The world famous architectural team of Pete and P.B. Dye has successfully done it again with a design of yet another fine golf course. Prestwick Golf & Country Club was recently named one of Golf Digest's "Five Best-Kept Secrets in America." There are very unique features which helped Prestwick achieve such legendary status.

Some of the "best-kept secrets"" features include dogwood-lined fairways, beautiful flora and fauna, and timber-rimmed bunkers. There is also a fair share of lakes and streams throughout the course. There are a total of six different sets of tees to make sure that every golfer is satisfied during a day out on Prestwick.

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Known as "The Friendly Course" in Myrtle Beach, the well-manicured fairways and greens offer you the golfing game of your life. The course also features a comprehensive practice facility complete with a driving range, short-game range, large practice bunker, and large putting green. The course features an Old English design, open fairways, and magnificent par 5's.

Each hole on the course has its own very unique characteristics and challenge. Hole 11 is nicknamed "Big Possum." It features 460 yards of uphill into the wind golf. This hole is one of the hardest par 4's on the beach. You tee off directly to an elevated green which is protected by bunkers on both sides. The ninth hole, nicknamed "No Mercy," is a long uphill par 4 which plays directly into the ocean breeze.

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Pine Lakes is one of the most fascinating golf courses in the area. A favorite of Grand Strand golfers for years, there is a deeply rooted history and tradition that accompanies Pine Lakes. Originally built on natural dunes, the course is located less than half a mile from the ocean. There are beautiful freshwater lakes and the fairways majestically roll.

The course was renovated extensively but the spirit of the 1920’s can still be felt in the air of the course. The back nine still features the original design of architect Robert White, the first president of the PGA of America. The front nine, on the other hand, was renovated to create an elegant golfing experience. Seven of the 18 holes are still intact, but are in a different order.

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The sister course to Pearl East, Pearl West has a link layout and is less traditional in comparison. The course features many open stretches which are canvassed by thick pampas grass. The last four holes dramatically finish along beautiful bluffs which overlook the coastal marshland of North Carolina as well as the Calabash River. The course has played host to a number of major tournaments and offers a challenge to all types of golfers.

The opening hole is a slight dog leg left par 4. There is a large water hazard on the left which runs the entire length of the layout. The fifth hole is the number one handicap hole, and for good reason. The green here is slightly elevated. A good right to left tee shot will give you a great angle to play from on the green. Make sure you pay attention to the score card because many of the holes have water hidden on the back of the greens that aren’t visible from the fairways.

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Sunset Beach is home to two very prestigious golf courses, both of which are part of the Pearl Golf Club. The Pearl Golf Courses provide players with a scenic relaxing place to play, as well as five star worthy golf. Pearl Golf Club is split into two courses: East and West. Pearl East features a more traditional golf layout as well as a challenging day of golf.

The course is carved through an unspoiled natural forest and finishes just along the majestic Calabash River. The East course was remodeled and reopened in March of 2000. During renovations, the fairway grass was replaced with Crenshaw sod. This course is also set upon a 900 acre natural marsh preserve. The lakes and streams highlight the natural beauty that Pearl East emits. The fast rolling greens and fairways are pleasant and you’ll most likely see a wide range of wildlife while teeing off.

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Jack Nicklaus designed a golfing masterpiece with Pawleys Plantation. Set in beautiful Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the course brilliantly incorporates the majestic natural wetlands and marshes that make up the area. The Pawleys golfing business is already competitive, with courses such as Caledonia and True Blue dominating most of the headlines. Nicklaus strategically designed Pawleys Plantation so that it would stand out of the crowd and make a name of its own.

The best thing about Pawleys Plantation is that it doesn't cater to one specific type of golfer. Hard hitters and low handicappers can both find enjoyment at this one of a kind course. With a slope rating of 146 and back tees measuring a little over 7,000 yards, the course never fails to disappoint golfers, whether they're first time players or returning fans.

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Get out of the hustle and bustle of busy Myrtle Beach and come play at Meadowlands in beautiful Calabash, North Carolina. Named one of the "Top Ten Best New Courses" by North Carolina Magazine upon opening, Meadowlands features spacious and gently sloping fairways. The course also earned a spot on Golf for Women's Top 100 Women-Friendly Courses.

Meadowlands is characterized by a number of unforgettable holes which are bordered by serene meadows and vast wetlands. The developers made use of the freshwater lakes and natural vegetation in creating such a beautiful course. The most memorable hole is the 432 yard par 4 6th hole which features an elevated fairway and a pond that meanders down the left side of the hole to a hidden water hazard that protects the raised green.

