From: mikes@amber.csd.harris.com (Mike Straub)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: need golf suggestion for Myrtle Beach area
Date: 30 Sep 1992 11:37:46 GMT
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Here's a thread that I saved from awhile back -

(To add my own opinion, the best courses are around the Calabash N.C. area -
Ocean Harbour, Oyster Bay and Marsh Harbour.  The Pearl is overrated.)


In article <1992Apr17.134024.8693@linus.mitre.org> dlw@sdimax2.mitre.org (Weissman) writes:
>I know this has probably been discussed in the past, but...
>
>If anyone has any information on golfing in and around
>Mrytle Beach, I'd be interested in hearing from you.  I'd
>love to get some course recommendations, hopefully
>indluding location and tee time info.
>
>Also, any other info on the area (restaurants, beaches,
>etc.) would be great.
>
>I just found out that I'll have use of a condo just
>south of Myrtle Beach the week of Memorial Day and would
>like to do as much planning ahead as possible.
>
>I'll summarize and post any info I receive if people
>would like to see it.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>-Dan (dlw@mitre.org)

I prefer courses that don't slap on huge surcharges and let
you walk in the afternoon (for another 9 or 18).  On the
North Side, you might try:

   Robber's Roost
   Eagle Nest
   Possum Trot
   Bay Tree

Nice but require carts all the time, try:

   Heather Glen
   Oyster Bay Links

There are lots of other courses.  Suggestion:  Call Myrtle Beach
Chamber of Commerce.  They'll be glad to send you a huge packet of
info.

PS  I was disappointed with Myrtle Beach National (both West & South
Courses).

From: pazur@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (scott.m.pazur)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: Myrtle Beach Trip.  Golf/Non-golf Suggestions?
Date: Tue, 5 May 92 16:34:40 EDT
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Organization: AT&T


  >>Later this month, about 14 of us are driving down to Myrtle for a bit of Gol
>>indulgence. We already have tee times set.  I'm looking for any
>>suggestions on; Places to eat, Must-play courses, Night-time
>>activities, or anything else which might be worthwile...  Thanks.

Eating:  (I hope you like seafood!)  Don't miss the Calabash restaurants.
   Calabash is in NC, just over the border, check the local maps, I forget
   the road number, maybe 179 off 17.  Once you get into Calabash (it's
   not a big town, you'll know when you're there) there is a traffic light
   with an old Exxon on the left and a couple of souvenir places on the
   right.  Turn right here and go down the hill to three of the best low-
   priced, great food restaurants I've been to in that area.    For a decent
  all-you-can-eat place, try Bennets, there are a couple in the area.
 
Courses:  Only one must-play (you really can't go wrong with any of them).
   Don't miss Oyster Bay.  Don't.  This one is up on the north side of
   Calabash, right on that road I mentioned in the eating section.  There
   are quite a few real nice courses up that way that tend to be a little
   less busy because everyone else is down in Myrtle Beach playing.  We've
   started renting places in Sunset Beach NC to be closer to those courses
   and the Calabash restaurants.  Down near Myrtle Beach a decent course
   is Waterway Hills, but it tends to be a little more crowded since it
   is right on Hwy 17.  One thing to remember is that you usually get
   what you pay for as far as courses are concerned.  Last year Oyster
   Bay was $41.  The last day, when I was running out of money, I 
   played a place called Southport, on Hwy 17, $20 all day incl. cart. 
   For $20 it was ok, but I should have spent the extra money for a decent
   course.

Night time:  Depends on the age and mix of your group.  I've been going
   to MB since the early 80's (single) through this year in August  
   (now married with children) and there is plenty to do for all.
 
Have fun, it's hard not to in MB.  One more thing - the big name courses
like Tidewater, MB Nat'l, Bey Hill, etc. are all over rated.  
 


From: john@meaddata.com (John Manion)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: Info Wanted on Myrtle Beach Conditions
Date: Wed, 10 Jun 92 08:31:22 EDT
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In article <1992Jun8.194319.11497@dg-rtp.dg.com>, jessick@aspen.rtp.dg.com (Mark Jessick) writes:
|> If you have RECENTLY played a course at the North end that was in particularly 
|> good condition, I would like to know about it.  Just have time for one
|> day of golf with some friends and would like to make the most of it.  Looking
|> in the vicinity of Heather Glen, The Pearl, Sea Trail, etc.
|> 
|> Thanks,
|> Mark
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You have to play Oyster Bay.  I think it was the best course of any
in the area.  I played it in February and it was in great shape then.
It has to be incredible now.

