Aside from the fact that it’s one of the great golf destinations on the planet, one of the interesting things about Myrtle Beach is that it’s virtually ensconced in history. And at Wachesaw Plantation East, that history comes to life in a brilliant Clyde Johnston design. Opened in 1996, this challenging championship layout was built on the site of a former rice plantation. Johnston worked his magic on the land, creating a golf course sculpted out of gently rolling terrain, with heavily wooded areas, giving the design a Scottish feel, where wetlands and lakes add to the challenge. At Wachesaw, ...

Let me be bold - think whatever you will about the economy, Myrtle Beach will still thrive. The Grand Strand is recession proof, because it’s the golf destination of choice for thousands and thousands of traveling golfers who want the very best from their golf vacation. Want proof? Take a look at the plans Myrtle Beach Direct Air & Tours (www.myrtlebeachdirectair.com) have for the Grand Strand, as they look to continue to add flights to this amazing golf wonderland all the way through the winter. That’s because golfers know Myrtle Beach and its 100+ golf courses, is the perfect place for ...

Aside from the fact that it’s one of the great golf destinations on the planet, one of the interesting things about Myrtle Beach is that it’s virtually ensconced in history. And at Wachesaw Plantation East, that history comes to life in a brilliant Clyde Johnston design. Opened in 1996, this challenging championship layout was built on the site of a former rice plantation. Johnston worked his magic on the land, creating a golf course sculpted out of gently rolling terrain, with heavily wooded areas, giving the design a Scottish feel, where wetlands and lakes add to the challenge. At Wachesaw, ...

Sometimes in Myrtle Beach, a golfer wants to be challenged. And when golfers think about being challenged, what are the names that come to mind? How about Pete and P.B. Dye? because the Dyes came together to create Prestwick Country Club, and Grand Strand golfers have been dazzled ever since. Surrounded by a glistening 20-acre lake, Prestwick is the type of golf course that will enchant the eyes, and challenge the game, as dune-like berms, stairway bunkers and deep bulkhead-protected greens give the course interesting elevation changes. Add to that the streams running through it, and you’ll see why Prestwick ...

Sometimes in Myrtle Beach, a golfer wants to be challenged. And when golfers think about being challenged, what are the names that come to mind? How about Pete and P.B. Dye? because the Dyes came together to create Prestwick Country Club, and Grand Strand golfers have been dazzled ever since. Surrounded by a glistening 20-acre lake, Prestwick is the type of course that will enchant the eyes, and challenge the game, as dune-like berms, stairway bunkers and deep bulkhead-protected greens give the course interesting elevation changes. Add to that the streams running through it, and you’ll see why Prestwick is ...