South Carolina’s Grand Strand has been, for decades, a mecca for tourists, second homeowners, and retirees seeking a sublime escape. Stretching from Cape Fear, North Carolina to Georgetown, South Carolina, it consists of more than 60 miles of essentially uninterrupted Atlantic Coast beachfront. But its pristine beaches aren’t the only contributor to the region’s popularity as a tourist destination. There’s also golf — lots and lots of golf. The Grand Strand is home to more than 125 courses, (more than 1,800 holes of golf) — all kinds — all sizes — all skill levels – designed by a bevy of celebrity golf course architects. And the best part of Grand Strand golf is that the vast majority of the facilities are open to the public.
Located in North Myrtle Beach, Barefoot Resort and Golf is marking its 10th anniversary this year. Barefoot is one of the most popular destination golf resorts in the country having four championship layouts designed by golf greats Greg Norman, Pete Dye, Davis Love III and Tom Fazio. Barefoot Beach Resort is well known for the most highly anticipated debut in golf history with the opening all four of its acclaimed layouts on the same day on April 13, 2000. But the amenities don’t end with golf. A 40,000 square foot clubhouse; an 8-acre Resident’s Club including fitness facilities, an outdoor pool with lap and wading areas, lighted tennis courts, a variety of kid-friendly features, restaurants, a private Beach Cabana with a furnished sundeck, beach showers, and privileged beach access and much more make Barefoot a unique resort community. Future plans call for the development of a hotel, marina and water complex, a town center, and a full-service spa. Centex Homes, rated “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with New Home Buyers” by J.D. Power and Associates, is the master builder offering a broad array of single-family homes, townhomes and villas. In the spirit of celebrating its past and in excited anticipation of its future, Barefoot will be offering a variety of promotional packages this spring.
