Charlie Floyd, Bob Drum Inducted into Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame
The Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame welcomed two influential figures into its prestigious ranks when Charlie Floyd and Bob Drum were enshrined during Wednesday’s ceremony at the historic Pine Lakes Country Club.
Created in 2008, the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made an indelible mark on its golf industry. Located at the Pine Lakes Country Club, the Hall of Fame recognizes men and women who have played significant roles in all aspects of the industry’s growth in this area.
Charlie Floyd’s dedication to golf and the Myrtle Beach community helped shape this area into America’s premier golf destination. His passion for the game began as a student at Furman University and took root in 1960 when he began working summers at The Surf Club, where he gained experience in every facet of the operation.
After graduating, Floyd became an educator and coach at Myrtle Beach High School, eventually serving as head football coach and athletic director. Summers at Myrtlewood Golf Course reinforced Floyd’s passion for the game and the connection between golf and hospitality. In 1970, he entered the hotel industry, developing the Paradise Inn before owning and operating Sand Castle Resort North and South over a distinguished five-decade career.
Recognizing the synergy between hospitality and golf, Floyd had successful golf package companies at his resorts. His vision also led to partnerships in the development and ownership of several area courses, including Buck Creek Golf Club, River Hills Golf Club, World Tour Golf Links, and Arrowhead Country Club.
He served two terms on the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Board and 12 years on the National Golf Course Owners Association Board. Known for his faith and leadership, he inspired colleagues by opening meetings with messages of encouragement and prayer, impacting countless lives.
Charlie Floyd’s legacy is defined by vision, service, and unwavering commitment to Myrtle Beach golf.
Bob Drum was an All-American basketball player at the University of Alabama before World War II interrupted his professional basketball aspirations. In 1948, he turned to sportswriting with The Pittsburgh Press, beginning a career that would help shape both golf history and Myrtle Beach.
While at the Press, Drum began covering a 14-year-old prodigy from nearby Latrobe, Pennsylvania, named Arnold Palmer. Over time, he became far more than a reporter covering Palmer’s exploits. He was a trusted friend, publicist, confidant, and collaborator who helped build the legend of “Arnie’s Army.”
One of golf’s most influential writers, Drum joined Jimmy D’Angelo in establishing the annual Golf Writers Association of America Tournament in Myrtle Beach. Held each year before the Masters, the event brought many of the nation’s leading golf journalists to this area, generating stories that introduced countless players to Myrtle Beach and proved instrumental in the destination’s growth.
During the 1960 GWAA Tournament in Myrtle Beach, Drum popularized the idea of golf’s modern “Grand Slam” as Palmer pursued victories in the Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship, a phrase that became part of the game’s vocabulary.
Beyond his friendship with Palmer, Drum’s greatest contribution was helping introduce Myrtle Beach to golfers nationwide, accelerating this area’s rise from a quiet beach town to what is now known as the Golf Capital of the World®.
The Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame was established in conjunction with Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and the reopening of Pine Lakes Country Club in 2009. It now includes a permanent display of inductee plaques in the club’s courtyard, honoring those who have defined Myrtle Beach’s golf legacy.
Click here for a complete list of past inductees.
