Ocean Lakes

Serving Ocean Lakes and the Entire Grand Strand Community by Melissa LaScaleia Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, located in the iconic Ocean Lakes Family Campground, is a sales, service and rental company that has been serving the needs of campground guests as well as the public since the ‘80s. “Many people don’t realize the extent of what we have to offer our community,” says Jeff Caldwell, the golf car manager for Ocean Lakes. “Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is available for everyone, not just guests of our campground.” Their rental fleet is comprised of 1000 golf cars. At their showroom, they have over two hundred golf cars for sale, including the Club Car Onward Golf Cars, which are powered via electric (including Lithium Ion), or gas; and the HP version Onward, an innovative high performance AC drive motor. They also sell reconditioned golf cars. “No one reconditions a golf car the way we do,” says Jeff. “We do what’s called a frame-off restoration. We disassemble the entire golf car and acid-wash the aircraft-grade aluminum frame that Club Car uses in all their golf cars, so even the frame looks brand new. The salt from the ocean air is harsh on metal; even though it will not rust aluminum, it still leaves an impact. So, we take the extra step to fully refurbish it, so the car is pristine for our customers. Our attention to detail and quality of workmanship that we put into the restoration process is what sets us apart from everyone else.” Their warehouse facility hosts one of the largest inventories of parts, accessories, wheels, and tires in the Southeast. “Having this facility lets us expand our offerings so we have more choices for our customers and can customize most anything,” says Jeff. “We now offer a larger selection of paint schemes, custom accessories, trim, wheels and tires. We can show our customers the build process from beginning to end, and they can be as involved in the process as they like.” Some of the most frequently requested installs are lift kits, Bluetooth stereo systems, wheels and tires, and seat upgrades. Today, they sell over 500 cars per year. “We’ve done a lot of custom cars over the years— creating beach scenes in paint or incorporating colors from people’s favorite sports team,” Jeff says. “We add accessories that fit people’s individual tastes. Our website shows some current ideas for custom car options.” If you already own a golf car, Ocean Lakes services most makes and brands, and provides service from Georgetown to North Carolina along the coastal areas. They offer pickup and delivery service along the Grand Strand. They are also an authorized Club Car dealer. Club Car conducts a week-long, on-site training every year for Ocean Lake’s service technicians, giving the campground an edge in the latest technology, so they, in turn, can provide outstanding service. Ocean Lakes has eleven, full-time, factory-trained Club Car service technicians working in their service department. Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has been affiliated with Club Car for more than seventeen years, offering their cars to rent or buy. They have won Club Car’s coveted Black & Gold Elite status in 2018, 2019, and their Black & Gold status from 2020 through the present for: “Outstanding sales performance and customer service.” This is a mark of distinction which sets Ocean Lakes Golf Cars among the top 10% of Club Car dealers in the world. The honor was given because, according to Club Car, Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, “Achieved extraordinary levels of sales and service, demonstrated exceptional financial performance, implemented successful marketing strategies and maintained top-notch facilities.” “Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been very successful over the years, starting with our board of directors and senior leadership, down to our newest teammates,” Jeff says. “We are a family. And I credit all the success we’ve had to that. Speaking on behalf of our teammates, we all want to see that every guest who visits Ocean Lakes creates family memories that will last a lifetime.” Address Call Us Website Facebook

Serving Ocean Lakes and the Entire Grand Strand Community by Melissa LaScaleia In the late ‘80s, the owners of Ocean Lakes Family Campground started a small golf car rental business with roughly forty golf cars, so people could traverse their extensive 310-acre property with greater ease. Over the years, it evolved to become Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, a division of the Jackson Companies, of which Ocean Lakes Family Campground is also a part. Today with over twenty-two miles of paved roads, as well as one mile of beach front property, the rental fleet has grown to host 1000 golf cars to accommodate the needs of both campground guests as well as the public.  Everyone is welcome to visit Ocean Lakes Golf Cars to view their sales floor of available golf cars to purchase, as well as inquire about custom accessories, parts, and repairs. Simply ask for a pass at the guard gate of the Campground to visit the golf car facility.   “Most people don’t realize the extent of what we have to offer our community,” says Jeff Caldwell, the golf car sales and services supervisor for Ocean Lakes. “We want the public to know that Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is available for everyone, not just guests of our campground. We want to serve a greater segment of the population and show residents our great service and outstanding products.  “We just finished a remodel of our showroom and are proud to show what we have available to anyone in the market for a golf car. If you already own a golf car and need it serviced, give us a call and we will come pick it up, service the car, and deliver it to you. Over the years, our outreach has increased, and today we sell almost five hundred golf cars a year.”  Above, the fleet of Club Cars available to rent or buy. Ocean Lakes Golf Cars Sales and Service is open seven days a week. At their showroom, they have over two hundred golf cars for sale to suit anybody’s preferences. One of the brands they carry is the new Club Car Onward Golf Cars, which are powered via electric, gas, or Lithium Ion HP— an innovative, high performance AC drive battery. They also sell reconditioned golf cars.  “No one reconditions a golf car the way we do,” says Jeff. “We do what’s called a frame-off restoration. We disassemble the entire golf car and acid-wash the aircraft-grade aluminum frame that Club Car uses in all their golf cars so even the frame looks brand new. The salt from the ocean air is harsh on metal; even though it will not rust aluminum, it still leaves an impact. So, we take the extra step to fully refurbish it, so the car is pristine for our customers. Our attention to detail and quality of workmanship that we put into the restoration process is what sets us apart from everyone else.” In October 2018, Ocean Lakes opened a new 11,000 square foot production facility across the street from the campground. Here, they assemble new vehicles; this is also where the extensive reconditioning process takes place. They have one of the largest inventories of parts, accessories, wheels, and tires in the Southeast.   “Having this facility lets us expand our offerings so we have more choices for our customers and can customize most anything,” says Jeff. “We now offer a larger selection of paint schemes, custom accessories, trim, wheels and tires. We can show our customers the build process from beginning to end, and they can be as involved in the process as they like.” Ocean Lakes can customize just about anything. Their newly remodeled showroom is a repository of colorful options from which customers can glean inspiration for their own design choices. Some of the most frequently requested installs are lift kits, Bluetooth stereo systems, wheels and tires, and seat upgrades.  “We’ve done a lot of custom cars over the years— creating beach scenes in paint or incorporating colors from people’s favorite sports team,” Jeff says. “We add accessories that fit people’s individual tastes. Our website shows some current ideas for custom car options.”   Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is an authorized Club Car dealer. Club Car conducts a week-long, on-site training every year for Ocean Lake’s service technicians, giving the campground an edge in the latest technology, so they, in turn, can provide outstanding service.  Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has been affiliated with Club Car for more than seventeen years, offering their cars to rent, and in 2015 began selling the new Club Car Consumer product line. Ocean Lakes has won Club Car’s coveted Black & Gold Elite status every year for the past four years (2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020) for ‘outstanding sales performance and customer service.’  This is a mark of distinction which sets Ocean Lakes Golf Cars among the top 10% of Club Car dealers in the world. The honor was given because, according to Club Car, Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, “Achieved extraordinary levels of sales and service, demonstrated exceptional financial performance, implemented successful marketing strategies and maintained top-notch facilities.”  Michael T. Williams, director of North American commercial and consumer sales, and Ben McElmurray, regional manager Southeast region, commercial utility and retail sales, stated: “It means you achieved an extraordinary level of service and representation of Club Car, as well as exceptional sales performance. It means you are in the top percentile of your peers.”   Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has eleven full-time, factory-trained Club Car service technicians working in their service department. They service most makes and brands of golf cars, and provide service from Georgetown to North Carolina along the coastal areas. And they offer pickup and delivery service along the Grand Strand.  “Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been very successful over the years, starting with our board of directors and senior leadership, down to our newest teammates,” Jeff says. “We are a family. And I credit all the success we’ve had to that. Speaking on behalf of … Read more