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Do you have an extreme hunger for challenging intense golf? Come down to Lions Paw Golf Links and feed your hunger with a magnificent course full of adventure and scenery. Part of the big cat golf courses of Ocean Ridge Plantation, the award-winning course is a sparkling jewel of the South Brunswick Islands.

A par 72 course, Willard Byrd has designed a 7,003 yard course with a 74.0 rating and a slope rating of 132. The course features Bent-grass greens and are very well manicured and ready to challenge you to your best game of golf.

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Down in Litchfield lies a classic course that features narrow fairways, sharp doglegs, and magnificent greens. Litchfield Country Club was among the first eight courses built on the Grand Strand. It was also the first course in the Pawleys Island area, which now is considered to be a golfing paradise. The course refused to follow other courses in the Grand Strand area in the modernizing trend and maintains its original classy features.

The charms of this course range from tree-lined fairways, giant oaks, shimmering lakes, and a old-fashioned country club atmosphere. The course was built on a former Carolina rice plantation and creates an extraordinarily challenging golfing experience. The course features 6,752 yards for a par of 72. It has a rating of 72.6 and a slope rating of 130. The greens are Bermuda grass and are well maintained in order to keep that rustic Southern feeling Litchfield Country Club is so famous for.

The course challenges you with a variety of doglegs. You will be forced to use almost every club and make use of a lot of different shots. Beware! You will most likely find yourself under a tree at some point, forcing you to make a low screamer shot.

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Considered one of the most difficult courses on the Grand Strand, Long Bay Club is untamed and demanding. Features a 143 slope, countless large man-made mounds, and a striking horseshoe waste bunker, the course has become one of the most recognized and reputable courses in the area. Designer Jack Nicklaus gives golfers a real treat with this signature course.

The course itself has hosted the Carolinas Open, the Myrtle Beach Open, NCAA Regional Championships, the U.S. Senior Open qualifier as well as over half a million rounds total since its creation. Holes 7, 10, 13, and 18 all made it into the pages of the book "The 100 Greatest Holes Along the Grand Strand."

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Myrtle Beach National hosts three of the best eighteen hole courses on the Grand Strand. Southcreek is just the icing on the cake. The course winds through the magnificent setting of coastal wetlands and forests making it an Arnold Palmer masterpiece. With a course rating of 71.0 and a slope of 128, the course measures 6,416 yards.

Southcreek requires less distance, measuring just above 6,400 yards. However, it requires great accuracy and precision. There are numerous waste areas and the bent-grass greens are very well-protected. Your course management skills and shot-making ability better be well tuned as this course will test both in an unforgiving manner.

The fairways at Southcreek are generally flat with the exception of a few mounded areas that cause uneven lies. Many of the fairways include doglegs. The greens are medium-sized and elevated.

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Go to war in Myrtle Beach at the Man O' War golf course. But beware! Man O' War has many weapons in its arsenal to give you a good fight. Dan Maples has designed a championship course with a 72.4 course rating and a slope of 130. The course includes back-to-back island greens and plenty of water, which will become an inescapable element on the course.

What better way to fit into the Grand Strand feel than with a layout featuring so much water you'd believe you were playing on the beachfront. Water will keep you company as you travel from the first tee to the final hole and is 100 acres within view from every spot on the golf course. The clubhouse is even built over water! Golfers must tee off over water nine times and hit approaches over water that fronts five greens. The lake is your biggest foe. The sparkling beauty and suspense it holds will become an ultimate punishing hazard on your golfing campaign. However, water is more of a mental threat than a physical one so don't let it play with your mind.

Along with the water foe, Maples has created holes that call for different skills, making the course fair and challenging to all golfers. Even the most skilled golfers will have multiple opportunities to think, and think again and make careful precise shots to better their game. The fairways are medium-width and rolling. There is little to no rough and a sparse number of pine trees. High handicappers will have plenty of chances to thrive while average golfers will be able to push their limits and play to the best of their abilities.

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Myrtle Beach National's West course offers golfers the biggest challenge out of all the Myrtle Beach National courses. Arnold Palmer pulls out all the stops in this course, making it yet another golfing masterpiece. The course is fair for golfers of all abilities but be prepared for a professional challenge as Palmer throws plenty of doglegs, bunkers, and natural hazards in your way.

The West course has to have something to stand out with considering that its sister course, King's North is one of the most renowned courses on the Grand Strand. Palmer gave the West course a few things to make it stand out including a closing par 3. Measuring 221 yards to the pin, the hole could make or break your scorecard, with water running along the entire left side of the hole.

