Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Charlie Rymer beats the drum loudly for the Myrtle Beach golf scene and everything that makes it “The Golf Capital of the World.” But as he points out, this week’s PGA Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island is another of many compelling reminders of just how special the golf scene throughout South Carolina has become. Charlie also has his picks for contenders to look for this week at Kiawah!

Most golfers have a pair of alignment sticks in their bag. However, many simply don’t know the proper ways to use them. Scott Tanguay from the Coastal Golf Academy shows you one easy way to put those sticks to good use.

Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish and PGA Honorary President Suzy Whaley are this week’s headline guests, and Charlie opens up on a wide range of topics as he cruises the scenic Waccamaw River in tonight’s Episode 5 debut of The Charlie Rymer Golf Show, airing 8:30 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.

As one of three Mystical Golf Group courses, Man O’War is another Dan Maples masterpiece that carries on the outstanding legacy of pure golf that Mystical has become known for. Join us for a video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this popular design.

Got that Friday feeling, don’t ‘ya? Why not cap off a great week right with a great round of golf? The Myrtle Beach golf scene is humming right now; check out the action as seen through the eyes and lenses of our Instagram friends!

The editorial team at GolfPass, a subscription-based website created by the NBC Sports Group that highlights instruction, travel content, course reviews and more, recently ranked the “Top 100 Golf Destinations in the World,” and Myrtle Beach was included among the game’s upper echelon with its ranking as the world’s 13th-best destination.

Renowned golf author, columnist and commentator Geoff Shackelford joins Charlie on “Balls in the Air” to discuss everything golf – and for good measure, gloat about his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series. They debate distance in the professional game (3:10-12:25) and wrap it up with a little talk on the golf ball (12:26-14:13).

Myrtlewood Golf Club offers two dynamic tracks, each boasting a memorable finishing hole. No. 18 on the PineHills Course is a demanding par four with plenty of challenging elements to navigate. Join us for an aerial tour, and suggestions on how best to play it on your next visit!

Derek Watson, PGA of Carolina Golf Sales in Myrtle Beach, SC, rallied from five shots back at the start of final-round play in the 70^th PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com South Carolina Open to win the event by two strokes Wednesday at TPC Myrtle Beach.

Located on the north end of Myrtle Beach, Ocean Reef Resort features a quiet beachfront locale loaded with all the amenities and room options you need for your next golf getaway, combined with easy access to the city’s best shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

Carolinas PGA Associate Professional Preston Cole of Quail Hollow Club (Charlotte, NC) fired a 7-under par 65 to take a commanding four-shot lead after Tuesday’s opening round of the 70^th PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com South Carolina Open at TPC Myrtle Beach.

Ted Frick, owner and director of instruction at the Classic Swing Golf School at Legends Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., offers up three quick drills you can try on the practice range to help with balance, dynamic weight shift and lateral weight shift, respectively.

A Sports Illustrated/Golf Channel personality, “Charlie’s Challenge” at a popular Myrtle Beach golf resort, and strong opinions from one of golf’s outspoken commentators are among the highlight segments on tap in tonight’s Episode 4 premiere of The Charlie Rymer Golf Show at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.

World Tour Golf Links is a stunning collection of the game’s most storied holes, drawing from three countries, nine states and 15 golf courses. Join us on a video and hole-by-hole photo tour of one of the game’s most unique course presentations.

This week on “Balls in the Air,” the Big Timer sits down with LPGA Tour player Christina Kim to discuss everything going on in her life these days, including her recent play and her introduction to golf broadcasting. He also catches up with young PGA TOUR player Akshay Bhatia to talk about his transition from high school straight to the professional ranks.