Myrtle Beach Golf News

There are plenty of golf courses from which to choose along the Grand Strand, and as tough as the playing decisions can be on any given day it can be just as hard as choosing where to enjoy your favorite post-round beverage! Here are David Williams’ three favorite local spots to enjoy after your round – one each from the South, Central and North Strand.

Charlie Rymer visited Jack Nicklaus’ South Strand signature design last week to catch up with Founders Group International’s Joe Dipre to discuss FGI’s broader vision in the infrastructure reinvestment they’ve made across their course portfolio, and how their current work at Pawleys Plantation reflects it. Charlie then rolled up his sleeves with FGI’s renovations team leader, Chaz Henderson, with Pawleys Plantation’s famed 13th hole as the setting for illustrating the type of work they’re doing throughout the property.

In May, PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams launched his new “Key Holes in Myrtle Beach” series of video reels that have been highlighted on our social media pages on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. The first three courses David chose to spotlight for this fresh approach to highlighting the best in Grand Strand golf include three distinctly different, unique designs that nevertheless share the common bond of high popularity among visiting golfers – and a collection of unforgettable holes at each location.

Specialist in booking golf getaways to 35 different destinations in 10 states, Golf Excursions at MyGolfVacation.com knows that its customers who make Myrtle Beach their preferred location for a golf getaway expect great stay-and-play options for visiting “The Golf Capital of the World.”

Some say there’s strength in numbers, and if the high marks earned by Golf Zoo from a pool of more than 2,800 reviewers are any indication, the acclaimed golf vacation provider is a great resource for you to lean on to help plan your next Myrtle Beach golf getaway.

Hannah Cook of Barstool Sports’ “Amateur Hour” is traveling the country in her quest to find the best holes in golf. In this episode, Hannah’s highlighting holes at five stops she made during her recent trip to Myrtle Beach: The Wizard, The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, The Moorland Course at Legends Golf Resort, Grande Dunes Resort Course, and Rivers Edge.

Our fearless foursome of YouTube professional golfers (Micah Morris, Grant Horvat, George Bryan and Wesley Bryan) move their “Battle at the Beach” to The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort, where they engage in a spirited two-on-two, alternate shot competition. It’s Micah and George versus Wesley and Grant: which tandem do you think comes out on top? 

The past week was packed full of awesome golf along the Grand Strand!  Dads enjoying a memorable round on Father’s Day as well as tournaments, friendly rounds, and everything in-between.  Take a look at all the fun captured by our friends on Facebook!

When golfers discuss Myrtle Beach’s South Strand, attention immediately turns to Pawleys Island, but savvy group leaders often bring their charges to Murrells Inlet. Home to four courses and the famed MarshWalk – a half-mile long boardwalk that features some of the area’s most popular bars and restaurants – Murrells Inlet delivers on and off the course. Enjoy a closer look at the quartet of layouts that call Murrells Inlet home.

These past two weeks David Williams stopped by The Dye Course at Barefoot Resort, Man O’ War and The Wizard, Joe Novak visited Meadowlands and Jim Maggio checked out Lockwood Folly. See 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!

If you’re an avid (or even casual) golfer seeking thrilling challenges and unforgettable experiences, look no further than the Myrtle Beach area. With its renowned reputation as a golfing paradise, our coastal destination offers a wide variety of amateur golf tournaments that you or your group won’t want to miss.

We’re on the back stretch now as our visiting group of YouTube professional golfers ditches the team format for the final six holes of their 18-hole, “mano a mano a mano a mano” stroke play competition at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club. Who among George Bryan, Micah Morris, Grant Horvat and Wesley Bryan will emerge victorious?

In this video, Scott Tanguay of the Coastal Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach, S.C. shows us how and why a “full-swing” stance is detrimental to your short game around the green, and then walks you through the simple adjustments you can make to execute better pitch shots with more consistency.

In her recent visit to TPC Myrtle Beach to catch up with pro golf superstar Dustin Johnson, Hannah Cook of Barstool Sports’ “Amateur Hour” ventured across the range to DJ’s namesake golf school. There, Dustin Johnson Golf School Director of Coaching Allen Terrell spent time with Hannah to give a quick tour, then offer up both chipping and putting advice to help Hannah’s game.

Legions of enthusiastic golfers took to the links across the Grand Strand this week, creating inspiring content and indelible memories.  From updated course conditions to special moments with family and friends, the Grand Strand golf community had it all the past seven days. Check out some of the action, courtesy of our friends behind the lens on Facebook!