The Competitive Golfer's Guide to Myrtle Beach
If your idea of a great golf trip involves a scorecard that actually matters, you're in the right place. Myrtle Beach isn't just casual rounds and sunset scrambles — it's home to a full calendar of amateur tournaments, and we happen to run several of the best ones. Here's your rundown.
Brittain Resorts Classic — The Season Opener
Every February, the Brittain Resorts Classic kicks off the competitive calendar. It's a 54-hole, two-person team event spread across some of the Grand Strand's best courses, built for golfers who want to shake off the winter rust in a genuinely competitive (but not overly serious) environment. Field size is limited, and it tends to sell out — so this is one to circle early if you're planning a February trip.
Veterans Classic — Fun and Camaraderie, Dialed In
Held each spring, the Veterans Classic has become a true Myrtle Beach staple. Like the Brittain Resorts Classic, it's a 54-hole, two-person team format, but the emphasis here leans a little more toward camaraderie than pure competition — think great courses, good company, and a format built for teams who want the tournament experience without the white-knuckle pressure.
World Amateur Championship — The Big One
If you only ever play one tournament in Myrtle Beach, make it this one. The Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship is the largest amateur golf tournament on the planet, drawing thousands of players from across the country and around the world every late summer. It's a 72-hole net stroke play event, with players flighted by age, gender, and handicap across dozens of courses, so you're always competing against golfers at your level — not just the scratch players. And when the rounds wrap for the day, the party's just getting started at the "World's Largest 19th Hole," a nightly gathering with food, drinks, and entertainment at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
Style Driver Fall Classic — Closing Out the Season
As the calendar turns toward November, the Style Driver Fall Classic caps off the competitive season with another two-person team event, played on some of the area's premier layouts. It's the perfect send-off round before winter golf takes over.
Ready to Compete?
Whether you're chasing a trophy or just want a golf trip with some stakes attached, these four events give competitive golfers plenty of reasons to plan a Myrtle Beach trip around the calendar instead of just the weather.
Ready to compete? Visit our tournaments page to connect with the events that interest you and get all the details on dates, formats, and registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What tournaments does Play Golf Myrtle Beach operate?
Play Golf Myrtle Beach operates several amateur tournaments throughout the year, including the Brittain Resorts Classic, the Veterans Classic, the World Amateur Championship, and the Style Driver Fall Classic.
- What is the World Amateur Championship?
It's the largest amateur golf tournament in the world, a 72-hole net stroke play event held in Myrtle Beach each late summer, with players flighted by age, gender, and handicap across dozens of participating courses.
- Do I need a low handicap to play in these tournaments?
No — most of these events, including the World Amateur Championship, flight players by handicap so golfers of all skill levels can compete on a level playing field.
- What format is the Brittain Resorts Classic and Veterans Classic?
Both are 54-hole, two-person team tournaments played across multiple Myrtle Beach area courses.
- When is the best time to book a trip around a Myrtle Beach golf tournament?
Popular events like the Brittain Resorts Classic and the World Amateur Championship have limited fields and tend to sell out, so booking several months ahead is recommended.
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