Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

This week, PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charlie Rymer checks in from the front porch to address the latest front-burner issue in professional golf: the rules flap from this past weekend’s LPGA Q-Series involving Christina Kim, and the players Kim called out for an infraction. Charlie breaks down what happened.

During her recent visit to the Grand Strand, Paige Spiranac took on Arnold Palmer’s famed King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, including its three most memorable holes: the par-5 No. 6 known as “The Gambler,” the island green par 3 at No. 12, and the par-4 18th with 40 bunkers challenging her from tee to green.

Greg Padden of Farmingdale, N.Y. and Zain Nadeem of Hicksville, N.Y. have been named the winners of the 2019 PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com Golf is Great Video Contest. Check out their winning entry, and their reaction to being selected as this year’s best!

No one’s getting spooked by “The Granddaddy” these days, as Pine Lakes Country Club is looking warm, welcoming and in tip-top shape in preparation for your arrival. Check out the pictures we got today, and see how you can still include Pine Lakes as part of your Second Season golf getaway!

PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charle Rymer stopped by True Blue Golf Club recently, to explore their delicious off-course menu options highlighted by their many “breakfast all day” selections. PGA Head Golf Professional Bart Romano joined Charlie as they sampled True Blue’s finest from the kitchen!

The Gene’s Dream Foundation honors the legacy of Gene Weldon, a legendary mentor who introduced countless youth to the game of golf and taught them how to love it. Hear from Gene’s Dream Chair Wil Weldon and Executive Vice President Kelly Tilghman on the Foundation’s latest efforts to grow the game in Gene’s memory, including a full slate of fundraising events held Oct. 25-26 at Surf Golf & Beach Club and Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Not only is Legends Golf & Resort hosting nearly 300 active and retired law enforcement officers this week for the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Golf Classic, the staff also hosted a special ceremony Monday to honor these men and women. Hear from Legends Golf’s Bradley Vaughan on the efforts behind this event.

This week, Charlie checks in from Pop Pop’s Pit BBQ in Murrells Inlet, and The Big Cat’s on his mind. Hear his thoughts on Tiger Woods tying Sam Snead for all-time PGA TOUR victories this past weekend in Japan at the Zozo Championship, and where Charlie thinks Tiger’s accomplishments could end up before all is said and done.

Nancy Lopez, Kelly Tilghman, Charlie Rymer and Javier Colon headlined an action-packed weekend of events in Myrtle Beach to benefit the Gene’s Dream Foundation, honoring the life and accomplishments of Gene Weldon by helping kids through the game of golf. Check out scenes from Friday’s gala at Surf Golf & Beach Club, and Saturday’s Mentor Cup and Dream Challenge at Tidewater Golf Club.

As part of the Dream Weekend in Myrtle Beach, S.C. to support the Gene’s Dream Foundation, golf broadcaster and Gene’s Dream Executive Vice President Kelly Tilghman was joined by World Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez. In keeping with the Foundation’s Mentor Cup festivities this weekend, Nancy opened up to Kelly about how her father served as the pivotal mentor figure in her life – and also offered insight on her competitive drive, her biggest victories, and how much the Solheim Cup has meant to her.

Two of the Myrtle Beach area’s premier North Strand designs, Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club and Oyster Bay Golf Links, were sparkling on this beautiful late October day. Join us for an aerial tour of what you can anticipate on your fall visit to these popular designs!

How can a Myrtle Beach-based nonprofit organization help grow the game? It already is. Hear how Project Golf is doing so now from our all-star panel: Golf Channel/Sirius XM’s Michael Breed, renowned swing guru Hank Haney, Golfweek’s Geoff Shackelford, Golf Channel/PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charlie Rymer, pro golfer/social media personality Paige Spiranac and Golf Tourism Solutions’ Bill Golden.

This swing comes with a warning label (NSFG, maybe), but all in good fun – and it works for Jason Himmelsbach. Jason and Paige Spiranac are here to show you Jason’s one-of-a-kind “Thumper” swing, and the routine and rationale behind it. Are you ready?

Paige Spiranac paid a recent visit to the newly renovated Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, where she got to experience their brand-new greens and extensive work on adding dramatic waste bunkering to several holes.

Charlie Rymer’s out on the water today, trying to hook himself and his family something for the dinner table. In the meantime, he’s got some thoughts about Justin Thomas, Jason Day, Brooks Koepka and Tiger Woods, whose post-surgery return to competitive golf raises the question of whether Team USA’s captain will choose himself to also compete in December’s Presidents Cup matches.