Oleander Golf Center can provide you with all the tee practice you might need. The location features all grass tees. Call about their programs for children, which include summer camp and after-school instruction. Hours are 9 AM until 8 PM seven days a week. Closing time is extended until 9 PM in the summer months.

You will find everything you need at No More Mulligans Golf Driving Range, where day and night golf practice is available. This business features all new Srixon Golf Balls and 40 artificial mat tee boxes as well as natural grass tees, loaner/demo clubs and private, group and junior instructional programs and clinics. Ask about private functions and corporate outings.

At Pro Tee two 18-station grass tee areas flank a mat area with rubber tees, all fully lighted during the summer. Sand trap practice is also available. The pro shop stocks basic accessories, refreshments and snacks, and the management performs minor equipment repairs. Other amenities include a baseball and softball batting cage, a newly renovated mini golf course and consignment items. Play golf at the locals' rate starting at $30. Pro Tee is a half-mile west of the Brick Landing Plantation Golf Course and is open daily.

Holden Beach Driving Range is a lighted practice facility. The owners are both certified golf pros. In addition to the driving range, they offer semi-private and private lessons as well as clinics.

One of more than 300 stores nationwide, Dick's has a 10,000-square-foot golf shop with a tremendous selection of golf equipment, clothing, shoes, accessories and gift items. A well-trained staff and a golf pro are available to assist customers at all times. An indoor driving range, with launch monitor, is available to test those new clubs. The store is open seven days a week.

Whether you're a novice or professional, Pro Golf has the right equipment for you. This complete, 4,200-square-foot golf store is one of more than 140 stores worldwide. A friendly, experienced, knowledgeable staff can fit you with the right clubs for your ability, style and level of play. Besides a full line of equipment, Pro Golf has accessories, gift items and clothing for ladies, men and juniors. It's open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Located within the Pro Golf store, Tee Smith has been customizing and repairing clubs commercially since 1975 and has the approval of pro shops throughout the area. Simple repairs often have a one-day turnaround. The shop is open Monday through Saturday year round.

Ladies, if you play golf (or want to) and have been searching for a place to fulfill all your golfing needs, search no more. The owner of this golf shop caters to women. Lori DeSimone has a background in golf that includes college competition, assistant golf pro, professional competition and instruction. In her store you will find women's golf apparel, golf bags, shoes, accessories and women's golf equipment, including custom-made clubs. Lori provides individual lessons and group clinics, and the shop organizes golf leagues and outings as well. If you can't stop by in person, Lori's has an online store on her website, as well as Lori's Junior Golf Shoppe, new online resource for golf girls between the ages of 4 and 12.

The American Lung Association Golf Privilege Card offers discounts for one year on more than 700 rounds of golf at 300 courses throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. All courses offer a reduced rate and some have unlimited play. The card (which is really a 48-page booklet) costs $40; buy three and get one free. Some restrictions apply. Cards go on sale around Thanksgiving and are good for the following calendar year. To order contact the American Lung Association of North Carolina, (800) 892-5650, or order online at www.golfprivilegecard.org.

Most travel agencies as well as many local hotels and vacation rental companies will assist in arranging golf packages. Coastal Golfaway books customized packages in all price ranges from Wilmington to Pawley's Island, South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach and the Brunswick County/Calabash areas.