Serving Ocean Lakes and the Entire Grand Strand Community by Melissa LaScaleia Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is a division of the Jackson Companies, of which Ocean Lakes Family Campground is also a part.  In the late ’80s, the owners of Ocean Lakes Family Campground started a small golf car rental business with roughly forty golf cars so people could traverse the extensive 310-acre property with greater ease.  Today, with over twenty-two miles of paved roads as well as one mile of beach front property, the rental fleet has grown to 1000 golf cars to accommodate the needs of campground guests as well as the public. Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is located inside of Ocean Lakes Family campground. Everyone is welcome to visit Ocean Lakes Golf Cars to view their sales floor of available golf cars to purchase, as well as inquire about custom accessories, parts, and repairs. Simply approach the guard gate to receive a pass to go to the golf car facility. “Most people don’t realize the extent of what we have to offer our community,” says Paul Jones, the golf car manager for Ocean Lakes. “We want the public to know that Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is available for everyone, not just guests of our campground. We want to serve a greater segment of the population and show residents our great service and outstanding products. “We just finished a remodel of our showroom and are proud to show what we have available. If you already own a golf car and need it serviced, give us a call and we will come pick it up, service the car, and deliver it to you. Over the years, our outreach has increased, and today we sell almost five hundred golf cars a year.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars Sales and Service is open seven days a week. At their showroom, they have over two hundred golf cars. One of the brands they carry is the new Club Car Onward Golf Cars, which are powered via electric; gas; or Lithium Ion HP, an innovative, high performance AC drive battery. They also sell reconditioned golf cars. Paul Jones, golf car manager for Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, holds the coveted plaque commemorating Ocean Lake’s success. “We are a family,” he says. “And I credit all the success we’ve had to that.” — Photo Meganpixels Parker “No one reconditions a golf car the way we do,” says Paul. “We do what’s called a frame-off restoration. We disassemble the entire golf car and acid-wash the aircraft-grade aluminum frame that Club Car uses in all of their golf cars so even the frame looks brand new. The salt from the ocean air is harsh on metal; even though it will not rust aluminum, it still leaves an impact. So we take the extra step to fully refurbish it so the car is pristine for our customers. Our attention to detail and quality of workmanship that we put into the restoration process is what sets us apart from everyone else.” In October 2018, Ocean Lakes opened a new 11,000 square foot production facility across the street from the campground. Here, they assemble new vehicles; this is also where the extensive reconditioning process takes place. They have one of the largest inventories of parts, accessories, wheels and tires in the Southeast. “Having this facility lets us expand our offerings so we have more choices for our customers and can customize anything,” says Paul. “We now offer a larger selection of paint schemes, custom accessories, trim, wheels and tires. We can show our customers the build process from beginning to end, and they can be as involved in the process as they like.” Some of the most frequently requested installs are: lift kits, Bluetooth stereo systems, wheels and tires, and seat upgrades. “We’ve done a lot of custom cars over the years— creating beach scenes in paint or incorporating colors from peoples’ favorite sports team,” Paul says. “We add accessories that fit peoples’ individual tastes. Our website shows some current ideas for custom car options.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is an authorized Club Car dealer. Club Car conducts a week-long, on-site training every year for Ocean Lake’s service technicians, giving the campground an edge in the latest technology, so they, in turn, can provide outstanding service. Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has been affiliated with Club Car for more than sixteen years, offering their cars to rent, and in 2015 began selling the new Club Car Consumer product line. Ocean Lakes has won Club Car’s coveted Black & Gold Elite status every year for the past three years (2017, 2018, and 2019) for ‘outstanding sales performance and customer service.’ This is a mark of distinction which sets Ocean Lakes Golf Cars among the top 10% of Club Car dealers in the world. The honor was given because Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, ‘achieved extraordinary levels of sales and service, demonstrated exceptional financial performance, implemented successful marketing strategies, and maintained top-notch facilities.’ Michael T. Williams, Director North American Commercial and Consumer sales, and Ben McElmurray, Regional Manager Southeast Region, Commercial Utility and Retail Sales stated: “It means you achieved an extraordinary level of service and representation of Club Car, as well as exceptional sales performance. It means you are in the top percentile of your peers.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has eleven full-time, factory-trained Club Car service technicians working in their service department. They service most makes and brands of golf cars, and provide service from Georgetown to North Carolina along the coastal areas. And they offer pickup and delivery service along the Grand Strand. “Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been very successful over the years, starting with our Board of Directors and senior leadership, down to our newest teammates,” Paul says. “We are a family. And I credit all the success we’ve had to that. Speaking on behalf of our teammates, we want to see that every guest who visits Ocean Lakes creates family memories that will last a lifetime.” Ocean Lakes … Read more

