Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Located on the north end of Myrtle Beach, Ocean Reef Resort features a quiet beachfront locale loaded with all the amenities and room options you need for your next golf getaway, combined with easy access to the city’s best shopping, restaurants and nightlife.

In the first part of its two-year, two-phase renovation, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National is modernizing the front nine of its Arnold Palmer signature design this summer, with the first phase work set to be completed by October 2024 and phase two work set to begin in summer 2025. Check out the hole-by-hole, “before” and “during” renovation comparisons to get a visual sense of the scope of work currently being performed on Holes 1-9.

In the fourth and final installment of the school’s latest scoring series of videos, Chris Fortenberry of the Classic Swing Golf School at Legends Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. is here to demonstrate a practice drill that is sure to help your greenside bunker game!

In a destination with as many options as Myrtle Beach offers, the spotlight occasionally misses deserving golf courses and that’s certainly the case with a quartet of gems along the area’s North Strand. The northern end of the Myrtle Beach golf scene is home to a plethora of outstanding layouts, and Crow Creek Golf Club, Rivers Edge Golf Club, The Pearl and Long Bay Club are among the area’s best.

One of two Arnold Palmer signature designs in the area where it’s just you and the elements with no surrounding homes, the West Course at Myrtle Beach National offers room off the tee and a chance to go low if you’re swinging the club well. Join us for a dynamic video tour, and check out our hole-by-hole photo gallery.

Relive the first part of Charlie Rymer’s “Breaking Par” journey right here as “The Big Timer” challenges a key hole at each of 13 South Strand designs: Wedgefield, Heritage, Founders Club at Pawleys Island, Pawleys Plantation, True Blue, Caledonia, Litchfield, River Club, TPC Myrtle Beach, Tradition, Willbrook, Wachesaw Plantation East and Blackmoor.

Golfers have been out in full force this week, taking advantage of the beautiful August weather in “The Golf Capital of the World.” And as we head into the final stretch of summer, we can’t wait to see what the next few weeks have in store. Let’s take a look at some of the action from this past week, courtesy of our friends on Facebook and Instagram!

Join Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Kyle Oland and David Williams for an in-depth discussion with one of the Myrtle Beach golf industry’s leading voices in turf management: Jim Huntoon, former longtime superintendent at Heritage Club and current associate professor of golf and sports turf at Horry-Georgetown Technical College. Jim shares his expertise on the elements that go into storm preparation and response at area golf courses – many of which will surprise you. Enjoy the podcast!

Whether golfers are looking to play a quick round on the way into town or tee it up as their trip comes to a close, there is a quartet of courses located along Highway 9, one of the major arteries into the area, that are ideal choices.

From world-class golf to luxury accommodations, and so many dining and entertainment options, the choices in Myrtle Beach are many. Let the travel experts at MBGolf.com make those choices easy, and deliver the Grand Strand golf vacation that’s just right for you!

The Player’s Digest returns with an episode from the Norman Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf! In this episode, Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s David Williams takes you around the key parts of this popular North Strand design. Enjoy the episode!

Myrtle Beach area golf courses quickly reopened after a brush with Tropical Storm Debby, welcoming players back to “The Golf Capital of the World.” As of Tuesday, August 6, every area course had closed to prepare for the storm.  Fortunately, nearly every course was able to reopen for play by Saturday, August 10.

Along the far South End of the Grand Strand sits one of the Myrtle Beach area’s premium layouts: the Dan Maples-designed Heritage Club, rich in Lowcountry splendor. Join us on a fascinating video tour of this renowned facility.

As Tropical Storm Debby worked its way up the East Coast Thursday and made its final move out of the area, many Myrtle Beach golf courses planned on reopening to the public on Friday, Aug. 9. Here’s our list of all Play Golf Myrtle Beach courses with current operating statuses, which we will continue to update over the next few days until all Tropical Storm Debby-related closures have expired.

“The Golf Capital of the World” offers not only world-class golfing experiences but also some of the most picturesque and unique wedding venues around. Combining lush, stunning landscapes with impeccable service, these golf course venues provide a beautiful backdrop for your special day. Here are five top golf course wedding venue options in Myrtle Beach: