Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

How do you go from taking photos of the World Series of Poker to becoming the official photographer for a PGA TOUR event? That’s exactly what Drew Amato did. Drew came in studio and sat down with Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Kyle Oland and David Williams to tell them about his wild journey in the world of photography, which recently included his work with the Myrtle Beach Classic at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.

The Play Golf Myrtle Beach team made the rounds this past week, and we’ve got plenty of photos to share! David Williams stopped by Heritage Club and was joined by Jim Maggio at Caledonia, and Joe Novak checked out the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort and Panther’s Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation.

Here’s your chance to join two of the top figures in YouTube golf for a one-of-a-kind event this fall in “The Golf Capital of the World!” The Bryan Bros Shootout, hosted by Play Golf Myrtle Beach and featuring star golf content creators Wesley and George Bryan, is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 at Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach.

Deciding where to stay is an important component of a Myrtle Beach golf trip, and group leaders have hundreds of options at their disposal. If your group prioritizes the relaxing vibes of oceanfront accommodations and the sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean, here are a quartet of properties in Myrtle Beach that have served as the home of countless golf trips.

Captain’s Quarters Resorts has been named the #1 family-friendly hotel in Myrtle Beach by Oyster, and offers a compelling seaside lodging option for your next golf getaway. Visitors have been raving about their recent stays, including those who’ve shared stories of their experience in both words and images.

Corey Faith of Paducah, Ky. has been a longtime competitor in the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. He competed in 2021, just months after recovering from a serious car accident that put him in a 41-day coma. Three years later, he repeated his feat of winning his flight and qualifying for Friday’s Flight Winners Playoff.

He says the dreaded word out loud here, because for Scott Tanguay at the Coastal Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach, S.C., there’s no need to fear the “shank.” In fact, he’s here to help show you how to avoid hitting it!

Explore the beauty, playability and charm of Gary Player’s only signature design you’ll find anywhere along the Grand Strand: Blackmoor Golf Club in Murrells Inlet, S.C.

Upendra Modak (Charlotte, N.C.) shot a net 68 (gross 81) to win the Flight Winners Playoff at the 41st Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Friday at Grande Dunes Resort Course.

Thursday evening brought a lively conclusion to the festivities at “The World’s Largest 19th Hole” at the 41^st Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship! We’ve got photo highlights from Michael Bisceglie and plenty of video reel feature content provided once more by our friends at 963 Film Group!

Myrtle Beach’s reputation as “The Golf Capital of the World” has been on full display this week during the 41st Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship, as social media has been absolutely lighting up with posts showcasing World Am action up and down the Grand Strand. Let’s jump into the action, thanks to our friends across Facebook and Instagram!

Michael Bisceglie documents the action from Litchfield Country Club in the Men’s Senior 50-59 Division and Shaftesbury Glen in the Women’s Gross and 59U divisions; Joe Novak checks in from Panther’s Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation, with pics from the Men’s Mid Senior 60-69 Division; and David Williams has photos from the Men’s Senior Gross and Senior 50-59 divisions.

Wednesday at the 41^st Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship and “The World’s Largest 19th Hole” was magical – in more ways than one! We’ve got photo highlights from Michael Bisceglie and plenty of video reel feature content provided once more by our friends at 963 Film Group!

Michael Bisceglie sets the scene with action shots from Legends-Parkland in the Men’s Senior 50-59 Division, and SouthCreek at Myrtle Beach National that hosted Men’s Mid Senior 60-69 play. Rob Spallone also checks in from Willbrook, which hosted the Men’s Gross and 49 and Under divisions, and Jim Maggio stops by Man O’ War to capture some images from the Just For Fun flight.

The fun continued Tuesday at the 41^st Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship! We’ve got photo highlights from Michael Bisceglie and video reel feature content galore – both from the course and the 19^th Hole, provided by our friends at 963 Film Group and the Play Golf Myrtle Beach social media team!