| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the | | | | challenging courses on the east coast, so |
| centerpiece of the popular eastern U.S. | | | | duffers beware. Featuring a sculpted terrain, |
| tourist destination known as the Grand | | | | numerous water areas, piles of natural |
| Strand. Known primarily for possessing the | | | | growth, and deep, difficult bunkers, |
| largest concentration of golf courses in the | | | | Legends-Moorland will require a dash of luck |
| world, a vacation in Myrtle Beach is bound to | | | | and some great up and downs if you don't want |
| be filled with a few rounds of top-notch golf | | | | the course to get the better of you. |
| that simply cannot be beat. Throw in a little | | | | |
| deep sea fishing, a few days at the beach, | | | | With 60 miles of beach in the Myrtle Beach |
| and a journey to some of the well-known | | | | area, the call of the sand may be too much |
| attractions and you have a well-rounded | | | | for any visitor to resist. While lounging in |
| Myrtle Beach adventure. | | | | the sand and soaking up the sun are always |
| | | | popular activities, Myrtle Beach is the |
| Hitting the links on one of Myrtle Beach's | | | | perfect place to learn how to surf, explore |
| well manicured courses is an absolute must | | | | inlets along the shore on a kayak, or see the |
| for any traveler, no matter what your | | | | wonders of the Atlantic from below on a scuba |
| handicap may be. There are numerous courses | | | | diving excursion. One of the most popular |
| interspersed throughout the Grand Strand, | | | | activities out on the water, however, is to |
| about 115 public courses at last count, that | | | | charter a boat and get out there for a |
| are waiting to test your nerves and ability. | | | | fishing adventure. |
| To find the right fairways during your trip | | | | |
| to Myrtle Beach, you certainly do not need to | | | | For those who want an opportunity at the |
| travel far since you can find some top rated | | | | catch of a lifetime, a sportfishing boat |
| courses here and in North Myrtle Beach. | | | | charter will take you out into the depths of |
| | | | the Atlantic where you can troll for big ones |
| To play on one of the best courses in the | | | | such as wahoo, sailfish, king mackerel, and |
| area, make your way to North Myrtle Beach to | | | | marlin. To catch some great scenery while |
| test your game on the Fazio course at the | | | | trying for a big one, reserve your place on a |
| Barefoot Resort. Overflowing with pine trees, | | | | large party boat or headboat where you can |
| live oaks, tall grasses, and plenty of sand | | | | enjoy a smooth ride as you reel in grouper, |
| traps, golfers of every ability will face | | | | snapper, and amberjack. If the possibility of |
| difficult shots if their game is not quite up | | | | seasickness deters you from hopping aboard a |
| to par. The beauty of the course, however, | | | | boat, there are eight piers in the Myrtle |
| makes it a worthwhile adventure as the nearby | | | | Beach area where you can drop in a line |
| lakes add a splash of color and the naturally | | | | without ever leaving the safety of land. |
| occurring elevation changes add a slice of | | | | |
| drama to many of the holes. | | | | When the temperature soars and you are ready |
| | | | to experience water away from the sand, head |
| If you prefer to stay close to your home | | | | over to the oceanfront Family Kingdom Water |
| base, two Myrtle Beach courses to consider | | | | Park for an exciting afternoon that is sure |
| are Witch and Legends-Moorland. Witch is | | | | to delight the kids. For those looking for an |
| located in the most beautiful of settings, | | | | indoor adventure, make your way to Ripley's |
| sitting amongst forests and wetlands so | | | | Aquarium to catch sight of stunning and |
| visitors must make their way over 4,000 feet | | | | interesting underwater creatures that will |
| of bridging to traverse the course. It | | | | surely take your breathe away. And when it is |
| features tight fairways that call for precise | | | | time for some nighttime entertainment, Dolly |
| shots, moderately difficult greens, and two | | | | Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show and |
| island holes that will test the mettle of | | | | the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament |
| even the most consistent golfer. | | | | can turn dinnertime into another great |
| Legends-Moorland is one of the most | | | | attraction. |