We have an online golf course guide to help you sort through all of the options when it comes to golfing in Myrtle Beach.  We have Golf Masters who have been planning and booking outings for customers since 1979.  At Golf Trek, we enjoy our ability to book Myrtle Beach golf packages for clients around the world.  We specialize in course offerings in Myrtle Beach, so you can trust us to help you book and plan the perfect trip.  Here are some thoughts to consider when you are planning your next vacation and trying to select the right courses to play:

Get the Course Details

Your first step in evaluating the course should be to gather the basic details:  location,  general design, total yardage, and overall difficulty.  You will want to make sure it is an exciting course that also matches your level of play to ensure you enjoy every minute of play.

Check the Course Designer

If you have dreamed of playing a course designed by a particular designer or golf legend, then you will want to make sure you check the designers for each course scheduled in your booking.  We provide this information in our online golf course guide to make the process easier.

Confirm the Stats

If you are interested in selecting your Myrtle Beach golf course by using certain statistics, remember that our guide can help.  We have numbers including range from par, and number of holes to men’s tee yardage, ladies tees slope, and many more.  Also, if you cannot find the information you are looking for, then don’t hesitate to reach out for more details.  We are glad to help!

No matter if you are looking for a particular course to play in the Myrtle Beach area or looking to book an entire Myrtle Beach golf package, we at GolfTrek are here to help make the process easy.  Remember to browse our golf course guide and various packages to get an idea of what you can expect when you book a trip with us.  As always do not hesitate to contact us directly, and we’ll get you on the right track!

• We have a mixture of 4.5 rated golf courses.
• All Groups must tee off before 8:15 AM
• PM replays $35 at other select courses
• Courses Can be played in any order at ANY time of the day
• Limited Availability, book early
• Other Courses are available as substitutes

Golf Course Options

• Myrtle Beach National – West
• Tradition Club
• Long Bay
• Willbrook
• Kings North

Lodging Options

• Springmaid Beach Resort
• La Quinta at 48th Ave
• 3 Palms Oceanfront
• Barefoot Villas
• Myrtlewood Villas
• River Oaks Resort

Phone Booking & More Information: (800) 394-3764

*Price per person per night: Includes golf, carts & all taxes

Remember

• We respect your privacy.
• Phone Booking & More Information: (800) 394-3764
• Additional Nights and Rounds of may be added to your base package.
• We can customize any of our packages to suite your needs.
• Lodging Based on Double Occupancy in a hotel and quadruple occupancy in a condo.
• Different lodging properties are available as part of the specials at different times of the year.
• All the above pricing is in United States Dollars (USD)
• Other lodging options are available.
• Contact one of our Golfmasters for a specific quote on your desired courses and lodging options.
• Better rates may be available with Afternoon Golf or Early Week Specials. Call us for more Information.
• Please see our Booking Procedures
• Pricing may be higher during holiday and special events
• Prices subject to change without notice.

If you are interested in booking your Myrtle Beach Golf package in the near future, we would be glad to help you make your trip a success.  Don’t miss your chance to golf in Myrtle Beach in 2012, contact us today to book your trip!

Twenty months later, Dustin Johnson finally hit the drive he wanted at Pebble Beach. Ten years later, Tiger Woods must have wondered what kept him away from the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

On a spectacular day of scenery and scoring, Johnson – a former Myrtle Beach resident and Coastal Carolina golfer – blasted a tee shot on the third hole at Pebble Beach and then pitched in for eagle from 41 yards in front of the green. He added another eagle on his way to a 9-under 63 and a three-way tie atop the leaderboard Thursday.

Woods was five shots to par out of the lead, a solid start to his PGA Tour season. He had six birdies in a 4-under 68 at Spyglass Hill, the fourth-best score on that course. Spyglass was hardest of the three courses, though not by much. The weather was so pure that all three courses played about one shot under par.

Former Myrtle Beach resident Dustin Johnson putts on the seventh green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Thursday.

Charlie Wi was over at Monterey Peninsula and had a shot at 59 without ever knowing it. Wi was 8 under after a tap-in birdie on the 13th hole, and needed only three birdies in the last five holes. Trouble is, he had no idea the Shore Course was a 70. He made one more birdie and had a 9-under 61.

“I was looking at the scorecard like, ‘What’s the par here?’ I did not know it was a par 70,” Wi said. “That 59 never crossed my mind. Not once.”

