Every now and then, a brilliant golf course that is usually overlooked gets their chance to shine! Wild Wing's Hummingbird course, which was used as the front nine during the summer 2011 renovations on the Avocet course, got that chance and now golfers are raving about their experience!

The Hummingbird course consists of holes from the old Wood Stork course, all of which have been renovated and modernized. For years, locals have held onto the course as somewhat of a "secret treasure." And for good reason.

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Gene Hamm has done it again! He's brought yet another championship course to the Grand Strand. At Burning Ridge, you'll find not one, but two championship courses readily awaiting your challenge. Divided into the West and East courses, both have their own distinct features that set them apart from any other course in the area. There's one thing for sure: It's all about great golf here at Burning Ridge.

Burning Ridge has accumulated many awards over the years including the Best Myrtle Beach Golf Course and Best Course in South Carolina in 2006. You'll find yourself at a classic Myrtle Beach golf course with tree-lined fairways, elevated greens, and tons of doglegs. Mounding and bunkering also play a strong role along the courses.

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John Daly's Wicked Stick is a new breed of golf courses. You know you're in for a good time when the course you're playing boasts a slogan of "Grip it and rip it!" The first hole is the perfect warm-up: a short par 4. The nice fairway hills add length to your drive and off to the right there's a sharp drop to a collection area on the fairway. This opening hole truly sets the tone for the rest of Wicked Stick. The biggest challenges come at the end of each nine.

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Willbrook Plantation is located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. This southern tip of the Grand Strand is renown for it's pro-worthy courses and Willbrook is no exception. This is a course that has been awarded 4 stars by Golf Digest and named one of the Top 100 Courses for Women by Golf for Women Magazine, is located in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Willbrook was designed by Dan Maples is currently one of the most prestigious golf courses on the Grand Strand.

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When golfers come to the Myrtle Beach area, they expect the best and nothing less. They also expect to see and experience courses incomparable to any others. However, some courses in the Grand Strand seem repetitive which is why River Club feels like a breath of fresh air to many. This Tom Jackson design is a big hitter's dream as the fairways are quite large and roomy. Feel free to swing away but watch out for the well-guarded greens. With water on over 14 holes and just about 100 bunkers residing around the course, it's safe to say that cockiness will do you no good here. You must be accurate on your shot into the green.

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The Parkland course is the perfect addition to the Legends complex. Parkland, Moorland, and Heathland each have distinct differences from one another but compliment each other as well. However, it is Parkland that receives the most attention.

The tree-lined fairways, natural waste areas, and deep bunkers give Parkland a classic American layout. It's sister courses feature more of a wide-open link-style design, which makes Parkland stand out in the famed family of three.

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Beachwood, which opened in 1968, continues to bring in curious golfers who leave ultimately satisfied with their day here. A Gene Hamm design, this course boasts excellence, creativity, and above all, fun.

The greatest thing about Beachwood, and something that sets it apart from all the other Grand Strand courses, is the availability of excellent practice facilities. You'll find an all-grass driving range as well as putting and chipping greens at the entrance to both the front and back nines, all of which are open to the public.

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Wild Wing Avocet continues to be one of the best courses the Palmetto State has to offer! Named South Carolina's Golf Course of the Year in 2002, recent 2011 renovations will only push it over the top in terms of places to play in Myrtle Beach. Opened by three-time major champion Larry Nelson and Jeff Brauer, you'll surely find everything you're craving for at the Avocet course.

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Gene Hamm has done it again with Azalea Sands, a player friendly yet fun and interesting course located in North Myrtle Beach. In fact, Azalea Sands may be the most player friendly course on the Grand Strand. It is also one of the few remaining courses in the area that isn't full of man-made hazards. Another great aspect? There are no houses around the course so you'll feel at one with the greatest game on Earth without the neighborhood distractions you'll find at so many of the other courses in Myrtle Beach.

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A course that successfully combines beauty and aesthetic design with difficulty and originality is what golfers seek out when they come to the Grand Strand, the East Coast's golfing capital. There's good news for all you intensity seekers! There's a course in the heart of Myrtle Beach that can offer you all that you're looking for! Whispering Pines features over 200 acres of natural beauty, 6,771 yards of the perfect golf setting, and is located in the most convenient location. You'll be only a half-mile away from the beautiful oceanfront hotels and attractions which will allow you to enjoy your favorite pastime as well as enjoy your vacation!

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Where else can you play 27 of the world's most famous holes in one place? Myrtle Beach's World Tour Golf Links provides you with three nines to give you a taste of some of the greatest golfing legends. The course draws inspiration from courses in six different countries. In fact, in order to play the courses which the World Tour holes are modeled after, you would have to travel to six different time zones and five different countries! Some of the courses which inspired World Tour are so exclusive that they're almost impossible to play. Thankfully, you don't have to go to those lengths and can instead play almost identical holes at one fantastic location.

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If you're one of the many visitors to the Grand Strand who feel like the area has lost its golden "old time" touch, then Surf Golf & Beach Club is the place for you! Located in one of the most classic and timeless beach neighborhoods, you'll feel as though you've stepped back in time to the 1950s, the era of the shag. With old shade trees and a relaxed country club setting, you'll feel extremely relaxed in this semi-private location.

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Which cat has the biggest bite among the Ocean Ridge Plantation courses? The answer is Leopard's Chase, the newest addition to the infamous golfing giant. Another Tom Cate design, this King of the Jungle will surround you with challenging holes that are architecturally brilliant. The undulating greens, fantastic views, and well-manicured landscaping will have you begging for more.

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Wachesaw Plantation East is easily one of the most picturesque and infamous courses in the area. The course has earned numerous awards, including a four-star rating from Golf Digest. The course is located is located in one of the most beautiful areas along the Grand Strand, the historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet. Wachesaw Plantation East has also been the site of four nationally televised professional golf tournaments on the LPGA Tour.

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Historic Georgetown has a lot to offer eager visitors. From the beautiful harbor views to the infamous Front Street café's and stores, there are a million reasons to visit. Many visitors flock to the area to play a one-of-a-kind course. Wedgefield will stun you from the moment you drive into the club underneath the towering canopies of beautiful moss-draped oaks. Opened in 1972, the course was designed to highlight the area's historic past.

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Play on the course fit for champions. The TPC of Myrtle Beach, designed by Tom Fazio, gives golfers the opportunity to play on a real championship caliber course without having to pay excessive fees. Take a swing on the only course on the Grand Strand to be awarded five stars from GolfDigest. You'll feel like a pro from the moment you step onto the perfectly manicured fairways to when your relaxing in the luxurious clubhouse.

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There's only one word to describe Waterway Hills Golf Club: outstanding. As soon as you arrive and park your car, you take a gondola across the Intracoastal Waterway to the clubhouse and course. Talk about making a good entrance!

Robert Trent Jones designed the course but never could have envisioned the success the course would draw in. The course features 27 excellently designed holes with a slope amounting to 123. Woven into the course layout are several challenging and unique holes.

Generally, many of the holes on the course are tree-lined and straight. Accuracy is a must here but be on your toes, because as soon as you reach the greens, you''ll be introduced to the tricky angles, hidden bunkers, and water obstacles that were strategically placed by Jones. Most of the fairways are also flat, but some fall low to chipping areas due to crowning while some have rather subtle breaks.

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Tiger's Eye may be one of the best laid out courses on the Grand Strand. Continuously recognized as one of the most challenging courses, this Tim Cate design fails to disappoint. Featuring a more traditional design, Tiger's Eye stands among its award-winning neighbors on the North Strand, and for good reason.

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This course is set the perfect distance away from bustling Myrtle Beach to still provide a Myrtle Beach golf course feel. The Witch winds through dark and deep woods and along a swamp. The haunting sounds you'll hear from the creatures that live in the swamp are what gave the course its name. You'll spot alligators, frogs, and maybe even an eagle or two. The undisturbed wetland layout of this deep southern swamp has one fantastic feature: no condos or houses in sight!

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Only at Thistle Golf Club will you find the unique blend of Low Country and Scottish tradition on the coast. The 27-hole golf entertainment complex is modeled after the birthplace of golf, The Links of Leith in Edingburgh, Scotland, the course is split into three separate nines that each pack their own power and punch.

The rolling fairways, stacked-sod bunkers, and the amazingly flawless bentgrass greens earned Thistle Golf Club 4 1/2 stars from Golf Digest magazine. At Thistle, tee times are set at 12 minutes apart, not 8, giving you more time to relax and enjoy this great game.

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The Wizard is no exception when it comes to challenging difficult golf. Measuring 6,721 yards, the biggest surprise awaiting golfers lies at the end of this daunting course. Designed by architect Dan Maples, this course cuts through a very thick forest and rests along natural swamplands. The Wizard is ranked the most difficult course in the Mystical Golf trio. Out of the three, this course is the most player-friendly and doesn't daunt and tempt you with unrealistic lengths and features wide fairways.

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The fantastic setting of Tidewater Golf Club makes it a must-play on your Myrtle Beach golfing vacation. With a par 71, the course has a rating of 72.5 and was designed by architect Ken Tomlinson. Tidewater has often been referred to as "The Pebble Beach of the East," and has continued to earn numerous awards since its grand opening.

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Clyde Johnston brings a traditional but one-of-a-kind look to Shaftesbury Glen, an 18-hole championship course located in Conway, SC. By blending world class golf with an excellent location, Johnston managed to highlight the natural beauty of the Waccamaw River and incorporate elevated greens, wide fairways, and intense doglegs to create a course worth playing. The course resembles the famous courses located on the British Isles. In fact, the clubhouse is modeled after an old English manor house and pub to enhance the British atmosphere you'll feel at Shaftesbury Glen.

