Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

There’s no better time than October to take a Myrtle Beach golf trip! We’re here to expand on a whole bunch of reasons why October is the best time to play golf at the seaside “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.

The guys from The Golf Podcast presented by Golficity made their recent, first-ever Myrtle Beach golf trip an epic experience: six rounds in four days, based on course recommendations made by Grand Strand golf experts who helped tailor selections to their game and interests. It’s all part of Golficity’s six-part video series highlighting “Golf Town USA – The Best of Myrtle Beach.” In Episode 5, Mike and Frank visit the course they found to be the most visually stunning of their trip: the Ken Tomlinson-designed masterpiece at Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach!

Located along the northern end of the Grand Strand’s Highway 9 corridor, Diamondback Golf Club offers a “down home” golf experience just outside the city limits of North Myrtle Beach, Conway and Little River, South Carolina. Join us on a dynamic video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this Russell Breeden design.

It was a wonderful week for golf in Myrtle Beach! From stunning course snapshots to heartwarming golfing moments, social media posts from the across Grand Strand golf community have truly captured the essence of what makes golf so great in this area. Whether it’s celebrating a birdie or simply enjoying a round with friends, your posts remind us that golf is not just a game but a way to connect and create lasting memories. So, let’s take a look at all of the action from this week, thanks to our friends on Facebook!

Myrtle Beach, “The Golf Capital of the World,” is renowned for its stunning courses which offer not only challenging playing conditions but also breathtaking vistas. Among the many jewels scattered throughout this golfing paradise are the courses that provide enchanting views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Today, we explore six golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area that play alongside these captivating waterfront panoramas.

Grand Strand golf courses are primed and ready for your fall golf getaway! Check out the week in photos, as this past week David Williams stopped by the Palmetto Course at Myrtlewood Golf Club, “The Granddaddy” at Pine Lakes and Tidewater Golf Club while Jim Maggio sent the drone to the skies to capture some new images at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club!

The guys are back as David, Ben, and Dylan jump into the studio to recap the 40th edition of the World Am, hold a snake draft to choose their favorite turn snacks and drinks, and more! (0:09 – 35:31). After that, David sits down with PGA TOUR Radio hosts Brian Katrek and John Maginnes as they discuss the TOUR, Ryder Cup, interactions with Scottie and Tiger, and plenty of great stories! 

Four more stops for Charlie in the “Southern Swing” of his Grand Strand golf quest, and this one takes him to an award-winner: Tradition Golf Club, a Ron Garl design that won South Carolina Golf Course of the Year honors in 2001. Let’s see how “The Big Timer” fares on its par-4 7th hole that features an island green!  

Crown Reef Beach Resort and Waterpark provides the ultimate getaway in a one-of-a-kind setting. From refreshed rooms with modern-day conveniences to high-end amenities to please the golf, leisure and business traveler, Crown Reef Resort offers a wide range of accommodations, amenities and dining options to suit the needs of your group.

Where you stay on a Myrtle Beach golf trip matters. Whether you’re oceanfront, in a golf course condo, or a beach home, accommodations can add to the enjoyment of your vacation. If your group wants to stay oceanfront, here is a look at a quartet of properties that will definitely add to the good times on your next Myrtle Beach golf trip.

The guys from The Golf Podcast presented by Golficity made their recent, first-ever Myrtle Beach golf trip an epic experience: six rounds in four days, based on course recommendations made by Grand Strand golf experts who helped tailor selections to their game and interests. It’s all part of Golficity’s six-part video series highlighting “Golf Town USA – The Best of Myrtle Beach.” In Episode 4, Mike and Frank discover what the Grand Strand brings to their third-ever Tournament Players Club golfing experience, as they visit the Tom Fazio/Lanny Wadkins-designed TPC Myrtle Beach!

Along with Ocean Ridge Plantation’s sister courses at Tiger’s Eye, Lion’s Paw and Panther’s Run, Tim Cate’s design mastery at Leopard’s Chase Golf Links brings the vacation golf experience full-circle at this idyllic Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina location. You’ve heard about their new TifEagle greens; now join us on a video and hole-by-hole photo tour!

The favorites lived up to their billing this weekend at the inaugural Short Par 4 Girls Palmetto Tournament of Champions at True Blue, with freshman Jenna Kim firing a 6-under par 66 Sunday to lead her Durham Academy (NC) team to a five-stroke victory while also claiming the individual title.

Ocean Annie’s Resorts is home to the ever-popular Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar, a casual seaside hangout that’s been a hit with visitors for years and years. Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar has received an outstanding 4.5 out of 5 rating from more than 1,200 Google reviewers, with the live music, dancing and the pool among the most talked-about features at this popular seaside gathering spot.