Myrtle Beach Golf News

What’s the best opening hole in Myrtle Beach golf? The top 6^th hole? How about the 18^th? We asked Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s David Williams to build his ideal composite course, based on the Grand Strand courses he’s played over the years. Here’s what he came up with!

Based on Destinations International (DI) calculations, the worldwide standard for measuring the effect events have on communities, the World Amateur Championship generated a total economic impact of $17.1 million for the local economy, with $11.1 million in direct impact and $6 million in non-direct and induced spending.               

Steve Dresser, founder of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island, S.C., shows us how applying a coin analogy can help you execute a greenside pitch shot with greater effectiveness.

Few people know how to get folks excited about their next Myrtle Beach golf trip quite like Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s David Williams. The highlight reels he posts to our social media accounts get lots of engagement, with his top six Instagram reels of September generating more than 330,000 plays alone!

Away from the hustle and bustle and surrounded by idyllic Carolina pines lies Crown Park Golf Club, an enjoyable golf experience located just north of Myrtle Beach on Highway 9.

It’s been another exciting week in Myrtle Beach, the Golf Capital of the World! We’ve been inundated with social media posts from our passionate golf community, and we just had to take a moment to thank all of you for sharing your experiences, memories, and love for the game. As we continue through this beautiful fall season, we look forward to seeing even more of your stories and moments on the course. Now, let’s jump right into the action, thanks to our friends on Facebook and Instagram!

Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio has compiled his own ranking of courses that comprise “The Aquaman Trail” – a personal top 40 list, if you will, of Myrtle Beach golf courses and their one water hole that stands out in his mind for reasons either scenic, or for where his golf ball has made one or more splash landings. He wraps up his countdown this week with his selections for the Grand Strand’s top 10.

How does one go from the finance world to the YouTube golf world? That is exactly what Frank and Mike from ‪Golficity‬ did! During their most recent trip, they came into studio to tell us about their Myrtle Beach golf trips, how they got started, and more. We even named an alligator! Enjoy the episode!

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With its five-month renovation now complete, the Byrd Course at Sea Trail Golf Resort has reopened with a wide array of enhancements to the playing experience. Check out a sampling of what we saw in today’s visit in the photo gallery inside!

Booking a Myrtle Beach golf trip is a labor of love for group leaders. They assess their budget, the needs of their group, and pour their hearts into assembling the best itinerary possible. While every group is a little different, the one thing they all have in common is the need for a golf packager to assist their efforts. The Myrtle Beach area is fortunate to be home to a surplus of outstanding providers, and here is a look at five of the best.

Gary Player’s lone Grand Strand signature design has continued its commitment to enhancing its customer experience with another significant capital investment, as Blackmoor Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C. is now putting the finishing touches on newly paved cart paths.

Just a short drive past the Intracoastal Waterway from Myrtle Beach’s famous sandy beaches sits Burning Ridge Golf Club, a Myrtle Beach golf experience created in the spirit of the game’s finest traditions. Join us on a video journey through this popular design.

Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio has compiled his own ranking of courses that comprise “The Aquaman Trail” – a personal top 40 list, if you will, of Myrtle Beach golf courses and their one water hole that stands out in his mind for reasons either scenic, or for where his golf ball has made one or more splash landings. He continues his countdown this week with the debut with choices 20 through 11.

As we move through this beautiful fall season, we thank all of you who’ve shared your experiences on social media so everyone can see just how magical this time of year really is for golf in Myrtle Beach! Let’s jump into the action, thanks to our awesome friends across Facebook and Instagram!

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 checked out the Pete & P.B. Dye signature design at Prestwick, while Jim Maggio stopped by Burning Ridge in Conway, S.C.