Golf Packages of the Carolinas

What Golf Packages of the Carolinas does

Golf Packages of the Carolinas, operating commercially as Seaside Golf Vacations (legal entity Golf Zoo Inc.), is a privately held golf-package wholesaler headquartered in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with an accounting office in Towson, Maryland. The company bundles lodging accommodations with green fees, cart fees, and applicable taxes into all-inclusive golf vacation packages, distributing them to consumers and corporate groups across the U.S. and Canada. It positions itself as the Myrtle Beach area's largest independent golf and lodging discount wholesaler, with access to nearly 100 championship courses in the Grand Strand region and an expanding roster of international destinations including Pebble Beach, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

The operating model is sales-led and relationship-driven rather than technology-led. Core product offerings — custom golf package quotes, pre-built Myrtle Beach specials, Pebble Beach packages, corporate event packages, and gift certificates — are configured through an online quote-request system with real-time tee-time availability and finalized by experienced Golf Directors who provide personalized course and lodging recommendations. Pricing is quote-based and varies by destination and tier: published starting prices range from $299 per person for an entry-level 3-night/3-round Myrtle Beach package to $3,150 per person for a 3-night/3-round Pebble Beach package, with mid-tier Myrtle Beach packages clustering around $378-$1,070 per person. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via toll-free and local phone lines, email, and website quote forms; the company maintains no mobile app and offers no public API.

The business earns revenue primarily through markups on bundled green fees and lodging, with pass-through economics on the underlying components. Authorized package-provider relationships with Pebble Beach Resorts, TPC Sawgrass/PGA Tour, and Treetops Resort anchor the premium end of the catalog, while a network of hotels, resorts, condos, and golf villas across the Grand Strand supports volume at the mid and value tiers. Customer segments span individual recreational golfers, golf groups of 2 to 100+, and corporate event planners, with no disclosed enterprise contracts and no public financial reporting.

Name

Golf Packages of the Carolinas

Legal name

Golf Zoo Inc.

Website

https://seasidegolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golf Packages of the Carolinas (Seaside Golf Vacations) is a North Myrtle Beach, SC golf-package wholesaler bundling lodging and tee times at nearly 100 area courses plus international destinations for individual travelers, groups, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Golf Package Sales: The company acts as a golf package wholesaler, bundling lodging and green fees into all-inclusive packages. Revenue is generated through markups on golf course green fees and lodging accommodations. All-inclusive pricing includes lodging, green fees, cart fees, taxes, and surcharges with no hidden costs. Also offers 'golf only' packages for customers who arrange their own lodging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The company acts as a wholesaler/broker bundling lodging and green fees into all-inclusive golf vacation packages at nearly 100 Myrtle Beach-area championship courses, with additional packages to premium destinations (Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass) and international locations (Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, Caribbean). Custom quotes are prepared by experienced Golf Directors based on group preferences, with markups earned on green fees and lodging. Pricing is all-inclusive (lodging, green fees, cart fees, taxes, surcharges) with no hidden costs, plus optional 'golf only' packages for self-arranged lodging.

