The Myrtle Beach Fall Classic is just around the corner!
When the weather turns cold before Thanksgiving in other parts of the country, it’s perfect for playing golf along the Grand Strand. When you are not planning your Myrtle Beach golf package, you can play in one of the newest and best tournaments in the area, The Myrtle Beach Fall Classic. 2016 marks the second year for this event, and it takes place over 4 days: November 13 – 17, 2016. Anyone can play in this event – even if you don’t have a playing partner – you will be matched with another golfer to form your team.
Here is the schedule of events:
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Welcome Reception at The House of Blues from 3pm – 6pm
Monday, November 14, 2016
Round #1 – Best Ball Format – Shotgun @ 9am
Courses played: Prestwick Country Club, True Blue and Pawleys Plantation
Each golfer plays their own ball, with the lowest score of the two as the score for the hole
(80% of handicap is used)
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Round #2 – Texas Scramble Format – Shotgun @ 9am
Courses played: Caledonia, Barefoot – Fazio, MB National – Kings North
Best drive of each player used, then each golfer plays their own ball, with the lowest score per hole is recorded.
(70% of handicap is used)
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Round #3 – Combined Team Net – Shotgun @ 9am
Courses played: Thistle, Long Bay and Glen Dornoch
Each golfer plays their own ball; each player’s score is recorded and combined for team score
(90% of handicap is used)
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Round #4 – Scramble Format – Shotgun @ 9am
Everyone tees off and best shot selected and everyone plays same shot; process continues through the green. Each team members drive must be used at least 6 times.
Team handicap is figured using 25% of each player’s handicap
Awards and Dinner from 6pm – 9pm at Marina Inn at Grande Dunes
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