description
This modern Russell Breeden design is surrounded by unspoiled natural wetlands and low country forest. Diamond Back is the first course on the Grand Strand to offer Jensen Ultra Dwarf greens. Strategically placed bunkers and lakes allow for a challenging round of golf that will make you return year after year. This a fun course featuring topography and elevation changes of up to 65 feet, as well as the Jensen Ultra Dwarf Greens make for a distinct putting challenge.

Diamondback is a daunting course that will challenge even the most seasoned of golfers. The Diamondback course is located off Hwy 9 in the Northern End of Myrtle Beach. Golfers should be aware that virtually all of the courses along the low-lying Highway 9 corridor have problems with conditions and cart paths only are almost the norm, however, Diamondback is one tract that has much better drainage than the other Highway 9 courses. Directions
From Myrtle Beach Airport:
Take Harrelson Boulevard to Highway 17 Bypass, Make a Right onto Highway 17 Bypass and head North until Route 501, Merge onto Route 501 North towards Conway, Take 501 N. until you get to Highway 31 (Carolina Bays Parkway), Take Highway 31 North until the end, At the end merge Left onto Highway 9 West towards Dillon, The course will be 16 miles on the Right

Grande Shores Ocean Resort - Myrtle Beach










Grande Shores Ocean Resort

Go from Great to Grande!

Located along the most preferred section of Myrtle Beach, Grande Shores Resort offers a unique choice of standard hotel rooms and luxury condominium suites convenient to some of the most requested courses on the Grand Strand. Dunes Club, Grande Dunes, King’s North,World Tour and others are just minutes from our door. And after your round, you’ll enjoy the vistas from our roof-top pool.

Our golf packages include greens fees, carts, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and a complimentary beverage in our golfer’s lounge. Special incentives are available for group leaders.

Carolina National Golf Club













Course description

Carolina National Golf Club is a 4 1/2 star 27-hole Fred Couples signature golf facility. The course is set along the Lockwood Folly River, carved out of low country marshlands and offers golfers an endless variety of playing experiences. The 14,000 square foot putting/chipping green and the 320-yard driving range are great warm-up facilities. Carolina National Golf Club has three distinctive nines; Egret, Heron and IBIS, which play in a trio of 18-hole combinations. The course was designated to accommodate all skill levels through its innovative design and multiple tee placements. Just over 7,000 yards from the tips, the course will challenge the accomplished golfer, yet five sets of strategically placed tees offer an equally challenging test to golfers abilities. Directions
From Myrtle Beach Airport:
Take Harrelson Boulevard to Highway 17 Bypass, Make a Right onto Highway 17 Bypass and head North until Route 501, Merge onto Route 501 North towards Conway, Take hwy. 501 North towards Conway, Take Rt 31 North (Carolina Bays Parkway). Follow to the End ( Rt 9) and make a Right. Follow to US HWY 17 and Head North toward Little River. Follow through Little River On HWY 17 and follow to HWY 211. Make a Right on Hwy 211. Go approximately 2 miles and make a right into Winding River Plantation. Go Approximately 1 mile and Carolina National will be on yourriht

Burning Ridge at Myrtle Beach










Course description

Located just west of Myrtle Beach on U.S. 501 Burning Ridge features two pro style 18 hole courses. Both feature gently rolling fairways, towering pines, undulating greens and plenty of lakes. Theses courses are a shot makers test built for tournament play.

The first of the two courses at Burning Ridge the West course is the tightest of the two, and features medium-size greens, a fair number of bunkers and water - mostly on the left - on nearly every hole, sixteen to be exact. Both courses were designed by the great Gene Hamm and feature gently rolling fairways, towering trees and placid lakes. Directions
From the Myrtle Beach Airport:
Take Harrelson Boulevard to Highway 17 Bypass, Make a Right onto Highway 17 Bypass and head North until Route 501, Merge onto Route 501 North towards Conway, Take 501 N. for 5 - 6 miles, Once you pass the Domino's Pizza on your Right the course will 300 - 400 yards on your Left

Norman Course at Myrtle beach resort
















Course description

The Barefoot Resort is a mixture of style and texture that makes up the 54 championship holes appropriately names for their designer. Each championship course offers a challenge to even the best of golfers.

Seven holes along the Intracoastal Waterway highlight Greg Norman's newest design at Barefoot Resort. Framed by the site's original vegetation, each hole enhances the beauty of its natural vistas. Combined with open green complexes and fairways running up to the sand, the Norman course presents a stunning challenge for any golfer. With only 60 acres of mowable grass existing on all 18 holes, Greg uses stunning waste areas and the site's natural vegetation to frame each hole. The course resembles one found in the deserts of the southwest, without the desert. The course also features several holes along the scenic intracoastal waterways.

One hole, for example, has fairways that flow into the native areas surrounding the course while another hole features fairway and a partial rough transitioning into the native areas. A third distinction is a formal rough that encompasses the entire golf hole. There are no angular or artificial lines in the shape of the course. Bunkers have sloping white faces (similar to a MacKenzie style golf course) with intermittent sod wall bunkering at strategic locations throughout the course. This challenging "bump and run" style design is a good test for ability as well as giving every skill level a good golf experience. Directions
From Myrtle Beach Airport:
Take Harrelson Boulevard to Highway 17 Bypass North, Make a Right and follow 17 until you reach Route 501, Take 501 North until you reach Highway 31 North (Carolina Bays Parkway), Take 31 N. until the exit for Highway 22 (Veteran's Highway), Take 22 East and head towards the town of North Myrtle Beach, At the end of 22 make a Left onto Highway 17 North, Continue through town on 17 until you see Alligator Adventure's and the House of Blues, Make a Left onto Bridge Road and cross the swing bridge into the resort. For the Dye Course, Make Right at Club House Drive. For Love, Norman & Fazio courses, take the next right for the clubhouse.

Arrowhead - Myrtle Beach














Course description

Arrowhead Country Club is Myrtle Beach's Premier 27-Hole Golf Complex located in Myrtle Beach. With a canvas of Bermuda Fairways and Bent Grass Greens, the team of Ray Floyd and Tom Jackson have created a 27-hole masterpiece along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway.

Arrowhead features three unique 9-hole tracts: The Waterway, The Cypress and The Lakes, each one with a feel all of its own. Working closely with architect Tom Jackson, Ray Floyd has designed one of the most unique and challenging courses in the Carolinas in 1994. Floyd who's influence was predominantly around the greens, gives each golfer a unique challenge, with the feel of a course set in the foot-hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Arrowhead may not be know to many golfers but it's excellent conditions, friendly and knowledgeable staff and challenging 27 holes course, makes for a perfect choice for an entire day of golf. Directions
From Myrtle Beach Airport:
Take Harrelson Boulevard to Highway 17 Bypass, Make a Right onto Highway 17 Bypass and head North until Route 501, Merge onto Route 501 North towards Conway, Take hwy. 501 North towards Conway, then follow signs to Forestbrook Rd. {2nd exit after waterway bridge}Go left at bottom of exit ramp approx. 150 yards to stop light. Take left at light {Outlet blvd.} then 3/4 of a mile to the Arrowhead sign.

Myrtle Beach Golf Picture














Here is a picture of the beautiful Myrtle Beach Golf Resort