Wachesaw Plantation East

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wild Wing Plantation

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 6th hole, the double green par-3 17th, and the 362-yard 9th 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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Willbrook Plantation

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 15th hole. This 15th hole, together with the 1st 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Witch Golf Course

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.

Wizard Golf Course

The Wizard Golf Course is a unique Dan Maples golf creation. The layout was entirely set on a transformed landscape where a startling millions of cubic yards of earth was moved to shape a stunning golf vacation destination. Staggering elevation changes as well as rock bridges were carefully crafted into the golf layout to come up with something unique and different from the rest of the golf courses at Myrtle Beach. That is why Golf Digest awarded this majestic golf gem with 4 STARS and a “must play” when visiting Myrtle Beach.

Each year, the Wizard Golf Course is flocked by golf enthusiasts of all ages and ability levels. It’s not just about the challenging and harmonious golf holes that keeps guests on coming back, but also the natural beauty that was perfectly etched on this inspiring golf vacation destination. While on play, golfers will come face to face with the layout’s immaculate greens that are depicted as fairly flat and large. To add up to the excitement, water comes into play at the final holes including the 180-yard, par-3 hole #17 that is also being highlighted by an island green.

Although removing the yards of dirt off the vast lands in Myrtle Beach was very taxing, the hard work has greatly paid off. If not because of Maples’ genius work, the completion of this 18-hole golf facility most probably was not carried out during its debut in 1996. Up to date, the Wizard Golf Course is still a top choice for the golf fanatics. If you think that you are not yet ready to hit the greens, the course’s driving range will help you get the feel. A chipping green, practice bunker, and a pro shop are also featured on site to provide guests with the comforts that no other golf courses can offer.

 

 

 

 

The Country Club of Whispering Pines East

Located a few minutes northeast of Pinehurst, North Carolina, the village of Whispering Pine is home to several picturesque lakes, and two championship-caliber golf courses. Whispering Pine also holds one of the world’s finest layouts – the Country Club of Whispering Pines golf course. This lovely golf vacation destination was designed by Ellis Maple, who called Whispering Pines his home, and was opened to the public in 1961. The golf club features two layouts, The East and The West course. Here’s a look at some of the best features of the East course.

The Country Club of Whispering Pines East is a par 72, 18-hole, tree-lined parkland course. The length of the East course, combined with understated terrain changes, makes this golf vacation destination a very unique one. The East course also follows an out-and-back design, which is quite longer than the West course, and that it makes use of lesser lake features than the West course. And since the holes are laid out in rolling terrain amidst scenic wooded environments, only few holes have the water hazards. What makes the course extra superb is that tall pine trees perfectly frame the holes, while magnolias and dogwoods add extra vibrancy and color to the scenery, especially during spring. According to regular visitors, the back nine opening stretch is perhaps the most excellent section of the golf course.

Since 1961, the Country Club of Whispering Pines East has captivated lots of golfers. Its designer, Ellis Maples, has definitely perfected the art of designing golf courses, under the gazing eyes of his mentor, the legendary Donald Ross. Donald Ross’ influence is seen in the way Ellis followed the natural contours of the land when designing the course, shaping the greens and positioning the sand traps. The Country Club of Whispering Pines East is one of Ellis Maples creations that have successfully conquered the test of time, and also represents one of his best works. The next time you plan your weekend or holiday golf vacation package, make sure you include the Country Club of Whispering Pines East in your shortlist of options.

 

The Thistle Golf Club

Set just minutes away from the village of Calabash, the Thistle Golf Club has been dubbed as one of the Grand Stand’s most challenging and beautiful layouts. This 27-hole Scottish-links golf gem was designed by Tim Cate and was named after an archaic Scottish golf society. The layout that reflects the 1800’s Scottish heritage features the flawless Bent Grass greens, the carefully crafted carved bunkers, rolling fairways, as well as the hillsides that are covered with wild flowers and heathers. While on play, golfers will also encounter the generous wind-swept fairways, large greens, and the stacked sod bunkers. That is why this magnificent layout was dubbed as one of the area’s most demanding course.

The Thistle Golf Club is also a popular golf vacation destination. Each year, thousands of golf enthusiasts and nature lovers flock the resort to experience one of the finest escapades at Myrtle Beach. While golfers enjoy the fine test of golf at the course, non golfing guests can wander around this stunning golf masterpiece. A fine test to golfing skills, the course was given a rating of 74.9 and sloped at 136, and from the Championship tees, the layout offers the 6,997-yard par-72 play. What makes this striking golf vacation destination more attractive is that it does not only cater the golf enthusiasts but the non-golfing guests as well. The skillful balance of nature at its finest and a perfect golf masterpiece makes the Thistle a great venue for solitude and relaxation.

