In North and South Carolina you have your choice of some of the best golf courses in the world. We have studied and played them to create this guide for choosing your own courses and for planning your golf vacation. The courses within each chapter are listed in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference. The chapters are organized to take you geographically from one end of each state to the other. We start with the self-proclaimed "Golf Capital of the World," Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand of South Carolina, and end up in the majestic Mountains of Western North Carolina. We recommend a variety of courses--something to suit every interest, whether you are a scratch golfer looking for the toughest challenges or a true beginner ready to learn.

We know that not everyone is a golf nut, so in each chapter we offer details about other fun things to do. Plus, we've recommended accommodations and restaurants in each area to make planning your golfing getaway easier and to assure that you take full advantage of what each area has to offer. If you like what you see online, pick up a print copy of this 4th edition Insiders' Guide to Golf in the Carolinas ^® for all this plus special sidelights and at-a-glance charts of the golf courses of each Carolinas region.