NWO Golf Links March 2017

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Any golf course with holes
named Swamp Fox, Willard’s
Fire, Hesbon’s Launch, and
Hidden Moccasin is probably
worth investigating. And,
if that same golf course has
been ranked by Golf Digest
as one of “America’s 100
Greatest Public Courses,” as
well one of the “Best in State,”
it confirms that this course is
worth playing. That particular
North Myrtle Beach.
Tidewater is one of many golf
courses in the greater Myrtle
Beach area, but it’s one of
the must-play courses along
what is commonly referred
to as The Grand Strand. The
Tidewater Golf Club, a par
72-layout, opened for play in
1990 and, like a fine wine, it’s
gotten better over time.
At Tidewater, you should
expect thebest, beginningwith
the exceptionally maintained
driving range and practice
facilities. The website states
all golfers who visit Tidewater
will get “breathtaking scenery
and top-notch conditions,”
which is true.
The exception at many courses
is the norm at Tidewater.
Longtime Charlotte Observer
sportswriter Ron Green agrees
and calls Tidewater, “The
Pebble Beach of the East!”
Three-time U.S. Open
champion Hale Irwin says,
“Tidewater Golf Club is
one of the finest and most
spectacular courses on the
East Coast.”
Twovery strong endorsements.
“Tidewater is beautiful
and very challenging,” says
Chris Cooper, Tidewater’s
General Manager and Head
Golf Professional . “I believe
that what really separates
Tidewater from the rest of the
golf courses in Myrtle Beach
is how we take care of our
guests. Our team members
believe that when you play
The Marshland Masterpiece
By Mike May
NWO Golf Links