Barefoot Resort & Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on February 6, 2010

The 2,377 acre Barefoot Resort & Golf of Myrtle Beach, SC offers one of the most sought after golf courses in all of North Carolina. And no wonder. Barefoot Resort has four fantastic golf courses in Myrtle Beach, each with its own stellar reputation. The combination of designers for the Barefoot courses is very impressive. They include Pete Dye, Davis Love, Greg Norman and Tom Fazio. These talented architects have created phenomenal opportunities for some terrific golf excursions.

Barefoot Dye Club
The Dye course, the only semi-private course on the resort, is bordered by the beautiful white sands of the Carolina Bays. It is set off from the other courses on the northern end of the Barefoot property. Designer Pete Dye, famous for his notorious pitfalls that create difficult angles and ambitious shots, does not disappoint with his Barefoot course. As would be expected from Dye, the course is challenging, memorable and considered by many to be the most difficult course of the four at Barefoot Resort. The Dye Club is the only Barefoot course that has its own clubhouse. The other three golf courses all share a clubhouse and practice facility.

Golfers must take care not to be carried away by the incredible beauty of the Dye, as there is a beast lying in wait at every turn. The waste bunkering and impressive pitfalls will consistently sneak up on the golfer and generous sculpted elevations are evident throughout the course. Fairways on the Dye are GN-1 Bermuda grass that was developed by Greg Norman Turf. The greens are L-93 Bentgrass and the approaches are Tifdwarf Bermuda grass. The Dye is a 7,343 yard course with a par of 72 and slope of 149. Golf Digest honored Dye with a spot on its “Places To Play” list and also ranked them in the Top 10 of “Top 50 Courses of Myrtle Beach.”

Liberal use of mounds throughout the golf course are just the beginning of the obstacles that will be encountered. Wetland areas come into play on five of the holes, while numerous hardwood and Pine trees surround the outer edges of the course. Players will encounter an impressive fourteen doglegs that include two double doglegs on the 8th and 16th holes. Hole #18 is typical of Dye’s designs as it is guarded by a lake on the left and wide bunkers on the right. The 344 yard 10th hole is often thought to be the best hole of the course. It has a continuous lake on the left, an entirely banked right side, three sizable bunkers and a left dogleg to a raised green. Turn after turn, the course brings about demanding play. Visitors can enjoy fabulous views of holes 9, 10 and 18 from the clubhouse.

Bring your best game to the Dye course as extreme accuracy will be demanded, especially from the tees. From beginning to end, the demand for creative strategies are never ending. For an unforgettable round of golf, Dye is the place to play.

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Legends Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on February 4, 2010

The Legends Golf courses in Myrtle Beach located along the Grand Strand of South Carolina offer some of the most highly sought after golf courses in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas. With a total of six award winning courses, Legends provides extreme variety and versatility for the avid golfer. Legends Golf Resorts is a great place to begin the discovery of these courses with its luxurious lodging accommodations and amenities. This resort that is one of the top golfing facilities in all of the Grand Strand is home to three of the Legends courses; Heathland, Moorland and Parkland. Each one of these courses are distinguished by a unique and challenging golf excursion. They make excellent choices for those visitors to Myrtle Beach that enjoy the convenience of three high-quality golfing options in close proximity of their lodging location without the hassle of additional travel. The other courses offered by Legends do require some travel, but can be booked from the resort. They include Oyster Bay, Heritage Club and TPC. Each of the six Legends Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach is highly rated with its own set of appealing features.

Legends Golf Resort provides excellent golf instruction along with nice putting greens. Their well reputed 30 acre lighted practice facility is greatly appreciated for getting in some practice before hitting the course. All courses are extremely well maintained with superior service to their guests. Breakfast buffet and lunch are available at the Clubhouse to allow golfers an all-inclusive stay. Prices tend to fall into the moderate category and junior rates are $40.

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Man O’War Golf Club in Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on February 3, 2010

The 100 acre lake at the Man O’War Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, SC helps to create a menacing game of golf for enthusiasts who choose to take on the challenge. Those looking for a tough, but fair game, will be enticed by this Myrtle Beach golf course. In 1996, Dan Maples, who has created some of America’s most exciting courses, launched what many have called a “War” with an arsenal of weapons. The central opposition of the course would be the unavoidable component of water.

The lake at Man O’War creates a welcoming and glimmering display of beauty for onlookers, but it can become a laborious obstacle for even the best golfer. From tee to tee, everywhere the eye can reach, water will be seen. If you’ll be flying in to Myrtle Beach, an overhead view of the course bestows an impressive sight. The greens and fairways appear as narrow islands floating in an ocean of water. All the holes except two have water, a fact that serves to intimidate even the most experienced player.

