Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

In the final leg of his three -course tour through Sea Trail Golf Resort, Charlie’s taking on the par-5 15th at its Dan Maples signature layout. Can “The Big Timer” break his string of pars and come up with a birdie here? Tune in to find out!

An action-packed week along the Myrtle Beach golf scene saw a wide range of buzz, from the first qualifier for “The Q at Myrtle Beach” to memorable buddy trips and everything in between. And with spring just around the corner, so are several big golf events along the Grand Strand including the Dustin Johnson World Junior, “The Q at Myrtle Beach” and the Barstool Classic. In the meantime, let’s take a peek at what our good friends on Facebook and Instagram have been sharing this past week!

Most recently, Joe Novak took the northward journey to Crow Creek while Jim Maggio headed south to get an aerial view of the conditions at True Blue. Let’s just say neither place disappointed! 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!

Asking folks which Myrtle Beach golf course is their favorite is akin to asking about your favorite ice cream. We all have different preferences, and the margins are thin. There are courses that are at or near the top of many lists, most especially Grande Dunes Resort Course, Tidewater Golf Club, Thistle Golf Club and TPC Myrtle Beach.

Travelers looking for access to the “Mile-High City” this summer will have even more options, thanks to newly announced flights on United Airlines. Beginning May 25, United will operate flights between the Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Denver International Airport (DEN) on Saturdays.

Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club recently installed new bridge boards on its Bay # 1 Bridge. General Manager and PGA Professional Tim Tilma shares a great example here of how his facility added creativity and efficiency to a process that further enhances the customer experience at this popular North Strand design.

When it comes to “Golf Travel Made Easy,” legions of satisfied visiting golfers leave it to Golf Zoo to make their Myrtle Beach getaway dreams a reality. Craig Gordon’s team of Grand Strand specialists includes local experts Mike Alfano, Jamie Roderick and Eddie Willever, all of whom are always at the ready to customize an experience that’s suited perfectly to your travel group’s unique needs.

Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) recently announced its 2023 Award Winners and has honored the Grand Strand’s own Steve Dresser of Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island, S.C. among GRAA’s 2023 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals with Elite Member Status.

It’s the second leg of Charlie’s three-course journey through the North Strand’s popular Sea Trail Golf Resort, and this time he’s taking on the par-3 5th hole at its Rees Jones design. “The Big Timer” has been on a par streak; can he break through with a red number here?

Ryan Wilkinson, PGA Professional at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, shot a 2-under par 70 at Wachesaw Plantation East to win an 18-hole shootout and earn a spot in “The Q at Myrtle Beach.”

Join us on a whirlwind journey as we explore a Mike Strantz masterpiece that’s been a mainstay of every premium Grand Strand golf getaway for more than two decades now: True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C.

As the PGA TOUR comes to The Golf Capital of the World for the first time with the debut of the Myrtle Beach Classic, the tournament will feature a one-of-a-kind qualifying tournament with the winner receiving a sponsor exemption into the TOUR event.

What a fantastic week it’s been for golf lovers in Myrtle Beach! From breathtaking course conditions to unforgettable moments on the green, here’s a roundup of the incredible golfing action that’s been lighting up our social media feeds this past week!

The PGA TOUR is coming to The Golf Capital of the World for the first time in 2024 and along with it is a first-of-its-kind competition for a coveted sponsor’s exemption into the event. Golf Tourism Solutions (GTS) and Visit Myrtle Beach will be hosting “The Q at Myrtle Beach,” a 16-player, 18-hole shootout on March 4 with the winner earning a spot in the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic.

We’re at another of the Grand Strand’s renowned multicourse facilities, and Charlie’s kicking things off at Sea Trail Golf Resort with a visit to their Willard Byrd design. “The Big Timer” is taking on its par-5 13th hole, with a chance to get his overall score further in the red numbers. Will he capitalize?