Myrtle Beach Golf News

When a group leader wants to book a Myrtle Beach golf trip, there is no shortage of quality providers to choose from. People place priorities on different things when selecting a golf package operator, but if longevity in the market matters to your group, here is a look a three of the Grand Strand’s most established companies.

These past two weeks, David Williams visited Grande Dunes Resort Course and Caledonia, while Jim Maggio stopped at Litchfield Country Club, Heritage Club, Tradition Club and Willbrook Plantation. Check out what their camera lenses captured; we hope they get you excited for what’s in store for your upcoming spring trip!

James Madison University was a model of consistency in the women’s field while Troy University dominated the men’s division as each school took home first-place honors this week in the 2023 Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club.

Hannah Cook of Barstool Sports’ “Amateur Hour” was in town recently for the kickoff of the 2023 Barstool Classic, fully prepared for the fun and competition in store for the day’s participants. What she wasn’t expecting, though, was a surprise invitation to compete in the largest, most fun and most valuable golf tournament on the planet later this year in “The Golf Capital of the World.”

When you think of heavy metal musicians, it might conjure up images of long-haired rockers, leather jackets, and guitar riffs that make your ears bleed. On the other hand, when you think of golfers, you might picture a more subdued crowd, with polo shirts and khakis, and a polite clap after sinking a putt. But what if we told you that there’s a group of individuals who have found a way to blend these two seemingly disparate worlds? That’s right, we’re talking about “The Big Fore” of heavy metal golfers.

Riggs, Frankie and Trent from Barstool Sports’ Fore Play Travel Series welcome Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated golf writer Dan Rapaport to the crew, and True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. welcomes them all with Finn Scooters as their mode of transportation for the 18 holes to be played at the renowned Mike Strantz design.

Charlie’s feeling it: all the good feelings in the game of golf that come with a Masters Week that’s almost upon us. And beyond the vibes, he’s also got some strong feelings about what’s different about this year at Augusta National – from course tweaks to pending media room drama to dissecting the contender possibilities from both LIV Golf and PGA TOUR camps.

The peak spring golf season is now in full swing! The tee sheets and spring flower beds have been overflowing this week, with an abundance of golfers and beautiful foliage seen up and down the Grand Strand. Take a look at all the action and vibrant scenes captured by the lenses of our friends on Instagram!

The rhythmic surf and moonlight reflecting on the water provide an idyllic ending to every day – even if your game goes awry – and North Myrtle Beach is home to several of the area’s premier oceanfront properties. Golf groups that place priority on those coastal views will want to check out these four North Strand resorts.

PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charlie Rymer is making the rounds in 2023 – playing courses up and down the Grand Strand, showcasing their memorable holes and even offering some playing advice for the next time you encounter them in your travels. In this video, Charlie’s playing the par-5 7th hole on the The Pearl Golf Links’ West Course, and showing you how counterintuitive thinking will help you avoid the marsh that borders the right side of this beautiful hole from tee to green.

North Strand stay-and-play golf is easy with Seaside Golf Vacations and their 3-night, 3-round package package offering with Sea Trail Resort. See how you can enjoy championship golf on three different signature designs, with convenient lodging and amenities options all on the same property!

In the first of their crew’s four recent rounds in “The Golf Capital of the World,” Barstool Sports’ Fore Play Travel Series visited “The Granddaddy” at Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach’s first-ever golf course that opened for play nearly a century ago in 1927. Check out the full episode right here!

With Myrtle Beach known as “The Golf Capital of the World” for many reasons, it should come as no surprise that the Grand Strand is home to many of the best golf tournaments on the planet that cater to the casual, recreational golfer. Here are five that are worthy of your consideration!

The late Pete Dye is an iconic figure in architecture circles and while his brother, P.B. Dye, doesn’t enjoy the same acclaim, he has designed more than a few memorable tracks. Between the two, they each have a solo Myrtle Beach course to their credit and they co-designed one of the area’s most popular layouts.

These past two weeks, David Williams visited World Tour, Jim Maggio stopped at Burning Ridge and Rob Spallone captured images at Sandpiper Bay and the Jones and Byrd courses at Sea Trail. Check out what their camera lenses captured; we hope they get you excited for what’s in store for your upcoming spring trip!