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Welcome to the centerpiece of the Myrtle Beach golfing buffet. One of the oldest courses in the area, this Robert Trent Jones design still stands as one of the most influential courses in the South. The course is one of the first where water hazards were used to surround landing areas. Don't let the age fool you, because the Dunes Club is one of the most challenging courses for any golfer.

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Golfers visiting the Myrtle Beach area should always make sure to include one Pawleys Island course on their list of must-plays. With courses such as Caledonia and True Blue, this is easily understandable as the south strand hotspot is home to some of the finest courses on the Grand Strand. The Tradition Golf Club has quickly become a favorite among Pawleys Island golfers as well as golfers traveling to the Strand. Like many of its neighbors, this Ron Garl design sits atop an old plantation property that will transport you back into the Old South before you even reach the third hole.

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The courses in Sunset Beach, NC have many great attributes that make them Grand Strand golf worthy. The natural land features of Sunset Beach offer a tranquil and beautiful golf setting. Located on the northern end of the Strand, the courses located here are far away enough from the Myrtle Beach hustle and bustle but close enough for Myrtle Beach visitors in search of challenging golf courses to travel to.

The Sea Trail Golf Resort offers three outstanding courses, all imaginatively designed by intellectual architects. The courses are both challenging to sophisticated golfers as well as amateur players. Each course at the resort has its own variety of holes, giving you the urge to not only play one, but all three!

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Welcome to the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owner's Association 2010 Course of the Year Winner! This 27-hole complex packs a punch and is divided into three nine-hole courses. Choose your combination and play either the Bay, Sand, or Piper course. The course, which measures 6,489 yards, challenges even the most precise of golfers.

No matter which course you decide to play, Sandpiper Bay has many exciting and memorable holes. Number 8 on the Bay nine measures 397-yards and is a par 4. This hole requires you to carry over a wide stretch of shrubbery and wood for a distance of around 250-yards. The headaches not over with this carry, however, because after you carry over the shrubbery, you then have a 150-yard approach shot to make to a very small green which is guarded by water on the right side. Talk about a trap hole!

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Rivers Edge Golf Club is one of the most prestigious courses on the Grand Strand. With awards such as one of the "Top New Courses You Can Play" and one of the "Best Courses Near You," this sensational course will challenge you on a whole new level.

Rivers Edge is on one of the most beautiful pieces of property that you'll play on. Arnold Palmer fell in love with the location the moment he stepped out onto it. The course overlooks the Shallotte River and seven of the holes sit on the bluffs of the marshlands. Don't worry, these seven holes aren't the only ones with beautiful landscaping. The other holes are highlighted by freshwater lakes and rolling hills.

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Play a one-of-a-kind course that provides an ideal experience for golfers of every level. 27 magnificently designed holes are divided into three courses- the Fox, the Otter, and the Bear. These courses are named after the native animals which were found when the course was developed. It doesn't matter which course you choose, its guaranteed that you'll have a fantastic and challenging day of golf down at River Oaks!

Designed by Gene Hamm and Tom Jackson, the course is carved out along the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway and features undulating greens and mounded fairways. This former nature preserve still glows with natural beauty. The course is located a few minutes away from downtown Myrtle Beach, but don’t let that worry you! The course is quiet and secluded and you'll never hear the hustle and bustle of busy Myrtle Beach.

The greens were recently renovated and now feature Champion Ultradwarf greens. A wide variety of trees were also planted along the fairways to create an even more visually appealing course layout.

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River Hills Golf and Country Club is located in the perfect setting for a perfect day of golf. Situated in the seaside village of Little River, Tom Jackson’s magnificently designed golf course features fairways that flow through beautiful forests and over rolling hills, which are unusual for a coastal course.

The course conditions are fantastic year-round and are highlighted by the beautiful seaside setting. Uniquely, the course features 40-foot elevation changes. Golfers of all skill levels with enjoy their day on the course as River Hills caters to golfers of all types! Beware! There are many water hazards on the course ready to give you an even greater challenge.

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An original coastal golf course favorite, Quail Creek continues to be one of the most requested courses in the area. The wide fairways, beautifully manicured greens, and challenging layout continue to draw players year after year. The home course for Coastal Carolina University, Quail Creek provides the perfect challenge to help build cherished golfing skills.

This par 72 course is maintained by the Sports Turf Management Program of Horry Georgetown Technical College, which ensures that the greens and fairways are in fantastic shape all year long. The practice facility provides you with an all grass driving range, a practice bunker, and even a 3,000 square foot putting green to make sure your prepared for your day out on the Quail.

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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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