Myrtle Beach Golf News

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:

Among the many sure things you can expect when you come to Myrtle Beach for a golf vacation, you can count on a first-rate experience when you stay at The Breakers Resort. From unbeatable golf packages to the many fine dishes served at its on-site restaurants, you’ll see first-hand why The Breakers is the “go-to” lodging option for so many visiting golfers.

In the highly anticipated debut of this series, Wesley and George Bryan are taking on Stuart Clark of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island and Scott Tanguay of The Coastal Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach. Will this be a runaway victory for Wesley and George, or do Scott and Stuart have something up their sleeves to make this a high-drama shootout? Tune in right here to find out!

Yes, it can! See how Mike Rugg of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. uses it as a a training aid to help golfers cure this common swing malady. Check it out!

There is a long list of courses that can make a convincing case to be ranked among the area’s best, including a quartet of designs that are sleeping giants. If you are looking for a course to anchor your next Myrtle Beach golf trip, here are four to consider.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind video tour of one of the Grand Strand’s most requested and popular designs: the centrally-located Palmetto Course at Myrtlewood Golf Club, scenically situated along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Two of YouTube golf’s top content creators – The Bryan Bros, featuring PGA TOUR player Wesley Bryan and professional golfer George Bryan – are teaming up with Play Golf Myrtle Beach for “Bros vs. Pros,” a new video series pitting the popular duo in a nine-hole competition against two Grand Strand-area course pros or teaching professionals.