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If you’re a golfer, chances are that you know of the fabulous selection of almost 100 championship courses located along South Carolina’s Grand Strand. But what you may not know is that some of the area’s best courses are now part of the newly created Waccamaw Golf Trail in Georgetown County, South Carolina, located just south of Myrtle Beach.
Made up of 12 of the most awarded courses in Georgetown County, the Waccamaw Golf Trial roster includes: three of "America's Top 100 Public Courses," one of Golf for Women Magazine's "Top 25 in America," six 4 1/2-star courses and one 5-star course (one of only three in the Southeastern United States). Golfers and vacationers who follow the Waccamaw Golf Trail will find themselves amidst the historic charm of one of America's oldest resort areas offering beautiful, uncrowded beaches as well as award-winning restaurants, unique shops and resort accommodations.
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Beach Vacations at True Blue
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Phone: 843-979-6123
Website: www.beach-vacation.com
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Address:
Pinehurst Lane
Pawleys Island
South Carolina
29585
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| True Blue Golf & Racquet Resort offers luxury 2 and 3 bedroom villas overlooking the prestigious True Blue Golf Course. Amenities include outdoor pools and tennis courts. Toll-free: 800/449-4005 |
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
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Built upon the site of a southern rice plantation, Caledonia has been widely recognized for its superb design and incredible beauty. When it opened in 1995, Caledonia was ranked 5th Best New Public Course in America by Golf Digest and was recently ranked 26th in America's "Top 100 You Can Play" by Golf Magazine in 2004. Golf Digest has further ranked Caledonia as one of the Top 31 "Best Upscale Courses in America" as well as awarding it 4 1/2 stars in its "Best Places to Play in America" 2004 and ranked it among "America's Top 100 Greatest Public Courses" in 2003 - 2004. |
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Direct Approach Golf School
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| Direct Approach Golf School has top quality instructio from the best instructors on the East Coast! All of our instructors and PGA and/or LPGA certified. Offering a 4:1 student/teacher ratio, you are guaranteed personal attention in order to achieve your instructional goals. Whether you ar a beginner golfer or a seasoned player, we offer instructional programs for all levels that are sure to improve your game.
Visit www.directapproach.com or call toll free, 866.500.9599 for details. |
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Founder's Club
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Construction of the new Founder's Club is underway with a target opening date of February, 2008. The new course, located on Highway 17 in Pawleys island, is being designed by Thomas Walker, former lead designer for Gary Player Design. The construction costs are estimated at more than $7 million. Plans include substantial design changes to the former Sea Gull Golf club layout along with a brand new clubhouse facility. Palmetto Architecture of Myrtle Beach is handling the design of the new Pawleys Island Golf Clubhouse, which will overlook the 10th and 18th greens.
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Heritage Club
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| Your day at The Heritage Club is a trip back in time. Built on two historic SOuth Carolina plantations along the scenic Waccamaw River, The Heritage Club is a traditional favorite of Grand Strand golfers. Over 600 acres of giant magnolias, 300-year-old oaks, freshwater lakes and marshes have been transformed into a golf course that rivals any course in the Southeast. Ranked among the "50 Best Public Courses in America" by Golf Digest in 1990 and rated 4 1/2 **** in "2002 Places to Play", The Heritage Club, a par 71, is pure southern charm and hospitality. |
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Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort
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| The area's only oceanfront resort with 3 onsite championship golf courses, tennis center, indoor & outdoor pools, bicycle trails, health club and more. Hotel suites, scenic and fairway villas and oceanfront suites and condominiums available. |
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Litchfield Country Club
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The gracious charms of this country club are enjoyed by a private membership and only a limited number of visiting golfers. The mature tree-lined fairways wind amid giant oaks and shimmering lakes of a former Carolina rice plantation, creating an extraordinary challenging "country club" experience. Built in the early 1960's under the watchful eye of Willard Byrd, this traditionally styled layout is the flagship of the great plantation courses of Georgetown County. |
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Pawleys Plantation
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This Jack Nicklaus signature design is a player's course that demands strategy, ingenuity and concentration. The classic Lowcountry design has earned it recognition and praise from some of the nation's foremost golf authorities, including Golf Digest, Travel & Leisure Golf and Golf for Women Magazine, Golf Digest, Travel & Leisure Golf and Golf for Women Magazine,. Golf Digest ranked Pawleys Plantation among South Carolina's "Top 25 Layouts" in 2001. The course is the centerpiece of one of the premier golf communities on the Carolina Coast, blessed with an abundance of live oaks and breathtaking views of the saltwater marsh. |
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Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
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| 582 acre resort featuring deluxe accommodations, first class amenities, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and award winning dining. One, two, three and four bedroom villas available for nightly, weekly and golf packages |
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River Club
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The semi-private River Club at Litchfield is one of the highest rated courses on the Grand Strand, receiving 4 1/2 stars in Golf Digest's "Places to Play". This Tom Jackson signature design is a favorite among local and visiting golfers alike, featuring the only bentgrass greens in the Pawleys Island area. The course offers golfers plenty of room off the tee, but as the name implies, water lurks on almost every hole, along with over 100 bunkers awaiting the stray shot. The dramatic par-5 18th hole offers one of the most exciting risk-reward finishes anywhere! |
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Tournament Players Club of Myrtle Beach
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Phone: 888-742-8721
Website: www.tpc-mb.com
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Address:
