Myrtle Beach Golf News

Wanna know what you can expect to see right now when you visit Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.? Join us for a hole-by-hole video tour of what the drone lens of Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio caught when he visited the popular Ken Tomlinson masterpiece last week!

The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club have long been at the top of nearly every ranking of the Myrtle Beach area’s best layouts. Golfweek recently ranked all three courses among the best public designs in all of golf-rich South Carolina with Caledonia leading the way at No. 3, followed by The Dunes Club at No. 4 and fifth-ranked True Blue.

Clyde Johnston’s dream of creating a traditional, English-style golf course on the Grand Strand is brought to life at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club in Conway, S.C. Join us on a video tour of this award-winning design.

The Golf Capital of the World has been on fire this past week! Social media feeds have been flooded with great shots from around the Myrtle Beach golf scene, and were here to share some of the top moments captured by our good friends on Facebook and Instagram. Check ’em out!

Terry Prahl of Sheboygan, Wisconsin joined us recently to share his thoughts on his award. Terry and his son, Peter, also reflected on what their longtime participation in Family Golf Week has meant to each of them over the years.

Our latest stop along the Myrtle Beach golf scene took us to True Blue Golf Club, where Jim Maggio’s Wednesday visit helped show off the heart of this wildly popular Mike Strantz masterpiece from an aerial perspective. Join us here for a photo tour of the heart of this design, holes 7 through 12.

As a relative newcomer to golf, stepping into this world over the past few years has been an unforgettable experience for Rob Spallone. One thing he hadn’t done until recently, however, is attend a PGA TOUR event. This year, he had the unique opportunity to attend two remarkable events: the prestigious U.S. Open at Pinehurst, and the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic. Here’s a new golfer’s take on how he compares these two fascinating tournaments.

With final preparations in full swing for next month’s Family Golf Week, featuring the Father & Son Team Classic and Parent & Child Team Classic at eight Myrtle Beach-area courses, one of the local industry’s beloved members has been honored as one of the event’s two Fathers of the Year for 2024.

Wanna know what you can expect to see right now when you visit Long Bay Golf Club in Longs, S.C.? Join us for a video tour of what the drone lens of Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio caught when he visited the North Strand’s lone Jack Nicklaus signature design late last week.

In golf, things you might think have more linear purpose can actually offer multiple benefits. The simple golf tee, for example, can help you in many ways beyond serving as a resting place for your ball on the tee box. Let Steve Dresser from the Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island, S.C. show you several ways they can also help you counter some common swing ailments!

Join us for a dynamic sightseeing tour of a North Strand design that honors the finest traditions of the game’s birthplace: Thistle Golf Club near Myrtle Beach in Sunset Beach, N.C.

Our latest stops along the Myrtle Beach golf scene took us to Diamondback Golf Club, where Jim Maggio’s Thursday visit helped show off this popular North Strand design from an aerial perspective; and Crown Park, where Joe Novak stopped by on Friday and was greeted by peak playing conditions.

What a week in “The Golf Capital of the World!” A huge thank you to the Grand Strand golf community for sharing your fantastic moments and highlights across Facebook and Instagram. Keep the great content coming, and here’s to many more unforgettable rounds on our beautiful courses!

Summer’s a great time of year to hit the links in Myrtle Beach. It’s also “aerification” time, where Grand Strand golf courses each choose a brief time in the summer months to conduct routine turf maintenance to ensure the continued health and quality of their playing surface. Here’s what you should know about the process – why it’s necessary, and how it benefits golfers.

When planning a Myrtle Beach golf trip, oceanfront accommodations and a sense of familiarity are often valuable to group leaders, which leads us to a quartet of resorts that have hosted countless trips over the years. If your group is in search of a hotel with a long history of catering to golfers, Myrtle Beach has a myriad of options, with the Breakers Resort, Island Vista Resort, Caravelle Resort and Ocean Reef Resort near the top of many lists.