Day 2 - The Witch

The Witch

We are now inside of two months til our return to Myrtle.  Time to add the second course to the blog.

Day two takes us to the dark side.  Actually this is one place I might not want to be after dark.  This is due to the isolated nature of the layout.

This is a return trip for us and listed by several as their favorite course we have played in Myrtle.  The second course we play from the Mystical Three, lunch and two beers is also included today.

This 4 1/2 star course, as rated by Golf Digest, is located on nearly 500 acres of a combination of dense forests and wetlands.  The Witch is different from most courses in Myrtle in that there is no housing to be seen and there are no parallel fairways.  Once you step on the course, you are isolated from the rest of the world and other golfers on the course.  This course has been listed as the most under-rated course on the Grand Strand (which is hard to imagine with a 4 1/2 star rating).  However, it is also the least expensive course in the Southeastern US with that rating. 

I have requested that we start on the back nine (wooded) and finish on the front side (swamp).  Don't forget your cameras.

Check out these reviews and videos.
Witch Review 1
Witch Review 2
Witch Review 3
Witch Review 4 (most recent)

Course Video 1
Course Video 2

2014 - Day 1 - The Wizard

After the worst winter in recent memory, the time is growing close for our annual pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach.

First, some housekeeping......

This year we unfortunately say goodbye to Greg Dunn, in more ways than one.  Greg has left single life in the Blue Ridge Mountains for Corona, CA and will be getting married soon.

Taking Greg's spot will be Scott Wheeler.  Scott is another addition from Northern Virginia.  More info. on Scott later.

Also returning will be Mark Neebe.  Mark is back in and will be taking the spot vacated by Mike Tadyk, who this year only, is also feeling the magnetic pull of California.

Finally, before info on our day one course, the executive Board met early in January and passed the following rule change.  While still playing captain's choice, the teams are required to play at least two  (2) tee shots from each player during the round.  This adds a little more strategy and keeps everyone involved.

Now - on to The Wizard.

May 30 finds us at Dan Maples' Wizard.  Wizard has been rated 4-stars by Golf Digest.

Our visit to Wizard included lunch and two beers.

Check out these reviews of the course.
Course Review 1
Course Review 2

Here is a video look at the Wizard.
Video