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The fifth annual Short Par 4 Fall Classic is underway. The 72-hole event, which attracted a record 432 players, enjoyed warm temperatures during second round play but conditions were damp. Enjoy a photo gallery from Tuesday’s action at Long Bay Club.

One of two Arnold Palmer signature designs in the area where it’s just you and the elements with no surrounding homes, the West Course at Myrtle Beach National offers room off the tee and a chance to go low if you’re swinging the club well. Join us for a dynamic video tour, and check out our hole-by-hole photo gallery.

One of three layouts at Myrtle Beach National, the West Course has long sent golfers home with a smile on their face, so as your attention turns to planning a spring trip, here are five reasons the course needs to be strongly considered.

The fifth annual Short Par 4 Fall Classic is poised to tee off with a record number of participants and a star-studded golf course lineup in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

“Let the forearms cross to show the ball who’s the boss.” In the latest installment of our video instruction series, Classic Swing Golf School’s Ted Frick shows you how and why this phrase is key to generating more power as you execute the proper release.

Join us on a whirlwind video tour of one of Arnold Palmer’s three popular designs at Myrtle Beach National, SouthCreek – shorter off the tee, but long on challenge and playability.

Myrtle Beach National – home to three Arnold Palmer designed courses – has long been one of the area’s most popular facilities. King’s North, which has been ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses, attracts most of the attention, but don’t sleep on SouthCreek.

In her recent visit to the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach golf ambassador Paige Spiranac took time away from the golf course to check out two great post-round dining options: Wicked Tuna at the MarshWalk in Murrells Inlet, and Tupelo Honey Cafe at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach.

As the end of the calendar year approaches, it brings about the beginning of a stretch of Myrtle Beach’s most prominent junior golf events.

Home to the Myrtle Beach area’s only university-based course, The Hackler Course is a Gene Hamm design that stands out as a top facility off Highway 501. Join us on a video and hole-by-hole photo journey of this popular design.

The Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina University is America’s youngest 50-year-old layout. Crazy, you say? Hang with me.

When Gene Weldon, a revered Myrtle Beach area PGA professional, passed away in January of 2017, Kelly Tilghman vowed to create an event his honor.

Upon returning to his signature design for the first time in 30 years, Jack Nicklaus addressed the media to offer his thoughts on Pawleys Plantation then and now, The First Tee, the state of the game, Tiger Woods’ resurgence, Johnny Miller’s retirement and more.

Jack Nicklaus, golf’s greatest champion, returned to Myrtle Beach to celebrate the 30th birthdays of his two Grand Strand designs – Pawleys Plantation and Long Bay Club – and as he has done so often, the Golden Bear left fans young and old smiling.

Jack Nicklaus came to town to celebrate the 30th birthdays of his two Myrtle Beach golf courses, and the Golden Bear, like so many players, recalled his work at Long Bay Club fondly.