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Southeastern Alternatives to Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:55:50 +0000

Q: I've been taking Myrtle Beach golf vacations with my buddies for a long time. Is there another location in the Southeast we should consider that is equally easy to reach, offers multiple golf courses, dependable weather, and is not overly expensive?

A: The first alternative to a Myrtle Beach golf vacation that you might consider is a Hilton Head golf vacation. Hilton Head, just a little farther down the South Carolina coast, has a similarly high density of golf courses as Myrtle Beach (it doesn't call itself "The Golf Island" for nothing), but the overall look and feel is more upscale. Not snooty, just a bit nicer and definitely still "fun" enough for a buddies trip. Prices are slightly higher than what you'll find on Myrtle Beach golf vacations, but they're not insane.

Daufuskie Island Resort a Good Choice for Pet-Friendly Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:30:12 +0000

Family golf vacations are nothing new, but the trend of taking the whole family along, four-legged members included, seems to be on the rise. In 2002, the Travel Industry Association found that 14 percent of U.S. adults have traveled with a pet. In 2007, Tripadvisor pegged it at upwards of 50 percent.

Still, as you might imagine, taking pets (dogs especially) on golf vacations isn't easy. While there are plenty of stand-alone hotels and motels that allow them, finding a golf resort that accommodates pets is a lot harder. Even tougher is finding one that is truly "pet friendly." There are plenty of places that will allow pets, but they really just use it as an opportunity to gouge you with all sorts of extra fees.

How to Play Harbour Town Like the Pros on a Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:33:59 +0000

If you could only play one course on a Hilton Head golf vacation, I'd recommend Harbour Town Golf Links. In addition to being a highly scenic and exhilarating shotmaker's course, it presents the rare opportunity to play a PGA Tour venue, the site of the the perennially popular Verizon Heritage tournament (held April 17-20 this year).

Of course, even more unique than playing a PGA Tour course is the opportunity to play it under the exact conditions and setup the pros do, Sunday pin placements and all, and we found a way that you can do exactly that, the day after the tournament.

Primm Valley Golf Club Review for Your Las Vegas Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:56:21 +0000

Despite being located 30 minutes south of The Strip, the two layouts at Primm Valley Resort, the Desert Course and Lakes Course, are among the most popular to play on Las Vegas golf vacations.

Why? Well, as the Hooked on Golf Blog states in its review today, it helps that "both courses at Primm Valley were designed by probably the most famous designer of our era, Tom Fazio."

The Most Popular Palmetto Dunes Course to Play on a Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:06:36 +0000

Thanks to renovations a few years ago by Roger Rulewich, the roomy, resort-style Robert Trent Jones Course is again the most popular course to play at Palmetto Dunes, itself one of the most popular, multi-course complexes to visit on a Hilton head golf vacation.

Rulewich, a former senior designer of Jones', rebuilt the existing greens and tee boxes, added championship and junior tees, expanded the lagoon, re-sculpted the bunkers, and most importantly, raised the fairways to improve shot values and course drainage.

Where to Find Tiger’s Teacher on Your Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:20:36 +0000

Don't be surprised if you bump into Tiger Woods' swing coach on your next Hilton Head golf vacation. Hank Haney, who has been helping Tiger groove his swing for the last three years, took on the job of director of instruction at the island's International Junior Golf Academy last month.

Where to Dine at Daufuskie on a Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:01:25 +0000

We recently made a return trip to charming and quirky Daufuskie Island, S.C., the tiny spit of land that's worth a side trip during - or even instead of - a Hilton Head golf vacation.

We say "charming" because Daufuskie is a beach lover's paradise with a delightfully remote feel to it, despite being less than an hour by ferry from Savannah and about half that from Hilton Head. Most of the island's mere 300 residents get around by golf cart and at least one of the local artisans operates his gallery, (which is just his open-air front porch) on the honor system.

One of the Best Chain Hotel Choices for a Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:49:46 +0000

Whenever possible, we try to avoid staying in cookie-cutter type accommodations in favor of those that offer a more unique experience. There are plenty of villas, condos, inns and independent hotels to choose from on a Hilton Head golf vacation, but if you prefer to stay with a national chain, there's at least one that deserves consideration.

The Crowne Plaza Resort hotel on the grounds of Shipyard Plantation is one of the most upscale Holiday Inn-affiliated properties in the United States (both are owned by parent company InterContinental Hotels Group). Highlights include large indoor and

Great Restaurants to Try on a Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:33:25 +0000

As the PGA Tour moves 150 miles southeast from Augusta, Georgia to Hilton Head, South Carolina this week, you can bet that some of its famous faces will be showing up at the island's better dining establishments. And, if you're looking for a great meal on your Hilton Head golf vacation, you might want to put your face in these places, too.

New Smoking Rules in Effect on a Hilton Head Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:49:18 +0000

You can smoke a drive or burn the edge of the cup on a Hilton Head golf vacation, but if you try to do the same with a cigarette or cigar at the 19th hole, you could get hit with a $500 fine.

That’s because Hilton Head is the latest of many local governments in the Lowcountry area to ban indoor smoking in public places.