Product overview

Golf Packages of the Carolinas operates Seaside Golf Vacations, a golf vacation package booking platform that serves as the Myrtle Beach area's largest independent golf and lodging discount wholesaler. The core offering consists of customizable golf vacation packages combining lodging (hotels, condos, golf villas) with tee times at championship golf courses. The platform offers approximately 100 golf courses across Myrtle Beach and other destinations including Pebble Beach, international locations, and other US golf destinations. The service includes custom quote requests, corporate event planning, gift certificates, and online booking/payment capabilities. The company differentiates through Golf Directors with over 40 years of combined experience who provide personalized course and lodging recommendations using an online tee-time system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Myrtle Beach Golf Vacation Packages Customizable and pre-packaged golf vacation deals that bundle lodging and tee times at multiple championship courses in the Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand area, with all-inclusive pricing covering green fees, cart fees, taxes, and surcharges; targeted at individual recreational golfers and groups of all sizes (1 to 100+).
• Custom Golf Package Quote Service Personalized golf vacation planning service where Golf Directors consult with customers to select courses and lodging based on group preferences, skill levels, and budget; provides customized all-inclusive quotes using the online tee-time availability system.
• Pebble Beach Resorts Golf Vacation Packages Authorized golf package offerings to Pebble Beach Resorts including lodging at The Inn at Spanish Bay and tee times at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, and Del Monte Golf Course; starting at $3,150 per person for 3 nights/3 rounds.
• TPC Sawgrass Golf Vacation Packages Authorized TPC Sawgrass package offerings including rounds on THE PLAYERS Stadium Course and Dye's Valley Course with lodging at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa; starting at $1,070 per person for the 2-night/2-round package.
• International and Out-of-State Golf Vacation Packages Golf vacation packages to U.S. destinations (Scottsdale AZ, Palm Springs CA, Las Vegas NV, Kiawah/Hilton Head SC, Pinehurst/Sandhills NC, Williamsburg VA, Whistling Straits WI, Central Oregon) and international destinations (Scotland, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bermuda); bundles lodging and tee times at destination courses.
• Corporate Golf Event Planning Group golf event planning and coordination services for corporate outings, tournaments, and incentive trips; handles venue selection, multi-course tee time coordination, and group lodging arrangements for groups of 20 to 100+ players.
• Golf Gift Certificates Gift certificate offerings redeemable for golf vacation packages, suitable for gifting golf experiences at Myrtle Beach and other destinations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Myrtle Beach Area Golf Courses (100+ courses)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company serves as a discount wholesaler for nearly 100 championship golf courses in the Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand area, including courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio, and other renowned architects. These include World Tour Golf Links, Tidewater, Caledonia, Dunes Golf and Beach Club, Barefoot Resort courses, and many others.
• Myrtle Beach Area Lodging ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with various hotels, resorts, and vacation rental properties including Courtyard by Marriott, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, oceanfront condos, golf villas, and vacation rentals throughout the Myrtle Beach area.
• Pebble Beach ResortscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized golf package provider for Pebble Beach Resorts, offering packages to Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, and Del Monte Golf Course.
• TPC Sawgrass / PGA TourcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized package provider for TPC Sawgrass including THE PLAYERS Stadium Course and Dye's Valley Course, with lodging at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa.
• Treetops ResortminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPackage provider for Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan featuring 81 holes of championship golf across five courses by Robert Trent Jones Sr., Tom Fazio, and Rick Smith.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: One of the largest golf course management, agronomy, and club management companies globally. Comparable through shared golf-course ecosystem presence and adjacent hospitality offerings, but operates as an incumbent across many destinations rather than a focused tour operator.
• American Golf: One of the largest golf course operators in the U.S. with a broad public-access portfolio. Comparable through shared golf-course ecosystem positioning; less direct overlap on tour packaging but relevant as an industry incumbent and potential distribution partner.
• KemperSports: Golf course management and hospitality company operating a large portfolio of public and private courses. While primarily a course operator rather than a package wholesaler, it sits in the same Myrtle Beach and broader U.S. golf ecosystem and represents a potential competitor or partner.
• Heritage Golf Group: Golf course owner and operator with a portfolio of private and resort courses. Operates in the same U.S. golf courses ecosystem; less directly comparable on tour-operator model but relevant as an industry incumbent and potential supplier partner.
• PGA Tour Travel: Official travel program of the PGA Tour offering premium golf experiences including TPC network courses. Comparable as a broader, brand-backed golf travel provider; overlaps with Seaside's TPC Sawgrass packages but operates at much larger scale and as part of the PGA Tour ecosystem.

Direct peers

• GolfNow: Largest online golf tee-time booking platform in the U.S., owned by NBC Sports. Directly comparable to the booking and tee-time aggregation portion of Seaside's business, though GolfNow is a digital-first platform rather than a phone/sales-led wholesaler.
• Your Golf Travel: UK-based golf holiday package provider offering tee times and accommodation bundles across Europe and beyond. Comparable package-based model and customer base (recreational golfers seeking multi-course trips), competing in the international golf tourism space.
• Golfbreaks.com: UK-headquartered golf tour operator that packages tee times and lodging at major destinations worldwide. Closely comparable business model to Seaside Golf Vacations — bundling green fees with accommodation — but operating from Europe with broader international reach.
• PerryGolf: International golf tour operator specializing in curated trips to premium destinations (Scotland, Ireland, Pebble Beach, etc.). Highly comparable to Seaside's premium Pebble Beach and international destination offerings, with similar all-inclusive package pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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