What is golfing like in south carolina (myrtle beach) during december and january?
Winter temperatures in Myrtle Beach aren’t exactly balmy, but rest assured snow is all but unheard of and courses are open every day. Cold spells can reach the mid 40s during the day, while days in the 60s or even 70s are possible as well. From December thru February, historical average highs in Myrtle Beach are around 60 degrees. During a cold spell, frost delays can push tee times back an hour or so, but higher-end courses usually don’t start their tee times until after 9 a.m. in the winter months to allow an hour or so for the frost to burn off. It’s best to check the weather forecast the night before and call the course in the morning so you know if your tee time has been pushed back. Conditions on the golf course aren’t as good as ideal spring conditions, but the fairways and greens play similar. Most courses over-seed the greens and fairways in the fall to cater to winter players. The rough at most courses is not over-seeded and often goes dormant – turning brown. They aren’t as