Myrtle Beach Golf Blog

Grande Dunes Golf Academy in December

Tis The Season for great specials here at The Golf Academy at Grande Dunes.

As I write this newsletter it is 65 degrees and sunny here in Myrtle Beach.  Now I am not rubbing it in but it is the perpect time to get out of the cold and snow and get some work in on your golf game.  I have some great specials you will want to take advantage of for December.

With every Half Day School and Private Lesson you can get a round of golf for only $49.00. All Half Day Golf Schools are only $299 for one person, $169 each for two people and $129 each for three people.

So why not come down to The Golf Academy at Grande Dunes for some perfect temperatures, sun and a better golf game.

As always I look forward to working with you and getting your game too…

Stay On Plane,

Brad Redding/PGA Master Professional in Instruction

The Redding Report for November

It may be cool in your part of the US but the tempertures are perfect in Myrtle Beach. A great time for a little extended weekend to work on your game and get some golf in.

For the months of November and December I am adding some great values to our instruction progams. All Half Day Golf Schools and Private Lessons you can add a round of golf for only $60.00. For all Private Lessons receive a free Internet Academy Lesson(a value of $50.00) This is a great way to keep you working on the right “stuff” after your session here. I do have some package rates for Private Lessons. Email me for details.

Come on down to The Golf Academy at Grande Dunes and experience more of the great instruction, great golf and great service. It may be a reason why I am a >>>>>>>>

As Always I look forward to working with you and getting your game too…

Stay On Plane,

Brad Redding/PGA Master Professional in Instruction

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	Brad was once again is named to Golf Digest’s List of Top Teachers in South Carolina. Details can be found in the November issue of Golf Digest.
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	Brad has some great rates for all Half Day Schools and 3 Day Golf Schools. With 3-4 people you get the best rates. With our Indoor Learning Studio weather is never a problelm. Email Brad for details. brad.redding@bccompany.com
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I hope you are doing well and getting a chance to work on your game as well as get some rounds in.  Speaking of working on your game.  Here at The Resort Club at Grande Dunes we have one of the finest practice facilities in the country.  A full swing range with great turf never mats.  We have a large putting green and two short game greens to work on your chipping and pitching.  I see a lot of golfers using these areas but I wonder…are they really practicing with a clear objective in mind or are they just hitting balls?  I like the saying “How do you know what to do if you didn’t know what you did.”  To that end I have decided that on every Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:30 you can “Practice with Brad.”  On Wednesday’s you can come to the range and I will make sure you are working on the correct things and actually show you how to practice.  The session is only $50 and includes range balls.  To participate is these unique sessions call the golf shop at 843 315-0333 to register each week.  Walk ins are welcome.
As always I look for to working with you and getting your game too…
Stay On Plane,
Brad Redding/PGA Master Professional in Instruction

Short Game Session
A special one-on-one two hour session with Brad on the Short Game.  One hour on pitching and chipping followed by one hour of putting.  Putter fitting through instruction included.  $210 for one person $120 each for two people.  Call 843 315-0333 to set up your session.

Practice with Brad
Every Wednesday for 5:00 to 6:30 come out and work on your game with Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Brad Redding.  Make sure you are working on the “right stuff.”  Brad will also show you how to actually practice.  $50.00 Range Balls included.  Walk ins welcome

Social Media
Follow Brad on www.facebook.com/thegolfacademy and www.twitter.com/bradreddinggolf and www.yourtube.com/bmredding  Get the latest videos and tips for your game.

TOP FIVE WAYS TO IDENTIFY AFFORDABLE MYRTLE BEACH GOLF COURSES THAT DELIVER A GREAT GOLF EXPERIENCE

In today’s world, nearly everyone is on a budget, including many golfers planning to play golf in Myrtle Beach, S.C. So it’s more important than ever to make sure that a golf course with reasonable greens fees also delivers a great golf experience. With more than 100 courses in the Myrtle Beach area — many very affordable — how can a golfer identify which golf courses provide the most bang for the buck?

