The Backswing: May 2020 Myrtle Beach Golf in Review
May was a pivotal time for starting to get much of the nation back on track, and the Myrtle Beach golf scene was no different. Though the overwhelming majority of its courses have remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the operating landscape has changed – with the expectation that many parts of the “new normal” will help ensure the game’s well-being for years to come.
Check out what our panelists had to say in their recent appearance on “The Charlie Rymer Golf Show,” and see what the Grand Strand golf scene had to offer in an active month in the May 2020 edition of The Backswing!
"The Charlie Rymer Golf Show" with Rees Jones
Legendary golf course architect Rees Jones checks in with Charlie to talk about his and his family’s golf course work in Myrtle Beach, which includes The Dunes Golf & Beach Club and Arcadian Shores Golf Club. Rees also shares his insights on design philosophy, and how he’s applied it to his work on numerous renowned layouts worldwide.
Other Top Stories from May 2020
World Am Player Series: James Anderson
After a 10-year career in the National Football League, James Anderson still has that competitive fire. See how golf, and the Myrtle Beach World Amateur, have helped him channel that energy into a new athletic pursuit that fits perfectly with his post-NFL lifestyle.
Engaging Social Media Posts in May 2020
The 9th hole Rivers Edge Golf Club is a tough par five with a very narrow green framed on the banks of the river. Who has found the water on this hole? 🙋♂️#MyrtleBeachGolf pic.twitter.com/CqtMcDSiH7
— Myrtle Beach Golf (@MyrtleBeachGolf) May 8, 2020
