{"id":8654,"date":"2013-09-21T14:02:09","date_gmt":"2013-09-21T18:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/?p=8654"},"modified":"2013-10-28T15:17:26","modified_gmt":"2013-10-28T19:17:26","slug":"new-reasons-to-play-stay-in-myrtle-beach-grand-strand-sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/new-reasons-to-play-stay-in-myrtle-beach-grand-strand-sc\/","title":{"rendered":"New Reasons to Play &amp; Stay in Myrtle Beach &amp; Grand Strand, SC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a serious golfer, you have to tick Myrtle Beach off your list of \u201chave to play before I die\u201d destinations.<\/p>\n<p>A number of years ago I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of having lunch with Mr. Clay Brittain Jr. at his Sea Captain\u2019s House Restaurant. \u00a0Mr. Brittain is one of the \u201cfathers of golf\u201d for Myrtle Beach. \u00a0In 1967, he co-founded Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, a marketing co-operative developed to promote golf in the Myrtle Beach area and in 1971 he founded the Myrtle Beach National Company now owns three resorts and six golf courses and all as manages another five more.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Clay told me that Myrtle Beach has not always been associated with golf. \u00a0Forty years ago Myrtle Beach was little more than a sleepy beach town that was a regional destination, traditionally busiest during the summer, when thousands of families flocked to the beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8661\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8661\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8661\" alt=\"The Dunes Club\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/The_Dunes_Club.jpg?resize=300%2C195\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/The_Dunes_Club.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/The_Dunes_Club.jpg?resize=560%2C364&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/The_Dunes_Club.jpg?resize=260%2C169&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/The_Dunes_Club.jpg?resize=160%2C104&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/The_Dunes_Club.jpg?w=781&amp;ssl=1 781w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Dunes Club<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Golf was really an offshoot to help increase occupancy and entice visitors to the area during the slower spring and fall shoulder months. But all that has changed! Over the years, Myrtle Beach has transformed itself into a world leader in providing variety, value and challenge for even the most discriminating of golfers. Today, the area is home to almost 100 courses and has become one of the world&#8217;s most popular golf destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Here is my top \u201cFORE\u201d reasons why you should pick Myrtle Beach for your next golf vacation:<\/p>\n<p><b>1. The Golf<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Wow!\u00a0 Where do I start? \u00a0Did you know that ten of the Grand Strand courses were named at one point in Golf Digest\u2019s \u201cAmerica\u2019s Top 100 Greatest Public Courses\u201d.\u00a0 On this prestigious list is The Dunes Golf &amp; Beach Club, Tidewater Golf Club &amp; Plantation, Heritage Club, Davis Love III\u2019s Barefoot Resort, River\u2019s Edge, TPC of Myrtle Beach, Tiger\u2019s Eye, King\u2019s North at Myrtle Beach National, Caledonia Golf &amp; Fish Club, True Blue and Tom Fazio\u2019s course at Barefoot Resort.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8662\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8662\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8662\" alt=\"Sea Trails\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?resize=300%2C190\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?resize=300%2C190&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?resize=1024%2C650&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?resize=560%2C355&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?resize=260%2C165&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?resize=160%2C101&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Sea_Trails_-_Jones_Course.jpg?w=2160 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sea Trails<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bill Golden, President for Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday said that \u201cNo other golf destination in the world has the quality and quantity of public golf courses that Myrtle Beach has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Over 45 years ago, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday pioneered the idea of golf packaging by convincing local golf courses and hoteliers to work together to promote the Myrtle Beach area as a premier golf destination.\u00a0 There are a number of golf package providers and you can find their information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.golfholiday.com\/\">www.GolfHoliday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. The Diversity<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Grand Strand stretches 60 miles from Georgetown, S.C. in the south to Southport, N.C. in the north. \u00a0With such a vast region, there are plenty options for travelers to consider depending on their individual holiday requirements. \u00a0Recent estimates put the number of guest accommodations in the Grand Strand area at upwards of 90,000. With more than 460 hotels plus everything from motels and inns to house rentals and condominiums, there is something for every budget and taste. To help simplify your travel plans, let me breakdown the area into four distinct regions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">South Strand<\/span> is more of a laid-back experience, away from the \u201chustle and bustle\u201d feel of Myrtle Beach.\u00a0 This area encompasses Pawley\u2019s Islands, Litchfield Beach, Murrells Inlet, Garden City and Surfside Beach and boasts the largest concentration of high-end golf courses, accommodations and restaurants in the Grand Strand.\u00a0 Caledonia Golf &amp; Fish Club, True Blue Plantation, Pawleys Plantation, Willbrook Golf Plantation, TPC of Myrtle Beach and The Heritage Club are all located within 15 minutes of each other.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Central Myrtle Beach<\/span> is the \u201cheartbeat\u201d of the Grand Strand with the greatest concentration of high-rise oceanfront accommodations along the famous Ocean Boulevard.\u00a0 \u00a0Since it is centrally located it offers convenient access to golf courses while providing easy access to the area\u2019s beaches, shopping and bustling nightlife. The Dunes Club, Pine Lakes, King\u2019s North Course and Grande Dunes are just a few of the magnificent golf courses that are within easy driving distance.