C.L. BENTON & SONS, INC

Beautiful beaches, amusements, and scenic golf courses have put Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the map as a favorite destination. C.L. Benton & Sons, Inc., is a construction services company based in the heart of Myrtle Beach, that has contributed to the attractions by building the areas first golf course, a number of resorts, malls, restaurants, and hotels. The company is also responsible for the construction of Highway 17, the road that runs through the center of Myrtle Beach. Founded by Casper Leon Benton, C.L. Benton & Sons has been providing heavy construction services to the area since the 1920s. Casper Benton built Pine Lakes golf course and assisted in the construction of the course at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. When Caspers son James and Leon joined the business, they worked on a third golf course - Myrtlewood. Caspers son, James, eventually took over the family business, buying the others out and incorporating C.L. Benton and Sons in 1964. Today a third generation -...