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Designed by Arnold Palmer, King's North at Myrtle Beach National is one of the most visually exciting and challenging courses in America, as well as one of the most requested courses on the Beach. By adding bunkers and greens, planting new Crenshaw bentgrass greens, and enlarging lakes, Palmer created what many believe to be the finest and most intriguing course on the Grand Strand.

Many of the holes on King's North have earned their own reputations. One such hole is the par-3, 3rd hole with its island green and SC shaped sand-traps make it the signature hole. The hole also gained a wooden bulkhead to create greater definition to an enlarged green. The par-5 6th hole, which has earned the nickname "The Gambler," features an island fairway which offers a risk-reward shot for golfers. It's a short-cut to the green for a chance at an eagle but the two precise shots required bring a challenge. In fact, "The Gambler" was christened by singer Kenny Rogers himself and his spike marks were cast in concrete near the tee box to celebrate the opening of one of Myrtle Beach's most famous holes. With a landing area that's 100 yards long and 50 yards wide, it's not an overly difficult shot when you don't have the wind against you. By hitting the island, you will have an intensely shorter approach. However, it is still dangerous with water coming into play on the left and right.

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Golfers who have been visiting the Myrtle Beach area over the past 25 years continue to rank the Palmetto Course at Myrtlewood as one of the top repeat courses in the area. Designed by Edmund B. Ault, the terrain allows optimum play and intense challenge. The 6,953 yard course constantly demands your best skills and pushes you to your most extreme golfing limits.

Unlike many courses which specialize for golfers of certain handicaps, the Palmetto course offers a challenge to golfers of every level with the ease of bentgrass greens, accommodating fairway slopes, and hazards. The Palmetto course is part of the 36-hole golfing facility at Myrtlewood Golf Club. The course has a rating of 73.7 and a slope of 135.

What makes the Myrtlewood facility stand out from the many other courses on the Grand Strand? It distinctly plays along the Intracoastal Waterway, providing many great views of marine traffic moving north and south. The courses are also very well maintained and offer a golfing experience that caters to each golfer specifically.

The Palmetto course distinctly features a flat very open layout with an airy feel. Many of the holes are lined with pine trees and there is also very little to no rough. Overall, Palmetto offers a fairly good mix of holes. Number 9 is a 390-yard par 4 that features a wriggle in the fairway as well as water which runs the length of the right side. The 14th is a par 4 that wraps around a lake to the right and features water also sneaking into the right side. The finisher is an excellent closing hole that runs parallel to the waterway and has a gaping fairway bunker.

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As the fourth course constructed in the Myrtle Beach area, Pine Hills has earned its respected seniority among the fairly newer courses in the area and fails to disappoint golfers who have played the more reputable courses in the area. Withstanding the test of time, Pine Hills has always been a must-play on golfers visiting the Grand Strand. This course has been chosen to host several golfing events over the course of time and has been selected as Golf Digest's 1997 "Top Ten Courses" in Myrtle Beach. With a superior blend of Bermuda fairways and Pencross Bentgrass greens, Pine Hills can either reward golfers or challenge them to a hard day's work.

Although its sister course Palmetto seems to attract the most attention, Pine Hills is the more challenging and intriguing of the two. Unlike the Palmetto course, Pine Hills doesn't provide you with a huge window. You have to get your ball into the small targets provided by architect George Cobb.

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Larry Young has created what many believe to be a magnificent golfing buffet with the Legends courses. For over twenty years, it has been a favorite and a must-play. Don't let the age fool you! Oyster Bay is known as the best shot-makers course in the area. It combines a rare blend of strategic and heroic golfing challenges. Variety is the name of the game with no two holes even close to being the same. The cavernous bunkers, wide undulating greens, and lengthy hearty par-4's is a true test of your golfing skills.

The course features a 71.6 course rating and a slope of 134. Architect Dan Maples lent a hand to Young in developing the course and in turn took it up a notch. The course is very pleasing to the eye, with the back nine featuring two island-greens. There is also the less-than-subtle maritime setting which has you playing through shaded forests and around open marshes and lakes.

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Play a golf course that prowls along the edge of a nature preserve and will test your ability to avoid hazards. Designed by Tim Cate, the wide fairways twist and turn along scenic water features that will create one of the best visuals available on Carolina courses. A variety of elevations will also test your golfing strengths, providing a fun challenging golfing experience.

The newest Cate creation offers 18 signature holes. This course features unheard of 60-foot elevation changes and undulating Tifsport Bermuda grass fairways. They will twist and turn in a wildcat fashion and present you with various water features. Your putting game better be cautious because the bentgrass greens here are very slick. The course also features a distracting beautiful waterfall, a unique feature among Grand Strand courses.

