Wizard
4601 West Leeshire Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC
Another brilliant creation by Dan Maples this course mimics it's name through enchanting elevation changes, transformed landscapes and rock bridges. Literally 1,000,000 cubic yards of earth were moved to create this work of genius and truly unique to the beach. A "must play" for any visitor!
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James, N/A handicap, 02/02/2010
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Jeremy (Concord, N.C.), 6 handicap, 01/18/2010
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Really enjoyed the layout. Heavy rain overnight left us cart path only, but the course held up very well to the downpour, and as the first group out, we got around in 4 hours. Bentgrass greens were hands down best of the week we rolled on. Starter was excellent dishing out a little local knowledge while we waited for the sun to rise. Will definitely be back again.
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Bill (Boone, N.C.), N/A handicap, 01/07/2010
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Peter (Fairfield, Conn.), N/A handicap, 01/05/2010
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Raymond, N/A handicap, 01/05/2010
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Jean Manuel (St. Eustache, Quebec), 5 handicap, 01/04/2010
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Course in good shape for this time of year. Greens a bit bumpy and slow, cart path only. But the worst was the very slow pace, 5 hours to play the round !!!
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Murray (Chester, Va.), N/A handicap, 12/15/2009
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Roger (Mars Hill, Maine), 16-24 handicap, 12/12/2009
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Considering the rain recently, course was in very playable condition albeit a little damp. It would be nice to have distances to hazards marked.
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Brian (Burlington, Ontario), N/A handicap, 12/08/2009
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We have played this course many times in the past but this time it was very wet, so it was cart-path-only which made for a long round.
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David (Germantown, Wis.), N/A handicap, 12/08/2009
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Second time there, the course was in great shape. It was a little slow, there was a group of 28 ahead of us. The staff did a great job to keep everything moving.
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Pat, 10 handicap, 12/04/2009
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Suchada, 20 handicap, 12/03/2009
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This course is in great condition in spite of the heavy rain the night before. It is beautiful and playable. The greens are in excellent condition. We would definitely come back to play again.
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Marc, N/A handicap, 11/27/2009
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Starter rushed us out onto course. Upon getting to 2nd hole, there were three groups waiting on the tee.
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David, N/A handicap, 11/17/2009
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The course was in excellent shape but unfortunately we only played nine holes because of the weather.
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Gerald (Lebanon, Penn.), N/A handicap, 11/17/2009
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Again, the conditions were not the best because of the wetness all over the course. As I said in another course review, it made for a difficult playing day.
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Leonard (Fort Worth, Tex.), N/A handicap, 11/02/2009
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We wanted to play an extra 9 holes after we finished our original 18 but they wanted an exorbitant fee (and there was hardly anyone on the course).
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Tim (North Wildwood, N.J.), N/A handicap, 10/28/2009
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Chris (Greenville, N.C.), 10 handicap, 10/26/2009
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Loved the course, and the conditions were great, just wish I could say the same about the weather that day.
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Calvin, N/A handicap, 10/22/2009
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Tery (High Point, N.C.), N/A handicap, 10/22/2009
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Love this course also, play it every time at the Beach. Was in great shape considering the weather.
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Terry (Silver Creek, N.Y.), N/A handicap, 10/14/2009
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Robert (Salisbury, Md.), N/A handicap, 10/08/2009
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Marc (Waxhaw, N.C.), 6.9 handicap, 08/10/2009
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We selected this golf course based on a personal recommendation, along with the feedback left by other golfers on the website. Although the course was in great shape and played well for a low handicapper and my high handicap friend, we were appalled by the lack of consideration and golf etiquette demonstrated by the ground staff. We were paired with another group. At one point, two of us were on a green and the other two were hitting their approach shots when a member of the ground staff drove right up to the green and proceeded to water it while we waited to play. On a number of other occasions, ground staff would not stop mowing or fertilizing while we were preparing to hit. After our round, I went into the pro shop to voice my displeasure and the clerk behind the counter could not care less about my concern. Nor did the pro, who was sitting at his desk. He heard me make my complaint, looked out his office window to see what was going on, then went right back to what he was doing. Needless to say, at $65 per person to play for this type of hospitality, we will not be coming back to play during our annual trip to the beach. I will also make sure any golfer I run into that makes a trip to the beach is aware of the service they can expect at this course.
