As the Spring 2012 golf season winds down across the grand strand, eight Myrtle Beach golf courses will be getting new greens this summer. The courses will be installing different new hybrids of Bermuda Ultra-Dwarf grass, including Champion Bermuda, Mini-Verde Bermuda, Tif-Eagle Bermuda.

These grasses excel in the Southeast, and have increased in popularity over the last couple years for several reasons:

• Bent grass is more susceptible to disease in the hot summer months compared to Ultra-Dwarf grass
• Ultra Dwarf grasses can still maintain speeds of 9-12 on a Stimpmeter just like bent grass
• Smooth consistent putting surfaces.
• Requires less maintenance (less chemicals, watering, and aerating)
• Keeps great color retention in cool seasons

Barefoot Dye Club – The course will be closed May 21 and reopen July 16. The course is changing from Bent grass to Champion Ultra Dwarf.

Barefoot Fazio – The course will be closed July 9 and reopen on September 10. The Fazio course at Barefoot is also changing from Bent grass to Champion Ultra Dwarf.

Grande Dunes Resort Course – The Resort Course at Grande Dunes is closing on June 26 to August 21. The courses is changing from Bent Grass to Champion Ultra Dwarf Bermuda Grass.

International World Tour Golf Links – The Open Course – The course will be closed beginning May 15 and will rebuild green complexes and change the putting surface grass from L93 bentgrass to Mini-Verde ultradwarf Bermuda grass.

International World Tour Golf Links – The Championship Course – The course will close after the Open Course renovations are complete. The Championship course will also have the green complexes rebuilt and switch from L93 bentgrass to Mini-Verde ultradwarf Bermuda grass.

Myrtle Beach National – Kings North – Arnold Palmer`s Kings North is changing putting surfaces from Bent grass to Champions Ultra Dwarf. The course will be closing June 25 and reopening on August 21.

Prestwick Country Club - the course will be closing on June 18 and be closed until September 15  for renovations of greens. They will be putting in Tif-Eagle Bermuda to enhance the putting surface as well as doing other projects around the course.

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All of these closures, as well as others for golf courses in Myrtle Beach, will be on our golf course maintenance schedule page.

Golfers are always wanting to play the best courses for the best price. We always see rankings for the “Best Myrtle Beach Golf Courses”, “Top Myrtle Beach Golf Courses” but one list that you never see is the Worst Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach.  Well, it’s time to change that. I did a blog back in the Summer of 2009, titled the Top 5 Worst Courses in Myrtle Beach. That blog was about my own ranking system. Since then, we have implemented a golfer voting system that allows golfers to vote for their favorite (and least favorite) courses on a 1-5 basis.

In this case, I know these courses get a lot of play, however, no one is voting for them. Does that mean they are bad golf courses? Nope! I have never played a bad golf course anywhere. What I have played are golf courses with bad conditions.  However even when a golf course is in bad condition, your opponent is playing the same conditions. Remember, the ol saying goes, “A bad day at the course, is better than a Good Day at the office.”

The Top Worst Myrtle Beach Courses, aka.  ”The Weakest Links”

1. Palmetto Greens – coming in as the 94th ranked golf course for Spring 2012 with a 1.80 out of a possible 5.0, leads them to the #1 position as the overall winner of the Worst Myrtle Beach course.
2. Cypress Bay – Ranked as the 93rd course in Myrtle Beach, Cypress Bay has recently gone under renovations to the entire facility. There is a new day at Cypress Bay but it still ranks at the bottom of the list with a 2.07 out of a possible 5.0
3. Island Green – Reopened under new management, the 92nd ranked worst course in Myrtle Beach will need to do a lot after the former Signature Golf Group closed the golf course in late 2011. 2.13 out of a possible 5.0
4. Brierwood Golf Club – located over the state line in Shallotte, North Carolina, Brierwood is mostly played by locals just wanting to get out and hit it around. 2.33 out of a possible 5.0
5. River Oaks - Im actually shocked to see River Oaks here in this position, the course has had major renovations. If you have not been out to River Oaks in a while it is a value course, that challenges the mid to high handicapper. 2.38 out of a possible 5.0

If you disagree with these golf course rankings, feel free to go to our rankings and comments section and let your voice be heard!

