Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

If you’re seeking the best of the best but don’t have access to private clubs, Joe Passov of LINKS Magazine presents “The 10 Most Influential American Designs You Can Play” – and The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. is among them. The host of the PGA TOUR’s 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic joins an elite group of courses that includes the top venues in destination golf, many of which have hosted PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour and USGA championship events.

The par-5 18th hole at Lockwood Folly is reachable in two shots for most golfers. With the marshland in the background, though, you must not go long. Join us for an aerial tour of this memorable finishing hole.

As we bid farewell to the first week of December, we’re excited to kick off the holiday season in earnest by sharing some golfing spirit that has warmed the greens across Myrtle Beach. Despite the cooler air, golfers throughout the Grand Strand have truly embraced the season with a passion. Now, let’s take a look at what the Grand Strand golf community has been up to this week, courtesy of our good friends on Facebook and Instagram!

The Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina University boasts much more than an accessible design and enjoyable round of golf. Its clubhouse serves as both hub for golf enthusiasts and beacon of CCU pride, fully stocked with a treasure trove of Chanticleer-themed apparel and golf accessories that will add an extra layer of excitement to your golfing experience.

These past few weeks David Williams has made the rounds with visits to TPC Myrtle Beach, Arrowhead, Pawleys Plantation and Azalea Sands. Check out what his camera lens captured; we hope these current conditions photos get you excited for what’s in store for your next Myrtle Beach golf trip!

North Myrtle Beach has everything group leaders seek: quality oceanfront accommodations, outstanding restaurants, nightlife and, most importantly, unforgettable golf. So as you plan your next trip to the area, here are six North Myrtle Beach layouts that will ensure a memorable golf vacation.

Charlie’s been on a bit of a roller coaster of late … can he get it back on the upswing as he heads north to this popular Calabash track. Join us as “The Big Timer” takes on the challenging, par-4 3rd hole at Meadowlands Golf Club! 

Get your own little slice of paradise with Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar at Ocean Annie’s Resorts. Voted one of the 10 best bars in South Carolina, Ocean Annie’s features live music on the pool deck, cold drinks from the bar and easy access to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach.

Running the world’s largest, most fun and most valuable golf tournament on the planet – the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship – is every bit the daunting task you’d think it is, and the 2023 edition was certainly no exception. PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams chronicled much of the behind-the-scenes elements on camera, to show you the wide scope of work performed by the dedicated staff and volunteers of PGMB’s Tournament Division to make it all possible.

Coming over the top and don’t know why? Scott Tanguay from The Coastal Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach, S.C. shows exactly why it’s happening. He even gives you a tip to fight this and all it takes … is a simple folding chair!

The original “Big Cat” course at Ocean Ridge Plantation, Lion’s Paw Golf Links continues to delight visiting golfers year after year. A Willard Byrd design, Lion’s Paw paved the way for the other three popular designs at Ocean Ridge (Panther’s Run, Tiger’s Eye and Leopard’s Chase) and, nearly 30 years after its opening, still offers plenty of “bite” highlighted by four sets of tees that stretch as far as 7,003 yards.

They may not fully define the golf experience you’re about to enjoy at these courses, but these seven features of the Myrtle Beach golf scene will leave the strongest first impressions when you make your first visit to the courses that showcase them.

There’s no denying that fall golf in Myrtle Beach is alive and thriving this week, as the beauty of the season has enhanced the golfing experience for players all over the Grand Strand. Let’s take a peek at what they’ve been up to, as seen through the eyes and camera lenses of our good friends on Facebook and Instagram!

Nearly every major golf course architect of the last 40 years left his imprint on the Myrtle Beach area, providing a smorgasbord of courses and contrasting experiences other destinations struggle to match. As you plan your next Grand Strand golf trip, here are a host of under-the-radar designs that can improve your vacation.

This trip “across the pond” doesn’t require a transatlantic flight. “The Big Timer” is actually headed next door to Man O’ War’s sister course, The Wizard, for his second straight Dan Maples challenge. Charlie’s taking on a finishing hole again; let’s see if he can conquer The Wizard’s par-4 18th!