Weather conditions: Sunny and windy for the front nine, then cloudy… and still windy, 79 degrees Farenheit.

We paid a visit today to World Tour Golf Links (https://www.theworldtourgolf.com/), a course which always arouses a lot of curiosity among golfers who have never had the opportunity to visit Myrtle Beach, which is a little less the case for regulars of the area.

There is a kind of "aura" in connection with this course, because the 18 holes offered there (there were 27 before but the "International 9” was closed a few years ago) do present replicas of several prestigious courses like Augusta, Pinehurst # 2, Pine Valley, Bay Hill, Oakmont, TPC Sawgrass and St. Andrews, to name a few.

In this context, anyone who wants to give World Tour Golf Links a try can expect playing conditions that are above average and the way the welcoming staff takes care of golfers. Everything out there is designed to make your golf experience a memorable one. As a bonus, a new feature is coming very soon to the practice area, which is already of top quality (see next article to know more about: https://www.onthegreenmagazine.com/founders-group-introducing-new-concept-to-the-myrtle-beach-market-with-technology-range/).

And as we are concerned, we have not been disappointed, once again, despite the fact that our round today was played under "cart paths only" rules, much to our surprise when the starter gave us his instructions (it is true, however, that some of the fairways were somewhat wet in a few places). In any case, it didn't really affect our playing time, since our round took 4 hours and 5 minutes.

The playing conditions on this course (which stretches 6,214 yards from the gold tees and 4,932 yards for ladies) were near-perfect from start to finish. The fairways were like a carpet, the greens relatively fast and holding their lines remarkably well. Just one very minor drawback: the ladies' tee boxes aren't really tee boxes at all, as they tee off from the fairways, with the exception of the par-3s.

That said, unless you're a bit of a snob, you'll certainly appreciate the challenge of replicating hole #17 at TPC Sawgrass (hole #4 of the "Open Nine"). The same goes for "Amen Corner," represented by holes #4, #5, and #6 (respectively #11, #12, and #13 at Augusta), and #9 of the "Championship Nine," represented by hole #11 at Bay Hill... A very nice challenge to finish a round of golf.

In short, if you feel like to live (or relive) the World Tour Golf Links experience, do never hesitate!

Coming up next: The Pearl on Thursday, June 4!

Weather conditions: cloudy and windy, 77 degrees Farenheit

Beginning of a two-week stay in Myrtle Beach, where we will have the privilege of playing a total of seven beautiful rounds of golf.

The start of our stay in Myrtle Beach, where we'll have the privilege of playing a total of seven beautiful rounds of golf. And on Sunday, May 31st, we had the pleasure of playing Legends Heathland (https://www.legendsgolf.com/club/scripts/golf/view_course.asp?CID=1114&NS=LEGENDS - par 71, 6,138 yards from the white tees, 4,529 yards for ladies), and once again, WOW! That's what comes to mind for our fifth ever visit to this course.

The place was packed when we arrived, as usual, but everything ran smoothly at the "bag drop." And what can we say about the training complex, vast and probably among the best equipped in the entire greater Myrtle Beach area!

That said, even though we don't often have the opportunity to play links-style courses, we truly enjoyed our golfing experience, despite winds blowing at over 25 miles per hour. From the tees to the greens, the conditions were excellent. Almost nothing to complain about!

A minor drawback, however, was the greens, which were quite slow, most likely due to the lack of rain in Myrtle Beach these past few weeks (and we certainly didn't want it to rain during our stay...). If they had been just a little bit faster, it would have made the day perfect!

And contrary to what we often hear from people who frequent the Legends group's courses, the pace of play was perfectly fine, with the round taking 4 hours and 15 minutes.

All in all, if you plan to visit the Legends complex during the next few weeks or months, we just hope you have already made your tee times (if not, give us a call at 1 800 708-7174), since their famous package (with breakfast, lunch and two beers) is a really popular one and all the staff deserves a lot of credit for making this place a gem!

Coming up next: World Tour on Tuesday, June 2!

Someone mentioned shipping clubs directly to the resort instead of checking them at the airport. Never done it before so not sure how it works or if resorts here actually accept them properly.

Has anyone done this for a Myrtle Beach trip? Was it worth it or just extra hassle?

For the first time we stayed on the beach at the Grand Atlantic we had two 4 bedrooms 3 bathroom. Great location to everything like PGA store, airport, Broadway at the beach, and restaurants. we had 10 players flew in while my son and I drove. We left Brownwood on Thursday at 830 am and drove to Augusta for the night, Then on to MB Friday which we made it with no issues. I might add it is a 19 hour drive while the others flew. Seven nights 6 rounds with one more for my son and I.

On Friday my son Daryl and I played Burning Ridge we played with a local couple very enjoyable. Course was in decent shape made for a good warmup. Later on that afternoon went to PGA store been looking for a 5 wood found a Taylor Made used but in great shape for $119. We then got a room at the courtyard for the night. The rest flew in Saturday afternoon around 4 then we checked in and got settled in for the week.

Sunday we were at Arrowhead course was it's usual shape no complaints greens were slower than we where use to. Pass of play was around 41/2 hours. We had four of the older guys played the white tees and the rest played blue on all the courses.

Monday we were at Heritage as everyone knows this is a great course but it can play long. The new guys were very pleased. Course conditions no issues it is one of my favorites. Great Breakfast and lunch with the round we started on 10. Pace of play was around 41/2 hour had a group in front that was slow.

Tuesday we were at The Grande Dunes Resort one of the best courses in MB. The conditions were the best all week. Tees, fairways. greens were perfect grass everywhere was thick and healthy green. Great driving range new balls. practice area is the best. Could play this course everyday. Pace of play around 4 hours..

Wednesday we were at True Blue as of the other courses in fine shape. Some of the guys had never played courses with trans fairways. Tees areas were thin in places no big deal.

Thursday we were at Prestwick a course i had only played once. It is a tuff course if you not a good driver of the ball. It has some good par 3's.

Friday was our last day at Caledonia course was in great shape from tee areas to fairways and greens. Bummer we started on 10 but no big deal. Only rain all week was on the drive to course it really rained hard. we we arrived they said only holes cart path only were 1 and 18. It only sprinkled on a couple holes. Had my best score of the week 75. 

It was a great week for me had two my son playing. We played a 3 man 2 ball match each day for 5 dollars per man. Payed 15 dollar per man and 5 per man for second. I had picked the best 4 players and then changed the other players on every team each day. We played a triple high score to keep things moving. Some of us did play a 10 dollar Nassau. 

As far as restaurants we ate at Senior Frog as a group on Thursday night. The rest 6 of each group went there on way. My group went to Landry Seafood, Texas Roadhouse, Red Robin, Cracker Barrel and at some of the course.

That's all I can remembers of now any question just ask.

I will be back to MB June 8th for 10 days with my wife. I well be hooking up with my friend Greg the Under cover pro to celebrate our 75 birthday!!

Given our interest in playing only upscale courses on this trip we will not be playing here again.  

On to Barefoot - Love tommorow.