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.
