A Myrtle Beach golf trip is about having a good time with your friends, escaping life’s daily grind, and, of course, playing a game we all love.

Sure, we can all hold hands and sing kumbaya while discussing the game’s many virtues.

But let’s be honest — for a lot of us, it’s also about competition. Golf trips offer a chance to renew (friendly?) rivalries and secure bragging rights that last all year. If you’re already plotting your next grudge match, keep these five tips in mind:

–If you won last time, don’t let anyone forget it. You earned it. Remind your group that you’re the reigning champ. Custom t-shirts, personalized hats, or a trophy with your name on it? Absolutely.

–Play your grudge match on a course worthy of the occasion. The layout is an important component of any match, particularly for the winners telling the story of heroic shots. Target a course like Grande Dunes, TPC Myrtle Beach , Pine Lakes Country Club, Prestwick or Pawleys Plantation if you can.

–Set ground rules before the first tee. Clarify the format of play, handicaps, and whether you’re playing strictly by the rules of golf. It sounds obvious, but these aren’t questions you want to be answering on the 4th hole.

–Keep the stakes low. Pride should be the biggest prize. A cold drink and a year’s worth of bragging rights should be worth more than the money.

–Win or lose, be grateful. Laugh at the shanks, toast the birdies, and appreciate the moments. These trips aren’t guaranteed, so soak it all in. And if you lost, start planning revenge.

At the end of the day, whether you’re hoisting an imaginary trophy or nursing wounded pride over post-round drinks, Myrtle Beach golf trips become the stuff of legend. So, embrace the competition, savor the camaraderie, and remember: every great rivalry needs a worthy battlefield, and the Grand Strand offers more than a few.

Photos for this feature from MyrtleBeachGolfTrips Instagram Account. Top photo Prestwick Country Club, Pine Lakes Country Club pictured right