Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

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.

There’s a reason why so many visiting golfers, year after year, flock to Barefoot Resort to play this Pete Dye masterpiece. In this sensational video presentation, join us on a tour of a course that has the Myrtle Beach golf scene abuzz.

Even with cooler temperatures this past week, the Myrtle Beach golf community proved nothing will keep them off the greens! Whether it’s scenic shots of dew-covered fairways, epic bunker saves, or smiles from your foursomes, you continue to capture the essence of what makes Myrtle Beach “The Golf Capital of the World.” Thank you to our good friends on Facebook and Instagram – let’s jump into the action!

As we celebrate the New Year, we’re kicking it off in style with our first aerial tour of 2025! This week, Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio checked out Grande Dunes Resort Course to get some sunset photos from the Intracoastal Waterway perspective.

Myrtle Beach’s golf package companies are embracing social media’s most engaged platforms, with several establishing a growing presence on Instagram and TikTok. Check out a sampling here of what the leading content producers among them have published in recent days!

With the seasonally cooler weather upon us along the Grand Strand right now, you might be wondering what you can expect in terms of golf course conditioning on your upcoming Myrtle Beach golf trip. No matter where you play now through early spring, you will run into one of two basic visual presentations: the contoured look, or “wall-to-wall” green conditions.

Myrtle Beach Golfmasters can help plan your next North Strand golf getaway, featuring each of “The Big Cats” designs at Ocean Ridge Plantation: Tiger’s Eye, Lion’s Paw, Leopard’s Chase and Panther’s Run. See what’s in store for you on this golf package!

As the 2025 PGA TOUR season makes its mainland debut Thursday at The American Express in Coachella Valley, California, three of its many storylines feature very recent, prominent ties to “The Golf Capital of the World.”

Play Golf Myrtle Beach has teamed up with Aaron Chewning, the co-founder of St. Andre Golf, to launch a fresh and innovative video series, “Course Cases with Aaron Chewning.” Set to debut on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the series combines Chewning’s signature comedy with the beauty and challenge of seven premier Myrtle Beach golf courses.

Marked by a three-hole finishing stretch that’s unrivaled in the Myrtle Beach golf landscape, Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links is one of just a handful of designs with multiple holes playing along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway.

Golf in Myrtle Beach had an absolutely amazing year in 2024. Along with the usual staples like Monday After the Masters, the World Am, and nearly 3 MILLION ROUNDS played, we hosted the area’s first-ever PGA TOUR event, the Myrtle Beach Classic. We also saw a massive amount of work and investment poured back into our golf courses, bringing stunning aesthetic and playability improvements for both visiting and local golfers alike. Though we’re only two weeks into 2025, here are some of the things the author is looking forward to most in the upcoming year!

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club have earned the prestigious 2025 Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM), marking another national honor for each course. The coveted distinction recognizes the Top 100 golf shops worldwide, celebrating excellence in merchandising, customer service, and retail operations across public, private, resort, and off-course golf facilities.

Kyle and David are back in studio for the first episode of 2025. They talk through their New Year’s resolutions, Kyle’s favorite TGL team, analyzing the Dustin Johnson World Junior field for 2025, and more. Enjoy the episode!

As always, the Myrtle Beach Golf Report is powered by Play Golf Myrtle Beach.

Five of America’s top 10-ranked junior golfers, a returning former champion and the son of a golf icon headline the field committed to play in 2025 in the 10^th edition of the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Presented by LA Golf, set for Feb. 28 through March 2 at TPC Myrtle Beach.

Conveniently located near Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Beach Cove Resort offers stellar oceanfront accommodations to pair with your golf itinerary. Join us for a video tour of this popular seaside hotel.