Myrtle Beach South Carolina
"The Grand Strand"
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Myrtle Beach Golf Package Vacation
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Carolina National Golf |
What is the Grand Strand? It stretches from Shallotte, North Carolina to Georgetown, South Carolina. Myrtle Beach was nicknamed The Grand Strand years ago because of the 60 miles of beach that make up Myrtle Beach. In the early 1900’s, Myrtle Beach began as a summer beach resort only visited during the summer months by families who lived on inland farms. Beach cottages and the Seaside Inn lined the Grand Strand shoreline. Once The Grand Strand was discovered, hotels were built to accommodate summer visitors from the northeast corridor. |
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Custom Myrtle Beach Golf Packages
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River's Edge Golf |
The Grand Strand has a rich history as a summer vacation destination. In the early days, hotels would close down following the Labor Day Weekend. As golf courses were opened, hotels decided to stay open year round and Myrtle Beach was transformed into a golf destination. Visitors continued to stay during the summer months and as they fell in love with all the activities within the coastal community, they purchased condos as long term investments for rental and vacation properties. Management property companies, much like Seaside Vacations, started representing owners who wanted to rent their condos to out of town golfers and summer guests. The rental programs allowed golfer, to come and stay in fully functional condos which gave them the feel of being in their own home, while playing golf. |
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Renowned Golf Course Architect Designs
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Farmstead Golf Links
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Today, the Grand Strand is home to 10 of the top 100 public golf courses by Golf Digest. It is also the home to Leopard’s Chase voted a best new course by Golf Digest in 2008. Many courses in the Myrtle Beach area have been honored with awards from nationally published golf magazines. Renowned golf course architects (Nicklaus, Palmer, Jones, Fazio, Love, Dye and Couples) have designed championship courses in The Grand Strand. This sleepy town is no longer sleepy when it comes to golf. With visitors coming all year long, restaurants like Outback, Greg Norman Grill, TGI Fridays and famous Calabash style seafood each have establishments in the area. Additionally, great local restaurants are scattered throughout the Grand Strand. |
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Myrtle Beach Area Golf Season
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Lion's Paw Golf Course |
If you are a golfer there is no “bad” time to visit the Grand Strand where over 100 golf courses are here for your pleasure. The spring and fall are the perfect seasons to play golf in Myrtle Beach. While snow is still falling in the north, the temperatures in Myrtle Beach are mild. The Masters marks the beginning of the golf season in the north.
Yet in The Grand Strand, the golf season started months earlier. Thousands of cabin fevered golfers make their annual trek to the beach. To plan your ideal vacation during the spring of fall, you should plan early. Coastal Tee Times is waiting to assist you in planning your trip anytime year round. |
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Myrtle Beach Area Activities
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Crow Creek Golf Club |
The Grand Strand continues to evolve. The Hard Rock Amusement Park is getting ready to open in the spring of 2008. As the popularity of Myrtle Beach increases, new activities continue to come to The Grand Strand. Repeat visitors are amazed as the beach offers so many different attractions.
Shows are also available in the area. The House of Blues has concerts for younger clients. The Alabama Theatre has shows geared more towards the older guests to our town. |
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