Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

June 7, 2023

What They’re Saying About Marina Inn at Grande Dunes

As more than 1,800 Google reviewers have now weighed in with an overall approval rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, Marina Inn at Grande Dunes remains among travelers’ premier lodging preferences for serving a wide range of interests in staying along the Grand Strand, including golf.

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June 7, 2023

Play & Stay by the Sea at Beach Colony Resort

Beach Colony Resort features all you need for your golf getaway in Myrtle Beach, including a spacious oceanfront lawn with hammocks, cornhole, tropical outdoor pool deck, indoor pool and whirlpool and the onsite Cannonballz serving cold drinks and delicious food.

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June 6, 2023

BREAKING: Myrtle Beach Golf Report Reacts to PGA TOUR/LIV Golf Merger

CNBC broke the news earlier today of the bombshell announcement – the LIV Golf/PGA TOUR merger – and the boys from the Myrtle Beach Golf Report are here with their initial reactions. Join PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams, Ben Dunn and Dylan Hoffman as they offer their first thoughts on this massive news.

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June 6, 2023

Tip Tuesday – Ground Series Part 6: Two Exercises to Generate More Vertical Force

In part six of Classic Swing Golf School’s ground series of instructional tips, instructor Eddie Young is back to discuss the importance of using the ground and your lead leg to generate vertical force in the golf swing. He showed some practice drills in his last video, and here he’s demonstrating two exercises to develop more strength to support the process.

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June 6, 2023

The Match, Part 1: George v. Micah v. Grant v. Wesley at Caledonia

Our visiting group of YouTube professional golfers is ditching the team format for this, and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is the setting for an 18-hole, “mano a mano a mano a mano” stroke play competition between George Bryan, Micah Morris, Grant Horvat and Wesley Bryan! This video covers the first six holes of the battle.

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June 5, 2023

3 Clyde Johnston Courses in Myrtle Beach That are Prime Inclusions to Your Golf Trip Itinerary

How does a three-round golf trip on layouts that play along the Intracoastal Waterway, have challenged World Golf Hall of Famers, and undergone a transformative renovation in recent years sound? If that’s a potentially intriguing itinerary, your group will want to check out a trio of Myrtle Beach golf courses designed by Clyde Johnston.

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June 5, 2023

Video Spotlight: Heritage Club

Along the far South End of the Grand Strand sits one of the Myrtle Beach area’s premium layouts: the Dan Maples-designed Heritage Club, rich in Lowcountry splendor. Join us on a fascinating video tour of this renowned facility.

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June 2, 2023

Top 5 Golf-Related Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you find yourself on the quest for the perfect gift for your golf-loving dad. Here are our top-five gift ideas for Dad this Father’s Day!

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June 2, 2023

The Week in Facebook: May 26 – June 1, 2023

Golf along the Grand Strand has been at full throttle this past week!  We saw golfers come to Myrtle Beach en masse to compete in the National Retired Military Golf Classic, as well as droves of additional vacation golfers making their mark on the back end of a busy spring season.  Lots of fun has been had on the fairways and greens; check out all the action as seen through the eyes and lenses of our Facebook friends!

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June 1, 2023

Video: Unveiling the New PermaEdge Sod Bunker System at Thistle Golf Club

As part of a major, ongoing course enhancement project, Thistle Golf Club in Sunset Beach, N.C. has been installing the PermaEdge Sod Bunker System throughout the award-winning design – transforming many of its sand traps in a visually stunning new way. We recently caught up with Thistle Superintendent John Pridgen and PGA Head Professional Brian Eckley to share their thoughts on the project, including the steps involved and the impact it has on their guests’ playing experience.

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June 1, 2023

Rymer: Keeping Up with the Joneses, and What the PGA TOUR’s Myrtle Beach Classic Field Can Expect at The Dunes Club in 2024

Charlie Rymer played on the PGA TOUR. He’s also played The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Many times. So who better than “The Big Timer” to offer some thoughts on the host site of the TOUR’s first-ever Grand Strand event, the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic?

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May 31, 2023

Celebrating Year 35 of “Swafford Week” In Myrtle Beach

This year marks the 35th anniversary year that Dan Swafford and his friends have been traveling to Myrtle Beach. What started out as a simple buddies trip with two other family members has slowly and steadily grown to become a significant gathering of golfers, family and friends.

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May 31, 2023

Provider Profile: Prince Resort at the Cherry Grove Pier

UPDATE – With the Cherry Grove Pier drawing closer to an expected early July 2023 reopening, two of its related attractions – Driftwood Restaurant and Pier Tackle Shop – have resumed daily operations. Its conveniently located and idyllic setting features one of the North Strand’s iconic and historical landmarks, making Prince Resort at the Cherry Grove Pier the preferred lodging option for many visiting golfers who choose Myrtle Beach as their vacation golf destination.

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May 30, 2023

These 5 Top Golf Vacation Providers Bring Local, Nationally Based Expertise to Your Myrtle Beach Trip Planning

Whether you’re looking for a nationally renowned golf package provider or a locally based business to help book your trip, Myrtle Beach offers both in abundance. As the game’s most popular travel destination, packagers of all stripes are happy to book Myrtle Beach golf trips. Here are five of the best.

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May 30, 2023

Tip Tuesday: Using an Alignment Rod to Practice Hitting Better Chip Shots

If you can’t hit it slower and shorter, it’s harder to do so longer and faster. Scott Devaux of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. joins us in this video to demonstrate how training with an alignment rod can help reinforce this point as you practice your short shots around the green.

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