PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C., December 8, 2015 – Caledonia Golf and Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club – two of the top courses in Myrtle Beach – have been named to Golf Channel Travel Editor Matt Ginella’s Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the U.S. Caledonia ranked No. 14, while True Blue came in at No. 42.
Caledonia was the third-highest rated course in South Carolina and top-ranked course along the Grand Strand. True Blue ranked ahead of eight other notable courses, including two courses from Hawaii.
“We are humbled and appreciative of all of the acclaim and support we have received since opening our courses nearly twenty years ago,” said Bob Seganti, PGA director of golf operations Caledonia and True Blue Golf Clubs. “Being included on Matt Ginella’s Top 50 list is a tremendous honor. We know that it means we are doing what we set out to do – giving Grand Strand golfers a great place to play and a reason to return.”
Courses were selected based on specific criteria. The courses needed to have a fun-factor to them, and have a prestigious history. Additionally, Ginella ranked courses based on hole variety, if the course could be walked and if it offered a caddie service.
Ginella is one of the most respected writers in the golf industry and has previously held positions at Golf Digest and Golf World.
True Blue and Caledonia were both designed by award-winning architect, Mike Strantz, and were developed to fully embrace the natural beauty of their Lowcountry surroundings. The courses are carefully maintained to provide players with world-class golf experiences. Both courses remain two of the most prestigious courses along the Grand Strand and annually rank in all major golf publications “Best of” and “Top 100” Lists.
For more information about Caledonia and True Blue, visit www.FishClub.com or call
1-888-483-6800. Additional rates and news about the courses can be found on the Caledonia and True Blue Facebook pages.
About Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Built upon the site of a historic 18th century rice plantation in Pawleys Island, S.C., Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is routed around majestic oaks and meandering streams. The picturesque, par-4 18th borders a rice field and requires a precise tee shot that sets up a thrilling second shot to a green overlooked by a famous back porch and an appreciative gallery anticipating your successful navigation over the water and onto the putting surface.
The 6,526-yard, par-70 course, which celebrates 20 years of operation in 2014, has been included in “Top 25 Courses in South Carolina” and “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses,” by Golf Digest; “Top 100 You Can Play” by Golf Magazine; “Top 100 Modern Courses” and “Best Resort Courses” by Golfweek; “Best 50 Courses” by the South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel; and “Top 100 Best Courses for Women” by Golf For Women. For more information, call Caledonia at (800) 483-6800 or visit www.FishClub.com.
About True Blue Golf Club
True Blue Golf Club, 7,126 yards, par 72 is located on the site of a historic 18th century plantation of the same name producing indigo. Also Designed by Mike Strantz and opened in 1998, the course showcases the natural beauty of the area and utilizes native grasses and vegetation, maintaining the character of the South Carolina Lowcountry.
True Blue has received countless awards, including selection as one of “America’s Greatest 100 Public Golf Courses” by Golf Digest. It also is one of the South Carolina Golf Course Rating Panel’s list of “50 Best Courses” and is one of Golf Magazine’s “Top Ten Places to Play” and “Top 25 Courses in the South.” Golfweek has included True Blue on its “Best In State: South Carolina” list.
Contact:
Paul Hughes, phughes@thebrandonagency.com, 843-916-2000
Kyle Oland, koland@thebrandonagency.com, 843-916-2000
