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RE: Wild Wing Avocet

ArtMBGolf — Sun, 15 Nov 2026 04:13:20 +0000

Although #9 does not return to the clubhouse, if only playing 9, all you
need to do get to the clubhouse is play or ride #18.

RE: Barfoot Love

S***H — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:38:38 +0000

Man, that bag-drop circus with three courses funneling through one tiny area is legendary—yet those guys somehow still run it like a Formula 1 pit crew. Smart tip on waiting for the cart load-up and the 20-30 minute window to the putting green; I’ve been that guy trying to sneak off early and getting the polite “not yet” stare. Range being a three-minute shuttle (or drive-yourself) away is convenient, though the recent “mats only” policy is the golf equivalent of being told the hot tub is closed.Whites at 6,050 sound like the sweet spot for that mix of tight tree-lined holes and wide-open links stretches. Love how the course gives with the little 324-yard opener and that generous 270-yarder, then immediately takes it back with the brutal #5 dogleg. Classic Barefoot personality—greens quick and true, conditions still excellent after 25 years, and the beverage cart girl making the rounds. Clubhouse view of the Fazio 1st and 18th never gets old either.Glad it delivered the usual high-quality day. Did #5 claim any balls from your group, or did someone actually find the left-side safe zone and stick the elevated green?

RE: Wild Wing Avocet

S***H — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:35:23 +0000

Sounds like you caught the course at a great time right after the reno—greens already rolling true and the new bunkering giving the holes a fresh look without turning them into pure punishment. Those “meaty” middle holes (especially that watery 5 and the shared green with 17) always keep you honest, but it’s nice to hear the rest of the track stays playable once you survive that stretch. Six sets of tees plus no double-teeing on 9 is pure gold for pace of play.

RE: MBN King north

S***H — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:33:03 +0000

Really enjoyable day on a course that’s in great shape and plays fair. Pricey if you’re not plugged into one of the Myrtle Beach discount programs, but well worth it. Thanks for this very enjoyable golf report.

RE: Wild Wing Avocet

tadpole — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:04:14 +0000

Thanks for all the reports. I like Avocet and have always enjoyed good customer service inside the clubhouse and from the starters.

Barfoot Love

bri1164 — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:46:42 +0000

played here 11/8. busiest bag drop area on the Grand Strand as 3 courses go off from this very small bag drop area. But the bag drop guys have it down to science and never any real issues. fyi they do not let you take you cart anywhere until they are ready to load you up. my experience is 20-30min before your tee time you can take it to putting green and find your starter. the driving range is 3 minute drive from bag drop and they do have shuttle. Used to have to check in with pro shop before going to range but last few years you can just drive your car over before bag drop. get balls(included) attendants might ask you your TT but it is not done every time. Massive range with both mats and grass. Unfortunately my last couple times here they have forced us to mats. Pro shop guys pleasant/friendly efficient. Nice clubhouse and bar/grille overlooking the Fazio 1st tee and 18th green. played whites 6,050 yds. this course has a mix of narrow tree lined fairways and wide open links style feel fairways. great conditions all around. greens rolling quick and true. #1 is 324 yd par 4 to ease you in. 3 of par 5s under 480yds. only 18 at 530yds is not really reachable for a person playing appropriate white tees. #5 (#1 hole on course)is a 430 yds dog leg right par 4 that is brutal. if you aren't in middle of fairway to the left rough you are blocked out assuming you can hit it 240-260 to an elevated green. Of course the previous hole is a 270yd par 4 with elevated small green with the widest fairway on the course so course gives and takes. #9 is a 180-200 yd par 3 to elevated green, tough hole. holes for most part are what you see is what you get. think only 1 hole has fairway that is truncated by hazard and it is #12 par 5 (480yds) and that hazard is on your approach to green. so would make for tough go in 2 unless inside 200yds off tee as no bounce up option.

beverage cart girl available. while they double tee 10 is a little ride back to the clubhouse and not really advised if course is busy.

always great conditions over the past 25 years i have been playing barefoot courses.

