Myrtle Beach Golf News

With the invaluable support of 963 Film Group and professional photographer Drew Amato, the Play Golf Myrtle Beach team captured a bevy of captivating moments and compelling back stories during the Grand Strand’s long-awaited debut on the PGA TOUR stage: the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Join us here as we look back on some of the top scenes from the week.

Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach with a breathtaking oceanfront backdrop, the Grande Shores Ocean Resort beckons you to discover a popular oceanfront lodging option for your next Grand Strand golf getaway.

The Christmas Child Golf Tournament hosted recently at Man O’ War Golf Course in Myrtle Beach generated funds and in-kind contributions that enabled tournament organizers to bring more than 1,100 holiday gifts to children in the Western North Carolina and Jonesborough, Tennessee communities devastated this fall by the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

Ted Frick from the Classic Swing Golf School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. shows you how to tackle grainy Bermuda putting surfaces with a traditional putter and putting grip.

As part of its ongoing effort to showcase the magnificent splendor of “The Golf Capital of the World,” Play Golf Myrtle Beach includes photography captured each week throughout the Grand Strand golf landscape by members of its content team. Once again, this past year has offered a brilliant canvas for our photography team (David Williams, Rob Spallone, Joe Novak, and Jim Maggio) to present it from a real-time, fresh perspective.

A popular Gene Hamm design, Azalea Sands Golf Club offers a great golfing experience for players of all skill levels. And with no homes adjoining the course, it’s just you and the golf course – with a newly refurbished clubhouse restaurant and bar to greet you when your round is complete! Join us for a quick aerial video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this North Myrtle Beach design!

With the holiday season upon us, the Grand Strand golf community has shown once again why Myrtle Beach is truly “The Golf Capital of the World.” Over the past week we’ve been graced with festive photos, videos, and stories shared across social media showcasing holiday-themed golf rounds, cheerful clubhouse decorations and a vibrant Christmas spirit. Your posts have brought the season’s magic to life, and with a heartfelt thanks we’re happy to share some of the Facebook and Instagram highlights with you here!

Kyle and David let it rip for the final podcast of 2024! They put their most outlandish predictions for 2025 on the record ahead of the New Year.

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

Join us for an aerial tour of a popular oceanfront option for visiting golfers on a Myrtle Beach stay-and-play package, Avista Resort – rated No. 1 of 53 hotels in North Myrtle Beach by TripAdvisor reviewers.

“The Q at Myrtle Beach,” a groundbreaking competition that blends traditional golf with innovative digital storytelling, is set to return in 2025, offering 16 players the opportunity to earn a sponsor exemption into the PGA TOUR’s Myrtle Beach Classic.

Our growing legion of Instagram followers made for a banner year at Play Golf Myrtle Beach. More than 56,000 followers provided an engaged, captive audience for more than 370 video reels we produced this past year, generating a staggering 7.9 million plays in 2024! 

The PGA TOUR has recognized the Myrtle Beach Classic with the “Best-In-Class Element” award for its innovative and groundbreaking feature, “The Q at Myrtle Beach.” This accolade places the inaugural Classic among the standout events of the TOUR’s 2024 season, recognizing its exceptional creativity, audience engagement and impact on the game.

Myrtlewood Golf Club continues to define Myrtle Beach as a legacy golf destination to stay and play, situated along the Intracoastal Waterway. The PineHills Course at Myrtlewood illustrates a classic design with inviting routing set amongst signature, long-leaf Carolina pines this area is known for. Join us for a video and hole-by-hole photo tour.

The holiday season is here – and with Christmas Day drawing near, the generosity of the Myrtle Beach golf community was on full display this past week! Many courses hosted Toys for Tots giveaways and drives, and your social media photos, videos, and stories showcased the vibrant holiday spirit that makes the Myrtle Beach golf community so special. Thank you for making this past week one to remember!

As “The Golf Capital of the World,” we’re proud to be part of “The Ultimate Autism-Friendly Vacation Destination.” Visit Myrtle Beach announces its groundbreaking new series, “Traveling the Spectrum,” makes its nationwide debut today on the Peacock streaming network.