MYRTLE BEACH, SC (March 27, 2012) – The P. B. and Pete Dye designed Prestwick Country Club will be changing its greens to TifEagle ultradwarf Bermudagrass this summer. Scheduled to close June 17, reopening is planned for September 15, 2012.
In addition to Prestwick, the King’s North Course at Myrtle Beach National and Barefoot Resort’s Dye Club and Love Course are closing this spring/summer to install ultradwarf Bermuda on greens.
A number of recognizable Myrtle Beach Area courses have changed to TifEagle over the past decade. Included on that list are True Blue Plantation, Tidewater Plantation & Golf, Oyster Bay Golf Links and Legends Resort’s Moorland Course.
This newer brand of bermudagrass is as close to the speed and quality of bentgrass, but much easier to maintain.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (March 22, 2012) – As many of our regular readers know Direct Air, a Myrtle Beach headquarter discount airline, has suspended operation and filed for bankruptcy. With reorganization their hope is to resume operations this coming May. We wish Direct Air a speedy recovery and hope they’re back in the air come May.
Many of us have wondered how the timing, just prior to the peak golf season, will impact the industry. Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken to a half dozen golf courses and packagers.
The common theme is - sure we lost 8-12 tee times, or I’ve had a few cancellations, or the visit has been shortened since the golfers are now driving. Nobodies individual business seems to have been damaged beyond repair. However, I cannot help but wonder how these smaller losses might add up to considerable damage throughout the golf industry.
If you’re still on the fence about a Myrtle Beach golf vacation, or just late in putting your plans together, now is the time to act. Some choice accommodations have opened up and some prime tee times might just be available. You can book online now or call (800) 682-5699 to speak with a golf specialist.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (March 2, 2012) – Today I received the Links Magazine eNewsletter and was anxious to read their “Top 10 Golf Getaways Right Now Index” feature. Now, I’m wondering if their editors have ever reached into their own pocket and paid for a golf getaway. Four of their “getaways” are out of the country, and the remaining six are divided equally between the warmer east and west environments.
Call me a “homer” if you must, but I doubt there is a better “Golf Getaway Right Now” destination, than the Myrtle Beach, SC area. March weather is great, the courses are in fantastic shape and with such a wide variety of accommodations you’ll certainly find the perfect fit for your group. You will not go hungry with every imaginable type of food and the evenings come alive with casino gaming and live variety shows.
This month thousands of golfers will visit us and wear the dust off their grips. It’s what we’re here for. With almost 100-golf courses there’s still prime tee times and super accommodations for your gang.