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As part of the magnificent six course banquet offered to you by Legends, prepare yourself for a golfing experience like no other. In an area where golf courses pop up every square mile, it is important to offer what no other courses do in order to stand out. Modeled in the image of the British Isles links courses, Heathland is a return to the grand "Old Country" traditions of the golfing game. Most of the holes here are without trees or other vegetation giving you a scene you've never experienced on a golf course. Don't let the scenery fool you, however, because the difficulty here is based on the breeze that constantly flows across the open area. Treat yourself to a truly Scottish golf experience ranked by GOLF magazine as one of the "Top 10 New Resort Courses in the World."

The term "Heathlands" refers to the rolling inland courses in the British Isles. The pure natural contours of the land here gives golfers a fluid direction without any manmade distractions. Strategically placed bunkers and a deep rough closely border the fairways also add to the difficulty. Most of the greenside bunkers are deep and require imaginative shot-making to escape. Tom Doak's design allows for players of all skill levels to enjoy a challenging round of golf.

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As one of the most requested courses in the area, Dye's signature deep bunkers, multi-level greens, fairways, and bulkheads easily make it one of the most challenging courses on the East Coast. Designed by noted P. B. Dye, large expanses of natural growth, sand, water, and waste areas combine to present a course reminiscent of the PGA West Stadium course. Moorland will cause you to rise to incredible heights on the sculpted hils and sink to considerable lows in the bunkers. Moorland has rightfully achieved designation as one of the "Top 10 New Courses of 1990" and one of "America's 50 Toughest Golf Courses" by Golf Digest.

The par-4 16th hole is only 245 yards but is protected by the famed "Hell's Half Acre." The green is surrounded by very deep and severe bunkers, daring you to be bold. On the par-3 13th hole, wind can and probably will significantly affect your tee shot. Make sure you favor the right side of the green as the left is practically all waste area. The par-3 7th hole is the most difficult par-3 on the course. With a length of 245 yards, the green is tremendously undulated but there is room for you on the right if you need it.

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Although this course may be slightly over 20 years old, the recent new ownership brought fantastic renovations and reinstated the legendary course to its finest. Styled after traditional U.S. Open courses, Indian Wells Golf Club has a very impressive appearance and layout, giving you a beautiful view, as well as the feeling of a champion. Suitable for all players, the daring will be rewarded for their skill and the average will feel like playmakers. Named Golf Course of the Year in 2004 and awarded the "Hospitality and Operational Excellence Award," Indian Wells has regained every bit of reputation and is very capable of competing with the best of the best at the beach.

One of the most fantastic aspects to come out of the renovation was the newly implemented Bermuda greens that replaced all former 18. Bunkers, the cart paths, and even the clubhouse were all affected by the renovations.

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Want to experience Lowcountry golf at its finest? Make sure to include Indigo Creek Golf Club in your golf vacation today! Not only will you experience some of the finest golf in the area, but you'll also encounter some of the Strand's most prized wildlife.

Close enough to tourism giant Myrtle Beach, the club is located in the very heart of the old lowcountry. Built on a former indigo plantation, the course sparkles with beautiful lakes and views. The course opened in 1990 to glowing reviews and was even nominated as one of the best new courses in the country. The course winds through giant oaks and flowing creeks. Wildlife will greet you at almost every turn.

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Going anywhere on vacation nowadays may put a pinch on your wallet. Myrtle Beach, which was recently named one of the top five bargain destinations for summer 2010, also just happens to be the golf capital of the East Coast. So while looking into booking a reasonable vacation for your family this summer, why not try to score reasonably priced golf? Luckily, you don't have to look much further than the city limits. In fact, right outside the airport, Heron Point Golf Club awaits to quench your thirst without breaking the bank. Rated by Golf Magazine as the "Number 1 Bang for Your Buck in Myrtle Beach", the green fees are very reasonable, especially for a course of this skill level.

Heron Point features beautifully manicured greens, contoured fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and plenty of water. The fairways are relatively narrow challenging even the most serious of golfers. Plus, golfers often spot hawks, eagles, turkey, fox, deer, and even alligators while playing the course. With a course rating of 70.9 and a slope rating of 129, the course winds through beautiful Carolina Pine Forest and little cozy beach neighborhoods.

