Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

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.

With four award-winning courses in one convenient resort location, Barefoot Golf Vacations offers the ultimate in a golf getaway experience. Join us for a video tour of what you can expect when you book your next stay-and-play package with them!

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.

In this tip, Stuart Clark of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawleys Island, S.C., is here to help you learn how to shallow out your golf swing, and why it’s so important.

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 “Big Cats” of Ocean Ridge Plantation feature three designs of master architect Tim Cate, including his work at Panther’s Run Golf Links. Join us as we explore this adventurous track in both our video feature and a hole-by-hole photo gallery.

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.

It’s that time of year where the golf world and the colors of the spectrum collide in spectacular fashion: Azalea Season! If you’re in town now, or planning a spring Myrtle Beach golf trip next year or beyond, here are five great South Strand golf courses where you’ll encounter a kaleidoscope of azalea colors as part of your visit.

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!