MBN King north

bri1164 — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:19:47 +0000

played here 11/6. 6 sets of tees for all playing abilities. played cream tees. driving range(grass and mats, mats on this day) and 2 putting/chipping areas next to each other. Bag drop guys/gals excellent and with 3 courses all double teeing they have their hands full. Pro shop guys friendly and they have 3 of them so no long lines waiting to pay. Grille and bar look out floor to ceiling windows onto King north 1st and 10th tee and 18th green. Its ok but needs facelift. Had occasion to find out the have rentals(taylor made) as my buddies clubs didn't arrive with his flight. my second round since renovations, first was really early on and there were rough spots. but 6 months later everything has filled in. bunkering has been redefined, greens redone. everything was in great shape. greens hard/firm as always seems to be case for new greens but were good speed (have played faster here in past and my guess next year they will go back to that speed) and rolled true. 6,030 yds from cream tees but always plays longer. Generous fairways just about everywhere. both #1 and #10 start with par 5s to get the tee times going. 4 hour 30min round. no real long waiting. very playable off tee. it has it fair share of water that comes into play but for the most part wide fairways and rough area keep you in play. like the fact that they scaled back some of the bunkering on 18, it was a bit much originally. beverage cart was available.

very enjoyable round and great course. expensive if not part of on of the various reduced fees programs that MB has to offer.

Wild Wing Avocet

bri1164 — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:00:41 +0000

Played 11/5, first time after the renovations. course in really good shape. tees and fairways some over seeding as is case this time of year. greens rolling true. renovations have redefined look of holes especially the bunkering being redefined. 6 sets of tees make it playable for all. played white tees. Start of with easier holes for 1 and 2. 3 thru 6 are meaty. 3 (400yds par 4)and 4 (500yd par 5) fairways interrupted by waste area. #5 135-160 par 3 with water all up the left side all the way to and including the green with heavy bunkering on right. #6 is 405yd par 4 with water on left side starting at tee box to about 100yds out. Left side is woods/lateral hazard. this is 2 hole green sharing with the 17th hole par 3. after that course is not easier but playable. on back other than #12 175-200yd par 3 and #16 420yd par 4 holes are forgiving. Staff always pleasant from bag drop to bartenders. totally renovated pro shop and bar/grille area looked really nice. plenty HDTV around horseshoe bar and in dining room. Added a couple of golf simulators for rent. Putting/chipping green and grass tee range available.

good take that i always enjoy playing.

fyi unique in that 9 does not go back to clubhouse so NO double teeing.

they have always had beverage cart on course when i have played and they added a food truck which sits in middle of 6th/17th/9th greens and 7th tee. with beverages and snacks.

RE: U-All 68

S***H — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:46:47 +0000

@jay

Sounds like another excellent trip with consistently strong conditions across the board and ideal shorts weather. Grande Dunes stood out as the clear leader in greens, fairways, tees, bunkers, and staff service—those big, fast, true greens and the Teal Tuesday prize made it memorable—while Meadowlands’ penal rough delivered the toughest test.Azalea Sands trailed in most rankings but still played well overall, and the free drop on Oyster Bay’s reconstructed 13th was a nice practical touch. The solid restaurant stops, especially the new Claw House, rounded things out nicely.Congrats to the Slicers on claiming the Dick Sweeney Memorial Trophy, and thanks for the detailed rankings—plenty of good options to keep on the agenda.

RE: Glen Dornoch review

S***H — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:43:05 +0000

Sounds like a solid return visit after two decades—empty course at a $56 passport rate on a Tuesday morning is hard to beat, especially with good overall conditions and a nice post-round deck overlooking the ICW and double green.The layout clearly demands precision over power, with those forced carries and narrow tree-lined shorter holes making it a real challenge for higher handicaps or shorter hitters. Your wife’s frustration with the repeated layups is understandable, and it’s good you flagged that it may not suit pure bombers either.For lower handicappers who can handle the longer tees, the conditioning and value look excellent, and the solitude you enjoyed is a rare bonus in season. Appreciate the detailed heads-up.