Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Taking a Myrtle Beach golf trip involves making the most of your time, and that includes the occasional late night meal.

Whether your flight arrives or departs at odd hours or you are an early bird or night owl on the prowl for food, there are plenty of places where you can chow down at all hours of the night. Here are my top 5:

5. The Huddle House in North Myrtle Beach’s motto says it all: Any Meal, Any Time. The place is best known for its breakfast, but serves three squares all

Arcadian Shores Golf Club is a staple of many Myrtle Beach golf vacations. The course opened for play in the mid-‘70s with its traditional layout designed by an offspring of legendary architect Robert Trent Jones. No one could have predicted in 1974 that Rees Jones would transform his career out of the shadows of his father to be known as the U.S. Open Doctor. Arcadian Shores is where Rees Jones got his start. Nearly 40 years later, Arcadian Shores continues to be a “must

Shaftesbury Glen opened its generous fairways nearly 11 years ago. The course quickly became a Myrtle Beach golf favorite, earning course of the year honors; while Golf World readers voted the facility one of America’s Top 50 Golf Resorts.

While Shaftesbury Glen has compiled an impressive resume, we have five insights – beyond the quality of the course – that will help you prior to striking your first tee shot at Shaftesbury.

1. The inspiration for Shaftesbury

Did you know Myrtle Beach features two courses designed by Jack Nicklaus? We're lucky enough to have The Long Bay Club on the North side, and Pawleys Plantation Golf Club on the south. If you're interested in playing them, either contact them directly, or ask your golf director to include them in your Myrtle Beach golf package.

Have you played either of these Jack Nicklaus designs?
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The soothing tranquility and serene nature that run through Meadowlands Golf Club emulate the lifestyle associated with its Calabash, N.C., home.

Meadowlands Golf Club is home to a 7,054-yard course – from the challenging Raven tees – built by architect Willard Byrd in 1997. High-handicappers need not worry as the course, much like its staff, is friendly to all guests. Meadowlands’ design integrates five different teeing areas for all skill levels, as well as large greens

Set in the quiet Ocean Forest residential neighborhood, Island Vista is truly like staying on an island, because of the absence of oceanfront development in either direction. Guests feel like they have the beach to themselves on a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

After undergoing recent renovations that upgraded the hotel to luxury resort status, Island Vista offers excellent accommodations for parties of any size. Large indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, a lazy river and an exercise room give guests

America’s hottest golfer is coming to the Golf Capital of the World.

After a nation-wide search, professional golfer and model Blair O’Neal has been selected to host the Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz, an online program that will showcase the virtues of a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

O’Neal, who appeared in a full-page Cobra Puma ad in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, will begin filming the webisodes next week, and the show will start broadcasting on www.GolfHoliday.com in

With six holes that offer stunning views of a saltwater marsh and memorable inland holes, choosing favorites at Pawleys Plantation is difficult. But  assistant pro, Dale Ketola, offered an insider’s perspective on his three favorite holes.

No. 13 – 145-yard, par 3: The course’s most memorable hole, No. 13 requires a short iron into what amounts to an island green.

“It can reward you with a good shot or penalize you with a bad one,” Ketola

Long Bay Resort offers luxurious oceanfront accommodations in Myrtle Beach proper, providing a nice combination of relaxation and activity within close proximity.With its own restaurants and other amenities on-site, including a large indoor/outdoor pool deck that’s open year-round, it’s possible to have a great time without ever leaving the resort. But with so much occurring only a few blocks away, you will want to explore the area on your Myrtle Beach golf trip.Here’s a list of fun things to

The Winds Resort offers an escape to paradise in scenic Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., which is a short drive from Myrtle Beach. With accommodations ranging from hotel-style suites to 4- to 6-bedroom houses, The Winds Resort is a perfect home for a Myrtle Beach golf trip. The property also offers amenities such as full dining facilities and a tiki bar by a large pool deck. While there is much to do off the course, there’s plenty of external activity surrounding this North Strand enclave.

There’s a new “must do” on your Myrtle Beach golf trip – the Market Common complex on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base.Once a vacant reminder of the Air Force’s half-century presence on the Grand Strand, the old base has been transformed into a city landscape filled with shopping, dining and entertainment.Whether your Myrtle Beach golf group is looking for a night of fine dining or a place that is as famous as its drinks as its food, Market Common has you

True Southern charm and hospitality await if your next Myrtle Beach golf trip takes you to Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort in Pawleys Island, which is just a short drive but a world away from the bright lights of Myrtle Beach.

Located in a lovely lowcountry setting, Litchfield Beach features first-class accommodations that can fit any sized party's needs, offering suites, villas, condos and even houses. Enjoy all the creature comforts of home, along with special amenities you

Ocean Creek Resort in North Myrtle Beach is a 57-acre paradise for individuals looking to get away from it all; but, it’s also located in the heart of one of the Grand Strand’s most active scenes for those who want to explore.

Featuring fine accommodations that range from hotel-style suites to villas and beach homes and offering such amenities as a large pool deck, game room, tennis and other activities, it’s a perfect base for a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

America’s most popular sports talk radio hosts, Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, will be making a Myrtle Beach golf trip again this spring.

ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning Show will broadcast live from Barefoot Resort’s Dye Club from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Monday, April 9, as part of the 18th annual Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am. The show will also be televised live on ESPN2.

It will mark the second consecutive year Mike

A Myrtle Beach golf trip is all about fun, on and off the course, and several establishments around town cater to a group’s desire for games on and off the course.

If the competition on your next Myrtle Beach golf trip extends beyond the course, here are the five best places to settle a score.

5. Ron Jon’s Beer and Burgers in Myrtle Beach offers excellent food and fun. Featuring multiple pool tables and other classic bar games, Ron Jon’s keeps the good times rolling.