Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Golf course architecture is enjoying a moment in the sun as outlets such as The Fried Egg grow in popularity covering the finer points of course design. While much of the current emphasis is on Golden Age layouts, Myrtle Beach is home to a pair of contemporary courses – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club – that often attract the attention of the GCA crowd.

The General Hackler Collegiate Championship, played annually at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach since 2015, just got a whole lot more attractive to the college golfers lucky enough to compete in March 2024. The individual medalist will earn a spot in the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic, a dual-field PGA TOUR event sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach and managed by SPORTFIVE, a global event management company.

It’s been a week filled with exceptional playing conditions, unforgettable moments, and a true celebration of the sport we all love. The Grand Strand golfing community has been lighting up social media with some amazing posts, capturing the essence of the game and the beauty of our courses. Check out the action from this past week, courtesy of our friends behind the lens on Facebook and Instagram!

In a destination that spans 60 miles of Carolinas coastline, many group leaders prioritize convenience on a Myrtle Beach golf trip, confident in the quality the area’s courses no matter the location. If minimal drive time is important to your group, a trip built around the courses in close proximity of Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach always delivers.

This week Rob Spallone was in the heart of The Beach to check out Burning Ridge and The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, while Jim Maggio took to the skies to capture some aerials at Blackmoor. Check out what their camera lenses captured; we hope these current conditions photos get you excited for what’s in store for your next Myrtle Beach golf trip!

This visit is just what the doctor ordered – in this case, it’s “The Open Doctor,” course architect Rees Jones, whose first solo signature design resides in Myrtle Beach! Join Charlie as he travels to Arcadian Shores Golf Club and takes on its challenging, par-4 13th hole!

Golf Tourism Solutions (GTS), the agency responsible for promoting the game’s most popular destination, and PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com have partnered with St. André Golf to produce a series of videos highlighting the good times of a Myrtle Beach golf trip.

In a recent installment of his “Key Holes in Myrtle Beach Golf” video reel series, PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams takes us on a playing tour of six holes of note at the Tom Jackson/Raymond Floyd signature design at Arrowhead Country Club in Myrtle Beach.

The spirit of fall golf is in the air here in Myrtle Beach! Golfers from near and far have flocked to the Grand Strand to take advantage of picture-perfect playing conditions, and as the season progresses golfers can look forward to more unforgettable rounds to go with unbeatable weather. Let’s take a peek at some of the action from this past week, thanks to our good friends on Facebook and Instagram!

Pawleys Plantation reopened to the public last week, and PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams was shocked to see how drastic some of the changes were. He’s been around the renowned Jack Nicklaus design most of his life and played dozens of rounds there, and from that perspective he offered his three biggest takeaways from the “new” Pawleys Plantation.

MyrtleBeachGolf.com has booked more than 5 million rounds of golf in Myrtle Beach, and their golfers know as well as anyone how a course is playing. After each round, MyrtleBeachGolf.com asks golfers to share their experience through their review platform, “The Fairway Insider,” so they can then share those thoughts as an added convenience to their site visitors. They also share their thoughts on the website’s services, and you’ll be impressed with the level of satisfaction you’ll see!

This week Rob Spallone stopped by Coastal Carolina University to check out The Hackler Course, David Williams visited Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and Jim Maggio took to the skies to get some shots at Heritage Club and Tradition Golf Club. Check out what their camera lenses captured; we hope these current conditions photos get you excited for what’s in store for your next Myrtle Beach golf trip!

“The Big Timer” takes on “The Black Knight” as Charlie wraps up the Southern Swing of his Myrtle Beach golf quest at the Gary Player-designed Blackmoor Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C. See how Charlie fares as he takes on its par-4 14th hole, and listen in as he shares a great memory of a recent interaction with Mr. Player!

When people talk of a Myrtle Beach golf trip, they are often referring to an area that spans 60 miles of Carolinas coastline, ranging from Georgetown to Brunswick County, N.C. While the surrounding areas are vital to the Grand Strand’s popularity as a golf destination, the heart of so many trips is built around courses located along Highway 501.

In the second part of their latest video series, Classic Swing Golf School’s Ted Frick and LPGA Tour player Haylee Harford discuss training aids to help keep the golf swing properly on plane as you’re executing a finesse wedge shot.