| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
|---|
| 735.1 | try the breakers | HILLST::TOTO | | Tue Aug 29 1989 17:27 | 9 |
| I haven't been into the Myrtle Beach area in since I played down there in
college, but at that time the Breakers Hotel had the best package around;
greens fees, a long list of courses to choice from (only one round allowed
on some, second rounds cost you normal greens fees), two meals a day
(breakfast and dinner), and the hotel, all for some price that I don't
remember but could afford as a student.
Have fun.
Jack
|
| 735.2 | "GOLF is GOLF FOREVER" | USMFG::TGLASS | | Wed Aug 30 1989 09:11 | 7 |
| A very cost effective vacation and great golf can be had by calling
1-800-992-9775(Island Green Holiday) and ask for John as well as
use me as a reference.
You'll love the area!
Tom
|
| 735.3 | Breakers gets you Longbay... | MJOSWS::FAGLEY | beat the resident | Wed Aug 30 1989 11:00 | 8 |
| I stayed at the Breakers Patricia Towers in their most exclusive suite.
I can't help you with price of "normal" rooms there. I can say they
have a great list of courses to choose from. Don't miss the new
Nicklaus Long Bay course!! The Breakers can get you on there. It's
worth any price!!
P.S. I personally don't think much of the Island Green courses in
comparison to the other courses I played. Just one hack's opinion.
|
| 735.4 | Called Island Green..
| LRENZO::WELCH | | Wed Aug 30 1989 15:03 | 10 |
| Re. .2. Thanks Tom. I called John Richie at Island Green (his number is
(1-800-476-8476) and got some good information on their package.
They don't provide quite the service that I am looking for, ie.
John would recommend an auto rental agency, but they won't
make the arrangements for you. I did get the feeling that he
was waiting for me to tell him exactly what I wanted and then we
could negociate the price. I'm truly a novice at this. Perhaps
working with a travel agency is the best bet.
Larry
|
| 735.5 | "SERVICE makes for CUSTOMER SATISFACTION" | USMFG::TGLASS | | Wed Aug 30 1989 17:07 | 12 |
| Larry,
You are most through and frank. I appreciate both attributes!
John is truley not the best source of help, but I did think you
would get better service than you seemed to get. We(owners) are
trying to put in a better service since it is a very nice venue
and the costs are great. The course is "average" but more than
acceptable to me and I have played many more years than I would
like to admit.
Anyway, hope you get down there and enjoy.
Tom
|
| 735.6 | Chamber of Commerce | DARTS::MOSCHILLI | | Thu Aug 31 1989 17:45 | 5 |
| Write or call the Mrytle Beach Chamber of Commerce.
You'll receive a lot of information on hotels, things to do, etc.
Pam
|
| 735.7 | We have the package..!!
| LRENZO::WELCH | | Mon Nov 06 1989 11:03 | 53 |
|
We have come up with the package that we were looking for so I thought
I'd pass on some of the information about it.
Our local travel agent got us a package arranged by Great Times Out
at 1-800-458-3635, PO Box 948, State College, PA 16804.
4 Nights/ 4 Days (4th night was extra) $580 per person (8 people)
Included:
.Mid-size Avis rental per 4 people.
.(2) Two bedroom/two bath full kitchen
condos at the Ocean Forest Villa Resort.
.Air Fair via U.S. Air with change over in
Charlotte, NC.
.Greens fees for each of the following reserved
tee time unless otherwise noted.
Day 1 Gator Hole
Possum Trot
Day 2 M. B National (west)
Burning Ridge
Day 3 Sand Piper Bay
The Pearl (+ $45)
Day 4 Pawleys Plantation ( + $5)
. Carts included at SOME courses (about 50%)
What is not included:
.Any meals. We decided to keep the cost down by omitting
the possible included meals. We figure that we can easily
make our own breakfast in the kitchen included in the condo.
.Some of the cart fees.
.Probably some other items that we haven't thought of because
we have never been to M.B.
We are quite pleased with the arrangements. We decided to pay a
nominal fee for an additional night so we can get there and get
settled the day (3pm ish) and night before we start playing.
I'll follow up in May with a trip report. Thanks to all for your
suggestions.
Larry
|
| 735.8 | MB updates???? | WORDS::NISKALA | Freezing my Filberts off! | Tue Jan 02 1990 16:06 | 7 |
| Has anyone played a new course in MB called Long Bay? I may
be going down there with a gang at the beginning of March for 4
days. The courses we will play are Heritage, Dunes, Pine Lakes,
and Long Bay. As you can see we have 3 "top notch" layouts, and
Long Bay is new. There is a surcharge for each of theses courses
in the package. We'll be staying at the Caravelle. Any info will
be greatly "depreciated".
|
| 735.9 | A real tester. | MAMTS2::RFAGLEY | | Thu Jan 04 1990 10:26 | 7 |
| Longbay is a new Nicklaus designed course that is my favorite in
the entire area. It plays EXTREMELY long and uses waste bunkers,
grass swales, and sand protected greens to make it as difficult
a course as you will ever play. The Dunes is very nice but Longbay
is in a class by itself.
