TPC – Myrtle Beach Golf Course Review

TPC – Myrtle Beach, located on the south end of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet. South Carolina, was designed by world renowned golf course architect, Tom Fazio and 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Lanny Wadkins. Since the course opened in 1999, becoming the 100th golf course in Myrtle Beach, TPC – Myrtle Beach has ranked annually as one of the best courses in the country.

With an opportunity to play the only course in Myrtle Beach to receive a 5-star rating from Golf Digest, I could not pass on a day with great Myrtle Beach weather and good competition with the monthly Grand Strand Golf Directors.

From the moment you arrive through the gates on TPC boulevard, you start to get the feeling of the “kid in the candy store”. Why do you get that feeling? Maybe its the beautiful low country clubhouse over looking the Par 5 18th hole or maybe its the view of the practice facility knowing that some of the greatest players to play the game have practiced and competed on this very same golf course. Not to mention the famous Rolex starter clock by the practice green. For me, it was the chance to play a PGA style golf course and get the PGA experience, right here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

TPC – Myrtle Beach, located on the south end of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet. South Carolina, was designed by world renowned golf course architect, Tom Fazio  and 2009 World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Lanny Wadkins. Since the course opened in 1999, becoming the 100th golf course in Myrtle Beach, TPC – Myrtle Beach has ranked annually as one of the best courses in the country.

From the moment you arrive through the gates on TPC boulevard, you start to get the feeling of the “kid in the candy store”. Why do you get that feeling? Maybe its the beautiful low country clubhouse over looking the Par 5 18th hole or maybe its the view of the practice facility knowing that some of the greatest players to play the game have practiced and competed on this very same golf course. Not to mention the famous Rolex starter clock by the practice green. For me, it was the chance to play a PGA style golf course and get the PGA experience, right here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The golf course was built among the South Carolina wetlands with the inherent beauty of the natural terrain, towering pines and gentle elevation changes that are visual from each tee box.The TPC – Myrtle Beach features 5-sets of tees making the course a great test for golfers with any ability. The black / tournament tees measure 6950 yards with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 146. The red / front tees measure 5118 yards and have a rating of 70.3 and slope of 125. Fairways have wide landing areas, however, Fazio and Wadkins have the bunkers strategically placed throughout the golf course, to make you focus on accuracy.

The greens at TPC – Myrtle Beach were perfect condition since the recent renovation to be the first golf course in Myrtle Beach to feature the new Mini Verde bermuda grass. Mini Verde is the 5th type of ultra dwarf bermuda and one of the best, if not the best type of green surface for the Myrtle Beach area. The green complexes at TPC – Myrtle Beach are very large and well guarded with strategically placed bunkers. Did I mention the greens were PERFECT CONDITION?

Although there is not alot of water on the golf course that comes into play through your first 16 holes. You get all you want on the Signature Par 3 17th and Par 5 18th hole. The Signature Par 3 17th hole is surround by water from the front of the green wrapping around the right side to the back of the green. The water makes this a visual challenge and similar to an island green with a two level putting surface.

The Par 5 18 hole, is one of the best finishing holes along the grand strand. it can be reached in two by longer hitters, however, a creek bed running across the fairway into the large water hazard lurking to the left side of the hole prevents the bomb off the tee. The water hazard is more like a pond or small lake with the low country clubhouse in the background and the stadium style viewing area left of the lake. This area was built when the TPC Myrtle Beach was host to the Senior Tour Championship in 2000 with the wining score of -18  (70-67-67-66=270) and the Senior Tour Championship going to Tom Watson. The tournament was previously held at the Prestigious Dunes Golf and Beach Club from 1994 to 1999, also located in Myrtle Beach. The 2nd shot will be a long iron / metal wood into the green with bunkers short right and back right.

Overall, the TPC of Myrtle Beach presents golfers with an opportunity to see and feel what it is like to be inside the ropes of a tour caliber golf course.

I highly recommend the course and I have it on my Top 5 Myrtle Beach Golf Course list. It is defiantly a PGA experience here at the Golf Capital of the World.

You can now play the TPC of Myrtle Beach on our Myrtle Beach National 4+1 and 6+1 or on our Supreme Golf Package. For more information on the Best Myrtle Beach golf packages or to book tee times visit our golf website www.northmyrtlebeachgolf.com and simply fill out our quote request.

Craig`s Corner is a golf blog written by Myrtle Beach Golf Director Craig Chinn. Craig`s Corner features Myrtle Beach Golf Specials, Myrtle Beach Golf Course Reviews and anything and everything to do in the World of Golf and the Golf Capital of the World.

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We are continuing the 50% off for spring golf if booked by April 30, 2010. The program is simple, up to 50% off on green and cart fee for Spring 2010. Below is a chart displaying 50% off pricing for tee times made before 8:15am. This pricing is good 7 days a week from March 29th – May 9, 2010. These tee times must be booked prior to April 30, 2010.

Golf Course Rates : 3/18/2010 – 4/26/2010

Aberdeen $45
Blackmoor $56
Litchfield $56
Long Bay $61
River Club $61
Southcreek @ MBN $45
Tradition Club $56
Wachesaw East $56
Waterway Hills $45
West @ MBN $45
Willbrook $71
Wild Wing $61

Golf Course Rates : 4/26/2010 – 5/9/2010

Aberdeen $45
Blackmoor $56
Litchfield $56
Long Bay $61
River Club $61
Southcreek @ MBN $45
Tradition Club $56
Wachesaw East $56
Waterway Hills $45
West @ MBN $45
Willbrook $71
Wild Wing $61

Myrtle Beach Golf

To help launch the new non-stop service from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta, Spirit Airlines is offering $37 one-way rates. The fares must be booked by Friday, March 26th at 11:59pm. The daily direct flights, begins May 1st from the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). For more details visit www.spiritair.com

Play 3-rounds at Black Bear, Crow Creek and Sea Trail – Maples and get one FREE afternoon replay at Black Bear or Sea Trail. Packages start as low as $139 per person includes cart. The FREE afternoon REPLAY is either at Black Bear or Sea Trail Maples course. Replays may be prebooked and must be played after 1pm.