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Pawleys Island emits a southern plantation feel all on its own. With draping willows and towering oaks to accompany the plantation style homes, you feel as though you've stepped into a modern Gone with the Wind. Built on the site of the True Blue and Midway Plantations, Heritage Plantation reflects this image. It is also home to one of the "50 Best Public Courses in America," accentuated by over 600 acres of magnolia trees, 300 year old oaks, fresh water lakes, and marshes. Many of the you'll find here are over 250 years old, giving you the feel that the course has been here forever, standing the test of time.

But it hasn't. Heritage Golf Club was developed by Danny Maples and Larry Young in the late 1980's. They fully accomplished their goal in developing a true Southern Plantation-feel golf course. By incorporating some of the most severely sloping putting surfaces in the Southeast, routing holes around protected wetlands and the Waccamaw River, and sprinkling bunkers to and fro, Maples and Young also created a golf masterpiece.

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A lot of courses on the Strand boast about their memorable and distinctive characteristics, but Heather Glenn Golf Links uses its Scottish themes to imprint memories of beauty, challenge, drama, and glory. Inspired by the Scottish tradition of Gleneagles and St. Andrews, the challenging 18 hole championship course features dramatic elevation changes, grand oaks, and trickling winding streams and brooks (following the Scottish theme, the course calls them burns).

William Byrd and Clyde Johnson designed Heather Glen on old farmland and took the elevation they found to render a design that rarely repeats itself. The 400-acre area has the normal South Carolina features of pines and oaks but also has many Scottish elements such as the pot bunkers which lie in the middle of the fairways, one of which has even earned the name "The Devils Mistress."

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Imagine a green set high on a bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway accompanied by 34 acres of lakes which highlight the panoramic views of the Waterway and maritime forest. Featuring numerous elevation changes, wide Bermuda grass fairways, and generous L-93 Bent grass greens, Grande Dunes golf club sparkles and stands alone as a slice of golfing heaven on the Grand Strand.

The name speaks for itself. Everything about Grande Dunes is immense and grand. From the majestic bridge to the well-manicured landscaping, nothing falls short of greatness. Designing and creating a new golf course in the Myrtle Beach area requires great strategy because you need that certain something to set it apart from the other hundred courses in the area. Developers hit the mark and found a way to make Grande Dunes sparkle and shine.

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Clyde Johnston created a masterpiece with Glen Dornoch. This vast 270 acre site is canvassed by beautiful oaks, pines, and magnolias. Unlike most coastal golf courses, this site has natural 35-foot elevation changes and is set along the most beautiful stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway. In respect to the land, Johnston built one hole at a time and each flows with the natural terrain.

Glen Dornoch is a must play on the north end of the Grand Strand and was voted one of the "Top 10 Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach" in 2008 as well as one of the "Top 30 Courses of South Carolina" by the South Carolina Golf Rating Panel. William Nack of Sports Illustrated also named Glen Dornoch as one of his three favorite places to play from North Carolina to Florida.

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The former Sea Gull Golf Club is now one of the beach's golfing gems. Set in beautiful Pawleys Island, this course offers breathtaking visuals that only this area can provide. The course, which appears challenging, is actually very fair and you will leave remembering not only your best shot, but every shot.

Because of the fast growing golfing paradises neighboring it, Sea Gull's owners decided to close it down because its dated features and looks weren't able to compare to the up-and-comers around it. After a large renovation project, the course has joined its top-notch neighbors Caledonia, True Blue, and Pawleys Plantation.

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Welcome to the home of the three toughest finishing holes on the Grand Strand. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2001, the course features all new Miniverde Bermuda Grass greens. With a course rating of 72.2 and a slope rating of 126, Eagle Nest has consistently been one of the best values on the Grand Strand for just over three decades.

Eagle Nest will provide you with a memorable and challenging experience on your Myrtle Beach golf vacation, partly due to the gorgeous golf greens and intriguing holes. The course is surrounded by a beautiful Carolina pine forest which houses dozens of bird species. Architect Gene Hamm designed a magnificent course, with huge cypress trees emerging from ponds and willow trees swaying in the Carolina breeze. With these simple landscaping techniques, Hamm created natural challenges and obstacles for golfers at Eagle Nest.

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Willard Byrd & Dave Johnson have designed a magnificent course that is sure to leave you with a memorable Grand Strand golfing experience. With its famous 18th hole, this course is not one to skip out on when planning your golf vacation.

The course features the area's only par 6 as its finishing hole. This 767-yard mammoth hole tees off in South Carolina but finishes on a large undulating green in North Carolina. With the only hole to cross the state line on the Grand Strand, many golfing visitors are astonished by this too-good-to-be-true golfing dream. However, number 18 isn't the hardest hole and carries only the 8th handicap.

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