Ten Grand Strand courses were named to the 2007-2008 "America's Top 100 Greatest Public Courses" list in the May issue of Golf Digest. The Grand Strand placed more public golf courses on Golf Digest's list than any other golf destination or state in the country. Michigan was second with nine public courses while Hawaii came in third with seven courses.

At number 28, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club  was the highest-ranking Myrtle Beach area course on the list. Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation was 41st followed by the Heritage Club at number 46. Barefoot Resort - The Love Course course was ranked at number 53 while Rivers Edge Golf Club finished 62nd. Tiger's Eye Golf Links was 73rd while King's North at Myrtle Beach National returned to the "Top 100" list at number 76. Caledonia Golf and Fish Club was 86th while sister course, True Blue, finished 87th. Barefoot Resort - The Fazio Course course was listed at number 92.

"Placing 10 Grand Strand courses on Golf Digest's list of "Top 100 Public Golf Courses" reinforces our saying that ‘It Can Only Happen Here,'" said Bill Golden, vice president and director of marketing of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. "No other golf destination in the world has the quality and quantity of public golf courses that Myrtle Beach has to offer."

Established in 1966, Golf Digest's survey of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses remains the oldest and most respected golf course ranking. The rankings are based on extensive play and scrutiny of thousands of courses every two years by a panel of over 800 low handicap golfers.

The 2007 - 2008 ranking is the 22nd edition of the ultimate honor paid to American golf course architecture. The courses were judged on various criteria: shot values, resistance to scoring, design variety, memorability, aesthetics, conditioning and ambience. After the panelists submitted their evaluations, Golf Digest averages the scores of the categories and totals the averages to determine the overall rankings. A course must be two years old to be considered for "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses."

About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday

Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association of 77 championship golf courses, 80 golf package providers and five golf schools in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization has been and continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the Myrtle Beach area golf market. The originator of the "Stay and Play Package" and the "Ultimate Buddy Trip," Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about the area accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation. Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help grow the game of golf and attract golfers to the Grand Strand during slower times of year. In addition to hosting the Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship - the world's largest on-site golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Spring and Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing. For more information, call Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday at 1-800-833-8798 or visit www.GolfHoliday.com.