| What the press is
saying about Wicked Stick...
"In the spirit of honesty, I'll go even further and
name my 20 favorite courses in the Myrtle Beach area."
[Wicked Stick is listed.]
"There are many hidden treasures in Myrtle Beach...try
Wicked Stick's mini-museum, a collaboration between
touring pro Daly and former PGA of America president
Gary Schaal." Golfweek, July 13, 1996
"Where to find sun, fun and low scores - [Wicked Stick]
a wide open, links-style layout designed by Clyde Johnston."
(Wicked Stick was the only Myrtle Beach course mentioned
in this USA Today feature.) USA Today, Nov. 8, 1996
"The layout is a traditional, Scottish heathland style.
Johnston's careful mounding transformed an uninspiring
and flat piece of land into a fair test of golf... Golf
Magazine, Oct., 1995
"Five New Trophies...other courses you'll want to play
[include] Clyde Johnston's and John Daly's Wicked Stick,
a predominantly Scottish links-style layout in Surfside
Beach...This much publicized creation from Long John
Daly and Clyde Johnston has a little bit of everything
in store for golfers..." Golf Tips, March, 1996
"Expansive dune fields, large waste areas with gorse-like
vegetation, and pot bunkers, and it features the 'Daly'
tees in John's image -- long with wide landing areas."
Usa Today, Nov. 8, 1996
Dress Code: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK
Metal Spikes: Allowed
Earliest Tee Time: 8:00 AM
Greens: Bermuda Grass
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Number of Sand Bunkers: 61
Water Hazards in Play: Yes
Greens Aerated: June
Overseeding Schedule: September/Open
Walking the Course: Allowed
Driving Range: Yes, Hitting balls from grass and mats
Additional Facilities: Putting Green, Sand and Chipping Area
Food Availability: Snack bar only
Bar: Full service bar
Year Built: 1995
Architect: John Daly & Clyde Johnson
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