Myrtle Beach Golf News

After more than 274,000 reviewers submitted feedback on nearly 7,300 courses around the world in 2024, GolfPass has released its Golfers’ Choice 2025 rankings with one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most in-demand designs, Thistle Golf Club, earning top five honors among its Top 25 Public Courses in the U.S.

For any golf vacation experienced based alone the Grand Strand’s beautiful southern shores, Litchfield By The Sea offers the ultimate in spacious oceanfront accommodations, amenities and beach access. Join us for a video tour of this premium option for your next getaway.

Kyle and David are back from hiatus with a jam-packed new show! They start with a short recap of their visit down to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for meetings with the PGA TOUR. They also breakdown everything that’s happened in recent days in pro golf, NFL games, and the local golf scene, and wrap things up with a new segment: David’s Game Show!

As always, the Myrtle Beach Golf Report is powered by Play Golf Myrtle Beach.

Having generated millions in views and likes since last fall, the Myrtle Beach golf videos produced and published by St. André Golf on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube continue to produce unprecedented levels of awareness and audience engagement to promote “The Golf Capital of the World.”

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.

With a rich history, unmatched selection of courses, and a thriving community of golf enthusiasts, Myrtle Beach is solidifying its position as one of (if not the most) exciting places for the game. Four major events are at the heart of this momentum, drawing international attention and laying the groundwork for even greater milestones as we approach the precipice of the 100th anniversary of golf in Myrtle Beach in 2027.

The 2025 Barstool Classic once more kicks off its nationwide schedule in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, March 4 at South Strand masterpiece True Blue Golf Club. Now in its seventh year, the Barstool Classic series has become one of the most sought-after event entries for the recreational golfer, offering a compelling competitive opportunity “the Barstool way.”

While many of the area’s accommodations are independently owned, some traveling golf groups enjoy the convenience of staying at course-affiliated properties. If your group wants the security that comes with staying at a property that is associated with golf courses, here are two offerings that should be at the top of your list.

Play Golf Myrtle Beach has teamed up with Aaron Chewning, the co-founder of St. Andre Golf, to launch a fresh and innovative video series, “Course Cases with Aaron Chewning.” In its premiere episode, Aaron travels across the state line to investigate Thistle Golf Club. What did he find? Tune in here to find out!

Looking for a great golf package? Look no further than Myrtle Beach Golf Authority, part of the Elliott Beach Rentals family! Here’s why they’re a leading choice for a golf vacation.

Stuart Clark from the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. shows us one of his favorite drills that helps prevent, among other things, taking the club too far outside on your backswing and coming over the top on your downswing.

One of the most prolific architects of his generation, Willard Byrd was known for crafting courses that emphasized playability, a reputation that was enhanced by his work in the Myrtle Beach golf market. Included among the native North Carolinian’s 100-course portfolio are six Grand Stand layouts that continue to delight players, including a couple of trailblazing designs.

There’s a reason why so many visiting golfers, year after year, flock to Barefoot Resort to play this Pete Dye masterpiece. In this sensational video presentation, join us on a tour of a course that has the Myrtle Beach golf scene abuzz.

Even with cooler temperatures this past week, the Myrtle Beach golf community proved nothing will keep them off the greens! Whether it’s scenic shots of dew-covered fairways, epic bunker saves, or smiles from your foursomes, you continue to capture the essence of what makes Myrtle Beach “The Golf Capital of the World.” Thank you to our good friends on Facebook and Instagram – let’s jump into the action!

As we celebrate the New Year, we’re kicking it off in style with our first aerial tour of 2025! This week, Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio checked out Grande Dunes Resort Course to get some sunset photos from the Intracoastal Waterway perspective.