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<p><em>Story by Chris King</em></p>
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<p>Reputations are hard to make and sometimes even harder to shake. When a narrative sets in, changing consensus opinion is, to put it mildly, difficult.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>That’s certainly the case along the Myrtle Beach golf scene. With nearly 90 courses, it’s difficult to stand out, leaving many layouts lumped together as part of the area’s admittedly very strong middle class. But there are levels to that middle class that players sometimes miss.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>These courses may not be ranked among the area’s 10 best, but they are far from run of the mill layouts. Here are five courses that are far better than popular opinion may suggest.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>– When three of Wild Wing’s four courses closed in the early years of the 21st century, golfers seemed to lose sight of the property. Wake up! <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/wild-wing-plantation-avocet">Avocet</a></u> remains an outstanding course. The Larry Nelson-Jeff Brauer design is endlessly creative and fun to play. From the double green holes six and 17 share to the drivable par 4 14th, Avocet is a treat.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>– Did you know <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/arcadian-shores">Arcadian Shores </a></u>was once ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses” by Golf Digest? Sure, that was in the late 1970s and I’m not here to suggest it’s a current top 100 layout, but&nbsp;since the moment the course reopened following a 2017 renovation it has been outstanding. Rees Jones’ first solo design may not enjoy the prominence of his subsequent works but it remains a strong layout.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>– Pawleys Island is renowned for its Lowcountry beauty and <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/pawleys-plantation">Pawleys Plantation</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/caledonia-golf-and-fish-club">Caledonia</a></u>, <a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/true-blue">True Blue</a> and Heritage have all enjoyed time in the national spotlight. Don’t forget about <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/willbrook-plantation">Willbrook Plantation</a></u>. Architect Dan Maples regards Willbrook as among his finest courses and it won’t take you long to understand why. The natural beauty, combined with Maples’ architectural chops, makes Willbrook a top 20 layout. <em>(Willbrook 5th green top photo)</em></p>
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<p>– Over the years, Legends has evolved into a property known as much for the value it provides (and the number of people playing there) as opposed to the individual courses, but you shouldn’t fall into that trap, especially with Heathland. Designed by Tom Doak, one of the game’s preeminent architects, Heathland is a Scottish links inspired design that every Myrtle Beach golfer needs to play.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>– Ron Garl is primarily known for his work in Florida, but his lone Myrtle Beach design &#8211; <u><a href="https://www.mbn.com/courses/tradition-golf-club">Tradition Golf Club</a></u> &#8211; is far from a run-of-the-mill layout to round out your trip. With some of the area’s largest greens and a classic design, Tradition delivers a memorable round, including island greens on holes 7 and 15. <em>(Tradition Club 18th green pictured right)</em></p>
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<p>These are five layouts that can make a good trip a great one.&nbsp;</p>
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