If you’re not sure whether or not you’ll be allowed to try out a kayak before you buy it, then you’ll probably want to talk to a friend who may have that type of kayak. The best thing to look for in a kayak is whether or not it is similar to (or same as) kayak that you have already been able to use.

If you’re thinking about buying a new kayak that has a rudder or skegs, then you should also look into trying out rudder first. That way, you’ll be able to see whether or not rudder moves well. If kayak has a faulty rudder, or if you think that you won’t be able to work rudder as easily as you’d like, then you should probably look at another kayak.

One thing you should always realize, however, is that until you’ve actually brought kayak with you on a major trip, you will probably not know exactly how well it will handle over a long period of time. This means that even though you are trying to make sure that you get exact kayak that you want, it’s always possible that you could be surprised. The best way to avoid it when you’re buying a new kayak, however, is to try and find a seller who will let you try out kayak before you commit to buying it.

Private Membership courses are available for play as well. For example, stay at "Caravelle", and Tee Times are available at "the Dunes" Golf & Beach Club. Newly renovated by Rees Jones, this course is a spectacular play, and former home of PGA Senior Championship. Play it again same day and pay less than you would for your regular muni-course back home. Intimidated by courses? Don't be, 4 or 5 sets of tees are available on most courses to accomodate almost all levels of play. Still not sure? Call course. We have found staff at any of these facilities always willing to help in providing information on any of courses in Grand Strand.

Check local paper daily, as specials and bargains on golf are advertised regularly. Most hotels even have their own golf coordinator to assist you with tee times, course selections, and even transportation.

When you are finished with your golf for day, you will find restaraunts and nightly attractions as equally accessible and outstanding as golf courses.

Lose a few balls? Break a club? Run out of tees? No problem. There is more than an ample supply of quaint little golf shoppes and massive bargain golf stores up and down Grand Strand.

Three things you need to consider when taking advantage of these great golf bargains this time of year, and we have experienced all of them at one time or another. First, is heat an humidity. Although it is typically not bad in morning rounds, we experienced a few afternoon rounds which were quite uncomfortable. Second, it is hurricane season. In past 10 years we were only pulled off a course once to evacuate. However, most courses were open next day. Third, "Dupont Amateur", one of largest amateur golf tournaments in world. There are still more than enough courses, but you may have to avoid a few. The schedule of courses used for this tournament is listed daily in local paper, (We simply plan our trip one week earlier. Although it really isn't necessary, we are just anxious to get there and "tee it up".)

Myrtle Beach in late August is a truly great golf bargain. A large quantity of quality courses to suit every golfers game and budget. We'll be there!

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