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Wild Wing’s Avocet Course Renovation Hits Major Milestones as Course Continues to Take Shape

July 16, 2026 12:48 pm Every major golf course renovation reaches a point where golfers can finally begin to picture the finished product. At Wild Wing’s Avocet Course, that moment has arrived. We caught up with golf course superintendent Chris Seymour for an on-site progress update as work continues on the club’s extensive renovation. While there’s still work ahead before […]

The Bridge at World Tour: A New Way to Practice, Play & Connect

July 8, 2026 6:00 am Why The Bridge Is More Than Just a Driving Range Over the last decade, golf has have evolved to include more than just what happens on the course, and World Tour Golf Links has joined the growing party. Thanks to Toptracer technology, the driving range at World Tour has become part practice facility, part entertainment […]

Wild Wing Renovation Update: Avocet Course Continues to Take Shape

July 1, 2026 3:00 am Less than two months after Wild Wing Golf Club closed the Avocet Course for a comprehensive renovation, the transformation is becoming increasingly visible. From rebuilt bunkers and expanded greens to significant clubhouse improvements, the project has quickly moved from demolition to reconstruction. During our recent visit, Wild Wing General Manager Mark Andrews shared the latest […]

The Granddaddy Just Got Better: Pine Lakes Adds New Tees for Every Skill Level

June 9, 2026 6:00 am Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach’s first golf course, has added two new sets of tees as “The Granddaddy” looks toward the celebration of the club’s centennial anniversary in 2027. The new tees add only modest length to the historic layout, but they dramatically improve one of Pine Lakes’ biggest challenges: helping golfers find a […]

Three Holes That Make River Hills Unforgettable

June 8, 2026 6:00 am River Hills Golf Club is best known for delivering an exacting test on a good Tom Jackson-designed golf course, and that reputation was only enhanced by a renovation project that installed new greens and bunkers on the Little River layout. Defined by relatively narrow corridors and moderately sized greens, River Hills is a ball-striker’s course, […]

The Granddaddy Has Teeth: 5 Tips for Playing Pine Lakes

May 18, 2026 6:00 am Pine Lakes Country Club has a genial nickname – “The Granddaddy” – and a welcoming reputation, but once you put the tee in the ground, Myrtle Beach’s first golf course can turn salty in a hurry. Pine Lakes is always a good time, but it’s also a challenging track, and here are five tips that […]

A Classic Reclaimed: Inside the Planned Renovation of Wild Wing Avocet

April 16, 2026 8:40 am When the Avocet Course at Wild Wing opened in 1993, it was ranked among the Top 10 New Courses in America by Golf Digest, and the Jeff Brauer-Larry Nelson design was immediately one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular layouts. Over the years, the strength of the design has endured, even as three of Avocet’s sister […]

Reclaiming Its Place: The Reinvention of Long Bay Club

March 30, 2026 6:00 am From golfers to the guys on the grounds crew, the staff, and the clubhouse grille, a new vibe has overtaken Long Bay Club, and it’s only the beginning. The Jack Nicklaus design has embarked on a three-year, three-part renovation that is already building momentum. Led by Troy Vincent of Nicklaus Design, the renovation will ultimately […]

Burning Ridge Golf Club FAQ: What You Need to Know Before You Play

March 24, 2026 6:00 am Burning Ridge Golf Club doesn’t enjoy the highest of profiles in the Myrtle Beach market, but it has spent 40 years doing something just as important: delivering an affordable round that enhances golf trips. The game has enjoyed several periods of boom and bust, and what’s architecturally en vogue has changed since the Gene Hamm […]

King’s North Got Harder: Breaking Down the New Slope, Rating, and Renovation Impact

March 18, 2026 10:37 am King’s North at Myrtle Beach National has long held its place as one of the Grand Strand’s most recognizable and talked-about layouts. Known for its bold design, risk-reward holes, and memorable visuals, it has always delivered a round that sticks with you. Now, following its recent renovation and updated USGA slope and rating, King’s North […]