Has always ….. Fairways & Greens

@mbgolfpro

Golfers that come to Myrtle Beach know all about the area golf courses and which ones are their favorites. What they MIGHT not know, however, is where to get a good golf lesson in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. Before playing some of the Top rated Golf Courses in the country, golfers may want to fine tune their game (let’s face it, you have to win those skins off your buddy.)  The last thing a good golfer wants is to play badly on one of 90 golf courses along the 60 mile Carolina Coast.  Now, golfers that come to enjoy their golf vacation in Myrtle  have a new option.

The South Carolina Golf Center, temporally located at Burning Ridge Golf Club in the heart of the Worlds #1 golf destination, offers personalized golf instruction for players of all skill level. Whether you are a beginner or playing professional the SC Golf Center can personalize a golf program to help every facet of your game with private instruction utilizing the V-1 Digital Coaching System. The V-1 Digital Coaching System is the top video analysis software in sports.  Even when golfers leave to return home from your their golf vacation, they will have access to the Online Academy, where the student can even get online lessons.  This feature will allow students to continue to fine tune their golf game miles away from Myrtle Beach.

Offering an array of instruction, including 1, 2 and 3 day golf schools, hourly golf lessons, playing lessons and short game lessons, the SC Golf Center has a program to maximize any golfer’s game. I know it sounds like a sales pitch, but it’s true. They do their best to customize their lessons around your style.

The school is founded by former PGA Tour Player and 4-time Nationwide Tour Winner, Hugh Royer III, and is also the Director of Instruction at the SC Golf Center. His unique teaching philosophy stems from a combination of his own playing experience and his ability to communicate to players of all levels in different ways.  Royer has coached some of the games top professional, collegiate, junior and amateur players from all over the world.

For more information or to book your golf lesson, you can contact Royer at the SC Golf Center via their website www.scgolfcenter.com or you can contact him directly at 843-298-4698  for pricing and info.

His lessons are @mbgolfpro approved!

As always,
Fairways and Greens

With the weather along the Grand Strand heating up in the month of April, it’s no surprise that the top ranked golf courses in Myrtle Beach,SC are starting to flux from month-to-month. Why, you ask? As more golfers are starting to flock to the Carolinas, we’re starting to receive a significant amount of reviews about golf course conditions and overall experiences.

Tidewater is starting to make it’s move towards the top of the list, which comes to no surprise to me due to the superb conditions and views it has to offer. We expect to see a lot of movement on our top 10 list in the upcoming months, so stay tuned. Also, if you haven’t voted already – please feel free to share the experience you had with courses you’ve played on previous trips to the Grand Strand. Another notable mention is that Thistle Golf Club dropped competley out of the top 10 rankings for reasons unknown. If you this happens to be one of your favorite golf courses in Myrtle Beach make sure you vote for them here.

Let’s cut to the chase and get right on to our top 10 golf courses for April 2012:

1. True Blue - The #1 golf course in Myrtle Beach for the third consecutive month.
2. Caledonia – Moved up two spots from last month
3. Tidewater – Moving up the leader board, jumped up two spots, this course could take over the #1 ranking soon.
4. TPC of Myrtle Beach – One of two courses to be voted in the Top 10 for the 13th consecutive month.
5. Willbrook – Dropped two spots from March rankings, has been in Top 5 since November 2011 rankings.
6. Dunes Golf & Beach Club – Climbing back to the top of the rankings, still @mbgolfpro`s favorite course.
7. Barefoot Dye- Club - Back in the Top 10 after a two month hiatus.
8. Myrtle Beach National – Kings North – By far one of the most requested golf courses in Myrtle Beach.
9. Bald Head Island Club – A world away, this Tim Cate redesign in only accessible by ferry.
10. Barefoot -Fazio – Arguably the best course at Barefoot Resort and Golf.

