Golf Anyone?

Here are a few of Myrtle Beach's 90-plus championship courses.

Angels Trace Golf Links -- Two championship courses designed by renowned golf course architect Clyde Johnston. Set among tall Carolina pines and sparkling lakes in the South Brunswick Isles, near Sunset Beach, North Carolina. North course rating: 70.8 North course slope: 130 South course rating: 71.4 South course slope: 132

Burning Ridge -- Two magnificent 18-hole courses, each designed by the great Gene Hamm, feature gently rolling fairways, towering trees and placid lakes. A recently renovated clubhouse, pro shop, grill and expansive deck are sure to add to your enjoyment. Rating: 72.8 Slope: 128

Colonial Charters -- The course where pros and top amateurs love to compete, Colonial Charters has received Golf Reporter Magazine's coveted "Five Tee Award." Hole #18 was recently voted the best hole in Myrtle Beach's Dream 18 reader survey. Rating: 71.8 Slope: 124

Cypress Bay -- A meticulously designed course that is immaculately maintained from tee to green. Well protected greens demand pin-point accuracy with every shot. Cypress Bay is truly 6,500 yards of fun and challenge -- a year-round "must play" course. Rating: 70 Slope: 128

Deer Track Golf Resort -- A total golf resort, complete with natural turf driving range, putting greens and two championship 18-hole courses, the South Course and the Toski Links. Home of the Classic Swing Golf School, Deer Track’s specialties include group tournaments, clinics and instruction. For more information, visit www.deertrack.com. South Course rating: 72.9 South Course slope: 126 Toski Links rating: 73.5 Toski Links slope: 126

Indian Wells -- A shotmaker's course if ever there was one, Indian Wells offers an unusual blend of rolling terrain, sand, water and trees. You will probably use every club in your bag! The 9th hole, named to the Grand Strand's "Dream 18," is particularly breathtaking. Rating: 71.9 Slope: 125

Indigo Creek -- Nominated as the Best Public Golf Course for 1991 by Golf Digest, this spectacular Willard Byrd design is sure to leave a smile on your face and dreams of a return trip. The stunning back nine is set among giant oaks and gently flowing creeks. Rating: 72.2 Slope: 128

Island Green -- Superbly conditioned fairways and lush Bermuda greens have made this 27-hole course an all-time favorite among visiting and resident golfers. Conveniently located near Surfside Beach and Garden City, Island Green is accented by numerous azaleas and dogwoods. Rating: 69.0 Slope: 118

Long Bay Club -- A Jack Nicklaus signature course, frequently ranked among the country's top courses by a variety of magazines. The 10th hole is one of the most recognized in golf. Rating: 74.3 Slope: 137

Myrtle Beach National King's North -- Arnold Palmer has revamped his legendary course with a sensational new layout. Check out the island fairway on the course's most memorable hole, nicknamed "The Gambler"! Rating: 72.6 Slope: 136

Myrtle West -- One of Tom Jackson’s newest designs, the layout offers a variety of challenges and an abundance of water, sand and Carolina pines. The Southern-style clubhouse, complete with front porch and oak rockers, is a charmer. Rating: 72.0 Slope: 132

Quail Creek -- Renowned for its exceptional year-round playing conditions, Quail Creek blends fine design, careful maintenance and Southern hospitality to provide the ultimate golfing experience. Wide fairways and an accommodating staff make this a true favorite. Rating: 72.8 Slope: 119

Raccoon Run -- Four sets of tees accommodate all skill levels. From the shorter tees, the course is wide, with little water, to favor seniors, juniors and high-handicappers. From the blue and white tees, the course is quite a challenge, even for the longest of hitters. Rating: 72.6 Slope: 116

River Hills Golf & Country Club -- Selected as on of Golf Week’s "Top 50 Courses in the Southeast," this Little River course blends old and new design features, its frequent elevation changes providing championship-level conditioning. Rating: 72.8 Slope: 133

Seagull -- One of the area's oldest and most respected courses, Seagull was designed by Gene Hamm. Featuring no parallel holes, this championship course was carved from history-steeped land that was once home to flourishing Carolina rice plantations. Rating: 73.0 Slope: 115

Tradition Club -- The newest member of The Link's Group, Tradition Club was designed by Ron Garl, whose courses have hosted numerous PGA Tour events and have been honored by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as tops in their class. Rating: 69.6 Slope: 120

Wachesaw Plantation East -- Carved from gently rolling terrain, Clyde Johnston’s heavily wooded course offers five sets of tees to challenge golfers of all abilities. With a hint of Scottish design, the course is accented with freshwater wetlands and lakes. Rating: 70.3 Slope: 130

Waterway Hills -- Three courses provide 27 superbly maintained holes set amid woodlands and lakes, adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway. Ravine rating: 70.8 Ravine slope: 121 Lakes rating: 70.6 Lakes slope: 123 Oaks rating: 71.0 Oaks slope: 119

Wicked Stick -- John Daly's first "grip it and rip it"-style course on the Grand Strand offers an exciting layout of long fairways studded with dunes-like mounds. Rating: 72.2 Slope: 129


For more information about Burning Ridge, Colonial Charters, Cypress Bay, Indian Wells, Indigo Creek, Island Green, Quail Creek, Seagull, Tradition Club, visit The Links Group.

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