1199 Tournament Blvd.
Murrells Inlet
South Carolina
29576
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| Walk in the footsteps of some of golf's greatest legends, including Tom Watson, Gary Player, Ray Floyd, Lee Trevino, Lanny Wadkins and others, at the PGA Tour's own Tournament Players Club at Myrtle Beach. Host of the prestigious 2000 Senior Tour Championship, this relatively young Tom Fazio design is already regarded among the top courses in America. Golf Digest ranked it among "America's Top 10 New Upscale Public Courses" in 1999. Golf Magazine placed it among their list of the "Top Courses You Can Play" in 2000. Additionally, TPC has earned honors for "Top 10 Courses in South Carolina" by GolfWeek in 2002 and "Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Golf Course of the Year" for 2005. |
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Tradition Golf Club
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The Tradition Golf Club was elected "Golf Course of the Year" by the South Carolina's Golf Course Owners Association for 2000. Tradition was voted "Top Fairways" for 1998 by Golf for Women and Nominated "Best New Public Course" by Golf Digest in 1996. Located adjacent to the Willbrook community in Litchfield Beach, Tradition Golf Club brings to the Lowcountry a championship course that boasts the proud traditions of other great courses that have stood the test of time. Amenities abound at the Tradition, from comfortable dining, to an elaborate practice facility. Come experience the serenity of the game amid unsurpassed natural beauty. |
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True Blue Golf
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Ranked among the top courses in America, True Blue was recently declared the #1 public course in the Myrtle Beach area by Golf Digest, awarded 4 1/2 stars in Golf Digest's "Places to Play 2003-2004," and named to Golf Digest's list of "America's Top 100 Greatest Public Courses" in 2003-2004. Playing from 4900 and 7100 yards and having five sets of tee, this design is built for players of all ages and abilities. True Blue provides one of the most visually dramatic layouts you'll ever encounter, with vast fairways, large, undulating greens and some surprising elevation changes. The rolling terrain and native vegetation of this once thriving indigo and rice plantation makes for one of the msot spectacular settings in golf. |
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Waccamaw Golf Trail
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| Just minutes south of Myrtle Beach, golfers are discovering some of America's most awarded golf courses, including three of "America's Top 100 Public Courses," one of Golf for Women Magazine's "Top 25 in America," six 4 1/2-star courses and one of only three 5-star courses in the Southeastern United States. Set amid the historic splendor and charm of one of America's oldest resort destinations, The Waccamaw Golf Trail offers beautiful beaches, award-winning restaurants, interesting shops and a resort called Litchfield Beach & Golf, situated just minutes from the first tee of these fabulous courses. Contact Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort today and enjoy some of the greatest golf of your life. |
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Wachesaw Plantation
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The centerpiece of one of the premier country club communities on the South Carolina Coast, this Tom Fazio design is simply breathtaking. When it opened in the mid-1980's, Wachesaw was ranked among the "Best New Private Courses in America" and remains on GolfWeek's list of "America's Top 100 Residential Courses." Nestled against the scenic Waccamaw River, this very private golf course provides year round enjoyment for resident members and their guests. A very limited amount of outside play is available to golfers staying in Wachesaw's guest cottages. One of Georgetown County's best kept secrets! |
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Wachesaw Plantation East
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Carved from the gently rolling terrain of a former rice plantation, this Clyde Johnston design possesses a distinct Scottish flair, accented with freshwater lakes and wetlands. Wachesaw Plantation East received 4 Stars in Golf Digest's "Places to Play" and has been the site of four nationally-televised professional golf tournaments on the LPGA tour; the 1997 Susan G. Komen International, the 1998 & 1999 City of Hope Myrtle Beach Classic, and the 2000 Kathy Ireland/Greene.com Classic.
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Wedgefield Plantation Golf Club
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Situated on an 18th Century Black River plantation, Wedgefield Plantation Country Club offers a golf experience unlike any other on the Grand Strand. Now under new ownership, the course has undergone extensive renovations to place it among the South Strand's elite line up of nationally ranked golf facilities. This par 72 layout features five sets of tees and stretches just over 7,000 yards from the tips. The middle tees play a comfortable 6,300 yards. The course is accented with hundreds of ancient oaks, breathtaking views of the scenic Black River and a handsome plantation-style clubhouse. Wedgefield is located on the southern tip of the Grand Strand, just north of the historic port city of Georgetown. |
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Willbrook Plantation Golf Club
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Celebrated course designer Dan Maples has called Willbrook Plantation "One of my best!" Built upon the site of two Carolina plantations, it blends natural beauty with solid course design to provide one of the most memorable layouts on the South Carolina coast. Superb conditioning and warm, Southern hospitality have earned Willbrook Plantation a place among Golf for Women's "America's 50 Best Courses" and 4 stars in Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play in America." It has been featured on Nature Scene TV for its peaceful coexistence of golf and wildlife. |
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Ambassador Golf and Beach Vacations
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| Ambassador Golf and Beach Vacations offers guests vacation professionals who can design the perfect golf package, family vacation or simply a tee-time itinerary to meet your needs. Our Ambassadors secure lodging at some of the finest resorts and hotels in the South Strand area, and can recommend championship golf courses for golfers of every skill level. Special "Mid-Week Supersavers" and "Prime Time Signature" packages are available year-round. |
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Georgetown County Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 2068
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
866-368-8687
GCVB@sc.rr.com |
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