Rick
|
| 735.10 | Hope to break 90 at all 4 courses.. Yeah, right! | WORDS::NISKALA | Freezing my Filberts off! | Tue Jan 09 1990 09:17 | 10 |
| All right, I'm going to MB for March 1-4. 12 in our group and
we'll be staying at the Caravelle. Fly down on 2/28 and awaken the
next morning with a 8:12 tee time at Heritage. Next day brings us
to the Dunes at 8:02. Saturday 3/3 we have Long Bay at 10:00 and
finish with the "grandaddy" Pine Lakes at 8:04 on Sunday. What can
I expect for weather in the first week of march down there, I presume
there will probably be short sleeve weather. Well it will feel like
short sleeve weather anyways coming from NH. Can't wait, I'll have
to work on the putting in the basement and hit one of the indoor
ranges before then.
|
| 735.11 | MB hotel recomendations? | SHARE::HURLEY | | Tue Jan 09 1990 12:36 | 14 |
|
I'm also planning a trip to MB for the first week of March. I
got the MB Vacation Guide with some 75 or so pages of hotels and
golf courses listed. I'm going with the wife, so the quality of
the courses isn't as important as the quality of the accomodations.
We would like to stay at a real nice place (either hotel or condo).
Do any of you who have been down there have any recomendations? It's
hard to tell from the guide book which are good and which aren't.
Thanks.
Dave Hurley
|
| 735.12 | | WORDS::NISKALA | Freezing my Filberts off! | Tue Jan 09 1990 13:48 | 8 |
| I've stayed at the Palms before. It/they are twin 16 story condo
units. There are indoor/outdoor pools and whirlpools. I found it
as being the cheapest price when I went in late 87. There are 1,2,3
bedroom units and right on the ocean. We had a 3 bedroom unit on
the 14th floor. They are fully applianced including washer/dryer
in the room we stayed in. Check them out, I would recommend them.
Keith
|
| 735.13 | Two at once!!!!! | GRANPA::RFAGLEY | | Tue Jan 09 1990 14:31 | 17 |
| RE: 10
Anything from driving rain in 45 degrees to 75 degrees, mild breezes
and sunshine. Myrtle beach is finicky in March. My crystal ball
says 65 degrees overcast and very comfortable.
Keep your fingers crossed.
Willard Scott
RE: 11
The Breakers Patricia Towers are wonderfull! Especially the suites on
the top floors facing the ocean.
Well worth the price....... Rick
|
| 735.14 | when push comes to shove | LRENZO::WELCH | | Tue Mar 27 1990 13:41 | 19 |
|
It's getting close to Myrtle Beach time and I have a couple of questions:
1) How about balls? Are they less expensive there than back here in New
England? I'm wondering if I should purchase them prior to the trip.
I asked my wife how many I should bring, she said one for each hole.
A real vote of confidence.....
2) A friend who once visited MB said that the "rangers" try to move you through
your game as fast as they can. I think he acually said they "pump you
through like your on a conveyor belt". I hope not. I am relatively new
to the game and very contious of slowing the people behind me down. If
I'm having a real bad hole, I pick up. But you learn very quickly when
your being jammed or the ranger is counting your strokes. Any advise
for the speed at which I may be expected to play?
Larry
|
| 735.15 | Very Relaxing | WALTA::LENEHAN | Relax... think golf | Tue Mar 27 1990 13:53 | 8 |
| Hi Larry,
I don't know about the golf balls... but I never noticed anyone
pushing me or my partner at anytime we were there. We played during the
week, and never felt hurried. Maybe it's a little more hectic on the
weekend?
Walta
|
| 735.16 | | OVRDRV::NISKALA | Break 90 in '90! | Tue Mar 27 1990 16:34 | 5 |
| The golf outlet stores down there are no cheaper than up here.
You may find some roadside stands that are selling a dozen balls
for $4.95. I didn't dare venture to see what shape they were in though.
As for the rangers, I was down there 3 weeks ago and we were
nevered bothered. Have fun!!!!
|
| 735.17 | ready... shoot... aim | GRANPA::RFAGLEY | | Wed Mar 28 1990 11:27 | 11 |
| Larry,
Nobody pushed us when we were in M.B. last year. Believe me, with some
of our scores we weren't fast! But as we all know, it's not necessary
to play well to play fast. I know golfers shooting 100 that can do it
in 3 hours! Be ready to hit when it's your turn, and don't be afraid
to walk a little when it helps the speed of play... those are the keys.
Have fun, relax, and don't worry about being pushed. Your not going to
be the worst players on the course!
Rick
|