The official home of The Myrtle Beach Invitational
The 2026 M.B.I. will be Wednesday-Sunday
March 18th-22nd 2026
Total Attendees: 48
2026 M.B.I. Details
Course Info/Rota:
Course Info/Rota:
Course Info/Rota:
Once again, for the 31st year, we will be playing some amazing courses on the Grand Strand. Click about to find out more.
The Crib
Course Info/Rota:
Course Info/Rota:
Once again, we will be staying at the Island Vista which is located on the ocean. The condos are three or four bedroom suites with everyone getting their own bedroom and bathroom.
Transportation
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Transportation
Getting around the Grande Strand has never been easier!
Photos/Videos
Feel free to enjoy photos/videos of past trips for please add your own. Email me any photos and I will be sure to post them.
Deposit
Downloads/Rules/Scores
Cancellation Policy
Click below to be taken directly to the deposit information.
Cancellation Policy
Downloads/Rules/Scores
Cancellation Policy
You're Out! Be sure to check out the cancellation policy before sending your deposit!
Downloads/Rules/Scores
Downloads/Rules/Scores
Downloads/Rules/Scores
No need for this photo but I guess it's golf related!
2026 Course ROTA (Click on course name for video)
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
(6950yards-146 Slope)
Since opening to the public in January 1994, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club has rapidly gained a reputation as one of the premier courses in America. It is the first solo design of late, great golf course architect Mike Strantz. Strantz approached his assignments in a unique way—as an artist, rather than an engineer. His exceptionally creative eye is reflected in the way he sculpted Caledonia’s 18 holes, with large, creative greens guarded at times by ponds, streams and imposing bunkers. The same sort of majestic live oak that overhang the entryway into Caledonia similarly frames many of the shots at Caledonia, giving the course a rustic feel. Thousands of annual and semiannual flowers bloom every year throughout the property, further adding to the beauty of the experience. A round of golf at Caledonia has been described as a “beautiful day in a floral nature park.”
Barefoot Resort-Dye
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
(7343 yards-143 Slope)
At Barefoot Resort, Pete Dye set out to create something that would linger in the golfer’s mind forever.
The Dye Course is the only semi-private facility at Barefoot Resort. Bordering the natural white sands of the Carolina Bays, this visually stunning design is filled with the infamous pitfalls for wayward shots that have become synonymous with the Dye name. Both beautiful and treacherous, the Dye Course is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Pete Dye upholds his reputation of building memorable and challenging golf courses by creating a stunning design filled with his infamous pitfalls to capture errant shots. However, if played from the appropriate set of tees, players of all abilities will be able to navigate the Dye Course. Pete Dye is famous for his use of native grasses. The fairways are GN-1 Bermuda grass, a hybrid developed by Greg Norman Turf. The approaches are Tifdwarf Bermudagrass and the greens are Champion UltraDwarf. The dramatic visual effects are achieved by the Centipede and Zoysia grass roughs. The course is a Par 72, 7,343-yard layout, located within the confines of The Dye Estates.
Willbrook Plantation
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Willbrook Plantation
Consistently rated as one of the Myrtle Beach area's top golf coure
Consistently rated as one of the Myrtle Beach area's top golf course, Willbrook Plantation has gone well beyond its niche as one of South Carolina’s most popular for large outings.
Nestled amongst centuries old live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and playing around the area’s native wetlands, Willbrook Plantation delivers a Lowcountry golf experience players talk about long after the final putt has dropped. The historic property’s natural beauty and the creativity of architect Dan Maples combined to deliver a golf course that challenges and delights players.
There is water on 15 of 18 holes but it is often on the periphery of the layout, contributing as much to Willbrook’s considerable aesthetics as it does the challenge. While the course will have your complete attention, take the time to read the plaques that document the property’s history, which dates back to the 1600s when it was part of a land grant from King Charles II. Make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy one of the Myrtle Beach area’s quiet stars.
Prestwick
Course Locations
Willbrook Plantation
(7086 yards-147 Slope)
Prestwick: Nestled in the heart of the Myrtle Beach golf mecca, sits prestigious Prestwick Country Club. Prestwick has the look and feel of a private club, but is open to the public. The course was designed by Pete & P.B. Dye and includes some of the most beautifully sculpted holes in the area. This Par 72 beauty plays over 7000 yards from the Black Tees. But Prestwick has 6 sets of tees to fit every golfer’s game.
Course Locations
Course Locations
Course Locations
The courses for 2023 are located less than 90 minutes drive of the Island Vista. Most are within 10 miles.
Click HERE for maps
Transportation:
Only first class for you!
Due to the size of our group, we are planning on taking full size motor coaches to the courese each day. You will be responsible for getting to/from airport on your own. With Uber and taxi availablity, there is no need to reserve a rental car.
BETS & WAGERS
Pay Now-Collect Later
To make it easy and not have to collect money after each round, I will collect all of the betting money a couple of weeks before the trip. Typically we will be wagering for $50 per day/person. Depending on the group size, that could mean over $3k per day available for you to put into your g-string (or someone else's). You can look at last years Final Stats in the download section to see how everything is scored. The goal is that everyone takes home an envelope so that when you get home, you won't be lying when you tell everyone you were a "winner".
