first myrtle beach trip on May 17th-22nd

[dgould91]

I just got back from myrtle this afternoon and we played man-o-war yesterday..it was really cold and windy which made the course tough but it was a ton of fun.. absolutely recommend it

[pingman1]

DO NOT come to MB and not play True Blue, you will regret it the rest of your life!

[CHARGERS]

Just played there over the weeknd Do not play courses that have not over seeded or you'll be playing on tight lie dirt and greens that roll inconsistent
Good luck playing in under 5 hrs, still the busy season till end of the month
Founders club- no go

[sheppy335]

Under 5 hours will be a hard thing this time of year, you need to go in summer to get that.

[bruinsPATSirish]

[quote name='sheppy335' timestamp='1367930700' post='6984800']
Under 5 hours will be a hard thing this time of year, you need to go in summer to get that.
[/quote]

Quite a few courses are running under 5 hours right now even with full tee sheets; River Club, Blackmoor, Wachesaw, Willbrook Plantation, to name a few.

[Tipsy McHooker]

I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.

[bruinsPATSirish]

[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368114566' post='6999440']
I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.
[/quote]

I'm curious as to why you feel Grande Dunes is overrated and when did you play it last?

[sheppy335]

[quote name='bruinsPATSirish' timestamp='1367931600' post='6984872']
[quote name='sheppy335' timestamp='1367930700' post='6984800']
Under 5 hours will be a hard thing this time of year, you need to go in summer to get that.
[/quote]

Quite a few courses are running under 5 hours right now even with full tee sheets; River Club, Blackmoor, Wachesaw, Willbrook Plantation, to name a few.
[/quote]
That can happen not saying all course more of a generalization, but it is nice to know.

[golfheaven69]

[quote name='don golferinpa' timestamp='1363462008' post='6624605']
I appreciate all the insight. 5 hours early in the morning sounds awful, is it because of hunting for golf balls? even with 100 courses in the vicinity, it's amazing on the wait time. during the season in south central pa, early tee times finish in 4 hours. Any recommendations on club/bag rentals? I saw a web ad for low country golf, offering $30 per day, which seems reasonable, but if martin's is right down the street and the same price, that's even better. Is there a "gator" rule there?

bruinspatirish: So it's better to book a few days before and at martin's rather than the desired course? curious about the reason.
much obliged for your tips.
[/quote]

Myrtle is packed and there are hackers galore.

[bruinsPATSirish]

[quote name='golfheaven69' timestamp='1368315357' post='7014004']
[quote name='don golferinpa' timestamp='1363462008' post='6624605']
I appreciate all the insight. 5 hours early in the morning sounds awful, is it because of hunting for golf balls? even with 100 courses in the vicinity, it's amazing on the wait time. during the season in south central pa, early tee times finish in 4 hours. Any recommendations on club/bag rentals? I saw a web ad for low country golf, offering $30 per day, which seems reasonable, but if martin's is right down the street and the same price, that's even better. Is there a "gator" rule there?

bruinspatirish: So it's better to book a few days before and at martin's rather than the desired course? curious about the reason.
much obliged for your tips.
[/quote]

Myrtle is packed and there are hackers galore.
[/quote]

Everyone's tee sheets are starting to thin out a little bit, definitely a big difference than een last week. Hackers are galore for sure though!

[OldGolfer87]

[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368114566' post='6999440']
I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.
[/quote]

What is so wrong with the courses you listed ?? they might not be in AAA condition but are on the more inexpensive side if you prefer to spend less money , i have played Grande Dunes a few times and it's okay also........ i see you listed places like Caladonia, Tidewater ..... yes they are very nice and probably the most expensive courses next to someplace like Dunes Club on the Strand ....... some people don't want to spend over 100 dollars surcharges plus normal green fee's for some courses

[oldschoolrocker]

Can find alot of hidden gems if you look for them in MB. Even with the multitude of tracks available pace of play could be an issue. Hope you post and tell us which courses you played.

[Tipsy McHooker]

[quote name='OldGolfer87' timestamp='1368354230' post='7016152']
[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368114566' post='6999440']
I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.
[/quote]

What is so wrong with the courses you listed ?? they might not be in AAA condition but are on the more inexpensive side if you prefer to spend less money , i have played Grande Dunes a few times and it's okay also........ i see you listed places like Caladonia, Tidewater ..... yes they are very nice and probably the most expensive courses next to someplace like Dunes Club on the Strand ....... some people don't want to spend over 100 dollars surcharges plus normal green fee's for some courses
[/quote]
That is why i put Wild Wing on list. It can be had for$50/55 and is an interesting layout, usually in very nice shape at a nice price. I also very clearly stated the other courses are nice but more expensive. Pairing wild wing and a better course(More expensive) is the way to go if u can sneak out for only two roundsw limited funds. I don't enjoy going out of state to play boring layouts with poor conditioning and 5 1/2 hour rounds. my opinion.

[Tipsy McHooker]

[quote name='bruinsPATSirish' timestamp='1368120666' post='7000150']
[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368114566' post='6999440']
I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.
[/quote]

I'm curious as to why you feel Grande Dunes is overrated and when did you play it last?
[/quote]
Played both courses(regular/members) over the past three years on various packages and just do not feel either of them is in top 15 courses ive played over the past 15 years. Its always ranked on lists as a top 5 course...i just didn't find the layout as awe inspiring as others seem to. The one year the regular course was in incredibly bad shape. Greens totally burned brown. Its not that i think its terrible or anything...i just would rather play Rivers edge, tidewater , or ten other courses ahead of it at that price point.

