Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

The 2025 Barstool Classic once more kicks off its nationwide schedule in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, March 4 at South Strand masterpiece True Blue Golf Club. Now in its seventh year, the Barstool Classic series has become one of the most sought-after event entries for the recreational golfer, offering a compelling competitive opportunity “the Barstool way.”

While many of the area’s accommodations are independently owned, some traveling golf groups enjoy the convenience of staying at course-affiliated properties. If your group wants the security that comes with staying at a property that is associated with golf courses, here are two offerings that should be at the top of your list.

Play Golf Myrtle Beach has teamed up with Aaron Chewning, the co-founder of St. Andre Golf, to launch a fresh and innovative video series, “Course Cases with Aaron Chewning.” In its premiere episode, Aaron travels across the state line to investigate Thistle Golf Club. What did he find? Tune in here to find out!

Looking for a great golf package? Look no further than Myrtle Beach Golf Authority, part of the Elliott Beach Rentals family! Here’s why they’re a leading choice for a golf vacation.

Stuart Clark from the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. shows us one of his favorite drills that helps prevent, among other things, taking the club too far outside on your backswing and coming over the top on your downswing.

One of the most prolific architects of his generation, Willard Byrd was known for crafting courses that emphasized playability, a reputation that was enhanced by his work in the Myrtle Beach golf market. Included among the native North Carolinian’s 100-course portfolio are six Grand Stand layouts that continue to delight players, including a couple of trailblazing designs.

There’s a reason why so many visiting golfers, year after year, flock to Barefoot Resort to play this Pete Dye masterpiece. In this sensational video presentation, join us on a tour of a course that has the Myrtle Beach golf scene abuzz.

Even with cooler temperatures this past week, the Myrtle Beach golf community proved nothing will keep them off the greens! Whether it’s scenic shots of dew-covered fairways, epic bunker saves, or smiles from your foursomes, you continue to capture the essence of what makes Myrtle Beach “The Golf Capital of the World.” Thank you to our good friends on Facebook and Instagram – let’s jump into the action!

As we celebrate the New Year, we’re kicking it off in style with our first aerial tour of 2025! This week, Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio checked out Grande Dunes Resort Course to get some sunset photos from the Intracoastal Waterway perspective.

Myrtle Beach’s golf package companies are embracing social media’s most engaged platforms, with several establishing a growing presence on Instagram and TikTok. Check out a sampling here of what the leading content producers among them have published in recent days!

With the seasonally cooler weather upon us along the Grand Strand right now, you might be wondering what you can expect in terms of golf course conditioning on your upcoming Myrtle Beach golf trip. No matter where you play now through early spring, you will run into one of two basic visual presentations: the contoured look, or “wall-to-wall” green conditions.

Myrtle Beach Golfmasters can help plan your next North Strand golf getaway, featuring each of “The Big Cats” designs at Ocean Ridge Plantation: Tiger’s Eye, Lion’s Paw, Leopard’s Chase and Panther’s Run. See what’s in store for you on this golf package!

As the 2025 PGA TOUR season makes its mainland debut Thursday at The American Express in Coachella Valley, California, three of its many storylines feature very recent, prominent ties to “The Golf Capital of the World.”

Play Golf Myrtle Beach has teamed up with Aaron Chewning, the co-founder of St. Andre Golf, to launch a fresh and innovative video series, “Course Cases with Aaron Chewning.” Set to debut on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the series combines Chewning’s signature comedy with the beauty and challenge of seven premier Myrtle Beach golf courses.

Marked by a three-hole finishing stretch that’s unrivaled in the Myrtle Beach golf landscape, Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links is one of just a handful of designs with multiple holes playing along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway.