Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday Highlights Member Packages for Spring Golf Getaways

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday -- the Grand Strand's golf marketing cooperative - is highlighting a diverse cross-section of customized, member packages perfect for spring golf getaways.

The offerings span the antebellum atmosphere of the "South Strand," bustling "Central Strand," and picturesque fishing communities of the "North Strand." Packages feature roomy villa accommodations and layouts wrought by household names such as Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, as well as hands-on craftsman like Tom Doak, Mike Strantz and Tim Cate.

Prices are per person and include green / cart fees, lodging, taxes and surcharges. The sample lineup includes:

Big Cat Package - Play three rounds on the "Big Cats" - Lions Paw, Panthers Run and Tigers Eye -- at Ocean Ridge Plantation. Starting at $209, stay three nights in a two-bedroom luxury villa at Brunswick Plantation and enjoy a "safari" of championship golf with clubs in tow.

North End Four Nights / Four Rounds - Tee it up on Carolina National, Crow Creek, Sandpiper Bay and Rivers Edge for $370 per player until May 20. Lunch / two beers daily and accommodations at Brunswick Plantation (quad occupancy) are included.

Pay For Three, Get Five Rounds Free - Play three of the acclaimed Glens Group courses - Glen Dornoch, Heather Glen, Shaftesbury Glen and Possum Trot - and receive two additional rounds complimentary as well as free prebooked replays - which may be secured in advance. Available until Sept. 5.

Grande Collection Four - Round Special - Thru June 3, play four Grande Collection courses and save 25 percent. Choose from nine of Myrtle Beach's best designs, including lauded Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes and Tidewater. The more you play, the more you save. Four nights / four rounds packages with accommodations at Myrtlewood Villas begin at $249 per golfer.

Ambassador Golf & Beach Vacation's "Play Four, Get One Free" -- Enjoy four rounds and a get a fifth round gratis on 14 signature layouts including Aberdeen Country Club, Willbrook Plantation, Pawleys Plantation, Long Bay Club and Wachesaw East.

"No destination on Earth offers the scope of opportunities for exceptional golf vacations as we do in Myrtle Beach," says Bill Golden, president of Golf Holiday. "Whether adding a 'Top 100' course to your resume, playing designs by the 'Who's Who' of architects or booking yearly 'golf buddy 'trips - our members have perfect packages for all."

For more information about golf packages in Myrtle Beach, visit GolfHoliday.com.