Mike StrantzTrue Blue and Caledonia. However you want to introduce the two legendary Myrtle Beach golf courses, they are tied at the hip. Same ownership, same legendary designer – Mike Strantz – and both are ranked among America's Top 100 You Can Play by Golf Magazine.
Mike StrantzCaledonia Golf & Fish Club was one of nine design creations of the late Mike Strantz, who tragically passed away from cancer in 2005 at the age of 50 – but not before establishing an indelible legacy in a short amount of time, earning the honor from Golfweek Magazine in 2000 of being named as one of the “Top 10 ...
A Consensus Top 100 Public Course Consistently included as a “must-play” course year after year in publications like Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, and Golf Channel, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club has earned myriad awards and accolades since its opening in 1994.
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Mike StrantzTrue Blue Golf Club was one of nine design creations of the late Mike Strantz (pictured, right), who tragically passed away from cancer in 2005 at the age of 50 – but not before establishing an indelible legacy in a short amount of time, earning the honor from Golfweek Magazine in 2000 of being named as one of the “Top ...
Traditionally, country clubs have been tightly held by a wealthy family or by the club's members. Many still are. But as in so many industries, corporations are gobbling up the more than 5,000 U.S. country clubs and some 16,000 golf courses. ClubCorp, one of the largest of these companies, owns or operates nearly 100.Jan 13, 2015
The most common income streams are green fees, membership fees, pro shop sales, and food and beverage sales. While increasing membership fees or green fees might seem like a good way to increase revenue, it might put off more golfers than the additional income earned.
CNL Income Properties Inc. announced its intent to buy 28 golf properties from American Golf Corp., which owns David L. Baker and Meadowlark.Nov 14, 2007
Caledonia Golf Vacations is the Myrtle Beach area’s premier option for an incredible stay and play experience. The PGA professionals and staff offer visiting golfers a combined 60-plus years’ experience in both the golf course and golf vacation industry. Caledonia Golf Vacations uses these connections and years of experience to devise the perfect lodging and golf packages.
Steeped in history, the property’s founders trace back to Pawleys Island’s namesake- Elizabeth Pawley, who was married to Caledonia’s original founder Dr. Robert Nesbit a Scotsman.
Pirateland. Partnering with Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, Pirateland offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, multiple pools and boating for visitors. This family-friendly atmosphere is a perfect destination for travelers who enjoy the camping atmosphere with a beach view.
Professional Golf Association. Since 1916, the PGA of America has been vetting golf professionals and courses to ensure quality amongst golf professionals, instructors, and facilities across the United States.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game’s most valuable resource — the golf course. Today, GCSAA and its members are recognized by the golf industry as one of the key contributors in elevating the game and business to its current state.
Inlet Sports Lodge. Located just 1 mile north of the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk, The Inlet Sports Lodge is a boutique hotel frequented by golf, fishing, boating and outdoor enthusiasts. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club partners with The Inlet Sports Lodge to combine comfortable accommodations with the outdoors to create a rare experience.
For his efforts at True Blue and Caledonia, Strantz was named “Architect of the Year” by Golf World in 1998. Strantz crafted True Blue Golf Club to echo many of the characteristics of Pine Valley and Pinehurst #2, with an emphasis on maintaining a natural feel to the course.
369 Caledonia Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, • 800-483-6800. www.fishclub.com. Once one of the largest rice plantations in Georgetown County, Caledonia’s history can be traced to Dr. Robert Nesbit, a Scotsman who married Elizabeth Pawley in 1797 and christened his 2,542-acre property with the Roman name for his homeland.
Caledonia is the first of nine courses Strantz, named one of the “Top 10 Greatest Golf Architects of All Time” by Golfweek in 2000, designed.
Often compared to Augusta National, Caledonia features a massive live oak fronting the seventh green that forces golfers to get creative with their approach, and one can usually find a requisite alligator sunning itself by the pond that borders the 14th green.