There you have it folks, another month of the top ranked golf courses in Myrtle Beach, SC and surrounding areas.

For the latest golf news, tips and course conditions, follow me on twitter @mbgolfpro.

Dream of playing the challenging links on famed Myrtle Beach courses but don’t want the hassle or expense of flying in? If you live in or near Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Louisville; Nashville; or Springfield, Ill., your dreams have just come closer to reality! Starting May 31 through Oct. 31, Vision Airlines will provide non-stop 737 jet service to Myrtle Beach. Fares will start at $109 each-way, including all taxes and fees, according to a recent press release from Vision Airlines.

“We are excited to welcome Vision Airlines to MYR and we are confident that the markets that they’ve chosen will provide terrific opportunities for both Vision Airlines and our destination,” said Mike La Pier, Director of Airports, MYR. “We are pleased to partner with Vision Air to introduce all that Myrtle Beach can offer to a new and much greater audience,” added La Pier.

In the past, passengers traveling to Myrtle Beach have had to endure long layovers, hours in the car, very expensive fares, and flying on cramped regional jets. Vision Airlines’ non-stop, big jet, Boeing 737 service will save passengers time and money. And it’s PERFECT for golfers too that want to come in for a weekend visit and hop back out for our fall 2012 golf season. (check out the packages below)

Vision Airlines has been in operation for more than 18 years offering low-cost flights to the most popular leisure destinations.

“Vision Airlines’ new, non-stop flights to Myrtle Beach are another step in providing low-cost air service to fantastic vacation destinations. The great golf courses and family-friendly beaches make Myrtle Beach an excellent vacation value,” said David Meers, Senior Vice President of Vision Airlines. “Vision Airlines’ non-stop, big jet, Boeing 737 service will save passengers time and money, making flying a more attractive option for traveling to Myrtle Beach this summer.”

Tickets and information are available at www.VisionAirlines.com or through the Vision Airlines Call Center at 1-877-FLY-A-JET (1-877-359-2538).

After you have chosen your flight, consider one of these exciting golf getaway packages for a long weekend – fly in, play and fly out!

Sea Trail – 3 Rounds – Free Lunch at clubhouse each day and Free Replays
In nearby Sunset Beach, NC the Rees Jones course boasts generous mounded fairways, bordered by scenic lakes and water hazards on 11 holes, old oaks and towering pine trees.

Legends – 3 Rounds – Free Breakfast, Free Lunch and 2 Beers at Clubhouse each day
The Scottish-inspired Legends Golf and Resort offers five of the best golf courses available in the Myrtle Beach area and the state of South Carolina.

Mystical – 3 Rounds – Free Lunch & 2 Beers at Clubhouse each day
The Wizard, The Witch and Man ‘O War golf courses are run by Mystical Golf, headed up by Claude Pardue. Each of the three courses has its own unique clubhouse, theme and look. And the golf courses, though two share the same property, are completely different as well.

For details on these packages, give us a call! 1-800-624-6418

We look forward to seeing you soon!

In Honor of the Masters, The Entrance Road to Caledonia Golf & Fish Club

It has been one year since we debuted our Top Myrtle Beach Golf Course Rankings. The overwhelming response of emails, votes, tweets and post on our Facebook page let us know that this is what the golfers want and have been wanting for years now. This is what golfers expect and this is what we will continue to produce!

While the golf world has there eyes tuned to Augusta National for the Masters, The Spring 2012 golf season in Myrtle Beach is well under way. Travelers from around the world will be coming to Myrtle Beach to play golf and the Easter Holiday in Myrtle Beach will also bring even more people to the Grand Strand for vacation.