Good Luck!

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From: eseeger@ssdc.UUCP (Eric Seeger)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: Info Wanted on Myrtle Beach Conditions
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 92 16:35:30 EDT
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Organization: Sterling Software IMD, Vienna, Va.

john@meaddata.com (John Manion) writes:
: In article <1992Jun8.194319.11497@dg-rtp.dg.com>, jessick@aspen.rtp.dg.com (Mark Jessick) writes:
: |> If you have RECENTLY played a course at the North end that was in particularly 
: |> good condition, I would like to know about it.  Just have time for one
: |> day of golf with some friends and would like to make the most of it.  Looking
: |> in the vicinity of Heather Glen, The Pearl, Sea Trail, etc.
: |> 
: |> Thanks,
: |> Mark
: 
: You have to play Oyster Bay.  I think it was the best course of any
: in the area.  I played it in February and it was in great shape then.
: It has to be incredible now.
: 
: Good Luck!
: -- 
: |John T Manion      | A Bad Day Golfing    |                 (513) 865-1773|   

If you are going to head out towards the Calabash pennisula area the place 
to play is TIDEWATER!! I feel it is the best course in the Strand. Play it 
and you'll know what I mean. It may be a little pricey (but your going to 
pay a premium with any good course) but it is definately worth the money.
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From: ronm@hpfcso.FC.HP.COM (Ron Mora)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: Info Wanted on Myrtle Beach Conditions
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 92 12:14:54 EDT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard, Fort Collins, CO, USA

Either Oyster Bay or Ocean Harbour !!!
I would rate Oyster Bay a 9 and Ocean Harbour a 9+.
Enjoy......


From: pazur@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (scott.m.pazur)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: myrtle beach golf
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 92 10:11:29 EDT
Distribution: usa
Organization: AT&T


>>Check out the courses carefully; there are some great ones (and
>>there are @ 100!).  Play the Legends at least once, there are two
>>and maybe three now.  Then there's Oyster Bay which everybody
>>loved but me (it must have been that 13 and 11 I took on two of
>>their signature holes:-(

I just returned from my yearly trip - thought I'd offer my reviews.

Day 1: Marsh Harbour (Calabash, NC)
       Very (very) nice, a bit of a challenge.  Lots of water, and
       a finesse, shot-making course.  Nice views of the Intercoastal
       waterway from many of the holes.  I may add this one to the 
       "play-again" list, I highly recommend it.
 
Day 2: Pawley's Plantation (Pawley's Island, SC)
       I played here as part of a one-day Phil Ritson golf school
       visit.  The course is a typical Nicklaus design, but pretty
       easy - not as shot demanding as Marsh Harbour.  You can
       play the driver off most tees here.  I only got to play the
       front 9, didn't wait out the rain for the back
       (Ritson golf school note: unless you're a beginner, don't 
        bother.  Enough said.)
 
Day 3: Beach day - had to keep my wife and daughter company at least 
       one day.  (side note: Sunset Beach is a GREAT place to stay!)
 
Day 4: Oyster Bay (Sunset Beach, NC)
       This is the only course I've returned to over the years, and
       will continue to do so.  The nicest course I have ever played on.
       This year I caught it just after it reopened.  They were closed 
       for a couple months to change the grass on the greens.  Due to the
       change in grass, there is a lot of loose sand on the greens, and
       they warned everyone before taking their money (which was only
       $30 this year - last year was $41).  I always recommend this course
       to friends and they always love it.
        
       Brunswick Plantation (town unknown, Rt 17 3 miles N of state line)
       A new course with only nine holes open (I played it because
       I wasn't ready to quit for the day and they had a $9.00/9 hole
       special).  It will be a nice course when it's finished, but for
       now it still needs some work.  There was nobody there when I arrived,
       so I played alone, was able to play a few balls, work on my sand game,
       and still get done in 90 minutes.
 
Day 5: Another beach day...
 
Day 6: Lions Paw (near Sunset Beach, NC)
       I played here because of a recommendation from an earlier playing
       partner.  Not a bad course, but nothing spectacular.  The front nine
       is p pretty wide open, y, and not too tough.  The back is like
       a totally different course, very wet, very shot demanding.  Worth
       a visit if you start looking through the golf brochures looking 
       for that final place to play.
 