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Shaftesbury Glen Golf Course in Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 25, 2010

Shaftesbury Glen Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, SC, designed by architect Clyde Johnston, was nominated by Golf Digest as one of the Best New Public Courses in America after its opening in 2001. They also gave it a 4 Star Rating in 2005. Its most recent honor was to be named as Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owner’s Association in 2009. GolfWorld ranked Shaftesbury in its Top 50 Golf Resorts in the United States. The course is located along the Waccamaw River in the town of Conway. With compliments of the new Conway Bypass (Hwy. 22), it is now only about ten minutes northwest of the center of Myrtle Beach. This golf course is combined with the terrific Shaftesbury Fish Club. Those of you that love golf and fishing will surely want to take advantage of both of these fantastic offerings.

Clyde Johnston designed the Myrtle Beach golf course in the style of a traditional British Isles course tucked amongst the beautiful farmlands and forests along South Carolina’s gorgeous Waccamaw River. Johnston was hired to create a course with a layout to be inspired by the Tillinghast theme. A.W. Tillinghast, who lived between 1874 and 1942, was a Scottish-born golf course architect who earned his fame with elevated greens, open green fronts, wide fairways, taunting doglegs and flashed up bunker faces. Johnston chose to use Tillinghast’s style as a strong “inspiration” for the course while not copying him. He states that the greens of Shaftesbury Glen were modeled after Tillinghast’s Winged Foot Course of Mamaroneck, New York. Johnston spent extensive hours studying old photographs, books and magazine articles on Winged Foot and visited the actual course twice before constructing Shaftesbury.

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The Witch Golf Course near Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 21, 2010

The Witch golf course near Myrtle Beach, SC was designed by Dan Maples and is appropriately named for its bewitching obstacles and tantalizing challenges. However, this is an extremely attractive golf course near Myrtle Beach that overflows with a natural low country environment. Hidden away in 500 acres of the swampy forests of Conway, SC, visitors get a break from the beach as they are taken back to the solitude of nature.

Travel deep into the woods equipped with your clubs as you listen to the menacing resonance coming from the swamp. Sounds of the bullfrog, sightings of alligators, eagles and other wild creatures just add to the witching atmosphere. Enjoy riding on paths and the more than 4,000 feet of bridges while making your way from hole to hole. The Witch is a rare place where man can commune with nature without the typical distractions of civilization. The 10th hole that runs along Highway 544 with a smattering of stores will bring forth a reminder of outside civilization. But don’t sweat it! That’s just there to reassure that the rest of the world is still near by. You’ll shortly find yourself once again tucked away in the enchanting forest of The Witch.

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The Best Myrtle Beach Golf Courses

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 13, 2010

If you love golf, then Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers an enormous selection of incredible golf courses to choose from with numerous Myrtle Beach golf packages, deals, discounts, etc. The only catch is – there are so many Myrtle Beach golf courses to choose from! That’s where we come in.

We’ve gathered reviews from locals as well as visitors to determine the very best golf courses in Myrtle Beach, SC and have compiled a list of the top 10 golf courses in Myrtle Beach. In this list of golf courses you’ll find addresses, phone numbers, websites, and links to insider reviews and information for each. If you think there’s a course that belongs on the list, then be sure to let us know!

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Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 11, 2010

During your trip to Myrtle Beach, do yourself a favor and venture to The Market Common and find Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe. Numerous diners who have tried this restaurant boldly declare that they have found their new favorite restaurant in Myrtle Beach, SC. From the service to the absolutely delicious food, Tommy Bahama’s is quickly establishing itself as one of the best restaurants in the Myrtle Beach Area.

The Market Common presents one of the newest designs in modern urban village communities as a self-contained full-service community that consists of various elements of a small town. In addition to restaurants, shopping and entertainment, this complex also hosts permanent residences, rentals and business office space. Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe is a great addition to The Market Common with its casual upscale dining.

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Flynn’s Irish Tavern in Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 10, 2010

Flynn’s Irish Tavern in Myrtle Beach, SC has made good use of old space by establishing its business in North Myrtle Beach’s old jail. This makes a really interesting facility for a favorite pub for many locals and regular visitors to the area. Tours of the former jail cells are even given upon request for those who may be interested in seeing them. The tavern is a family owned operation in which the Flynn family takes great pride. Don’t let the outside of the building fool you, once you walk in you’ll be welcomed by an atmosphere that is reflective of Marty Flynn’s memories of his home in Ireland.