Here’s a look at the top five ways to spot an affordable Myrtle Beach golf course that delivers on the promise of a great golf experience — without breaking the bank. For illustration, one outstanding value is used as an example. That’s River Hills Golf & Country Club on the northern end of the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach.

1. Ask The Locals — Locals who play golf in Myrtle Beach know where the values are. They not only live in one of the world’s busiest tourist areas, they relax there. And they are not looking to pay top dollar for golf on any of their days off.

River Hills is a locals’ favorite. Nestled into densely wooded terrain near the historic seaside village of Little River, S.C., it’s outside the nonstop activity of downtown Myrtle Beach. Its management company (Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management) has a reputation for delivering a superb golf experience at all its courses – some of which are ranked among the Top 100 in America).

2. Be Smart About Golf Course Architects — Myrtle Beach has courses by some of the biggest names in golf, and a lot by lesser known, but no-less-gifted, golf  architects. Choose a big name, pay a big price.

River Hills is a Tom Jackson golf course. Jackson well-known in golf architecture circles where his name means great quality. He learned his craft under two legendary architects, Robert Trent Jones and George Cobb.

River Hills is considered by many to be the best of Jackson’s Myrtle Beach courses. GolfWeek says it’s one of the Top 50 Golf Courses in the entire Southeastern United States. But it can be played at a much lower price than courses by architects whose names are better known.

3. Playability: Will The  Course Be Fun? — Some courses in Myrtle Beach are tight and unmanageable. Some seem to have more sand bunkers than fairways. Savvy golfers know their skill levels and realize that such things can make the difference between a good day on the course and a day of just trying to survive until the 19^th hole. Golf, after all, is supposed to be fun.

River Hills, for example, has gently rolling fairways. None are parallel, so slicers don’t end up playing from the hole next door. Water does comes into play on 13 holes, but River Hills’ yardage is manageable. It’s just 6,396 yards from the white tees;  5,030 yards from the red tees. But River Hills is no pushover. It is rated and sloped from the white tees at 70.6/128; red tees at 67.7/120.

4. How’s The Conditioning? — Affordable does not mean compromising on conditioning. No golfer wants to head out to the first fairway and see a brown patch leading up to a neglected green. Luckily, in Myrtle Beach, most courses are kept in good condition. But, as in most golf destinations, some are in better condition than others. Ask around.

River Hills has built a reputation for great conditioning and is grassed from tees through greens with Champion Ultra Dwarfs. This durable hybrid Bermuda stands up to the harshest weather conditions and consistently delivers lush fairways and smooth greens.

5. Do The Views Add To The Golf Experience? — Golf is about more than the game. It’s about the surrounding area and that means views. An affordable course doesn’t have to mean flat, unchallenging and uninteresting.

For example, River Hills’ location on the northern end of Myrtle Beach puts it in an area of the coast that has 40-foot elevation changes. Add in more than 10 acres of freshwater lakes spaced throughout fairways etched into impressive maritime forest and it delivers  the kind of eye candy that ensures a memorable day on the links.

More information about River Hills is available at www.riverhillsgolf.com. Some of the most affordable Golf Only and Stay and Play packages including River Hills can be found at http://www.myrtlebeachgolftrips.com/MyrtleBeach-Golf-Packages.aspx .

Summer is here and my Lesson Tee and the Resort Club at Grande Dunes is busy with golfers getting their games in shape.  From professionals and low handicappers to the beginner – everyone’s golf game can get better.  Come out and visit The Golf Academy at Grande Dunes.

Azaleas are in full bloom. How’s your golf golf game? What’s your plan this year for getting better? First hint of the year…… You can shave more strokes practicing short game than banging balls off the range with your driver!!!

Spring is here on the Grand Strand and golfers are itching to get their games in shape for the 2011 season.  My lesson tee is full and I am looking forward to helping golfers get their games too…Stay On Plane,

I just shot photos for my Myrtle Beach Sun News Golf Tips. Be sure to check out the golf tip article each Wednesday. Your golf game will be glad you did.