Why Myrtle Beach is Golf’s Best Trip Destination in 2022

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by Chris King

After filling up hometown tee sheets the last two years, golfers are looking to hit the road to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures: a buddies trip. As players search for the ideal golf destination, Myrtle Beach, long the game’s most popular vacation spot, continues to be the trip of choice for many group leaders.

Why is a Myrtle Beach golf trip the game’s best? Here are the top 5 reasons:

1. Myrtle Beach is home to 90 golf courses, ranging from top 100 layouts to value-packed tracks that deliver a great experience for groups on a budget. The area’s combination of quality and quantity is unmatched.

2. Spanning 60 miles of Carolinas coastline, the Grand Strand has the unique ability to provide different experiences within the destination. Groups can enjoy the lowcountry beauty of Pawleys Island, the coastal scenery of layouts such as Rivers Edge, and the creativity of inland designs like TPC Myrtle Beach and King’s North. There is a diversity of experience in Myrtle Beach other locales can’t match.

3. No matter where you are on the socio-economic spectrum, everyone likes to receive value for their money, and Myrtle Beach delivers at every level. Looking for a 3-night, 4-round trip everyoneCaledonia Golf & Fish Club can afford? We’ve got you covered, but value extends up the ladder as well. Courses like TPC, Grande Dunes Resort Club (top photo) and Caledonia (pictured right) provide a great experience and value. If you don’t believe me, price comparable courses in other destinations.

4. While golf is the most important component of a trip, it’s not the only one and Myrtle Beach delivers off the course as well. From the area’s legendary nightlife to an assortment of attractions and outstanding dining, the Grand Strand is also golf’s best off-course destination.

5. It’s easy to get here. Myrtle Beach is home to more than 50 nonstop flights, including nearly every major city east of the Mississippi River (New York, Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Atlanta et al) and beyond. Throw-in easy access from nearby Interstate 95, and this is the game’s most accessible destination.

At this point, what’s left to decide? It’s time to start planning your 2022 golf trip, and we look forward to seeing you in the spring.