From: maceache@fox.nstn.ns.ca (Tim Maceachern)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: myrtle beach golf
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 10:31:52 EDT
Distribution: usa
Organization: NSTN Network Operations Centre, Nova Scotia, Canada

Since there is a lot of interest in Myrtle beach golf courses I think it
would be nice to keep a file on them.  My observations in April this
year (I play to 8-10 handicap):

  Marsh Harbour:  lovely course.  Greens hard as hell this time, making it very
                  unrewarding to play for vacation golf.
  Legends/Heathland:  My favorite this trip (didn't play Oyster Bay this
                      trip).  For a Scottish-look course this is a must.
                      I can't imagine going back to Myrtle Beach without
                      playing this course.
  Hummingbird/Wild Wing:  Incredibly tough course.  I shot 99 and was low
                          gross.  Actually a nice course if you don't mind
                          being put through the wringer.  Be prepared for
                          lots of sand and water.
  Heritage:  nice.  <<Dearth of comments, I'm afraid>>
  Pine Lakes:  (the Granddaddy).  Oversold.  Blah course.  Nice hospitality.
               Cart paths really need work.
  Myrtle West:  not outstanding, but reasonably nice, easy course.

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From: lekberg@screwdriver.Prime.COM (Paul Lekberg)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Re: myrtle beach golf
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 92 13:32:13 EDT
Reply-To: lekberg@screwdriver.Prime.COM (Paul Lekberg)
Distribution: usa
Organization: Prime Computer R&D

In article <1992Aug18.143152.28017@nstn.ns.ca>, maceache@fox.nstn.ns.ca
(Tim Maceachern) writes:
|> Since there is a lot of interest in Myrtle beach golf courses I think
it
|> would be nice to keep a file on them.  My observations in April this
|> year (I play to 8-10 handicap):
|> 
|>   Marsh Harbour:  lovely course.  Greens hard as hell this time,
making it very
|>                   unrewarding to play for vacation golf.
 My observations in May of this year (I play to a 2 handicap)
     Marsh Harbor:  Very challenging course.  Requires positioning tee
                     shots with many 3 woods and long irons off the
tee.
                    Fairways were very hard and greens were firm.  The
                    17th, par 5 over two marshes is truly one of the
                    greatest par 5's I've played.
     Note:  if you don't have your 'A' game going, I agree with Tim,
that
            this course may not be much fun for vacation golf.

|>   Pine Lakes:  (the Granddaddy).  Oversold.  Blah course.  Nice
hospitality.
|>                Cart paths really need work.
     Played Pine Lakes in 1990.  Very expensive i.e. $100 is you don't 
                   have a golf package.  Ditto on Tim's comments.

     Heather Glen:  Very enjoyable course and in good shape.
     Arcadian Shores: Fairways are fairly wide and soft and greens were
                      in excellent shape.  All players should enjoy
                      this layout.


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From: robg@bnr.ca (Rob Gaudet)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.golf
Subject: Myrtle Beach
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 10:07:23 EDT
Reply-To: robg@bnr.ca (Rob Gaudet)
Organization: Bell-Northern Research Ltd.

I took a trip to Myrtle Beach last year and am going again
this year (October). Here are the courses I played last trip:

Long Bay: Great course by Jack. interesting holes, large waste bunkers.

Blackmore: this is Gary Player's course. Very enjoyable besides the fact
            that it was pouring rain. It is very playable for all levels.

Legends Heathland/Moorland: Played Heathland in the morning and Moorland
             in the afternoon. We all loved Heathland with its links 
             style setup. Very interesting and challenging. I hated 
             Moorland, thought it was too gimicky but the others loved it.

Willbrook: Easy course, pretty run of the mill. Plain.

Pine Lakes: I agree with earlier comments.  PLain, over rated.

Here is our plan for this trip. Anyone have comments on these:


Day1: Heritage.

Day2: Heather Glen.

Day3: Ocean harbour

Day4: marsh Harbour

Day5: Tidewater

Day6: Long Bay (again!)

Day7: Sea Trail (Jones course)

Day8: Oyster Bay

I can hardly wait!

-----------------
Rob
robg@bnr.ca
Ottawa, Ontario


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