I have been to Myrtle Beach for the last 15 years, every April. I am looking for somewhere new, someplace that is warm in April/May, where there is at least 3-5 quality courses close by. I am coming from Ohio so i would like it to be within 12 hour drive time.

I was looking into Colonial Williamsburg, or maybe N Carolina somewhere.

Any body go south for golf other than MB?

Thanks for any input.

I would definitely check out Williamsburg. It is a little off the beaten path, but there are some nice courses. I went last March? and the weather was great (luck). Golden Horshoe (Gold) is a real nice track. I didn't play the Green, but I assume it is pretty nice if it is anything like Gold. Kingsmill's River Course is also very nice with 3 very good closing holes. The Woods course at Kingsmill is not a bad track either, but not as good as Golden Horshoe Gold or the River Course.

I think there are a couple of nice tracks in the area - I am sure some others one here will chime in.

Depends on what your looking for. Kingsmill is pretty nice but a bit pricey. I played the River course and stayed on the resort. I would personally go to Hilton Head. My stay at the Sea Pines resort was much more enjoyable and the courses were better. They have 3 courses on the resort, Harbour Town (PGA venue), Heron Point (just redone by Pete Dye, I loved it as much as Harbour Town) and the Ocean Course (nice course with a couple holes on the water).

Are the courses at Hilton Head enjoyable for all handicaps, particularly high handicappers?

Harbour Town is very narrow and is tree-lined. It's kinda weird because the trees will keep most stray balls in play and I seemed to always end up with a decent lie. Pine needles are under all the trees and they keep the low hanging branches cut. As long as you can hit a knock down shot, you should have fun at Harbour Town. Heron Point is very playable for high cappers.

The Pinehurst/Southern Pines area of North Carolina is my recommendation. I have been there with groups of wide-ranging handicaps, and everyone had a great time. Along with the well-known courses (i.e. Pinehurst, Pine Needles), there are plenty of others within a 30 mile radius.

Thanks for the responses. I have done Hilton Head a few times as well, the courses were very nice. I am looking for something different. Williamsburg looks like it would be good. I am not worried so much about price, I am more concerned with 3-5 really nice courses, and at least 65 degrees in April.

We went to Kiawah Island several years ago and had a great time. The courses were awesome especially the Ocean Course. Charleston is a really nice town which is about 30 mins away has good restaurants and bars. It will cost you a little more than Myrtle though.

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