Creating Family Memories that Last a Lifetime by Melissa LaScaleia Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is a division of the Jackson Companies, of which Ocean Lakes Family Campground is also a part.  In the late ’80s, the owners of Ocean Lakes Family Campground started a small golf car rental business within the campground so people could traverse the 310 acre property as well as one mile of beach front property with greater ease. Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is located inside of Ocean Lakes Family campground. Although the campground only admits guests to the property, everybody is welcome to visit Ocean Lakes Golf Cars to view their sales floor of available golf cars to purchase, as well as inquire about custom accessories, parts, and repairs. Simply approach the guard gate to receive a pass to go to the golf car facility.  “A lot of people don’t realize the extent of what we offer our community,” says Greg Bender, the assistant general manager of the park. “We’re trying to reach out and let people know Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is available for everyone, not just our guests. We want to serve a greater segment of the population.  “Over the years, our outreach has increased, and today we sell up to 500 cars a year.”  Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is open seven days a week for the community. At their showroom on the premises, they currently have 940 golf cars that they run in their rental fleet, and they sell electric and gas, and new and reconditioned golf cars and LSVs.  LSVs are similar to golf cars; each style has unique capabilities, functioning, and legal requirements for operation.  LSVs have certain features which make them safer to operate for longer distances. They must be able to attain speeds of 25 mph, and be equipped with turn signals and brake lights, high impact DOT windshields, manual windshield wipers, seat belts, a speedometer, and radial tires that are DOT approved.  Each one also must have a lit license tag on the back, as well as a seventeen digit VIN number so it can be registered, tagged, and licensed with the state. In South Carolina, you are responsible for paying property taxes on the vehicle. LSVs can be driven anytime on secondary roads only, with no limit on how far you can take them from their place of origin.  To operate a golf car, you only need to have a South Carolina permit from the DMV. The permit states that you have provided proof of insurance to the DMV.  Golf cars have restrictions on their use: they can be driven a maximum of four miles from their registered location, and only on secondary roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less between dawn and dusk. Both types of cars are very popular in our area. And Greg encourages the community to approach him with any questions they might have about LSVs or golf cars.  Ocean Lakes recently opened a new production facility off of Maryport Drive, located across the street from the campground. Here, they assemble new vehicles, and recondition and customize golf cars and LSVs for resale. They have an extensive parts, accessories and service department to maintain or refurbish a wide range of cars.  The company employs only factory-trained technicians who are able to service all makes and brands of golf cars and LSVs. — Photo Meganpixels Parker “This facility gives us the opportunity to expand on our inventory, and have more vehicles available consistently, so a wider variety of products are now available to our customers,” Greg says.  Some of the most frequently requested installs are: lift kits, overhead stereo systems and underbody lighting.  “We’ve done a lot of custom cars over the years— creating beach scenes in paint and adding accessories that fit the tastes of our customers,” he adds. “If you can envision it, we can probably do it.”  Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has factory-trained technicians working in their service department full time. They service all makes and brands of golf cars and LSVs, and provide service from Georgetown to North Carolina along the coastal areas; they offer pick up and delivery service along the Grand Strand. Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is an authorized Club Car dealer, a brand of Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand conducts an on-site training every year for Ocean Lake’s technicians, giving the campground an edge in providing outstanding service.  Ocean Lakes Golf Cars has been affiliated with Club Car for more than fifteen years, offering their cars to rent, and in 2015 began selling the new Club Car product line. In two years as a dealer, Ocean Lakes Golf Cars won Club Car’s coveted Black & Gold Elite status for their, “outstanding performance and customer service to residents and guests at the campground in 2018.” They also won the award in 2019.  This is a mark of distinction which sets Ocean Lakes Golf Cars amongst the top 10% of Club Car dealers in the world. The honor was given because, according to Club Car, Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, “achieved extraordinary levels of sales and service, demonstrated exceptional financial performance, implemented successful marketing strategies and maintained top-notch facilities.”  David Selby, Club Cars Director of Parts and Services Portfolio says, “It means you achieved an extraordinary level of service and representation of Club Car, as well as exceptional sales performance. It means you are in the top percentile of your peers.”  “Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been very successful over the years,” Greg says, “and that is because our team at the park goes above and beyond for all of our guests no matter what it may be that they need. Our golf car service is what separates us from other competitors in the area.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars 6001 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 843-828-4868 Open daily 8am-5pm www.oceanlakesgolfcars.com Facebook @ Ocean Lakes Golf Cars

