THE MASTERS: AUGUSTA NATIONAL'S WEEK IN THE SPOTLIGHT STARTS TODAY

For most golfers, the most exciting week of the year starts today. It's Master's week and Tiger Woods is in top form again.

This year is particularly exciting for South Carolinians because one of Myrtle Beach's own will be in the prestigious field. Dustin Johnson is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University. He earned his way into The Masters by winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

I'll be in the gallery on Tuesday, watching his practice round and generally loving every single moment I'm walking those hallowed fairways.

Meanwhile, golf resorts back in Myrtle Beach will be offering some sweet deals in celebration of spring.

In gorgeous Pawleys Island south of Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Plantation is extending its March Madness Package by popular demand. It's now the Final Four Package. The Washington Post recently picked this package as one of the hottest deals in the nation. That's how good it is.

On the north end is the cool little town of Little River, The Glens Golf Group is offering packages designed to lure groups. The Putt and Party Package gets your group great golf, accommodations and a free welcome reception complete with beer. If you're flying, the Just Pack Your Shoes package is designed so that you can avoid those pesky add on fees the airlines like to charge. You leave your old clubs at home and play with new clubs while you're in town.