Myrtle Beach Golf Package

Myrtle Beach Golf Packages - What to

Know Before You Go





There is a lot of money in the Myrtle Beach golf package market. Unfortunately, like any

other opportunity, this can bring out scam artists and bad business practices.



Don't get stuck with hidden charges on your golf packages. Myrtle Beach discount golf

package resellers don't always have your best interest in mind. Here are five things to be

aware of before booking your next golf package to Myrtle Beach.



The first two items come in the form of hidden fees. Myrtle Beach is getting a bad

reputation among visiting golfers because of these hidden fees and surcharges. This was

one of the biggest complaints noted in a recent local newspaper's article.



1) Cart Fees The golf courses require them. Most golf packages leave them out. Hidden

golf cart fees top the list of complaints for most golfers visiting the Grand Strand. Many

Myrtle Beach golf package resellers keep the $20 or $30 dollars and pass along the fees

to vacationing golfers. Ask up front whether or not cart fees are included. If not, demand

it or do your business elsewhere.



2) Course Surcharges Many golf packages allow golfers to upgrade to better courses.

This fee is normal in the Myrtle Beach golf market. However, many golf packages up

sell visitors on better golf courses. Then, after paying more, the vacationing golfer plays

a course that is no better or sometimes worse than the original one. Do your homework

before paying a surcharge to play a better golf course.



These next two problems often occur with Myrtle Beach golf package resellers that do

not know the local market. Any website can put Myrtle Beach on their logo and sell

packages from locations all over the world. Only deal with companies that have local

market ties and local market knowledge.



3) Golf Tour The Grand Strand golf area covers approximately 80 miles. Often these

fulfillment centers sell Myrtle Beach golf packages that have you driving more than

golfing. They don't care how long the trip is as long as they make an extra profit. Make

sure to know the distances between your accommodations and your golf courses on your

next golf vacation.



4) Course Conditions Golf packagers with no local ties do not know what the course

conditions are like in Myrtle Beach. These companies rely on dated information and

have no idea about yearly maintenance schedules. Getting tee times at a lower rung

course is bad enough. Don't compound the problem with horrible course conditions.

What is the solution? Contact the Myrtle Beach golf courses yourself and ask them about

their maintenance schedule and course conditions. Or, stick with a golf packager that has

local market knowledge.



Do you need a golf package? This is definitely something to consider. Myrtle Beach has

over 120 golf courses and they are not always sold out.



5) Buyers Market During some times of the year there are more golf courses than golfers.

This gives you an edge. It also gives you a reason to consider booking tee times

separately. Summer and winter are slower than spring and fall. However, you can

sometimes get a better deal booking tee times yourself even in the busy months. Do your

research and investigate options instead of blindly buying golf packages.



Remember, golf deals always look great on paper. If your Myrtle Beach golf package is

far below the cost of other deals, don't expect a great golfing experience. Investigate,

read the fine print, deal with a company that has local knowledge and ask for customer

testimonials. This is the best advice we can give you before you purchase a Myrtle

Beach golf package.



Make sure to visit our Myrtle Beach golf section for more great tips and information

before booking your next golf vacation. For complete golf package tips and advice visit

our Myrtle Beach golf package page. You'll find both at

http://www.PerfectGolfVacations.com



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the best golf destination information. We deliver local market information and word-of-

mouth recommendations from golf destinations like Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Ireland,

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