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">North Myrtle Beach<\/span> exemplifies the Grand Strand with a pleasant combination of a historic seaside resort and fishing village interspersed with new condo\/hotel developments. You can find everything from quaint beach cottages to spacious golf villas to modern upscale luxury suites. There are numerous golf courses to choose from including Barefoot Resort, The Long Bay Club, Thistle Golf Club and Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8658\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8658\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8658\" alt=\"Kings North\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?resize=300%2C180\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?resize=1024%2C614&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?resize=560%2C336&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?resize=260%2C156&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?resize=160%2C96&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?w=2160 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Kings_North_at_Myrtle_Beach_National.jpg?w=3240 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kings North<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Brunswick Isles of North Carolina<\/span> is just north of the state line and includes the quaint towns of Calabash and Shallotte. Here you will find a quieter environment with many all-inclusive golf resorts and single-family dwellings in a rural countryside setting. The many golf options available include Oyster Bay, Sea Trails Resort, Brunswick Plantation, Tiger\u2019s Eye, Lion\u2019s Paw, Panther\u2019s Run and Sandpiper Bay.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Dining and Entertainment <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The Grand Strand is a 60-mile stretch of pristine beaches where over 15 million people visit Myrtle Beach annually and it\u2019s no wonder why. There are more than 1,650 full service restaurants to choose from and making a decision may be the toughest task you will face while visiting the Grand Strand.\u00a0 While there is a fair share of franchise establishments, there are many more unique local restaurants that will definitely tempt your culinary taste buds.\u00a0 Seafood is of course a local specialty and nowhere is it more prevalent than on Restaurant Row in North Myrtle Beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8659\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8659\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8659\" alt=\"Jimmy Buffet's Place\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Myrtle_Beach_Jimmy_Buffett_Sign.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Myrtle_Beach_Jimmy_Buffett_Sign.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Myrtle_Beach_Jimmy_Buffett_Sign.jpg?resize=560%2C420&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Myrtle_Beach_Jimmy_Buffett_Sign.jpg?resize=260%2C195&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Myrtle_Beach_Jimmy_Buffett_Sign.jpg?resize=160%2C120&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Myrtle_Beach_Jimmy_Buffett_Sign.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8659\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jimmy Buffet&#8217;s Place<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If night-time entertainment is in the cards then you\u2019ve come to right place.\u00a0 This \u201cLas Vegas\u201d style destination offers everything from the House of Blues, Dolly Parton\u2019s Pirates Voyage Dinner Show, Magic Quest, Alabama Theatre and The Palace Theatre. For the kids, there\u2019s Nascar Speedpark, Ripley\u2019s Aquarium and of course the numerous array of wave parks and mini-putt courses.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Ease of Access<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Getting to the Grand Strand by air has never been easier as eight airlines are now offering non-stop air service to and from Myrtle Beach International (MBI) from 12 cities and the a new airport terminal has been opened to handle all the new traffic. As well, a new Interstate 73 connection between I-95 and the Grand Strand is expected to open which will help alleviate congestion on Highway 501.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8660\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8660\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8660\" alt=\"Brunswick Plantation\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?resize=1024%2C680&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?resize=560%2C371&amp;ssl=1 560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?resize=260%2C172&amp;ssl=1 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?w=2160 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Brunswick_Plantation_-_Villa_Balcony.jpg?w=3240 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8660\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brunswick Plantation<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With easy access by plane or car and the best golf in the world, now is the time to plan and book your next dream vacation &#8211; Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand awaits!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dave@golfinn.com\">Dave Finn<\/a>\u00a0(dave @ golfinn.com)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3713\" style=\"width: 232px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3713\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3713\" alt=\"Dave Finn\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Dave.jpg?resize=222%2C300\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Dave.jpg?resize=222%2C300&amp;ssl=1 222w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Dave.jpg?w=245&amp;ssl=1 245w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dave Finn<\/p><\/div>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a serious golfer, you have to tick Myrtle Beach off your list of \u201chave to play before I die\u201d destinations. A number of years ago I had the distinct pleasure and privilege of having lunch with Mr. Clay Brittain Jr. at his Sea Captain\u2019s House Restaurant. \u00a0Mr. Brittain is one of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":286,"featured_media":8660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dave-finn"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>New Reasons to Play &amp; Stay in Myrtle Beach &amp; Grand Strand, SC &#062; BuffaloGolfer.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/buffalogolfer.com\/wordpress\/new-reasons-to-play-stay-in-myrtle-beach-grand-strand-sc\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New Reasons to Play &amp; Stay in Myrtle Beach &amp; Grand Strand, SC &#062; BuffaloGolfer.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you are a serious golfer, you have to tick Myrtle Beach off your list of \u201chave to play before I die\u201d destinations. 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