Being one of the region’s finest golf layouts, the Thistle Golf Club has been awarded by Golf Digest with the amazing 4.5 stars rating. Aside from the renowned golf course, the place also boasts about of the old world architecture as well as the abundance of wildlife that surrounds the lakes. Guests can also take time to sit for a while and relax at the majestic clubhouse. The place has the authentic Scottish pub that offers the extensive single malts lists and holds one of the world’s finest collections of golf memorabilia.

 

 

 

Dunes Golf and Beach Club

The Dunes Golf and Beach Club started as a small fishing cabin perfectly set at the Singleton Swash that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. But after a year of careful planning, the place was later transformed into a stunning golf vacation destination buffeted by sea breezes. A remarkable golf layout was designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones Sr. and now features the unique holes that can test every golfer’s skill level. The golf course was given the rating of 75.5 and a 144 slope rating.

In 1976 to 1977, Jones modified the original course layout giving some of the course’s holes its own unique descriptive names. Hole #13 for instance was given the name “Waterloo” where the majestic Lake Singleton makes its appearance. The Waterloo legendary hole is also considered as the Dunes Golf and Beach Club’s signature hole which has been considered as one of the world’s greatest golf holes. This 590-yard par 5 hole is also an example of what the heroic adventure of Jones’ philosophy is all about.

Dunes Golf and Beach Club, although considered as not a real seaside course, still provides guests with the picturesque views of the Atlantic. A golf haven nestled on a rolling land with the majestic live oak trees, this is one place where you can play challenging golf and relax with nature. And since this is a classic Jones masterpiece, golfers will come face to face with the layout’s huge and elevated greens, the well-defined fairway traps, and the long tees. This Southern gem also served as the host to a number of Senior PGA Tour Championships. And for more than 60 years of golf tradition, The Dunes continuously ranks as the “#1 Golf Course in Myrtle Beach”.

TPC of Myrtle Beach

A recipient of Golf Digest’s 5 stars, the TPC at Myrtle Beach is among the 17 U.S. courses that were afforded with such recognition. This Tom Fazio golf masterpiece is also an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certified where it serves as a refuge for some of the world’s endangered species. But what makes this golf vacation destination more exciting is that it makes its guests feel at home inside the premises of a top tour caliber course.

TPC at Myrtle Beach is a stunning 18-hole golf layout set in the vast lands where the Carolina Pines, natural flora and fauna, as well as the unspoiled wetlands abound. This 6,600-yard layout is also covered with the Mini-Verde Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda Grass which is exactly the same kind of grass found on the greens of TPC at Sawgrass. And at the near end of each golf game, golfers will come face to face with the Par-5 eighteenth hole where a large lake and the “Wadkin’s Creek” come into play. That is why; this challenging golf vacation destination has become an all-time favorite for golfers of any skill level.

Aside from the challenging golf holes, the TPC at Myrtle Beach is also being highlighted by a magnificent Club House where you and your family can sit and relax with the picturesque views surrounding the layout. Just recently during the summer, the course greens were refurbished alongside with the new course drainage and sand to make sure that the layout is in tough condition. This is not just a place where you can test your golfing skills but also a golf haven where some of the world’s greatest players have marked their victory. Book for an affordable golf vacation package for Myrtle Beach now and experience a top-rated golfing escapade.

Birkdale Golf Club

Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, the Birkdale Golf Club is a well-maintained public course that offers a charming private club feel. It is located in Huntersville, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte. The golf course has been chosen as one of the five best public courses in the state. In 1997 it was hailed as the Best New Golf Course, and in 1998 this golf vacation destination was also voted as Charlotte’s Best Public Course.

The Birkdale Golf Club is perfectly set in 200 acres of rolling terrain, and is carefully laid-out between natural streams, creeks, pine trees and natural vegetation. The course offers a tricky but exciting 7,013 yard, par 72 play where golfers have to go through the bent grass greens and Bermuda fairways. It also features four sets of tees which enable golfers of all skill levels to fully enjoy the course. Other notable features include well-positioned water hazards, and a series of elevation changes, which make playing a round of golf more thrilling and visually-appealing. This golf vacation destination has a course rating of 74.1 and a slope rating of 138.

Located north of Charlotte, the Birkdale Golf Club also offers superb practice and dining facilities. A pro golf shop and Arnie’s Tavern are located in the clubhouse. Arnie’s Tavern is open daily for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. The golf course’s practice facilities include a driving range and two putting greens. With a challenging layout, lots of water and sand, the Arnold Palmer designed Birkdale Golf Course definitely makes an exciting golf vacation package. Birkdale is a daily-fee public course that has an Open-To-Public policy, and is currently managed by the IRI Golf Group.