We have been receiving great reports from golfers about conditions of the golf courses. We also keep getting great response to our monthly golf rankings.  With fewer tee times open for the remaining of the Spring Golf season there are still ways to save up to 50% off of tee times at three of the Top 10 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses. Which three you ask? Lets get to the rankings and find out.

1. True Blue – Holding on to the #1 spot for the 2nd consecutive month

2. Thistle – Super Spring conditions have allowed this course to jump up two spots from the previous month.

3. Willbrook Plantation – Holding the #3 spot for the third straight month.

4. Caledonia – One of two courses that has made the Top 10 every month.

5. Tidewater – Moved up three spots from last month. Take a look at the ocean from the 13th green.

6. TPC of Myrtle Beach - One of two courses that has made the Top 10 every month.

7. Dunes Golf & Beach Club – After a brief departure from the Top 10 the Dunes is without a doubt is one of the best  layouts on the Grand Strand.

8. Bald Head Island – After being in the Top 10 for 10 consecutive months and a three month stint at #1 Bald Head Island is back in its rightful place, in the Top 10.

9. Reserve Club @ St James – The only private course at St. James Plantation is one of the most underrated golf courses and one of three Nicklaus designs  on the Grand Strand.

10. Barefoot -Fazio – Dropped eight spots from the #2 position. Considered by many to be the best course at Barefoot Resort.

There you have it folks, Our one year anniversary of Top 10 rankings for Myrtle Beach Golf Courses.

As always, Fairways and Greens

@mbgofpro

With the 18th Annual Monday After The Masters less than two weeks away, the Largest single day fundraiser in the State of South Carolina is once again sold out for the 7th consecutive time. The 2,300 acre Barefoot Resort and the private  Dye Club will host celebrities and PGA Tour Players once again. The event not only has the celebrities and PGA tour players, but also for the second year, ESPN`s Mike and Mike in the Morning will be doing there radio show LIVE from the first tee of the Dye Club.  Mike and Mike in the morning airs from 6-10 a.m. ET on weekdays, which is carried by more than 200 affiliates nationwide.

All monies raised during this event goes to the Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation — a non-profit organization which supports education in South Carolina, South Carolina Junior Golf Program and schools’ music programs around the country.

Ole Craig Chinn & Ric Flair at last year's Monday after the Masters

With all the important stuff out of the way, lets get to the wonderful world of the Twitter-Verse. Twitter has become such a great tool for people to find out instant updates on things happening around the world. In this case, Twitter will be used to keep up with participants playing in the 2012 Monday After The Masters. Celebrities like Comedian Wayne Brady, ESPN personalities Mike Greenberg, Mike Golic, Doug Gottlieb and Stewart Scott. Also former and current NFL Players, Tyler Thigpen, Sterling Sharpe, George Rogers, Jim McMahon to name a few. Last and certainly not least, a crowd favorite at the Monday after the Masters is 21-time world champion, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair……WOOOOOOOO!

PGA Tour Players committed to playing in Monday after the Masters (Also know to locals as the Hootie) are eight time LPGA Player of the Year, Annika Sorenstam. Captain of Team USA for the 2012 Ryder Cup, Davis Love III, Local PGA and LPGA Tour Players Dustin Johnson and Kristy McPherson, and the crowd favorite Long John Daly.

Follow these celebrities and professionals on twitter at there twitter accounts below.

