February to
May are the infamous months for snow birds heading south. Many of us from the
north are hungry for sun, fun, sand and relaxation. Retirees, spring breakers,
families and couples all share in the lure of warm locations. For men, a well
know part of this migration is the annual, group golf trip.
Southern
states, particularly Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, cater to this eager group of
northern male golfers. South Carolina courses put togerther very attractive
golf packages. Adds abound with offers such as six nights of luxury lodging,
six rounds of golf, air fare and a rental car for the more up-scale
traveler.
Most of my male colleagues and friends who head to South
Carolina, go with a group of 6-8 buddies, stay together in a condo, play at
least 36 holes of golf a day and loose more on "skins" than their entire trip
costs them! These guys also tell me they are then too tired to participate in
the local night life. |
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I have always wanted to do the
"girls" version of this trip. Taking advantage of the same great packages, but
with a slightly different agenda. On the way down, while we still had money, we
would hit the famous outlet stores and load our vans with pottery, glassware
and clothes. Once in Myrtle Beach, we would play a more reasonable 18 holes of
day a day and include golf shot and skill lessons.
As an option, on any
given day, we would tour local sites and check out the exclusive retailers. Our
plantation condo would include a whirlpool, exercise facility and the services
of a masseuse. We would go out every night and enjoy coffee on the dock before
the morning round of golf. It goes without saying, we would definitely work in
some time on the beach.
I talked myself into it. I feel a Myrtle Beach
road trip coming on! |
