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We are beyond honored—and incredibly proud—to announce that Tidewater Golf Club has been named the 2024 KemperSports Golf Course of the Year. This prestigious recognition is more than just a trophy on the shelf. It’s a powerful reflection of the passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment our entire team puts into delivering one of the most memorable golf experiences on the East Coast.
This award marks a significant milestone in Tidewater’s journey and underscores what we’ve always believed: that great golf is about more than the game. It’s about people. It’s about service. And it’s about building a place that feels like home every time you arrive.
A Commitment That Runs Deep: Our Journey with KemperSports
Since becoming part of the KemperSports family, Tidewater Golf Club has embraced a bold mission: to elevate every aspect of the golf experience. That starts with our people—the heart and soul of Tidewater.
From our agronomy team working tirelessly before sunrise, to our golf shop professionals greeting guests with genuine warmth, to our food and beverage crew crafting memorable moments at Bogey’s and Joey’s Clubhouse Grille, every member of #TeamTidewater plays a role in making this place special. This recognition from KemperSports honors each and every one of them.
KemperSports manages over 120 facilities across the country—each with its own character, clientele, and goals. To be selected from such an outstanding portfolio is a distinction we don’t take lightly. It is, in many ways, the Super Bowl of service awards within our industry.
What Makes Tidewater Special?
At Tidewater, we don’t believe in shortcuts. Everything we do is rooted in integrity, quality, and a love for the game.
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Breathtaking Coastal Scenery
Our course winds along the scenic Cherry Grove marsh and Intracoastal Waterway, offering views that rival any in golf. Holes like the par-3 twelfth or the par-5 thirteenth showcase the natural beauty that surrounds us—each sunrise painting a new canvas. -
An Unmatched Playing Experience
Tidewater offers a championship-caliber layout that challenges seasoned golfers while remaining enjoyable for newer players. With greens that roll firm and fast, elevation changes unique to the Myrtle Beach area, and hole designs that reward strategy over strength, it’s no wonder players return again and again. -
TrueService™ at Every Touchpoint
Excellence in guest service isn’t just a slogan. It’s our standard. Whether you’re checking in, grabbing a drink at the turn, asking about club fittings, or joining one of our popular events like Nine & Dine, you’ll find a team that genuinely cares about your experience.
A Community That Grows Together
What sets Tidewater apart isn’t just the course. It’s the community behind it. Our loyal homeowners, returning guests, first-time visitors, and local business partners have created a culture that feels more like a family than a facility.
We’ve hosted Patriot Golf Day fundraisers, memorial tournaments, junior golf initiatives, ladies clinics, and even local business appreciation events. Each one is a chance to give back, celebrate, and strengthen the relationships that make our club what it is.
Receiving this award reinforces that we’re not just serving up great golf—we’re fostering a vibrant, welcoming space where everyone feels like they belong.
Innovation and Growth
In 2024, we pushed ourselves further than ever before. From launching new player development clinics and growing our Players Card and AUF membership base, to embracing technology like Pace GPS in our carts and streamlining booking experiences with our website and golf packager partnerships, innovation has been at the forefront.
We’ve also undertaken significant course improvement projects, including bunker renovations and aerification scheduling transparency, to ensure every round lives up to our reputation.
Our marketing and guest communications have grown hand-in-hand with these efforts, celebrating the course’s natural beauty through social media, blog posts, influencer partnerships, and thoughtfully written newsletters.
A Moment of Gratitude
This honor wouldn’t be possible without the people who walk our fairways, dine in our clubhouse, and trust us to deliver excellence—every single day. To our guests, loyal members, event partners, and supporters from near and far: thank you.
To the KemperSports leadership who continue to invest in our people and our potential: thank you.
To our entire Tidewater team, across every department: you earned this.
What’s Next?
While this award celebrates what we’ve achieved, it also fuels our vision for the future. We remain committed to continuous improvement—because we believe the best days at Tidewater are still ahead.
Expect more innovations. More events. More ways to connect with the game and the people who love it. Most of all, expect the same warm, professional, unforgettable experience that brought us here in the first place.
Whether you’ve played Tidewater once or a hundred times, you’re part of this journey with us. So, next time you visit, take a moment to soak in the view, enjoy the breeze off the marsh, and know that you’re standing on the fairways of the 2024 KemperSports Golf Course of the Year.
We’ll see you out there. ⛳
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