Myrtle Beach Golf: 5/26/09

Myrtle Beach Golf

Ahh yes, Myrtle Beach, the "Golf Capital of the World." It's rightfully earned it name throughout the last 50 years, and Myrtle Beach golf continues to bring visitors back year after year!

Myrtle Beach has over 100 excellent golf courses, the fairest weather around, a nightlife that some may call Vegas like, and luxury resorts that don't break the bank. You can then check out the more than 1000 great restaurants, shopping complexes and live shows. Or relax in on of the many sports bars.

For more than 22 years, Condolux Vacation Rentals has offered the some of the finest golf accommodations (including oceanfront and ocean view condos) on the Grand Starnd.

Visit our Myrtle Beach Golf website to choose the golf course you want to play, the resort where you want to stay, and the lowest prices you'll ever pay, for your Myrtle Beach golf package!

Last week we were invited out to play The Pearl Golf Links, which is 36-hole facility, Located in the "Seafood Capital of the World", just north of Myrtle Beach in Calabash, North Carolina.

ThePearl sits on a 900 acre marsh preserve along the Calabash River. Although I have played the Pearl East Course which is a parkland style Dan Maples layout while the West is a links style course that was awarded "Best New Public Course in 1988" by Golf Digest. On this particular day we played the Pearl West Course, and from the start the golf course was in EXCELLENT CONDITION from tee to green, The wind, which is always a factor in Myrtle Beach Golf, is in play on every hole at the Par 72 Dan Maples design.

The final four, 15th - 18th on the West Course are among the best in Myrtle Beach SC Golf and in Brunswick County Golf, North Carolina. The 15th hole is a slight dog leg left down hill into the teeth of the wind coming off the Calabash River. The 16th is a 604 yard Par 5 with marsh along the right side and deep woods down the left side. The 17th is a short uphill Par 3 that requires another wind check and a good golf shot to get it close as this green has a huge mound on the left side of the green, The 18th hole is another Par 5 that is a Double Dog Leg with water along the right side which comes back across the fairway in front of the green.

The Pearl has been called "The Jewel of Brunswick County" but it is also a gem for great Myrtle Beach Golf.