Joining them was former U.S. Amateur Danny Lee, who holed a bunker shot for eagle at No. 2 and holed out from the 11th fairway with a wedge for another eagle to match Johnson at 9-under 63.

Johnson is turning into his generation’s “Prince of Pebble.” He won the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in consecutive years, and then had a three-shot lead at Pebble in the U.S. Open two years ago until he shot 82 in the final round. On the third hole of that round, he hit driver left into the bushes for a lost ball and made double bogey.

On Thursday, he smashed a driver nearly 340 yards over the trees to just short of the green, setting up eagle. Even now, he still thinks about that tee shot in the U.S. Open. Walking off the tee, he said to caddie Bobby Brown, “I could have used that in the U.S. Open.”

“Walking off that hole, I told Bob, ‘This hole owes me a few more than just that one.’ ”

Johnson overpowered the par 5s at Pebble Beach, the secret to playing that course well. He had a 6-iron for his second shot at the par-5 second for an easy birdie, holed a 65-foot eagle putt on the sixth hole, got up and down from the bunker just short of the 14th for birdie, then cringed when his 40-foot eagle attempt on the 18th just turned away.

“I thought it was going in,” Johnson said. “I was laughing. I made plenty of putts today.”

Woods made his share, too.

He opened with consecutive birdies, stuffing his approach on No. 10 and two-putting for birdie on the par-5 11th. He also holed a downhill, 8-foot birdie putt on the 17th that was good enough to elicit a small fist pump, and from behind the par-5 opening hole, hit a flop shot to 7 feet and made that.

One of his two bogeys was sloppy. It came on the short par-4 fourth, with a shallow green set among sand dunes and ice plant at a diagonal angle. Instead of going toward the middle of the green and letting the slope take the ball to the hole, Woods went at the flag. The ball bounced hard over the green and into a sandy patch of dunes, in a foot print.

He did well to blast a wedge some 30 feet past the hole and had a good two-putt from there for bogey. Woods picked up another birdie on the par-5 seventh for his 68. He played the par 5s in a 3 under.

“I don’t know if it’s a good sign or a bad sign,” Woods said about his 68. “With the scores the way they are, I thought I could have it lower than I did. The guys are just tearing this place apart with no wind. I’m not too far away from posting a good number out here.”

His partner, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, contributed pars on the holes where Woods made bogey, and Romo had a birdie on the par-5 14th when Woods missed the fairway and had to settle for par. As a team, they were tied for 25th.

Romo gets to play a forward tee, but he doesn’t get any shots with a scratch handicap.

Phil Mickelson always entertains at No. 4 at Spyglass, a tee shot that gives him so much stress each year. He is determined to hit driver, and did again Thursday, this time relieved to at least be able to find it. And while he missed a 7-foot birdie putt after a splendid flop out of deep rough that ran 100 feet across the green, Mickelson was glad the hole was behind him.

As for his 2-under 70?

“The greens were perfect,” Mickelson said. “They rolled so good, and that’s why it was disappointing to let some of those go. I’ve been putting really well lately, and I expected to make some of those. Shot a couple under par, but it could have been a lot better.”

Johnson’s lone mistake came from a poor tee shot on the par-3 12th into a bunker. His start was tough to beat, though. With a 4-foot birdie putt on the fourth, he made it through six holes in 6 under, and then played solidly from there.

“I’ve been working really hard the last three days on the putter and the driver, and it paid off,” Johnson said. “I’m starting to roll the ball like I usually do.”

Ken Duke shot a 28 on the back nine at Pebble Beach and was at 8-under 64, along with Brian Harman. Nick Watney and Kevin Na each had a 6-under 66, the lowest score from Spyglass.

The conditions were so good that more than half the field broke par no matter where they were playing.

Rivers Edge Golf Course isn’t all that far from the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand, and it is comprised of beautiful holes that line the Shallotte River.  Arnold Palmer worked with one of his top managers, Erik Larsen, to build and complete his vision for Rivers Edge.  Here are some details from the course website:

Situated upon one of the most breathtaking pieces of property that you’ll ever see is one of the most spectacular courses you’ll ever play, designed by one of the most humble men you’ll ever meet. The very first day that Arnold Palmer gazed out across the Shallotte River, he remarked that this site had the potential to be something very special. He assigned one of his top project managers, Erik Larsen, to the job and the result is sensational.

