what is golfing like in south carolina (myrtle beach) during december and january?
January 18, 2009 by Anwar Mehdi
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I m looking to go on a golf vacation this winter and myrtle beach seems like a good choice, im just wondering if the brown rough is bad, and what the condition of the golf courses are during this time of year
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billy on Wed, 21st Jan 2009 3:10 pm
Beachside Golf Courses stay pretty green all winter as the weather within a couple miles of the ocean is influenced by the water temperatures which don’t change as much as the air temperature, You still might want to pick your days though as it can get pretty chilly but as a rule its a good place to go, Daytona also offers some good choice Courses and its a little further south.
Steve in NC on Thu, 22nd Jan 2009 1:26 pm
Winter temperatures in Myrtle Beach aren’t exactly balmy, but rest assured snow is all but unheard of and courses are open every day. Cold spells can reach the mid 40s during the day, while days in the 60s or even 70s are possible as well. From December thru February, historical average highs in Myrtle Beach are around 60 degrees.
During a cold spell, frost delays can push tee times back an hour or so, but higher-end courses usually don’t start their tee times until after 9 a.m. in the winter months to allow an hour or so for the frost to burn off. It’s best to check the weather forecast the night before and call the course in the morning so you know if your tee time has been pushed back.
Conditions on the golf course aren’t as good as ideal spring conditions, but the fairways and greens play similar. Most courses over-seed the greens and fairways in the fall to cater to winter players. The rough at most courses is not over-seeded and often goes dormant – turning brown. They aren’t as pretty to look at – and the azaleas aren’t blooming anywhere, but the golf courses are going to play the same.
Replays are a big draw in Myrtle Beach all times of year and most courses set tee times aside in the afternoon to allow for discounted play. This is true in the winter as well, but the smaller window of daylight can make more than 18 holes a stretch if courses have full tee sheets.
If you’re especially keen on replays, from the 10th of December through the New Year, out-of-towners tend to be stuck with family and can’t escape on a buddy trip for an extended golf weekend. These are the weeks where courses are the emptiest during the winter, receiving mostly local play. You’re most likely to play faster and get in 27 or possibly 36-holes in a day
Good luck and have fun