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Historic Myrtle Beach Hotel Devoured by Shark Attack (Adventure Golf)

Chesterfield Inn becomes oceanfront putt-putt course

May 17, 2013 // By Terry Massey

By Terry Massey
Myrtle Beach Local Expert May 17, 2013

 

Talk about an extreme makeover. The historic Chesterfield Inn, one of the last of the pre-Hurricane Hazel hotels that was still standing in the downtown Myrtle Beach district, was leveled and transformed into the first oceanfront putt-putt golf course in town.

Putting on the Boulevard — Photo courtesy of Shark Attack Adventure Golf

The Chesterfield was built in 1946 and continued to host guests until 2012, when the renovations began. From the rubble appeared a modern but purposely tacky tribute to the Chamber of Commerce's least favorite phrase, 'Shark Attack' Adventure Golf.

This creatively designed miniature golf course encompasses a full city block that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, and the cool ocean breeze allows tourists to play in the heat of a summer day. An open-air grill and ice cream parlor plus a gift shop make it a place to do more than putt around the golf course.

Major displays include models of sharks hanging from a fishing pier and a great white preparing to attack an unsuspecting fisherman. Each hole features a shark theme, including signs displaying little-known facts about the most feared fish in the sea.

Opened in the spring of 2013, Shark Attack Adventure Golf is already drawing large crowds and is sure to become a hot spot for kids and adults downtown during the summer months.

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About Terry Massey

Terry Massey is a longtime writer and resident of Myrtle Beach.  He's a firm believer that putt-putt golf should be a professional sport.

Read more about Terry Massey here.

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