Six of the holes at Rivers Edge Golf Club sit high upon bluffs that overlook two miles of grassy marshlands bisected by the bends and turns of the Shallotte River. The interior holes at Rivers Edge are equally stunning with gentle elevation changes, freshwater lakes and bent grass greens. GOLF MAGAZINE ranked it among “Top New Courses You Can Play” in 2000.

Located between Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC, Rivers Edge is the perfect course to schedule for the first and/or last round of your Myrtle Beach golf vacation, particularly for golfers traveling from the north to the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand

We offer an excellent practice facility, so come early and get your game ready for your round. Our clubhouse overlooks the 9th and 18th greens, offering an ideal setting for lunch or post round snack. We also offer men’s and ladies’ locker rooms with showers for those who want to freshen up after their round.

If you are looking to plan your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation or package, then don’t hesitate to call on us to help make your next golf trip to Myrtle Beach a success!  Do not take our word on Rivers Edge Golf Course, make sure you experience it for yourself, next time you golf in Myrtle Beach.

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Myrtle Beach will now have non-stop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth starting in May of this year.  This desired route that will allow both sides of the equation to benefit.  Those needing to travel West, will now have a new route to reach their destinations, and those coming to Myrtle Beach will now be able to fly from Dallas-Fort Worth.  Hopefully the new route will improve tourism.

Spirit Airlines is expected to fly the Myrtle Beach, Dallas-Fort Worth route at least 3 times per week, beginning on May 3, 2012.  This route will extend through the summer, with the possibility of continuing for a 10-month extension  depending on flight volume and other factors.  The flights are on track to run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays during the Summer.

In 2010 Myrtle Beach International Airport had a direct flight to Dallas available, but it only lasted around 7 months.   During that brief amount of time, Myrtle Beach International Airport witnessed 6100 passengers flying that route with American Eagle Airlines.  American chose to use smaller planes that made it hard to accommodate all seats due to extra weight from golf clubs and other baggage.  Spirit plans to use planes that can hold much more volume, and much more weight.  This is great news for those anticipating this route!

Spirit Airlines runs great specials for its routes, and you can find out more information on flights when you are ready for your trip, by visiting their website, spirit.com.

If you are seeking additional information on your trip to Myrtle Beach, and specifically looking for information on Myrtle Beach golf, then contact us.  We will help you plan and book a great Myrtle Beach golf vacation. It is a fabulous time to enjoy Myrtle Beach golf, and we are available to find you places to stay, build your itinerary, and book your tee times so all you have to worry about is your swing.

Here is more information regarding the custom golf package:

Golf Trek can customize any Myrtle Beach Golf Package you desire.  If you don’t see EXACTLY what you are looking for, give us a call or request a quote.  We’ll personally tailor a package to meet your individual needs.

Golf Course Options

• Choose Any Myrtle Beach Golf Course
• Choose # day(s) you would like to play
• Choose # number of golfers per day
• Choose the preferred location of the golf
• Choose the difficulty level of the golf course(s)
• Phone Booking & More Information: (800) 394-3764
• Call your Golfmaster today for the personal attention of setting up your best golf vacation ever!

Package Details

• 3 night minimum for most packages.
• Additional Nights and Rounds of may be added to your base package.
• We can customize any of our packages to suite your needs.
• Lodging Based on Double Occupancy in a hotel and quadruple occupancy in a condo.
• Different lodging properties are available as part of the specials at different times of the year.
• All the above pricing is in United States Dollars (USD)
• Other lodging options are available.
• Contact one of our Golfmasters for a specific quote on your desired courses and lodging options.
• Better rates may be available with Afternoon Golf or Early Week Specials. Call us for more Information.

Please see our Booking Procedures

Pricing may be higher during holiday and special events

Prices subject to change without notice.

One of golf’s most common swing flaws is failing to maintain the posture created at address. Many amateurs rise out of their stance as they swing the club down from the top, and this causes them to make poor contact with the ball. Fat and thin shots are a typical result.

Golf instructors will often try to fix this issue with various drills that help keep students from “standing up” when they swing down and through the impact zone. An example would be to hold a golf shaft just over a student’s head and have the student make swings trying not to bump the shaft. Another would be to the student maintain the knee flex created at address.

It’s easy to correct this problem for a swing or two, or even half a round. But without strong, flexible hamstrings (the muscles on the back of your thighs), the problem will come back;

especially after fatigue sets in. Your hamstrings help support the body while you swing. Wherever you are right now, get into your address posture and then feel the back of your legs. If you can’t feel your hamstring muscles working to hold that posture, you’re probably going to struggle to hit the ball solidly.

