Myrtle Beach Golf News

More than 750 Google reviewers have awarded it an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, and it’s rated No. 5 among all North Myrtle Beach hotels by Tripadvisor reviewers for best value. It’s no wonder Tilghman Beach & Golf Resort remains a popular lodging spot for Grand Strand visitors!

Myrtle Beach enjoys many points of differentiation in a crowded golf travel space, one of which is the people booking your trip are almost always local residents. They have their finger on the pulse of the golf scene and the ability to book any course along the Grand Strand. Working with a good golf packager can be the difference between a good trip and a great one, and here is a look at a trio of companies with ties to some of the area’s most recognizable brands.

PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charlie Rymer is making the rounds in 2023 – playing courses up and down the Grand Strand, showcasing their memorable holes and even offering some playing advice for the next time you encounter them in your travels. In his latest stop Charlie’s flexing his creativity at the par-4 4th at Barefoot Resort & Golf’s Love Course, where the faux ruins that surround the green can serve a purpose beyond its aesthetic appeal!

PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s David Williams has played countless rounds in Myrtle Beach over the past several years. His golf game, like most, comes and goes: his good is really good, and his bad makes him want to sell his clubs to someone reading this article. It’s from this experience that David offers his thoughts on four holes at four courses in Myrtle Beach that stand out to him – maybe more than they do with others.

You see how the tour players do it, so how can you? Steve Dresser of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy at True Blue Golf Club in Pawleys Island, S.C. demonstrates the difference between how professional golfers and amateurs rotate their bodies through impact, and show some exercises to help you do it more like the pros.

Of the many honors regularly bestowed upon it by Golf Digest, the Myrtle Beach golf market now adds a new one with the publication’s recent inclusion of the Grand Strand among its “11 Best Golf Trips That Offer the Most Bang for Your Buck.”

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 three offerings that should be at the top of your list.

Golfers of all ages were out finding the fairways this past week!  We’ve seen some great content from the Grand Strand golf community already in the first few weeks of the year, and we’re excited as can be for the smiling faces and compelling photography to continue rolling in!

The PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com marketing team captures new images at Myrtle Beach golf courses every week, and loves sharing them on all its promotional platforms including this site and our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. This past week, David Williams stopped by Prestwick and Long Bay while Jim Maggio swung by Wild Wing and Blackmoor.

Travelers making final preparations for their spring 2023 Grand Strand golf vacation will have the added convenience of three major airlines resuming air service from eight flight markets nationwide to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) beginning in early February.

PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com’s Charlie Rymer is making the rounds in 2023 – playing courses up and down the Grand Strand, showcasing their memorable holes and even offering some playing advice for the next time you encounter them in your travels. In his latest stop Charlie’s at the par-5 6th at Founders Club at Pawleys Island, where he introduces you to his “magic window pane” method of maximizing the opportunity provided on this hole!

The Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association (MBAGCOA) Golf Course of the Year award is a prestigious honor given to distinguished layouts in the Myrtle Beach area. This award recognizes courses that have demonstrated greatness in course design, maintenance, customer service, and overall experience. Since its inception in 1996, the award has become a symbol of distinction for golf courses in the area. Let’s take a brief look at our award winners from 1996 to the present day.

Myrtle Beach, boasting an unmatched combination of great golf and value, enters 2023 riding the wave of golf’s ongoing boom. With more than 3 million rounds of golf played in the Myrtle Beach market in 2023, all signs entering the New Year indicate the next 12 months may be even better.

Skies were clear and temperatures were moderate this past week, making for some absolutely gorgeous course conditions along the Grand Strand.  Greens were rolling true and golfers looked plenty pleased as they gear up for a promising Spring season in the weeks to come!

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.