Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

As it enters its second half century, Litchfield Country Club is a timeless Willard Byrd classic nestled along the Grand Strand’s southern shores. Join us on a whirlwind video tour of this popular design, and check out the hole-by-hole photo gallery to see what makes this Lowcountry design a favorite of visiting golfers.

The Play Golf Myrtle Beach team keeps on rolling each week, capturing imagery of what you can expect right now when you visit “The Golf Capital of the World!” This week, David Williams stopped by one of the Grand Strand’s storied venues, Legends Golf Resort, to check out each of its Heathland, Moorland and Parkland designs.

From first-time visitors to seasoned regulars, the Myrtle Beach golf scene was alive and well this past week. As we transition into the first week of fall, it’s clear that golf is thriving in “The Golf Capital of the World!”  Now, let’s jump into all of the action from this past week, courtesy of our good friends on social media!

John Pridgen, superintendent at Thistle Golf Club in Sunset Beach, NC near Myrtle Beach, SC, discusses the greens and bridge renovations recently completed on the course’s Cameron nine that’s set to reopen for play on Monday, Sept. 30.

Longtime golf car industry leader Phillip Graham and college golf management program pioneer Colonel Charles M. Thrash, USAF (Retired) were honored Wednesday as the 2024 inductees into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame at Pine Lakes Country Club.

What happens when four YouTube golf stars (Mac Boucher, Josh Kelley, and the Bryan Bros’ George and Wesley Bryan) come together for a team competition unlike anything you’ve ever seen in Myrtle Beach golf? Get ready for next week’s debut of the first installment of Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s “Amazing Race!” You don’t want to miss it. Here’s a sneak peek!

There’s no better time than October to take a Myrtle Beach golf trip! We’re here to expand on a whole bunch of reasons why October is the best time to play golf at the seaside “Golf Capital of the World.”

Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, one of two Jack Nicklaus signature designs in “The Golf Capital of the World,” has been named by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association (MBAGCOA) as its 2024 Golf Course of the Year.

Join “Discover Landmark” host Lesa Wilson as she takes you on a guided tour of Landmark Resort, one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most popular oceanfront lodging options. Among the many onsite amenities Lesa highlights is Landmark’s new H2OASIS Waterpark that features three 40-foot tall slides!

Originating from the enchanted home of golf across the waters of the Atlantic some thousands of miles away, a truly authentic Scottish golf experience awaits lucky souls here at The Wizard Golf Links. Join us on a dynamic video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this Dan Maples design.

A hearty thank you to everyone who hit the links this past week and shared your experiences in “The Golf Capital of the World!” Your photos, videos, and stories have been energizing, and it’s clear that the Grand Strand is truly a golfer’s paradise. Let’s dive into this week’s social media roundup, thanks to our good friends on Facebook and Instagram!

It’s a two-man weave on this episode of the Myrtle Beach Golf Report! Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Kyle Oland and David Williams sit down to plan a golf trip … but with a twist. They let the wheel decide every single aspect of it. David walks Kyle and his seven buddies through their entire golf itinerary. Enjoy the episode!

The Play Golf Myrtle Beach team made the rounds again this past week, and we’ve got more photos to share! David Williams made several stops, including the home of the Myrtle Beach Classic, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club; the Pete & P.B. Dye signature design at Prestwick; and “The Granddaddy” of Myrtle Beach golf, Pine Lakes Country Club.

Myrtle Beach’s South Strand is home to some of the region’s most prominent courses. Caledonia, TPC Myrtle Beach, True Blue and Pawleys Plantation read like a “who’s who” of the area’s best, but in the shadow of those headlining layouts are a host of the area’s quiet stars.

With Currents Waterparks, Black Drum Brewing and a wide array of luxury poolside options that include 350 chaise lounge chairs, 10 daybeds and 26 cabanas, it’s no wonder Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach has become one of the Myrtle Beach area’s go-to choices for premium lodging as an integral part of the ultimate “stay and play” experience!