If you haven’t already, you should make the hamstrings a top priority of workouts, says Chris Noss, one of the PGA Tour’s most-respected fitness trainers. He works with Camillo Villegas and Zach Johnson, to name two of his clients. In fact, starting workouts by warming up the hamstring muscles is always a good idea, since they play a key role in doing many exercises with proper form as well as avoiding injuries. “Tight and weak hamstrings often lead to back issues, not just swing flaws,” Noss says.

For more information check out:  GolfDigest.com

When you visit Myrtle Beach to take that golf vacation you have always dreamed of, you will certainly want to consider Carolina National Golf Course.  It is a splendid course, in a great location that will provide you with a complete golfing experience filled with both fun and challenging holes.

Carolina National is a magnificent 4.5 star rated, 27 hole golf course that was designed by Fred Couples.  With 27 holes, you will have approximately 135 tee placements to play from, giving you countless variations.  Each of the nines are named after native waterbirds:  Egret, Heron, and Ibis.   For you bird lovers out there, the course is actually recognized and certified as an Audubon Sanctuary.  Not only will you have the chance to play some great golf, but also witness some majestic scenery and remarkable wildlife.  The course also boasts some 300 to 400 year old oak trees that are truly amazing.  Each of the nines are fairly on par with one another in terms of difficulty.  Make sure you make an entire day of it on the course, and play the full 27 holes, because you won’t regret it!

Here is a description of the course from their website:

Carolina National Golf Club is a 27-hole Fred Couples signature golf facility set along the Lockwood Folly River.  Winding through rich low country terrain, the course offers an endless variety of playing experiences.  It has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the finest courses on the eastern seaboard, and is conveniently located in Brunswick County, between Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC.

Carolina National Golf Club is also an Audubon-Certified Sanctuary Golf Course.  This honor comes with the responsibility to uphold the principles of environmental stewardship such as maintaining a refuge for wildlife and a healthy environment.

The course was designed to accommodate all skill levels through its innovative design and multiple tee placements.  Just over 7,000 yards from the tips, the course will challenge the accomplished golfer, yet five sets of strategically placed tees offer an equally challenging test to golfers of all abilities.

Carolina National Golf Club has three distinctive nines; Egret, Heron and IBIS, which play in a trio of 18-hole combinations. The course was designated to accommodate all skill levels through its innovative design and multiple tee placements. Just over 7,000 yards from the tips, the course will challenge the accomplished golfer, yet five sets of strategically placed tees offer an equally challenging test to golfers abilities.

Book your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation today, and play Carolina National!

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Effective January 16th, ALL packages booked at Wicked Stick are eligible for a GUARANTEED FREE REPLAY after 130 PM.  Replays can be booked when you make your reservation.  Please inquire for more information.

36 Holes of golf for the price of 18… can’t beat that!

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The Willard Byrd Course of the Sea Trail

This course is located in Sunset Beach, North Carolina (279 Clubhoue Road, Sunset Beach, NC 28468), and it is truly a great course to play.  The course is a par of the Sea Trail, which is a  beautiful collection of courses in Sunset Beach, which is only 15 minutes from Myrtle Beach.  The trail provides 3 award-winning signature golf courses, including the Willard Byrd Course.   Here are some basic facts on the course, and what you should expect when you play:

The Willard Byrd Course requires a distinctively different approach thanks to a constricting tree line, challenging greenside bunkering system, and lakes ranging from 14-20 acres. Strategically placed tee shots are essential for successful play on Byrd’s newly renovated undulating greens of Champions Bermuda. A picturesque and scenic 18th hole between two beautiful ponds finishes the course at the Jones-Byrd Clubhouse. The course measures 6750 yards from the blue tees; 6,251 yards from the white tees; 5,561 yards from the gold tees; and 4,697 yards from the red tees.

Year Opened: 1990

Holes: 18, Par: 72

Walking Allowed: No

Sunday Alcohol: After Noon

Coolers: Only small, 6-pack size coolers allowed

Spikes: Soft

Greens: Champions Bermuda

When you consider the Willard Byrd course, remember that they are truly known for their playability.  They are not overly difficult or challenging, but always fun.  You should expect wide fairways, some sand scattered throughout, and your typical dogleg holes.   This course is always in great condition, and you can play all three Sea Trail courses at a very special rate.  They have a great clubhouse and excellent practice facilities available.  Book your next Myrtle Beach golf vacation today, and play the Willard Byrd Course!

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