2012 Celebrities at Monday after the Masters

Steve Azar - Singer  @steveazar
Wayne Brady - Comedian  @waynebrady
Mark Bryan - Musician – Hootie & the Blowfish  @MarkBryanCTMG
Jim Cantore - The Weather Channel  @JimCantore
Javier Colon - Musician  @Javstwtr
Andrew Copeland - Musician
Mike Cowan - Caddie
Dean Felber - Musician – Hootie & the Blowfish
Chuck Finley - MLB
Ric Flair - Wrestler  @RicFlairNatrBoy
Jackie Flynn - Comedian  @JFlynnComedy
Colt Ford - Musician  @coltford
Mike Golic - Mike & Mike in the Morning  @MikeAndMike
Doug Gottlieb - ESPN  @douggottlieb /  @GottliebShow
Jack Ingram - Musician
Josh Kelley - Musician  @JoshBkelley
Johnny Lee - Musician
Edwin McCain - Musician  @TheEdwinMcCain
Jim McMahon - NFL  @McMahonHeadband
Nathan Morris - Musician  @nathanmorris
Kyle Petty - NASCAR  @kylepetty
Alfonso Ribeiro - Actor  @alfonso_ribeiro
George Rogers - 80 Heisman Trophy winner
Darius Rucker - Musician – Hootie & the Blowfish  @dariusrucker
Bret Saberhagen - MLB
Stuart Scott - ESPN Analyst  @StuartScott
Sterling Sharpe - NFL
Jim Sonefeld - Musician – Hootie & the Blowfish
Kevin Sorbo - Actor  @ksorbs
Ryan Succop - NFL
Tyler Thigpen - Football  @TylerThigpen4
Dan Tyminski - Union Station  @dantyminskii
Gary Valentine - Actor – King of Queens  @Gary_Valentine
Michael Waltrip - NASCAR   @mw55

2012 Professionals at Monday after the Masters

Blake Adams
Woody Austin  @woody_austin
Matt Bettencourt
Kris Blanks  @krisblanks
Scott Brown
Zack Byrd  @zbyrdgolf
Kevin Chappell  @Kevin_Chappell
John Daly  @PGA_JohnDaly
Chris DiMarco  @ChrisDiMarco
Ken Duke
Lee Elder
Matt Every
Jim Furyk  @jimfurykfeedr
Tommy Gainey  @TwoGlovesGolf
Robert Gamez
Bobby Gates  @bobbygatesgolf
Brian Gay  @BrianGayPGA
Dustin Johnson   @DJohnsonPGA
Kevin Kisner  @K_Kisner
Jason Kokrak
Kelly Kraft  @kkraft11
Billy Kratzert
Davis Love III  @Love3d
Mark Lye  @Re_Lye
Kristy McPherson  @KRISTY2208
David Mobley  @thegolfmob
Blair O’Neal @BLAIRONEAL
Greg Owen
Charlie Rymer  @CharlieRymerGC
Annika Sorenstam  @ANNIKA59
Scott Stallings  @stallingsgolf
Josh Teater    @jteater12
Kyle Thompson  @KyleThompsonPGA
DJ Trahan @dj5_81
Boo Weekley  @booweekley

And of course be sure to follow, the one, the only, the @Mbgolfpro 
Hope to see you there! Fairways and Greens

With the Easter Holiday for 2012 just around the corner, we have last minute golf specials at several participating golf courses in Myrtle Beach. These Easter deals can save up to $35 per golfer at 23 Prime Time courses and up to $60 on Four Barefoot Resort Courses. These Signature courses includes three courses that are in our Top 10 Golf Course Rankings, Willbrook Plantation currently ranked #3 and Tidewater Golf Club currently ranked #5 and the Barefoot Fazio currently ranked #7. Not only do they include Top Ranked Myrtle Beach Courses, but also courses designed by the games best, including Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Greg Norman, Dan Maples, Davis Love III, and Jack Nicklaus to name a few. (Oh, and FYI, Davis Love III will be playing in the 2012 Monday after the Masters Golf  Tournament in Myrtle Beach on April 9.)
All of these Easter 2012 golf specials include  include Greens, Carts, Taxes and Fees in the rates below.

National Golf Management Easter Special (April 5 to April 11, 2012)

Valid on Tee Times Booked NOW Until April 11 – LIMITED AVAILABILITY

South Creek, West Course, Waterway Hills, Aberdeen, Arcadian Shores, Meadowlands, Myrtlewood, River Hills
Play ANY of these courses above for $59 a.m., $49 midweek and/or p.m. (Save 25 bucks per golfer!)

