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<p>Gain some inside knowledge on <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/grande-dunes">Grande Dunes Resort Club</a></u> with PGA Head Golf Professional Tom Vanhoogen in our 10 Questions feature. Find out his favorite hole, tips for a good round, and favorite Myrtle Beach restaurant</p>
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<p><strong>What is your favorite hole at Grande Dunes Resort Club and why?</strong></p>
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<p>My Favorite hole is the par three 14th. You must hit a solid tee shot to give yourself and chance to make par.&nbsp; It also has a great view of the waterway. <em>(14th pictured right)</em></p>
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<p><strong>What is one thing about&nbsp;Grande Dunes that will surprise people?</strong></p>
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<p>One thing that might surprise a golfer is how many holes we have on the Waterway.&nbsp; We have a total of 6 holes that sit on the waterway.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Best advice for a good round at Grande Dunes</strong></p>
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<p>Some advice I would have if you are playing Grande Dunes would be to practice some long putts before you play.&nbsp; The greens are massive on the course, and you could end up with many long putts.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Other than yours, what is your favorite Myrtle Beach-area course and why?</strong></p>
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<p>My favorite course besides Grande Dunes would be <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/myrtle-beach-national-kings-north">Kings North</a></u>.&nbsp; The North course feels like every hole could be a signature hole.&nbsp; I also enjoy the course because if you are hitting the ball well you will score well.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>What is the biggest misconception people have about the golf industry?</strong></p>
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<p>I think the biggest misconception about golf is that you cannot have fun on the golf course.&nbsp; Over the past few years if feels that the golf industry has changed and been more casual.&nbsp; When you step on a course now you might hear someone with a speaker playing music, another golfer in a crazy bright outfit or you might even see someone driving down the fairway in a golf scooter.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>What is your best round ever and where was it?</strong></p>
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<p>My best score was a 67 on the old John Daly course Wicked Stick.</p>
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<p><strong>Quick advice on how someone can improve their golf game</strong></p>
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<p>Practice your short game.&nbsp; It’s the quickest way to save 2 or 3 strokes on your round.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Favorite Restaurant in Myrtle Beach</strong></p>
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<p>River Town Bistro in Conway SC.&nbsp; Every meal I have had has been outstanding.</p>
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<p><strong>If I wasn’t a Golf Professional I would be a…..</strong></p>
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<p>If I wasn’t a Golf Pro I would be school gym teacher.&nbsp; I would like to have the summers off.</p>
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<p><strong>The one course I haven’t played but have always wanted to is…</strong></p>
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<p>I think this question is a no brainer, Augusta National.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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