Being one of the highly acclaimed golf vacation destinations in the Carolinas, the River Edge Golf Club is a recipient of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” in 2005 and 2007 as well as Golf Digest’s 4.5 Star rating as among the “Places to Play in America”. This exceptional Arnold Palmer golf course is nestled along the breathtaking bluffs that provide the picturesque views of the Shallotte River. A year after its debut, the golf course was already awarded as one of the “Top New Courses You Can Play” as cited by GOLF Magazine.

What makes the River Edge Golf Club quite interesting as compared to the rest of the South Carolina golf courses is that it carries along with it an exceptional design that attracts all sorts of guests whether golfers or not. This par 72, 6,909-yard golf gem has a course rating of 74.7 and a slope rating of 149 all covered with Bent Grass greens. Six of the golf holes perch upon the bluffs giving golfing guests the fair share of the best grassy marshland views cut across by the turns and bends of the Shallotte River. Some of the interior holes on the other hand feature the gentle elevation changes, paspalum greens, and the freshwater lakes.

Just recently, the River Edge Golf Club was included among “The Best Courses near you.” And so if you are planning to take the entire family with you to an exciting golf escape, golf vacation packages heading to this adorable golf destination are available. There is no need to worry if golfing is not your cup of tea. The finest beauty of nature also surrounds the golf course for you to wander about. And to conclude a day’s event, you can sit and relax at the course’s clubhouse.

The Prestwick Country Club is a links-style golf layout carefully crafted by Pete and P.B. Dye. This amazing golf vacation destination is an 18-hole South Carolina course that was opened for play way back in 1989. From the longest tees, the layout provides golfing guests with the 7,058-yard par-72 play. The golf course, with its challenging design, was given a course rating of 74.2 and a 140 slope rating. And with its six sets of tees, golfers of all skill levels can make the most out of their golfing games while taking a break away from the busy world.

Since its debut, the Prestwick Country Club has been acknowledged among the finest golf courses in the area. Some of its stunning features include the 35-foot towering dune-like berms, dogwood lined fairways, timber-rimmed bunkers, the bulkhead-protected greens, dazzling wildflowers, sandy waste areas, and the meandering lakes and streams. And in order to come up with the unique design, an estimated of over a million cubic yards of land was moved to the area. Because of the course’s exigent design, it already hosted several golf competitions including the state’s Mid-Amateur Championship as well as the U.S. Open qualifier.

The front nine of the Prestwick Country Club which is reminiscent to the Harbour Town Golf Links, makes this golf vacation destination very attractive. The back nine on the other hand features the more open layout that resembles the PGA West, another Dye masterpiece. Each year, the Prestwick is flocked by guests not just to test their golfing skills but also to take a relaxing break together with family and friends in a place where creativity is perfectly blended with nature.

The Shaftesbury Glen Golf Course is a Clyde Johnston masterpiece set on beautiful vast lands of the Carolinas. This superb golf course has the unique design that keeps on attracting golf enthusiasts ever since the layout’s inception. Inspired by the Winged Foot Golf Club’s West Course as well as the Augusta National, this challenging 18-hole championship golf gem features the picture-perfect traps, elevated greens, demanding doglegs, and the wide-flowing fairways. And in order to successfully go through the tough tests of golf, golfers must also make their way to the course’s long par 5s and the enthralling par 3s.

This award-winning golf vacation destination also bears the traditional look that is distinct in most of the English-inspired layouts. From the main entrance of the Shaftesbury Glen Golf Course all the way to the magnificent club house, guests can’t help but just stand rapt in awe upon seeing the glorious beauty that is magnificently combined with the glorious golf holes. Among the prestigious awards that this golf gem has been receiving include a nomination from Golf Digest as the “Best New Public Course in America”, and “Myrtle Beach’s Best A-1 Bent Greens”.

Aside from the elevated greens and wide fairways, the Shaftesbury Glen Golf Course also provides the golfing guests the four sets of tees that play at 4,976 yards to 6,935 yards. Even at the start of your game at the par-4 hole #1, you are already provided with the challenges comprised of a flashed up bunker set on the laser straight fairway. When playing at this challenging golf course, expect that the entire layout bears the trademark of this kind of bunkering along with the greenside traps. If there’s one best description that would best fit this golf vacation destination, it would be “a unique golf escape set amid the sea of clones.”

The Wasechaw Plantation East is a Clyde Johnston masterpiece that runs through the rolling terrains of what was once a known rice plantation. This 18-hole golf facility possesses the exhilarating design that has been capturing the hearts of golf enthusiasts over the years. Since the golf course’s inception in 1996, this stunning golf vacation destination served as the host site to some of the highly acclaimed professional golf tournaments of the LPGA including the Susan G. Komen International in 1997, the City of Hope Myrtle Beach Classic in 1998 & 1999 as well as the Kathy Ireland/Greens.Com Classic in 2000.

