Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Charlie’s been on a bit of a roller coaster of late … can he get it back on the upswing as he heads north to this popular Calabash track. Join us as “The Big Timer” takes on the challenging, par-4 3rd hole at Meadowlands Golf Club! 

Running the world’s largest, most fun and most valuable golf tournament on the planet – the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship – is every bit the daunting task you’d think it is, and the 2023 edition was certainly no exception. PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams chronicled much of the behind-the-scenes elements on camera, to show you the wide scope of work performed by the dedicated staff and volunteers of PGMB’s Tournament Division to make it all possible.

Coming over the top and don’t know why? Scott Tanguay from The Coastal Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach, S.C. shows exactly why it’s happening. He even gives you a tip to fight this and all it takes … is a simple folding chair!

They may not fully define the golf experience you’re about to enjoy at these courses, but these seven features of the Myrtle Beach golf scene will leave the strongest first impressions when you make your first visit to the courses that showcase them.

There’s no denying that fall golf in Myrtle Beach is alive and thriving this week, as the beauty of the season has enhanced the golfing experience for players all over the Grand Strand. Let’s take a peek at what they’ve been up to, as seen through the eyes and camera lenses of our good friends on Facebook and Instagram!

Nearly every major golf course architect of the last 40 years left his imprint on the Myrtle Beach area, providing a smorgasbord of courses and contrasting experiences other destinations struggle to match. As you plan your next Grand Strand golf trip, here are a host of under-the-radar designs that can improve your vacation.

This trip “across the pond” doesn’t require a transatlantic flight. “The Big Timer” is actually headed next door to Man O’ War’s sister course, The Wizard, for his second straight Dan Maples challenge. Charlie’s taking on a finishing hole again; let’s see if he can conquer The Wizard’s par-4 18th!

With the sale of Sea Trail Golf Resort & Convention Center completed this month, its new ownership group has already begun ambitious renovations and development work that impacts its golf courses.

With more than 7.6 million views and 442,000 likes in just six weeks, the Myrtle Beach golf videos produced and published by St. André Golf on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have produced unprecedented levels of awareness and audience engagement to promote “The Golf Capital of the World.”

Sixteen social media influencers in the golf space descended recently upon “The Golf Capital of the World” in their quest to capture the title and prize money up for grabs at the 2023 Social Scramble in Myrtle Beach. Join the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com commentating team as they break down the action at True Blue Golf Club and Heritage Club over two days of competition!

On this day, we offer our thanks to you for keeping Myrtle Beach at the forefront of your golf vacation choices! We appreciate you sharing the special moments from your Grand Strand getaways on social media week in and week out, and it gives us great joy to share them as well through this platform. From all of us here at PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com, we wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!

At PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com, we dedicate our entire day—from sunrise to sunset—to providing you with the latest photos and videos showcasing the one-of-a-kind golf courses along our stretch of Carolinas coastline. But one aspect we often overlook is the standout branding that distinguishes them. As someone deeply involved in promoting these brands, our graphic designer, Joe Novak, felt compelled to give a shout-out to the logos we encounter daily that he considers exceptionally well-designed.

Second straight par five for Charlie – can he rebound with a red number this time? Let’s tag along with “The Big Timer” as he heads back to the heart of Myrtle Beach to take on the first of Dan Maples’ two signature tracks near Highway 501, Man O’ War Golf Club. Its par-5 18th awaits!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled “Breaking Par with Charlie Rymer” programming to bring you a special edition from The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, where pro football great Rob Gronkowski joins Charlie for a three-hole team challenge match involving them along with Rob’s brother, Chris, and Rob Blair of Cross Over Marketing. It’s “The Big Timer” and Rob G. vs. Chris and Rob B. – and ALL of them vs. a new PGA TOUR course. Who ‘ya got?

In Part 3 of their finesse wedge training video series, Classic Swing Golf School’s Ted Frick and LPGA Tour player Haylee Harford demonstrate the methods and rationale behind the proper practice techniques for hitting each type of uneven lie: ball below your feet, downhill lie, uphill lie, and ball above your feet.