I got to play this “locals favorite” with the Grand Strand Golf Directors this past Wednesday. Designed by Tom Jackson, River Hills is a great Semi Private layout, with alot of rolling terrain, tall pines, carefully placed bunkers and 40ft elevation changes, which all recently went under a $2 million renovation.
Tees, Fairways, Greens were all in really good shape. There are four sets of tees to accommodate every player and every skill level. Fairways are wide open off the tee and close in at the dog legs, which could require maybe a “bunt driver, 3/4 3-wood or hybrid off the tee.
The majority of the greens are elevated a few yards from the fairway, so when hitting your second shots in, double check the yardage, pin position and most important WIND. Yes, Wind! The wind, believe or not that far from the ocean does gust and can affect your shot a club or two.
River Hills has arguably the “Toughest Back Nine in Myrtle Beach” with the Par 5 17th Signature Hole.
Greens on some holes are very big and can be the difference between par or 3-putt bogey. Another factor is the water. The course has the feel of water on every hole with it all coming into play. You can add River Hills to any North Myrtle Beach golf package.
The Cherry Grove Pier in North Myrtle Beach, SC will hold it`s 16th Annual Fireworks Show tonight.
The show will start at 9:30 pm and is the biggest of its kind on the Grand Strand. In 1964, the Worlds Largest Tiger Shark was caught by Walter Maxwell from the Cherry Grove Pier.
The Pier is 1/4 mile long and is the 2nd Longest on the East Coast.
“Teach My People” an amazing charity in the Pawleys Island area that provides after school programs for childeren on the South End of Myrtle Beach in Pawleys Island, held there annual charity golf tournament today at The New Founders Club @ Pawleys Island.
This was the second time I got to play this course. The first was the Golf Directors back in January when it was cold and the course had no leaves on the trees. Playing the course six months later, the course was in great shape and has grown in great! Designed by former Gary Player led architect Thomas Walker, the New Founders Club had a $7 million renovation and a name change, formaly known as Sea Gull Golf Club, which was one of the oldest golf courses in Myrtle Beach.
Even though this facility closed 18-holes on the West Course recently to the Myrtle Beach Real Estate boom, that did not stop the East course from winning 2006 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of Year and South Carolina Golf Course of the year.
With an invite from the Classic Golf Group to come out and play, the golf course was in great shape and very well manicured. Although we did get rained out for the final 7-holes, this Gene Hamm design which opened in 1980 features a Country Club atmosphere that recently underwent an extensive renovation. Also newly installed GPS on all carts make getting the yardage to the target a little easier. The bad thing is, that you still have to hit the shot once you get the yardage.
As we go into today with the 18 hole playoff for the 2008 US Open, TIGER continues to make Big Putts when they have to be made. Watch TIGER TO FORCE PLAYOFF 2008 US OPEN
Is this the best putt to force a playoff in US Open History? I would have to say pretty close. This is the link to watch todays 18 hole US OPEN PLAYOFF and if you really want to get crazy on todays sports scene you can also watch the College World Series. GO CANES!
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will be hosting the California vs Carolina League Allstar game Tuesday June 24th at BB&T Field. The gates will open at 330pm, with the first pitch at 7:30pm. Tickets are available by calling 877-918-TIXX.
PELICANS HISTORY
In 1998, the city of Myrtle Beach was building a new home for its professional baseball team, dubbed the “Field of Dreams.” Baseball was officially back on the beach after a seven-year absence, temming from the
departure of the Myrtle Beach Hurricanes (A-Toronto Blue Jays) in 1992. The Pelicans made their debut in 1999 and with the team as green as the grass that they were playing on, the victories began to mount. The newest and freshest team in the historic Carolina League burst onto the scene and made an immediate impact by storming through their inaugural season.
Ranked among the best courses in the Myrtle Beach area, the North course at Myrtle Beach National also know as Kings North is one of Arnold Palmer`s best courses. In 1996 the Arnold Palmer Design group gave the course a complete make over, which to this day is one of the Grand Strands Top Golf Courses.
I got to play this EXCELLENT CONDITION GOLF COURSE and would like to first and foremost thank the Myrtle Beach National Company for allowing me to come play. From Tee to Green, the golf course was in excellent condition and would like to let the Superintendent know how good of a job he is doing! Sometimes, those guys do not get enough credit.
With names for three of the hole starting with, the Par 5, 6th hole nick-named “The Gambler” which has an island fairway that is also a shortcut to the green that can be reached in two, but defiantly check the wind.
The 18th Hole Par 4, known as “The Bullseye” has over 40 Bunkers and with a pond on the right side of the green, makes this a great finishing hole.
The 57th Annual Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach we be held at Grand Park at Market Commons starting June 5th. The Summer Kick-Off Festival runs through Monday June 9th. Live concerts, a kids zone, hot air balloon rides, free boat rides, along with other free activities will anchor the festivities along with celebrity meet and greets with American Idols Ruben Studdard kicking off the event with the singing of the National Anthem and a free concert by Third Eyed Blind on Saturday night.
The Eagles will play the Grand Opening to the Hard Rock Theme park on Monday night followed by the Moody Blues on Wednesday. The $400 million park is located over the intracoastal waterway bridge on Hwy 501. The park was also featured on “Good Morning America Weekend” on Sunday. For more information on the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach, visit there website at www.hardrockpark.com
Condolux will be moving to offices to our new location at 311 17 Ave South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582. We will be doing check in`s, in the new building, starting on Saturday May 31st. Our new office will continue to serve all your Myrtle Beach Vacations and Myrtle Beach Real Estate needs as well as our popular Myrtle Beach Golf Packages. Visit our website at www.condolux.net
NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com offers the most competitive rates on all of our Myrtle Beach golf packages, but with over 100 courses, which should you play? Craig Chinn, golf director, has the answer! For the best in Myrtle Beach golf and the rest of the Grand Strand, give Craig a call for the perfect golf package!
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