Rates are per golfer

Now-3/17 = $153.00

3/18-4/28 = $203.00

4/29-5/9 = $167.00

Book four rounds and get one FREE replay at Black Bear or Sea Trail.  Play Black Bear, Crow Creek, Brunswick Plantation and Sea Trail. The replays must be on the same course they previously played on the same day.)

Replays may be prebooked and must be played after 1pm.

4 rounds + 1 free replay packages start as low as $194 per person includes cart and receive one FREE afternoon REPLAY at either Black Bear or Sea Trail.

Now-3/17 = $213.00 per golfer

3/18 – 4/25 = $267.00 per golfer

4/26 – 5/9 =  $216.00 per golfer

The spring golf season is here and NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com has a new Myrtle Beach golf package. We are offering a new 3 round special where the 3^rd round is absolutely FREE. We have two distinct groupings based on location of courses making it easier for you to play some of the most requested golf courses on the Grand Strand. The North Myrtle Beach and Central Myrtle Beach Courses and the South Myrtle Beach Courses.

A. Choose 2 rounds from MBN – West Course, MBN – South Creek, Waterway Hills, Aberdeen, Long Bay or Wild Wing and receive a 3^rd round FREE to be played anytime after 12pm on either MBN – South Creek, MBN – West Course, Waterway Hills or Aberdeen. Long Bay and Wild Wing may not be the Free round.

B. Choose 2 rounds from Blackmoor, Litchfield, River Club,Tradition Club, Wachesaw East , Willbrook and receive a 3^rd round FREE to be played anytime after 12pm on either Litchfield, Blackmoor, Wachesaw East , or Tradition Club. River Club and Willbrook may not be the Free Round.

If you would like to play more than the 3-rounds, play option A and B for 4-rounds and 2-FREE.

The total will vary depending on which courses you would like to play. Email us at golf@condolux.net

This special promotion is only for a limited time and will expire 04/09/10 for play dates from 3/1/10 through 05/23/10.

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What does Double Tee mean? Why do golf courses in Myrtle Beach Double Tee? The term Double Tee is used when golf courses start groups off of both the 1st tee and 10th tee at the same time.

Why do courses Double Tee? Courses in the Myrtle Beach area Double Tee to help get more golfers on the course. If a course were to start every group off of the first hole, then the “Back Nine” of the golf course, would be empty for about 2-hours and 15-minutes each day leaving about 15 tee times open depending on the tee time increments at each course. With 15-tee times and the low end avg. cost of $50 per golfer that is an additional $3000.00 per day and on the high end at $200 per round it could be as much as $12,000 per day in lost / gain revenue. With most golfers wanting to play between 10am to 11am the double tee does not allow and most times are not open after 9:30 am depending on the golf course.

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Golfers in the Atlanta, Georgia area will now have an opportunity to come play some of the great Myrtle Beach golf courses. With Spirit Air offering direct flights to Myrtle Beach. Atlanta Golfers can become Myrtle Beach Golfers in the same day and on the tee by noon. Seven Courses on the Grand Strand were voted to Golf Digest “Top 100  Public Courses In The United State” They were Heritage Club (#33), The Dunes Golf and Beach Club (#38), Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation (#41), Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (#66), Grande Dunes Resort Course (#77), Barefoot Resort – Fazio Course (#96), Barefoot Resort – Dye Course (#99).

As part of the promotion, Spirit Airlines will be offering a special fare of $44 each way on all fights from Atlanta to Myrtle Beach, as well as great rates to other non-stop cities. Flights must be booked by February 28th, 2010. Visit spiritair.com for more details.

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Crow Creek Golf Club is now offering all of NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com`s guest free breakfast, lunch, and two beers with each paid round! Crow Creek is an excellent choice to add to any Golf Package. Built on the 500 acre Mclamb Farm, Crow Creek features some of the best playing conditions for any Myrtle Beach Golf Course. With 5-sets of tees to accommodate all levels of golfers, Wide open Tifsport Fairways, and arguably the best L-93 greens on the beach. Contact us today to play Crow Creek Golf Club.

Our Super Saver golf package is one of the best valued golf packages in Myrtle Beach. We are offering a 4-night / 3-round Super Saver golf package with Malibu Pointe Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach. Malibu Pointe features 42in Flat Screen TV`s in living room, stainless steel kitchen appliances, 1-king in master bedroom, 1-queen in 2nd bedroom and 2-double beds in 3rd bedroom. Based on quad occupancy, a 3-bedroom at Malibu Pointe with 3-rounds at Black Bear, Crow Creek, Crown Park, for $200.00 per golfer includes linens, departure cleaning, 1-day maid service, greens fees, cart fees, all taxes and fees. The 4-night/3-round Super Saver golf package with Malibu Pointe Beach Club must be completed by February 10, 2010. As a bonus, you may arrive any day of the week.

Check out this package, and many others on our Myrtle Beach golf packages website, NorthMyrtleBeachGolf.com

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