Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Wednesday’s final round of the GolfBuddy Veterans Classic wrapped up play today at Diamondback and four additional Myrtle Beach-area courses, as armed forces veterans from throughout the United States and its territories enjoyed a week full of competition, camaraderie and fun.

As is becoming a time-honored tradition with the GolfBuddy Veterans Classic, the event’s play at Long Bay Golf Club Tuesday included a large welcoming committee comprised of Long Bay community residents who shared refreshments, gifts, love and gratitude for the competing golfers who’ve served our country in defense of our freedoms.

In this installment of our video tip series, Steve Dresser of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. shows us how to execute the iron shot that will effectively cut through the wind.

Season One winner of NBC’s The Voice, Javier Colon, headlines this week’s group of guests joining “The Big Timer” on the latest episode of The Charlie Rymer Golf Show, premiering tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.

Hundreds of military veterans from throughout the United States and its territories have descended upon the Grand Strand golf scene for a week of competition and camaraderie, as the GolfBuddy Veterans Classic tees it up this week from 15 Myrtle Beach-area courses.

U.S. Congressman Tom Rice (R-SC) and South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette were among the federal, state and local government dignitaries on hand Sunday at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) to officially welcome Southwest Airlines to the Grand Strand upon the arrival of its inaugural flight serving “The Golf Capital of the World.”

Signature holes don’t come much more unique than this one, as you’ll see with the par-4 4th Hole at the Love Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Join us for an aerial tour of this beauty, and check out our suggestions on how best to play it!

In this week’s podcast, Charlie sits down for a quick interview with Honorary President of the PGA of America, Suzy Whaley, to discuss her involvement in the game, what’s next for golf, and more. Enjoy the episode!

Charlie Rymer beats the drum loudly for the Myrtle Beach golf scene and everything that makes it “The Golf Capital of the World.” But as he points out, this week’s PGA Championship at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island is another of many compelling reminders of just how special the golf scene throughout South Carolina has become. Charlie also has his picks for contenders to look for this week at Kiawah!

Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish and PGA Honorary President Suzy Whaley are this week’s headline guests, and Charlie opens up on a wide range of topics as he cruises the scenic Waccamaw River in tonight’s Episode 5 debut of The Charlie Rymer Golf Show, airing 8:30 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.

Got that Friday feeling, don’t ‘ya? Why not cap off a great week right with a great round of golf? The Myrtle Beach golf scene is humming right now; check out the action as seen through the eyes and lenses of our Instagram friends!

The editorial team at GolfPass, a subscription-based website created by the NBC Sports Group that highlights instruction, travel content, course reviews and more, recently ranked the “Top 100 Golf Destinations in the World,” and Myrtle Beach was included among the game’s upper echelon with its ranking as the world’s 13th-best destination.

Renowned golf author, columnist and commentator Geoff Shackelford joins Charlie on “Balls in the Air” to discuss everything golf – and for good measure, gloat about his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series. They debate distance in the professional game (3:10-12:25) and wrap it up with a little talk on the golf ball (12:26-14:13).

Myrtlewood Golf Club offers two dynamic tracks, each boasting a memorable finishing hole. No. 18 on the PineHills Course is a demanding par four with plenty of challenging elements to navigate. Join us for an aerial tour, and suggestions on how best to play it on your next visit!

Derek Watson, PGA of Carolina Golf Sales in Myrtle Beach, SC, rallied from five shots back at the start of final-round play in the 70^th PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com South Carolina Open to win the event by two strokes Wednesday at TPC Myrtle Beach.