Myrtle Beach Golf News

GolfTroop’s Myrtle Beach Ultimate Golf Package pairs a massive private beach house with three of the Grand Strand’s most-talked-about courses — True Blue, Caledonia, and TPC Myrtle Beach. It’s their staff pick, and once you see the lodging and the tee sheet side by side, it’s not hard to see why. Here’s the breakdown.

Georgia Southern (-26) stayed in command from start to finish to capture the men’s team competition while UNC Wilmington (+2) held off a late push from Campbell to win the women’s team division of the 2026 Golfweek Fall Challenge Tuesday at True Blue and Caledonia.

The tournament also marked the college golf debut of Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald Trump.

A big part of a great golf experience in The Golf Capital of the World® is when the staff you meet at our courses go above and beyond to make it special. They’re our “Everyday Heroes of Myrtle Beach Golf,” and we’re proud to feature them here to show you what you can expect the next time you visit their courses.

This week’s nomination comes from Tidewater Golf Club, which submitted a longtime staffer for consideration.

A product of Rees Jones’ hall of fame architecture career, the Jones Course at Sea Trail offers a magnificent design that beautifully embraces Carolina’s natural allure. Join us for a dynamic video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this popular North Strand design.

Michael Fincham from New Bern, N.C. is the official World Amateur golf champion, defeating 60 other golfers in the Flight Winners Playoff of the 2026 Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship Friday played at Grande Dunes Resort Course in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Fincham defeated Bruce Shively (Murrells Inlet, S.C.) in a one-hole playoff as Roger Parker (Concord, N.C.) finished third.

Night 4 of “The World’s Largest 19th Hole” at the 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship featured more skills challenges hosted by St. André Golf, a visit from Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Pivarnik, multi-genre tribute band SNAP and more from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Photographer David Williams captured all the action, once more showcasing the essence of World Am camaraderie and revelry you can only find in The Golf Capital of the World®!

As players made their final push today in pursuit of winning their flights to advance to Friday’s championship round, Thursday’s Round 4 of the 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship wrapped up regulation play with a flourish! Check out today’s photo galleries from The Golf Capital of the World® including course action at Diamondback Golf Club, and highlights from Wednesday night’s “World’s Largest 19th Hole” festivities at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Legends Golf Resort today announced that The Piper, its highly-anticipated new par 3 course designed by Ken Baker, will officially open for play on October 2, 2026. The announcement comes during a milestone week of golf in Myrtle Beach as more than 3,000 players from around the world compete in the Myrtle Beach World Amateur, the world’s largest golf tournament. 

Picture-perfect golf weather once more welcomed players to Day 3 of the 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship Wednesday! Check out today’s photo galleries from course action up and down the 60-mile stretch of The Golf Capital of the World®, including play at Blackmoor and Meadowlands, plus Tuesday night highlights from “The World’s Largest 19th Hole.”

Get your own little slice of paradise with Ocean Annie’s Beach Bar at Ocean Annie’s Resorts. Voted one of the 10 best bars in South Carolina, Ocean Annie’s features live music on the pool deck, cold drinks from the bar and easy access to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach.

Another warm, sunny day for golf welcomed players to Day 2 of the 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship Tuesday! Check out today’s photo galleries from The Golf Capital of the World®, including Round 2 course action at SouthCreek at Myrtle Beach National and highlights from Monday evening’s festivities at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center for “The World’s Largest 19th Hole.”

Day 1 of the 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship teed off Monday under sunny skies and seasonal late summer temperatures. Check out today’s photo galleries from course action in The Golf Capital of the World®, including play at Barefoot-Love and Legends-Parkland, as well as registration weekend activities at PGA TOUR Superstore & Sunday evening’s Welcome Party at Ole Smoky Distillery.

From under the watchful eye of the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, comes an exciting layout at Long Bay Club that will engage players from the first tee shot all the way to their final putt on the 18th green. Join us for a spectacular video tour and hole-by-hole photo gallery of this North Strand design.

This edition of “Ask the Pro” offers another two-fer, with a pair of PGA professionals stepping up with thoughts on the most challenging holes and unique elements at The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort & Golf. We hear from Travis Dutcher, PGA, Head Golf Professional at The Dye Course, who describes each of his picks for most challenging holes while Rob Cressman III, PGA, First Assitant Professional, weighs on the course’s unique elements.

The 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship kicks off this weekend with player registration at the PGA TOUR Superstore location in Myrtle Beach. What can participants expect this year? Let’s break it down by the numbers!