Litchfield, Tradition Club, Blackmoor, Wachesaw East, Farmstead
Play ANY of these courses above for $71 a.m., $56 midweek and/or p.m. (Save 25 bucks per golfer!)

Long Bay, River Club, Wild Wing Plantation
Play ANY of these courses above for $76 a.m., $58 midweek and/or p.m. (Save 30 bucks per golfer!)

Willbrook Plantation, Pawley’s Plantation, Pine Lakes
Play ANY of these courses above for $88 a.m., $65 midweek and/or p.m. (Save 30 bucks per golfer!)

King’s North, Grande Dunes Resort Course, Tidewater
Play ANY of these courses above for $97 a.m., $67 midweek and/or p.m. (Save 35 bucks per golfer!)

As an added bonus, KIDS PLAY FREE on these courses during this special. (Ages 16 and under. One child per paying adult. Learn more about rates for kids.)

Barefoot Golf & Resort Easter Deal (April 4 to April 11, 2012)

Valid on Tee Times Booked NOW Until April 11 – LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Barefoot Love, Barefoot Fazio, Barefoot Norman, Barefoot Dye
Play ANY of these courses above for $153 a.m., $128 midweek (Save up to 55 bucks per golfer!)
SPECIAL Wednesday Rate: $93 a.m. and p.m. (Save up to 90 bucks per golfer!)

You've got two options for the Gambler at King's North, an easy 4 strokes or a tricky 3. It's your call.

One of the most requested golf courses in Myrtle Beach will be getting a make over this Summer 2012. This Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane design is one of three courses at Myrtle Beach National. The Myrtle Beach National Kings North opened in 1973,  with Palmer himself being apart of the initial design, the course went under a complete refurbish in 1996. “The King” himself handled the majority of the changes. At that time, the course received new Crenshaw Bent Grass greens. The Green areas also where increased in size and undulations where added for difficulty.

Bunkers were also added.

For example, the 18th hole is called “the Bullseye” and has over 40 bunkers on the finishing hole.  Mounds were added to contour fairways and bulk heads were added to holes like the par-3 4th hole called “The Island Green”. As you may suspect, this green is now completely surrounded with water. These changes made by Arnold Palmer led Myrtle Beach National – Kings North to receive the 1996 Myrtle Beach Golf Course of the Year award and also the South Carolina Golf Course of the Year.

With the South Carolina climate and newer grass technology the National Golf Management team has decided to install new Champion Bermuda Greens. This grass is some of the best you can get for the Grand Strand area do to its drought tolerance and ability to grow on different mixtures of soil types.  Champion Bermuda grass is also and the most important provides great putting surface and is less expensive to maintain than bent grass greens. The course will close on June 25, 2012 and reopen August 31st, 2012.

Let’s not stop there. There was another significant change to this Par 72 layout in 1996….

It’s the Gambler

This sign resides by the Par-5 Gambler golf hole at King's North in Myrtle Beach.

Legendary Country Music Singer Kenny Rogers, came to Myrtle Beach to help open the Arnold Palmer redesign and  turned the par-5 6th hole into one of the most famous hole in Myrtle Beach Golf History. Rogers named the hole “The Gambler” after his hit song, which one won him a 1978 Grammy Award for “Best Male Country Vocal Performance”.

This par-5 hole is called “The Gambler” because it gives golfers two options to play the hole.

If you go with the first choice, you hit it over the water on the drive to a landing area with three fairway bunkers. This is the safe shot.  Your second shot will be a layup down the fairway. Third shot is to the green.

Now, get ready for option #2. You tee off and strike the ball over the water, but now you are aiming for a island fairway that is about 100 yards long and 50-yards wide.  So you better make sure you are a good shot, or you’re going to be going through balls like nobody’s business. You have to then hit over the water again on your second shot to get to the green.  So you’re on the green in two shots putting for Eagle. This second option gives golfers their “Gamblers” chance in the game of golf.