Serving Campers and The Community For Over 30 Years by Melissa LaScaleia In the late 80s, the owners of Ocean Lakes Family Campground started a small golf car business within the campground so people could traverse the 310 acre property as well as one mile of beach front property with greater ease. Greg Bender is the general manager of what is today Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, a position he’s held since the mid 90s.  He grew up in Marion and spent his summers at the resort, where his parents owned a vacation home.  As an adult, he stuck close to his roots and began working at Ocean Lakes as a technician in the golf car shop. “I had no experience at all, I didn’t even have any idea what a golf car was,” he tells the Insider in an interview.  “But I was good with my hands, and I liked working outdoors, and it was an opportunity to learn a trade.  I worked my way up to become a shop supervisor. “When I took over as general manager, I saw an opportunity to try to sell cars outside of Ocean Lakes, and serve a greater segment of the population.  Over the years, that’s increased in volume.  Today we sell up to 400 cars a year.  We’re trying to reach out to the community and let people know Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is available for everyone, and not just our guests.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars provides service from Georgetown to North Carolina along the coastal areas.  They repair cars for guests as well as those who live in the surrounding communities, with pick up and delivery service all along the Grand Strand.  They have an extensive parts, accessories and service department to maintain or refurbish a wide range of golf cars.  People are welcome to visit their facility inside the otherwise guest-only campground gates. Longstanding loyalty. Greg Bender has been vacationing at Ocean Lakes Family Campground since his youth, and he’s been general manager of Ocean Lakes Golf Cars for almost thirty years. ( Photo by Meganpixels Parker) At their showroom on the premises, they rent and sell electric and gas, new and reconditioned golf cars, as well as LSVs. Golf cars have restrictions on their use: they can be driven a maximum of four miles from their registered location, and only on secondary roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less between dawn and dusk. LSVs are similar to golf cars, and also must stick to secondary roads.  But it’s legal to drive them anytime, and there’s no limit on how far you can take them from their place of origin.  Greg encourages people in the community to approach him with any questions they might have about LSVs or golf cars. “Golf cars are a very popular mode of transportation not only in Ocean Lakes but also in the community,” Greg tells the Insider.  “We have an offsite location where we recondition and assemble used and new cars.  We’ve done a lot of custom cars over the years— creating beach scenes in paint and adding accessories that fit the tastes of our customers.  If you can envision it, we can probably do it.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars is an authorized Club Car dealer, a brand of Ingersoll Rand.  They’ve been affiliated with Club Car for more than fifteen years, offering their cars to rent, and in 2015 began selling the new Club Car product line.  Yet in just two short years as a dealer, Club Car has awarded Ocean Lakes Golf Cars the coveted Black & Gold Elite status for their “outstanding performance and customer service to residents and guests at the campground in 2017.” The showroom at Ocean Lakes featurs a wide variety of Club Cars as well as other models, and welcomes visits from the general public. This is a mark of distinction which sets Ocean Lakes Golf Cars amongst the top 10% of Club Car dealers in the world. The honor was given because Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, “achieved extraordinary levels of sales and service, demonstrated exceptional financial performance, implemented successful marketing strategies and maintained top-notch facilities.” Ben McElmurray, Club Car’s regional manager for the Southeast notes: “Ocean Lakes Golf Cars’ performance has been truly remarkable and helps set the standards for being the best in our industry.” “Ocean Lakes Family Campground has been very successful over the years,” Greg says, “and that is because our team at the park goes above and beyond for all of our guests no matter what it may be that they need.  Our golf car service is what separates us from other competitors in the area.” Ocean Lakes Golf Cars Hours vary throughout the season; sales everyday 8am-5pm. Envelope Facebook Phone Internet-explorer