Why Plan a Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation?
No place in the United States is more golf-friendly than beautiful, sunny Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the U.S. capital of golf. In fact, there may be no other place in the world that provides the optimal golfing conditions, beautiful greens and challenging holes. Many golfers plan their vacations around golf and choose Myrtle Beach as their destination – and for good reason. It lies on the coastal area of the United States that runs up the Eastern seaboard and is bordered by the mighty Atlantic Ocean.
One of the most obvious reasons that Myrtle Beach is so popular among those who love to golf is the beautiful weather. While fall is arguably the most optimal time of the year to play a round of golf, and many golf vacations are taken in the fall, there is great weather for golfing year round in this city by the ocean. In the month of October, the average temperature is around seventy-seven degrees, and November sees temperatures that are in the upper sixties, which is ideal golfing weather. Of course, some folks don’t care how hot it is when they swing a club, so there are lots of golfers who flock here during the summer months. In fact, golf is big business year round and you will find that the weather is usually mild and agreeable to hitting the links anytime.
The ease of accessibility to the Myrtle Beach region is another reason that it’s a popular golf destination. While these vacations are just around an eight hours drive for folks all up and down the Eastern seaboard of the United States and many people travel via car or bus, some also choose to fly into the International Airport. Getting to the Strand and Myrtle Beach via air has never been easier. U.S. Air, Delta, Continental, Northwest, Allegiant Air and Spirit all fly offer routes, and there is direct flight service to the International Airport from more than twenty markets, including Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.
The value of a Myrtle Beach vacation is also a big draw. With the economy at a continued crawl, more and more people are looking for great golf destinations and vacations that won’t break their ever-shrinking budgets, like more expensive cities, such as Hilton Head. From lodging and accommodations to meals and golfing, a vacation and golfing is a great value.
Golfing in Myrtle Beach wouldn’t be what it is if it weren’t for the fact that it simply offers great golf. Nice weather and direct air service are all part of the total package this destination has to offer the serious golfer, but ultimately what the golfer wants is challenging, well-maintained courses that are fun to play – and Myrtle Beach is in no short supply of just that. In fact, the Grand Strand is home to seven of America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses as awarded by Golf Digest – and no other place in the U.S. has those bragging rights. That fact is further evidenced by the existence of more than three dozen courses that are rated four-star.
And last of all, the top reason that planning a golf vacation is so popular is because it is simply a really good time. There is so much to do off the course that the amount of activity is unrivaled by any other “golf town”. From lounging on some of the world’s last clean beaches, to staying in some of the best hotels and resorts in the country – there’s no shortage of fun for the entire family. What’s more, with the many activities abounding in the area – from the Ripley’s Aquarium to theme parks and dinner shows – every family member will want to return again and again. That’s why so many families plan a Myrtle Beach vacation at least once a year – and your family can be next.