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<p>PGA head golf professional Zack Atkinson takes us inside the <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/wild-wing-plantation-avocet">Wild Wing</a></u> experience, highlighting the challenge, what you need to do to score well, and the place you have to eat after the round. The Avocet Course is one of Myrtle Beach’s hidden gems and you will have a much better feel for the Jeff Brauer-Larry Nelson design after our Q&amp;A with Atkinson.</p>
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<p><strong>What is your favorite hole on the Avocet Course at Wild Wing and why?</strong></p>
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<p>My favorite hole on the <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/wild-wing-plantation-avocet">Avocet Course at Wild Wing</a></u> would have to be the par-5 15th <em>(pictured right).</em> The par-5 tips out at 519 yards and provides one of the most challenging approach shots on the course. With a well-struck drive, you could have an opportunity to play away from trouble on your approach, or you could risk it all and go for the green. Be careful as this green has a collector cusp that could send your ball to the water!</p>
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<p><strong>What is one thing about&nbsp;Wild Wing that will surprise people?</strong></p>
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<p>One thing that some visitors are unaware of is that Wild Wing actually has an additional 9-hole course that is open to the public called the Hummingbird.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Best advice for a good round at Wild Wing</strong></p>
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<p>The best advice for a good round at Wild Wing is to sharpen your iron game! Wild Wing has large greens and lots of undulation. It can be difficult to capitalize on hitting greens if you don’t play to the proper spot. A two-putt at Wild Wing is never a terrible thing!</p>
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<p><strong>Other than the Avocet Course, what is your favorite Myrtle Beach-area course and why?</strong></p>
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<p>I’m partial to the <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/myrtle-beach-national-kings-north">King’s North Course at Myrtle Beach National</a></u>. I had the opportunity to work at MBN for two years and I have logged quite a few rounds on King’s North. The North Course is a beautiful layout and provides plenty of scoring opportunities.</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>One of the biggest misconceptions of the industry is that golf is an exclusive sport. Golf is a sport that everyone can be a part of. Yes, some courses are high-end or even private, but there are many that are open to the public. We encourage all demographics to come out and try the game of golf!</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 18-hole score was a 71 at none other than King’s North. I managed to put together a 4 under par score of 32 on 9 holes at Hartsville (S.C.) Country Club when I was on the high school golf team.</p>
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<p><strong>Quick advice on how someone can improve their golf game</strong></p>
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<p>Relax and enjoy your round. Golf is a mental game so keeping your cool is one of the easiest ways to improve your game.</p>
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<p><strong>Favorite Restaurant in Myrtle Beach</strong></p>
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<p>My favorite restaurant in Myrtle Beach is a local Italian place called Rotelli Pizza and Pasta. This is a fantastic place to eat, located just 2 miles away from Wild Wing. Rotelli’s also offers delivery if you don’t want to go out after your round!</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 professional, I would most likely be in the IT field. Problem solving is one of my favorite things to do and I’ve always loved working with computers.</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>Without naming Augusta National and St. Andrews, I have always wanted to play Whistling Straits.</p>
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<p><u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/wild-wing-plantation-avocet">Click Here to View Tee Time Pricing on The Avocet Course at Wild Wing</a></u></p>
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