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Sonny (Herndon, Va.), 14 handicap, 08/08/2009
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Steve (Mission, Tex.), 19 handicap, 07/24/2009
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If you are looking for a links-style course to play while in Myrtle Beach, The Wizard is one to consider. However, you would do well to have an understanding of the difference between a regular American-style course and a Scottish links-style course before you tee off. For instance, roughs are higher and rougher and much more difficult to get a ball out of. I've always liked The Wizard, which I had played a number of times in years past. If you watched the British Open from Turnbury, Scotland, you can readily see that this course is a pretty good reproduction of that sort of links course. I was a little disappointed, however, by a couple of things, starting with the reasonably surly guy at the bag drop who responded with only a grunt to a $5 tip and could hardly be considered very welcoming. Also, the fairways had way too much in the way of brown, dried grass clippings lying about, giving the course a somewhat less than primo manicured look. Still, all an all, the course was challenging and fun to play, as always.
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Kevin (Mooresville, N.C.), 5 handicap, 07/04/2009
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Played this on 6/29/09. Service was poor, starter acted like we were bothering him when asking a question. Greenskeepers decided to hand-water a green between my daughter's approach shot and my approach shot with no groups behind us. Waited 5 minutes for him to finish. What's up with that? Got the feeling no one cared if we were there or not. Course condition was fine, enjoyable links-style layout, but I feel much more comfortable at home at courses that care about my business. If I am going somewhere for golf, I'd rather spend my money at Pinehurst. Pro didn't seem to care about any of my comments after the round.
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William (Inman, Neb.), 22 handicap, 06/30/2009
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Brad, 3 handicap, 05/01/2009
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If you golf in January do not miss out on a great layout that is enjoyable and demanding and was in great shape from tee to green. My group all gave great reviews and will make a return trip to this layout. Starters did a great job for our large group and we had a blast.
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Burney Jennings, 12 handicap, 04/13/2009
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Dan Maples created a great course. We enjoyed the views and the design. It is located beside the Man O'War.
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Ed, too high handicap, 04/10/2009
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William, 7 handicap, 03/18/2009
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Nice course, one of the less difficult I have played in Myrtle but very enjoyable, a good warm up course. Have played in the past and the course was in better shape than this year but that is partially due to the heavy rain the night before, course was very wet (not their fault of course).
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J D Henderson, 7 handicap, 03/16/2009
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Wizard and Man O' War make and outstanding day of golf. Challenging yet very playable. Staff is excellent.
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Tony Corsillo, 7 handicap, 03/11/2009
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Great deal, fun course but still very challenging for this 7 handicap. Owned by the same folks that have, Witch and Man'O War. Very well run, extremely well cared for. Great value for the money.
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LR Long, 4 handicap, 03/10/2009
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The last three holes are very challenging, and the overall experience can not be topped. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Wizard.
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James Fell, 14 handicap, 03/10/2009
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What challenge with lots of rolling fairways. Greens are fantastic. Love the island greens.
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Matthew Arpano, 12 handicap, 03/10/2009
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Enjoyed the course and the staff very much. Plan to come back again next year. Great value.
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Joe Pardue, 9 handicap, 03/10/2009
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Joe Pardue, 9 handicap, 03/10/2009
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David Pardue, 24 handicap, 03/10/2009
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charles patterson, 8 handicap, 03/10/2009
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Lots of fun. This course was in great great shape and I understand from around that it is that way day in and day out. Cool layout. We played this one and the Witch and loved them both. the two gave us a lot of variety. The witch is a great golf course and this one is not that way but very pretty and a lot of fun to play. Great people working at both places. can tell you that we dont run into staffs this nice very often. Loved the look and the lake holes are fantastic
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Michael, 15 handicap, 02/23/2009
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Ronnie, 18 handicap, 02/23/2009
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Service was sub par didn't have great interaction with the people but once on the course it was amazing great setting and great playability the roughs were the only bad part and they weren't that bad overall great experience on course but the service in the pro shop seemed lacking
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John, 25 handicap, 02/23/2009
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