Prices at Flynn’s are amazing for a tourist town and the servings are very ample. You definitely get a lot for your money here with the most expensive item on the menu being only $16.95. The weekly specials always draw crowds when their favorite dish comes up. Monday offers a fabulous All You Can Eat Roast Beef, Tuesday is Lemon Pepper Pork Chops and Wednesday brings on the Irish tradition of Corned Beef & Cabbage that is said to be terrific.

Their regular menu features a nice variety of tempting selections starting with grilled steaks and pork chops. The Seafood portion of the menu ranges from $13.95-$15.95. Some of the favorites here seem to be the Barbequed Salmon and Potato Crusted Grouper. Other choices are shrimp, salmon and cod fish prepared several different ways. Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Liver and Onions and Hamburger Steak are in their Tavern Favorites section. The Fish and Chips and the Guinness Stew come very highly recommended. They wrap up the menu with their list of burgers and sandwiches. The burgers can be ordered classic style or with added American, Swiss or Bleu cheeses, mushrooms and bacon. The Bully Boy, Reuben and Hot Corned Beef Sandwiches are spectacular. Kids will love the Chicken Fingers and Grilled Cheese.

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Redi-et Ethiopian Cuisine in Myrtle Beach

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 7, 2010

Fans of authentic Ethiopian fare are ecstatic that Redi-et Ethiopian Cuisine restaurant has opened in Myrtle Beach. Not only do they finally have access to this wonderful style of cooking, but the food more than exceeds expectations in quality, taste and even healthiness. Those who have eaten at some of the best Ethiopian culinary establishments in areas such as New York City say that Redi-et is as good if not better! This is an exciting addition to the dining options along the Grand Strand and it is the first authentic Ethiopian cuisine restaurant in South Carolina.

The owner of Redi-et is Sara. She came to Myrtle Beach with years of restaurant operation experience from her native home of Ethiopia. Upon her arrival in the Grand Strand, Sara noticed the lack of ethnic food and the total absence of her native cuisine. Her goal is to provide healthy Ethiopian choices with authenticity, excellent taste and service worthy of her customers. She does a great job of this, starting with making all the dishes herself from scratch.

Each of the dishes is served with a traditional Ethiopian bread known as Injera. This spongy bread, shaped much like a large pancake or flat bread, is made of teff, a high calcium grain that is also rich in fiber, protein and carbohydrates. One of the nicest pleasures of an Ethiopian meal is the display of fresh and colorful vegetables on top of the bed of Injera that welcomes diners with a beautiful presentation.

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Salt Creek Cafe in Myrtle Beach, SC

By Myrtle Beach Insider on January 6, 2010

If you end up near the Murrell’s Inlet area of the Grand Strand to visit the beautiful Brookgreen Gardens or Huntington Beach State Park, plan on having lunch or dinner at Salt Creek Cafe, just three miles north. This restaurant is family owned and operated by Keith and Wendy Wolff who have done a great job of creating a wonderful upscale casual dining locale. The Salt Creek Cafe is located in the Waccamaw Oaks shopping plaza and they invite guests of all ages to stop in and enjoy a top-notch dining experience. Just look for the building with the cedar shake roof and wood siding sitting under a huge oak tree. The full menu is served the entire day, so whether you want your larger meal of the day at lunch or just a sandwich for dinner, order what you like.

Salt Creek Cafe is very impressive as they have found just the right combination of service, menu options and charm. They have such an interesting menu with the delightful mix of choices that allows everyone to find something they like without being overwhelmed. Though menus are always subject to change somewhat, let’s take a look at a typical menu at Salt Creek. The appetizers make it really hard to pass by and move straight to the entrees. You want to at least share one or two with your party so you don’t miss out on these specialties. The Salt Creek Grits is a shrimp and grits dish with their special Creek Gravy. Homemade Potato Chips with chive dip can be enjoyed plain or jazzed up by adding cheese and bacon over the top. Mozzarella Stix are homemade and the Cluck Cluck is an inventive fried chicken liver plate with grits and creek gravy. Wow! Oyster Shooters with a splash of vodka, Fried Oysters, Steamed Artichoke or Cheesy Nachos, it’s hard to choose! The tender Calamari served with a Thai Chili Sauce, Soup of the Day and the Portabello & Zucchini Fries with a Horseradish Dipping Sauce round out these delectable choices. It would be so easy to make a meal out of the appetizers.

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