Stableford (Gross & Net):
As you may have read above, you will be getting your handicap (aka starting points) and the begining of each round (your handicap/starting pts will be adjusted daily). You will then earn points throughout the round to end up with your total stableford score. There are no negative points so double bogies or worse are 0, Bogies+1, Par +2, Birdie +4, Eagle +8, ACE +16. The person who earns the most points during the round will be the GROSS winner and the person who earns the most points PLUS their starting pts will be the NET winner. I take care of all scoring and daily handicap adjustments. We typically pay 6-8 spots for both gross and net per day with 1st place paying out over $300!
Skins (Gross & Net):
By recording your gross score, I am able to figure out both gross and net skins for the group. Typically the daily skins pot will be $300-$500 for both the gross and net skins.
Closest to the Pin:
There will be daily closest to the pins contests for each Par 3. Since we have groups going off both the front and back, we have seperate contest for each. Ball on the green (not fringe) and doesnt matter what you score on the hole. Typically each pin shot pays $40-$50 each.
Blind Best Ball:
New for 2023 we will also have a blind net best ball contest. I will chose someone each day to determine what the rules for the next days contest will be. Teams will be paired by a random draw out of a bucket of death. Teams can be 2, 3, or 4 man and each hole can be adjusted. Maybe best 2 balls on Par 3, and 1 BB on the 5's. Can do any combination and change it up each day. Will pay $300 for 1st and $100 for second. If this doesn't work-blame Russ!
Hole in One:
Since there hasn't been a hole in one on the trip in over 20 years, I have recently set up a bank account which will be added to each year with the proceeds going to anyone who gets a hole in one during the four rounds of the MBI. To start the fund, $20 per person will be collected each year. If we would have started doing this from the start, the pot would easily be over $15k!
2026 Hole in one fund: $1k+
So you're saying there's a chance!
To say its been a while since our last hole-in-one would be an understatement! The last hole in one for the MBI happened way back in 1996. Therefore, a portion of the betting pool will now go towards the Folds of Honor Hole In One Fund each year. You can find more details on how the Hole In One fund will work on the Wagers pdf in the download section.
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided 44,000 life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military. And now, the mission expands to the families of America’s first responders. As many of you know, I am supporter of the great work the Folds of Honor does and glad we will be able to help continue their great work. To learn more about the Folds of Honor, please click HERE!
Schedule
Pre-Trip
-I have reserved 52 spots-filled on first come basis
-Deposit of $200 due no later than January 15th (see below).
-Remaining Hotel/Golf to be paid at hotel upon arrival (cash, credit card)
-Wagers/Transportation collected March 25th (see download section below)
Wednesday, March 18th
-Delta, AA, United, and Southwest also fly to MYR (will post list of everyone's flights)
-Check into Island Vista after 3 pm
-Dinner on own
- It's an 11 hour drive from NE Ohio.
Thursday, March 19th
-Breakfast, Beach Bocce, Hot Tub
-Depart hotel 11am ( 50 min bus ride)
-Golf Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (12:30pm tee time)
-Dinner on own
-Poker/Cards
Friday, March 20th
-Breakfast, Beach Bocce, Hot Tub
-Depart hotel 11:15am (30 min bus ride).
-Golf Barefoot-Dye (12:30 pm tee time)
-Dinner on own
-Poker/Cards
Saturday, March 21st
-Breakfast, Beach Bocce, Hot Tub
-Depart hotel 11:30am (40 min bus trip)
-Golf Willbrook Planation (1 pm tee time)
-Group dinner
-Poker/Cards
Sunday, March 22nd
-Pack belongings
-Check out of Island Vista before golf if departing on four nights
-For 2025, the first tee times will be at 9am
-Airport is 15 minutes from course.
-More details to follow
deposit:
A deposit of $200 is required to guarantee your spot in the MBI. This will be required no later than Jan 24th. Typically, 50% of the deposits are paid in the first 3 days of releasing the trip details so don't put it off as there is a tremendous amount of interst in the trip this year. The remainder of your trip (golf/condo) will be due upon arrival and can be paid in cash or credit card in the amount of $1268. The bets & transportation will by due by March 25th.
Venmo
$200
Venmo is the prefered way to pay deposits, bets, transportation, etc. Scan the QR code above or click HERE. My Venmo address is @Darren-Ritter
PayPal
$200
My PayPal address is darren.ritter@oh.rr.com.
Please make sure you have it to transfer money as Friends & Family so that no fees/taxes apply.
Prefer Venmo or Cash/Check
Cash/Check
$200
You can send me a check at the address listed below. If you give me cash, please make sure I send you a text/email for a receipt!
Cancelation Policy:
A.k.a. "So you just realized Foos is going and having second thoughts" Policy
With any group this size, there will inevitably be occasions were someone will have to bail at the last minute. It is the policy of the resort that by submitting your deposit, you agree to be responsible for the entire cost of your trip-not just forfeiting your deposit!
Given enough notice (3 weeks or more), I can "usually" work something out with the resort or find someone on the waiting list to fill your spot. If I can't find a replacement, you would still be responsible for the condo portion (usually <$125 per night) and will be issued rain checks for the unused rounds of golf. These rain checks tyipcally do not expire for a decade or more. I can hang on to these for future trips or send them to you so that can use these on your own. You also can transfer/sell to one of the regulars who can have it applied towards their trip the next time we play this course.
Any cancellaitions made less than 3 weeks prior, may also be responsible for your share of the transporation as this is split evenly amoung the group and collected several weeks ahead of time. Please let me know if you have any questions prior to submitting your deposit!
