The official home of The Myrtle Beach Invitational
The 2025 M.B.I. will be Wednesday-Sunday
(April 30th-May 4th)
Total Attendees: 32
2024 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
Course Info/Rota:
Transportation
Getting around the Grande Strand has never been easier!
Schedule
Photos/Videos
Transportation
Click below to see the schedule of events for the 2024 M.B.I.
Cost
Photos/Videos
Photos/Videos
The only bad part of the trip. Can be adjusted to fit your schedule/budget.
Photos/Videos
Photos/Videos
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!
2024 Course ROTA (Click on course name for video)
Grande Dunes-Resort Course
Grande Dunes-Resort Course
Grande Dunes-Resort Course
(6950yards-146 Slope)
Grande Dunes: Grande Dunes has been ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses,” and the Roger Rulewich design is better than ever following the conclusion of a renovation project that included new greens and an overhaul of every bunker on the course. Recently voted Myrtle Beach’s best golf course, Grande Dunes is one of the area’s most creative designs.
Home to five holes that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, highlighted by the unforgettable par 3, 14th, Grande Dunes showcases some of the most breathtaking views along the Myrtle Beach golf scene. The layout offers players some of the area’s widest fairways and largest greens, challenging better players to play to the proper spots, if they want to set up the best chance for birdie, while providing latitude for higher handicappers. From the splendor of the remodeled clubhouse to the waterway views and spectacular new greens, Grande Dunes is one of the premier courses in all of golf-rich South Carolina.
TPC Myrtle Beach
Grande Dunes-Resort Course
Grande Dunes-Resort Course
(7343 yards-143 Slope)
TPC: TPC Myrtle Beach was host to the 2000 Senior PGA Tour Championship (won by Tom Watson) and is also home to the Dustin Johnson Golf School. Designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio and Lanny Wadkins, this picturesque Myrtle Beach golf course is carved out of environmentally protected Lowcountry marshland populated by large red oaks and towering pines. The native wetland is home to turkeys, deer, fox, waterfowl, and alligators.
The layout of the course has earned its accolades with good reason. Elevation changes, undulating greens, and Tour-caliber bunkers make for a deceptive and difficult course. Plan to use every club in your bag and expect any weakness in your game to be revealed.
TPC has become a group favorite over the past several years.
Pawleys Planation
Grande Dunes-Resort Course
Pawleys Planation
(7044 yards-148 Slope)
Playing around moss-draped oak trees and along a stunning tidal marsh, the Jack Nicklaus-designed Pawleys Plantation delivers the type of experience golfers expect of a layout designed by the game’s greatest champion.
The opening nine winds through a maritime forest that rewards the shot-making and creativity the Golden Bear has long valued, but the Pawleys Plantation experience reaches its zenith on the Myrtle Beach area’s most memorable back nine. Featuring six holes that play along the marsh, Pawleys complements stunning natural beauty with a design that rewards bold play, a combination that has made it one of the area’s most sought after tee times.
Consistently ranked as one of the Myrtle Beach area’s premier golf courses, Pawleys Plantation, which also includes a full-service clubhouse, meeting space and villas featuring up to four bedrooms, is the ideal home for your golf trip, wedding or business meeting.
Pawleys Planation was just opened in October of 2023 after a complete restoration
Prestwick
Course Locations
Pawleys Planation
(7086 yards-140 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!
2024 Hole in one fund: $840
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, April 30th
-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, May 1st
-Breakfast, Beach Bocce, Hot Tub
-Depart hotel 11:45am (20 min bus ride)
-Golf Grande Dunes (1pm tee time)
-Dinner on own
-Poker/Cards
Friday, May 2nd
-Breakfast, Beach Bocce, Hot Tub
-Depart hotel 11:00am (50min bus ride).
-Golf TPC Myrtle Beach (1 pm tee time)
-Dinner on own
-Poker/Cards
Saturday, May 3rd
-Breakfast, Beach Bocce, Hot Tub
-Depart hotel 11am (50 min bus trip)
-Golf Pawleys Planation (1 pm tee time)
-Group dinner
-Poker/Cards
Sunday, May 4th
-Pack belongings
-Check out of Island Vista before golf if departing on four nights
-For 2025, the first tee times will be at 9am (8:30am and 12:30pm).
-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!
