Myrtle Beach Golf News

Picture this: you have to hit a pitch shot off a tight lie, and you’re clearly nervous. Steve Dresser from the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. has a drill that might make you feel uncomfortable at first, but will really help fix your chipping woes!

A year into completion of its ambitious bunker renovation project that has notably altered the look and playability of the course, Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club continues to ride the wave of positive feedback that online reviewers have showered upon the popular Clyde Johnston signature design.

The kids are getting back to school already, and visiting golfers are getting in their last Myrtle Beach swings for the summer. And from the looks of it, there are lots more to come before Labor Day Weekend! Thanks to all of you for continuing to show out – and show all of us, through your Instagram posts, why Myrtle Beach proudly remains “The Golf Capital of the World!”

Earlier this week, Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio stopped by the North Strand’s popular Gene Hamm design at Eagle Nest. Jim’s images showcase just a few of the many examples of the type of scenic welcome mat that’s here to greet you right now when you arrive in “The Golf Capital of the World!”

Be ready to secure your spot next Wednesday, Aug. 20, to join two of the top figures in YouTube golf in their return to “The Golf Capital of the World!” The 2nd Annual Bryan Bros Shootout, hosted by Play Golf Myrtle Beach and featuring star golf content creators Wesley and George Bryan, is set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at Grande Dunes Resort Course in Myrtle Beach.

Improved highway access to Myrtle Beach over the years has impacted more than travel times. As the number of arteries that provide easy entry to the Grand Strand has grown, it has made a day of arrival or departure round of golf much more practical. If you need evidence, look no further than Highway 9, home to five courses that are ideal for a first- or last-day round. Here is a quintet of layouts you may not want to drive by without stopping to tee it up.

Vacationing golfers desiring a stay-and-play package focused on North Strand accommodations and nearby award-winning courses will love Brunswick Golf Club in Calabash, N.C. Check out this video and photo gallery to see what you can expect when you make it the home base for your next Myrtle Beach golf getaway!

The 2025 Myrtle Beach World Amateur is more than a tournament: it’s a celebration of golf, camaraderie, and unforgettable evenings. After each round, the party moves to the “World’s Largest 19th Hole” at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, where nightly entertainment sets the tone for fun and relaxation.

During its boom years, there were architects who designed a career’s worth of courses in Myrtle Beach, but some of the area’s most prominent layouts are the work of architects who made just one stop along the Grand Strand.

Join us for a dynamic sightseeing tour of a North Strand design that honors the finest traditions of the game’s birthplace: Thistle Golf Club near Myrtle Beach in Sunset Beach, N.C.

Earlier this week, Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio stopped by the North Strand’s popular Gene Hamm design at Eagle Nest. Jim’s images showcase just a few of the many examples of the type of scenic welcome mat that’s here to greet you right now when you arrive in “The Golf Capital of the World!”

Thank you to everyone in the Myrtle Beach golf community for lighting up Instagram and Facebook with awesome content this past week!  This community continues to grow stronger and more connected through the game we all love, and your posts are a big part of that. Keep tagging your courses, using your favorite hashtags, and showcasing why there’s no better place to play than Myrtle Beach, “The Golf Capital of the World!”

Did you know Dan Maples is Myrtle Beach’s most prolific golf course architect? The North Carolina native has eight Grand Strand courses to his credit, including some of the area’s most popular tracks.

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.” We’re back with Episode 8, but with a twist! This time, Aaron got the chance to tee it up in the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Pro-Am with the likes of Kevin Costner, Michael Peña, Kurt Russell, and the PGA TOUR pros. Will his team win?

Guests who make Sea Watch Resort the preferred home base for their stay-and-play golf getaway have lots to love with its central oceanfront location, luxury accommodations and state-of-the-art amenities. But many will especially point to the way Sea Watch lets you start your day in true culinary style with one of their famous, made-to-order waffles and omelets.