Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Join us for a colorful journey along the finishing hole of Tom Fazio’s signature design at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. We’ll take you on an aerial tour of this beauty, and offer some tips on how best to play it!

Union Green, a brand dedicated to uniting golfers of all skill levels and backgrounds, has been named title sponsor of the inaugural Social Scramble, an event that will be hosted by PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com.

Myrtle Beach National Golf Club General Manager Ryan Ruddy is back on set with PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charlie Rymer, this time to talk about King’s North, the crown jewel of his 54-hole facility. Ryan offers his choices of favorite holes, along with insight on many common questions he answers about the course from first-time visitors.

Specialist in booking golf getaways to 35 different destinations in 10 states, Golf Excursions at MyGolfVacation.com knows that its customers who make Myrtle Beach their preferred location for a golf getaway expect great stay-and-play options for visiting “The Golf Capital of the World.”

The “in-between” fairway bunker shot, where you’re well inside 100 yards to the green, presents a dilemma to the average golfer. Steve Dresser of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island, S.C. weighs your options, then walks you through what he thinks is the best shot for you to execute.

Arnold Palmer left his mark on the North Strand golf scene in spectacular fashion, delivering Rivers Edge Golf Club as the perfect blend of challenge and fun. Join us for a video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this popular design. 

As a critical element of their involvement with Project Golf’s PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), PGA Professionals undergo special training to help our wounded veterans learn and enjoy the game through adaptive means. Hear from PGA HOPE National Instructor Brian Oliver and PGA REACH Carolinas Programs Director Jessica Asbury on the impact this effort is having on veterans in need.

Hot dog! This was kind of a recurring theme this week as we canvassed the Myrtle Beach golf landscape, to go with impeccable spring playing conditions along the Grand Strand. Join us for our weekly tour of the Myrtle Beach golf scene, as seen through the eyes and lenses of our friends on Instagram!

The Tom Jackson/Raymond Floyd design at Arrowhead Country Club in Myrtle Beach is the latest host of Project Golf’s “An Introduction to Golf” instructional series for first-time players. See how PGA-certified instructors and top-notch facilities are teaming up to create a smooth transition into the game for its newest players!

They’re beginning their third decade this year of taking part in the Father & Son Team Classic as part of Family Golf Week, set for July 10-16, 2022 in Myrtle Beach. Hear what Nick Panos and his son, Chris, have to say about why the experience has meant so much to them over the years, and what keeps them coming back!

The par-5 12th at International Club of Myrtle Beach offers the aggressive golfer a great chance to reach the green in two and pursue the ever-elusive eagle opportunity. Join us for a flyover tour of this fun golf hole, and learn where you can hit it to maximize your opportunity!

Among the North Strand’s popular seaside lodging options, Best Western Ocean Sands Beach Resort in North Myrtle Beach offers luxurious, all-oceanfront accommodations to suit the wide-ranging needs of your golf group.

Trouble with your full swing? There’s a simple method to help you get back to the basics, as we learn in this video tip from Scott Tanguay of the Coastal Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

As it enters its second half century, Litchfield Country Club is a timeless Willard Byrd classic nestled along the Grand Strand’s southern shores. Join us on a whirlwind video tour of this popular design, and check out the hole-by-hole photo gallery to see what makes this Lowcountry design a favorite of visiting golfers.

The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) welcomed its newest air service provider, Avelo Airlines, on Thursday with a traditional ribbon cutting and water cannon salute as part of the celebrated addition of the New Haven, CT market.