Video Tip: Managing the Shot from “No Man’s Land”

The “in-between” fairway bunker shot, where you’re well inside 100 yards to the green, presents a dilemma to the average golfer. Steve Dresser of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island, S.C. weighs your options, then walks you through what he thinks is the best shot for you to execute.

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Trail Hole Spotlight: Storming the “Desert” at Wachesaw Plantation East No. 9

The front nine finishing hole at Wachesaw Plantation East in Murrells Inlet, S.C. is nicknamed "Sahara," and with good reason. In this aerial tour, see how sand and mounding come into play throughout your journey along this adventurous par 4!

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Trail Hole Spotlight: A Split Decision on No. 12 at Founders Club at Pawleys Island

After you've teed it up on the par-5 12th at Founders Club at Pawleys Island, you have two paths of getting to the green on this adventurous hole. Join us for a flyover tour of this three-shot hole, and get some guidance on how best to approach it!

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Trail Hole Spotlight: Willbrook’s Famous Hole No. 1

It's one of the most challenging opening holes in all of Myrtle Beach golf. Join us for an aerial tour of the par-4 1st hole at the Dan Maples-designed Willbrook Plantation, where you'll get a complete look at what you face from tee to green and pick up some tips on how to play it along the way!

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Trail Hole Spotlight: The Par-4 No. 15 at River Club

Tom Jackson's River Club is renowned for its island green par 3 at No. 14, but keeps the compelling challenges coming as you set foot on the very next tee. Join us for an aerial tour of the par-4 15th, and see what's in store for you on your next visit to this beauty!

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Trail Golf Tip: Using an Alignment Rod to Practice Hitting Better Chip Shots

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If you can’t hit it slower and shorter, it’s harder to do so longer and faster. Scott Devaux of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. joins us in this video to demonstrate how training with an alignment rod can help reinforce this point as you practice your short shots around the green.

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