Wild Wing - Hummingbird, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
 In
addition to the Avocet listed above, Wild Wing features three more
18-hole championship course. The Falcon course is modern yet traditional
in style. Designed by Rees Jones, it features extensive mounding
and a 25-acre lake. Completing the 72-hole facility at Wild Wing
are two courses by Willard Byrd - Hummingbird and Wood Stork. Hummingbird
combines wetlands with stands of native grasses, strategically placed
lakes, open fairways, and an array of waste bunkers. The slightly
longer Wood Stork, offers open fairways that play through both wetlands
and a majestic forest.
Tees
| Tee Name |
Par |
Yards |
Slope |
USGA |
| Dark Teal |
72 |
6853 |
135 |
73.6 |
| Magenta |
72 |
6310 |
125 |
70.6 |
| White |
72 |
5796 |
115 |
68.5 |
| Teal |
72 |
5168 |
123 |
69.5 |
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Course Detail
- Year Built: 1992
- Architect: Wilard Byrd
- Honors: Golf Digest "Places to Play, 1994-95"
/Supplement gave the Hummingbird a 4-star rating and recognized
it as "One of the 100 Great Value Courses" in
the nation.
- Fairway Grass: Bermuda
- Green: Bent
- Winter Fairway: rye
- Winter Green: rye
|
Course Amenities
- Proshop
- Clubhouse
- Practice Facilities
- Restaurant/Bar
- Lessons
- Rentals
|
Course Advisements: Strict Dress Code
| Restrictions, Aerifying,
Overseeding |
| Period |
Days |
Comments |
07-25-01
to
07-25-03 |
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Hummingbird always runs a single tee. Wood Stork is the only
Wild Wing course that double tees. |
12-25-02
to
12-25-02 |
Wed |
Closed Dec 25, Christmas Day. |
12-24-02
to
12-24-02 |
Tue |
Open regular hours Dec 24, Christmas Eve. |
11-28-02
to
11-28-02 |
Thu |
Open regular hours Nov 28, Thanksgiving
Day. |
09-08-02
to
09-10-02 |
Sun, Mon, Tue |
Hummingbird closed Sep 08 at 12:00 - Sep 10 for maintenance. |
| Course Reviews |
Michael T. Cabral says:
One of my favorites. A lot of hazards to avoid. Need to do lots
of thinking. Loved the greens. |
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