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We play combinations of "related" or "sister" courses like TrueBlue & Caledonia. Or, Tidewater & Grande Dunes. Manycombinations like these provide substantional discounts for sameday play, some even offer discounts for playing both in the sameweek. Complexes like the Legends or Wild Wing, have numerouscourses on the same property where after a quick shower andlunch at their fantastic facilities, we are well tuned for asecond 18 holes. Tee Times are in abundance for most of thesetop quality courses, we rarely run into a problem getting on acourse. These are some of the best courses in the world. Whereelse can you play a TPC course for a replay rate of only$40-$50? The fee includes the same friendly accommodating staff,cart, practice range, full use of the facilities, locker room,restaurants, bar, and of course, the COURSE! All for a fractionof the peak season rates!

Private Membership courses are available for play as well. Forexample, stay at the "Caravelle", and Tee Times are available at"the Dunes" Golf & Beach Club. Newly renovated by Rees Jones,this course is a spectacular play, and former home of the PGASenior Championship. Play it again the same day and pay lessthan you would for your regular muni-course back home.Intimidated by the courses? Don't be, 4 or 5 sets of tees areavailable on most courses to accomodate almost all levels ofplay. Still not sure? Call the course. We have found the staffat any of these facilities always willing to help in providinginformation on any of the courses in the Grand Strand.

Check the local paper daily, as specials and bargains on golfare advertised regularly. Most hotels even have their own golfcoordinator to assist you with tee times, course selections, andeven transportation.

When you are finished with your golf for the day, you will findthe restaraunts and nightly attractions as equally accessibleand outstanding as the golf courses.

Lose a few balls? Break a club? Run out of tees? No problem.There is more than an ample supply of quaint little golf shoppesand massive bargain golf stores up and down the Grand Strand.

Three things you need to consider when taking advantage of thesegreat golf bargains this time of year, and we have experiencedall of them at one time or another. First, is the heat anhumidity. Although it is typically not bad in the morningrounds, we experienced a few afternoon rounds which were quiteuncomfortable. Second, it is hurricane season. In the past 10years we were only pulled off a course once to evacuate.However, most courses were open the next day. Third, the "DupontAmateur", one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in theworld. There are still more than enough courses, but you mayhave to avoid a few. The schedule of courses used for thistournament is listed daily in the local paper, (We simply planour trip one week earlier. Although it really isn't necessary,we are just anxious to get there and "tee it up".)

Myrtle Beach in late August is a truly great golf bargain. Alarge quantity of quality courses to suit every golfers game andbudget. We'll be there!

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About the author:Ernie Horning is a Business Owner and avid golfer, and writesfor www.golfgodz.com