[Tipsy McHooker]

[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368462408' post='7025070']
[quote name='OldGolfer87' timestamp='1368354230' post='7016152']
[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368114566' post='6999440']
I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.
[/quote]

What is so wrong with the courses you listed ?? they might not be in AAA condition but are on the more inexpensive side if you prefer to spend less money , i have played Grande Dunes a few times and it's okay also........ i see you listed places like Caladonia, Tidewater ..... yes they are very nice and probably the most expensive courses next to someplace like Dunes Club on the Strand ....... some people don't want to spend over 100 dollars surcharges plus normal green fee's for some courses
[/quote]
That is why i put Wild Wing on list. It can be had for$50/55 and is an interesting layout, usually in very nice shape at a nice price. I also very clearly stated the.other courses are nice but more expensive. Pairing wild wing and a better course(More expensive) is the way to go if u can sneak out for only two roundsw limited funds. I don't enjoy going out of state to play boring layouts with poor conditioning and 5 1/2 hour rounds. my opinion.
[/quote]
also if u read the initial reply a little closer im telling him not to play caledonia, true blue , dunes....because they all never discount anything at any time.

[Tipsy McHooker]

[quote name='bruinsPATSirish' timestamp='1367931600' post='6984872']
[quote name='sheppy335' timestamp='1367930700' post='6984800']
Under 5 hours will be a hard thing this time of year, you need to go in summer to get that.
[/quote]

Quite a few courses are running under 5 hours right now even with full tee sheets; River Club, Blackmoor, Wachesaw, Willbrook Plantation, to name a few.
[/quote]
I thought wachesaw & willbrook were very good courses and hadn't heard much about them til last trip. A very pleasant surprise.

[sheppy335]

[quote name='OldGolfer87' timestamp='1368354230' post='7016152']
[quote name='Tipsy McHooker' timestamp='1368114566' post='6999440']
I would avoid burning ridge, river oaks,arrowhead, palmetto. Hit wild wing and either barefoot fazio, or hop in car for Tidewater, heritage. Grande dunes is overrated. True Blue, Caledonia, Dunes are all great courses but never discount for earlybird or twilight times.
[/quote]

What is so wrong with the courses you listed ?? they might not be in AAA condition but are on the more inexpensive side if you prefer to spend less money , i have played Grande Dunes a few times and it's okay also........ i see you listed places like Caladonia, Tidewater ..... yes they are very nice and probably the most expensive courses next to someplace like Dunes Club on the Strand ....... some people don't want to spend over 100 dollars surcharges plus normal green fee's for some courses
[/quote]

The man is just saying if you go that far play something better. I also agree the other courses are also good but conditions can be totally different between them but this is all a matter of opinion.

[Bubba73]

[quote name='bruinsPATSirish' timestamp='1365193305' post='6769687']
[quote name='stevopagolf' timestamp='1365189944' post='6769359']
[quote name='don golferinpa' timestamp='1363462008' post='6624605']
I appreciate all the insight. 5 hours early in the morning sounds awful, is it because of hunting for golf balls? even with 100 courses in the vicinity, it's amazing on the wait time. during the season in south central pa, early tee times finish in 4 hours. Any recommendations on club/bag rentals? I saw a web ad for low country golf, offering $30 per day, which seems reasonable, but if martin's is right down the street and the same price, that's even better. Is there a "gator" rule there?

bruinspatirish: So it's better to book a few days before and at martin's rather than the desired course? curious about the reason.
much obliged for your tips.
[/quote]

I played in just over 3 hours in the AM at the Dunes club last week. Once as a twosome once as a single. Greens were lightning.
[/quote]

Dunes Club is renovating their greens this summer and putting in a hybrid Champion or Tif eagle bermuda can't remember which... they are getting ready for the PGA Professionals Championship they will be hosting very soon!
[/quote] Dunes is going to Mini Verde

[bruinsPATSirish]

[quote name='Bubba73' timestamp='1368613563' post='7038728']
[quote name='bruinsPATSirish' timestamp='1365193305' post='6769687']
[quote name='stevopagolf' timestamp='1365189944' post='6769359']
[quote name='don golferinpa' timestamp='1363462008' post='6624605']
I appreciate all the insight. 5 hours early in the morning sounds awful, is it because of hunting for golf balls? even with 100 courses in the vicinity, it's amazing on the wait time. during the season in south central pa, early tee times finish in 4 hours. Any recommendations on club/bag rentals? I saw a web ad for low country golf, offering $30 per day, which seems reasonable, but if martin's is right down the street and the same price, that's even better. Is there a "gator" rule there?

bruinspatirish: So it's better to book a few days before and at martin's rather than the desired course? curious about the reason.
much obliged for your tips.
[/quote]

I played in just over 3 hours in the AM at the Dunes club last week. Once as a twosome once as a single. Greens were lightning.
[/quote]

Dunes Club is renovating their greens this summer and putting in a hybrid Champion or Tif eagle bermuda can't remember which... they are getting ready for the PGA Professionals Championship they will be hosting very soon!
[/quote] Dunes is going to Mini Verde
[/quote]

That's what it is! Should be sweet, they are hosting the 2014 PGA Professionals Championship too if I am not mistaken