Myrtle Beach Golf News

In this video tip, Paige Spiranac shows us how she uses her legs to generate power in her golf swing. Check it out, and see how her technique can help you!

Anyone with even a passing familiarity with King’s North at Myrtle Beach National is familiar with holes six, 12 and 18. But the Arnold Palmer design has much to offer beyond those three renowned holes, and after consulting with their head pro we wanted to highlight three additional holes that are vastly underrated.

Larry Leagans, who operated Eagle Nest Golf Club, and the late Ed Bullock, who oversaw construction of Surf Club and Myrtle Beach National before becoming head pro at each facility, were inducted into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame Thursday evening at Pine Lakes Country Club.

The third round of the Short Par 4 Fall Classic is in the books. We put together a photo gallery from the day’s events at World Tour, where golfers got to experience a course inspired by the world’s greatest layouts.

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 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.

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.

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.