Inspired by an authentic Scottish feel, the Wasechaw Plantation East golf course is accented by wetlands and freshwater lakes. The traditional mounding, rolling fairways, and true Tiff Eagle greens are also very evident on the entire course. And in order to challenge golfing guests, strategically placed bunkers also dot the area. The five sets of tees would also serve as the ticket for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy the diverse challenges that this golf layout offers. That is why this stunning golf vacation destination has become a recipient of various awards and recognitions including Golf Digest’s “4-Star Places to Play” and among the “Top 50 Courses in the United States for Customer Service”.

What makes this golf vacation destination more appealing is that it is perfectly carved out of a forest. While on play, golfers will also encounter 26 lakes scattered all throughout the layout. For the newcomers, a golf school is located within the vicinity of the resort. And if you and your friends decide to share exciting conversations over a sumptuous meal, Wachesaw Plantation East has a full bar, snack bar, and a restaurant.

Looking forward to a great day at the greens? Head your way to Wild Wing Plantation – Avocet where you can test your skills at the contouring and elevated tees and greens. This signature golf vacation destination was created by the Jeff Brauer and Larry Nelson team and has been consistent in receiving citations from various golf publications. Among the awards that this golf masterpiece has already received include the “1994 Top 10 Best New Courses in America” and Golf Digest’s “4-Star Places to Play” since 1996. The Golf Course Owners Association of South Carolina also named the Avocet golf course as “South Carolina’s Golf Course of the Year” for 2002-2003.

What makes The Avocet Course of Wild Wing Plantation quite different from the rest of the layouts in Myrtle Beach is that each hole brings about unique challenges but is still very playable. Some of these holes include the opening 402-yard par-4 that is surrounded by sand bunkers, the three-tiered par-4 6^th hole, the double green par-3 17^th, and the 362-yard 9^th with a double fairway divided by sand pot bunkers and grass. Add up the four sets of tees and you are off to a player friendly slope. Plus you can already take advantage of the layout’s Kirby Marking system where yardage blocks are already posted along the fairways of all Par 4s. The place also features the practice facilities comprised of a putting green and a targeted grass range as well as a restaurant and pro shop at the clubhouse.

And since playing at the Avocet Course of Wild Wing Plantation can be a lot of fun, golfing guests keep coming back for more. And what makes it more exciting is that you can bring along your kids and play with them at no extra charge. Kids play free with every paid adult. That’s double the fun!

The Willbrook Plantation is one golf gem that Dan Maples has ever conceived. This magnificent creation is perfectly carved from two Carolina plantation sites and has been garnering accolades from prestigious golf publications. Some of the citations include “America’s Top 50 Courses for Women” by Golf Digest in 2010 and “Top 50 for Women” by Golf for Women Magazine. What makes this golf vacation destination quite interesting is that there is a tranquil blend of golfing with nature’s finest. The stately oaks, waterways, and wetlands also comes into play especially when you are already tackling the challenges of the PAR 5 15^th hole. This 15^th hole, together with the 1^st hole is already part of “The 100 Greatest Holes along the Grand Stand” as cited by The Sun News.

When the Willbrook Plantation debuted in 1988, the golf course’s Bermuda greens have already been attracting all kinds of golfers coming from the different parts of the globe. This 6,722-yard par 72 golf layout presents the various challenges that will test all skill levels. With the course rating of 71.8 and slope rating of 127, serious golfers can already hone their golf game at this award-winning layout. While the golf course winds its way to the centuries-old oak forest, the new “Champion” Bermuda greens made the entire course more eye-catching. And since this golf vacation destination blends well with its surroundings, it was featured on the “Nature Scene” show.

Aside from the challenging golf course, Willbrook Plantation also features a driving range that goes with a putting green as well as the sand and chipping area. For those who are still learning how to play golf, the place also features the Golf Academy where highly qualified instructors assist every aspiring golfer.

A journey into the unique world of golf is what the Witch Golf Course at Myrtle Beach is all about. Designed by the famed Dan Maples, this enchanted golf vacation destination is set on the vast lands where undisturbed woodlands and wetlands abound. The 18 holes of this amazing golf course were carefully crafted to perfection to make sure it can challenge even the skilled golfers. Although this golf vacation destination exudes a gorgeous landscape, the tough challenges still lurk within the entire layout. Enchantment at the Witch course would mean getting deceived by the acres of noble scenery.

The Witch Golf Course works its way through the area’s dark and deep woods covering the swamps where few alligators thrive. While taking the tough challenges on the greens, golfers can also encounter all sorts of critters that the resort gives shelter to. Hole #10 dubbed as the Animal Kingdom can attest to that. However, this golf course is not just about the wilds, the parkland course complimented with tree-lined fairways is still very playable. The tricky greens, interesting slopes, good elevation, little undulation, and the array of challenges are something that each golfer must be used to when playing at the Witch course. The #9 hole for instance carries a 376-yard, par-4 play with the matching short marsh carry located off the tee.

At the Witch Golf Course, golf enthusiasts are always assured of an excellent course condition. And one more thing, guests will also be privileged enough to experience solitude, as the golf course was cautiously altered away from the worldly distractions of real estate developments. If you want to combine relaxation with challenging golf swings then the Witch course can take you to a golf escapade of a lifetime.