This hole sets the golfer up for a chance to ask himself one question.  Before your opponent “hands you a bottle, and you drink down your last swallow” you will need to decide to go for it in two or bail out and still try to make birdie or par with 3 shots.

SO, the question is, “Do you know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, or know when to run?”

No other hole in the Myrtle Beach area has as much meaning as this hole.  Maybe I can clarify what Rogers means by this famous saying. There is a sign at the tee box with these exact song lyrics, PLUS, his spike marks are also on display in concrete.

The Explanation with Match Play

“Know when to hold them” – One of the best strategies is to play your game until your opponent makes a mistake.

“Know when to fold them” – It does not matter how many strokes on each hole you lose by, you are only down one if you lose the hole. Of course you do not want to lose any hole as the gives your opponent momentium, however you live to fight another hole.

“Know when to walk away” – If your opponent gives you a two-footer and says “thats good”, it’s a great time to pick your ball up and walk away, even with a push!

“Know when to run” – There is always a time when its time to step on the gas, no matter if you’re winning or losing! On the home stretch on the front 9, The Gambler is the perfect “turning point hole” for the match.  This is the time where you need to run with your match, building a lead for the back nine (to make your opponent ‘dormie’),  or get back in the Match for a chance to win!

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So in closing, I also want to mention King’s North is now #7 on our Top 10 Golf Course’s in Myrtle Beach  and is also the PRIDE of National Golf Management, and there is no doubt in my mind it will be voted #1 after the re-open.

As always, fairways and greens,

@MBGolfPro

P.S. Hope you enjoy the video below.

Top Golf Courses for February 2012

Many golfers consider the day after Valentine’s day the first day of the spring golf season in Myrtle Beach, SC. Why that particular day? Is the weather better? Are the golf courses in better shape? Well, it’s a very simple theory. The majority of golfers feel, since they are going on a golf trip to Myrtle Beach with their buddies, they should spend Valentine’s day with their significant other. Makes perfect sense, right? Besides, do you think golfers would tell anyone that their one true love is “The Game of Golf”?

Well, Manuel De Los Santos has no problem telling anyone that.  Watch his amazing story located at the end of this article on how the amazing game of golf changed his life and love for the game.

But, before you watch it, make sure you check out our list for the:

Top Ranked Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for February 2012

1.) True Blue – The newly-crowned #1 golf course in Myrtle Beach, SC.

2.) Barefoot Fazio – Quickly climbed up the top 10 rankings since November.

3.) Willbrook Plantation – Dan Maples design that was built on the historic Rice Plantation is always in great shape and, is now managed by the newly-formed National Golf Management.

4.) Thistle – Day in and day out this Tim Cate design is considered to have the best greens on the beach.

5.) TPC of Myrtle Beach – Former host of the Senior Tour Championship.

6.) Caledonia – Great layout and views for the sister course of the new #1 True Blue.

7.) Myrtle Beach National King`s North – Debuted in the top 10 in our November rankings and as held consistently since. This Arnold Palmer design is also now apart of the National Golf Management (NGM) family.

8.) Bald Head Island – The golf course on the Grand Strand with the most ocean views and can only be reached by ferry.

9.) Tidewater – The self-proclaimed Pebble Beach of the East is back in the top 10 rankings for the first time since November 2011. Like Willbrook and Kings North, Tidewater is also now apart of the National Golf Management Team.

10.) Reserve at St James – The private Nicklaus design is a sleeper for golf courses in Myrtle Beach, hovering the top 10 on a monthly basis.

There you have it folks, the top 10 golf course list for the month of February 2012. If you have played any of the courses recently or just want to give your “two cents” and maybe help your fellow golfers, vote for your favorite course or courses and leave a comment on the golf courses page.

I almost forgot, here is the YouTube video of Manuel De Los Santos

As always, Fairways and Greens.

@MBGolfPro – Follow our Director of Golf (Craig Chinn) on Twitter.