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Leopard's Chase Golf Club

We played Leopard's Chase Golf Club on December 27, 2009.

Weather was great and so was the golf course.

Myrtle Beach Package Specials

We're running some great Myrtle Beach golf package specials that feature top courses and great lodging.
To entice golf travelers after last year's economic downturn, many courses and lodging providers are providing great values.
Some courses are offering free rounds when you book a multi-course package. Others are offering free afternoon replay rounds.
Among those offering free rounds are the B&C Group (Tidewater, Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes, Farmstead, River Hills, Myrtlewood, & Meadowlands), the Legends Group (Parkland, Heathland, Moorland, Oyster Bay & Heritage), Barefoot Resort (Love, Norman, Fazio & Dye), and Myrtle Beach National. Free replays are available at Sea Trail Resort & the Glens Group.
Some lodging providers are also offering free nights of lodging and discounted rates.
Contact us at 1-877-732-6999, or visit our website http://www.seasidegolf.com/ to start planning your Myrtle Beach golf package.

Barefoot Resort & Golf - Greg Norman Course

I recently played the Greg Norman Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf for the first time in about 6 years. I have to say that I was very much more impressed with the course this time. The conditions were excellent - greens were very fast and challenging with many subtle breaks.
I really enjoyed the views along the intracoastal waterway. the only downside was the number of condos that line the fairways.
Check out the video below or on youtube.
I would have to say that the other three courses at Barefoot Resort (Dye, Love, & Fazio) are superior to the Norman Course - primarily because of the number of condos. But, the layout was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our round of golf.
If you would like to include any of the Barefoot Resort courses in your next Myrtle Beach golf package, contact Golf Packages of the Carolinas at 1-877-732-6999.

The Wizard Golf Club

We recently played The Wizard Golf Club, and we were impressed with the condition and the layout of the course. The fairways were over-seeded about three weeks before we played and they were in excellent shape. The greens rolled fast and true.
This Dan Maples layout is fair, yet challenging. Maples made good use of property, incorporating a meandering stream, lakes, and mounding with natural grasses.
The three finishing holes were our favorites. The 16th hole is a par 4 that measures 396 yards from the white tees with water down the right side of the fairway. Number 17 is a short par 3 to an island green, and the 18th hole is a 394-yard par 4 with another island green.
Pace of play was excellent for a Saturday morning in October.

Myrtle Beach Golf Packages

Cape Fear National - New Grand Strand Golf Course Opening Soon

Cape Fear National Golf Club, the newest area course is expected to open in November or December 2009.
We recently had the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the course by playing 18-holes and we were thoroughly impressed! The course was designed by Tim Cate, whose courses include the highly-rated Tiger's Eye, Leopard's Chase, and Thistle Golf Clubs. Cape Fear National may be his best design. The course features bent-grass greens, bermuda fairways, marsh wetlands, and elevation changes. The course plans to add another 9-holes to the layout in the near future.
Cape Fear National is at the extreme north end of the Grand Strand, about 5 miles south of Wilmington, NC. The location makes it a good choice for golfers from the north to play on the way in or on the way out of the Myrtle Beach area.
There are only a few Myrtle Beach golf package companies that can get you on this course. Call Golf Packages of the Carolinas at 1-877-732-6999, or visit http://www.seasidegolf.com/ to get more information about Cape Fear National.

7 Myrtle Beach Area Courses on America's 100 Greatest Public Courses

Seven area courses appear on Golf Digest's 2009 - 2010 list of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses. Last year, there were 10 courses on the list.

The 2009 - 2010 list includes the following courses (ranking shown in parenthesis):

The Heritage Club (#33)
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club (#38)
Tidewater Golf Club & Plantation (#41)
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (#66)
Grande Dunes - Resort Course (#77)
Barefoot Resort & Golf - Fazio Course (#96)
Barefoot Resort & Golf - Dye Course (#99)

The Grande Dunes - Resort Course is a newcomer to the list.
The four courses that fell off the list are: Tiger's Eye, River's Edge, King's North, and True Blue. I don't believe these courses decreased in quality, for the most part. I think they were "pushed" off by other courses that gained in popularity and quality. For instance, Grande Dunes - Resort Course (new to the list) has continued to gain in quality and name recognition as the course has matured since its opening in 2001. In my opinion, it is definitely a better course now then it was 2 or 3 years ago. Meanwhile, I don't believe that Tiger's Eye, King's North and True Blue have slipped at all. They are still great courses. River's Edge has struggled with the conditions of its greens the last few years, so I can see where it could fall off the list (please note that the course is renovating its greens this summer, so we hope to see it come back to prominence).

The bottom line here is that the Myrtle Beach area still has more courses appearing on the list than any other area (more than Kiawah, Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst, Las Vegas, Robert Trent Jones Trail, etc.). You should really consider playing one of these courses the next time you are in Myrtle Beach.
Our golf directors can steer you to the best values and help you build a Myrtle Beach golf package that meets your budget. Call 1-877-732-6999, or visit www.seasidegolf.com for more information.