Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

With hundreds of votes cast since last week, the Myrtle Beach vacation golfers have spoken. In a tight race, Mike Strantz has edged out Dan Maples as the leading vote-getter among your choices of Myrtle Beach’s most impactful golf course designers.

More than 670 golfers from throughout the United States and Canada are descending upon the Grand Strand once more in preparation for one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most anticipated events, the Style Driver Fall Classic.

Tickets for the PGA TOUR’s upcoming Myrtle Beach Classic will be available for purchase at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tickets can be purchased by visiting myrtlebeachclassic.com. The Myrtle Beach Classic will be held May 8-11, 2025, at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club.

Enjoy spellbinding golf on your next Myrtle Beach getaway with Mystical Golf! Play three rounds, stay three nights in well-appointed accommodations at Mystical Resort Golf Villas, and enjoy a wide assortment of extras. Check out what’s in store at each Mystical course!

Everyone from the game’s most famous tee time providers to local golf vacation companies is competing to help group leaders plan and book their next Myrtle Beach golf trip. Golfers benefit from a variety of options, allowing them to work with the provider they trust most. As you prepare for your next Myrtle Beach golf trip – spring of 2025 will be here before you know it – here is a mix of local and national providers who deliver value and great customer service.

Do you know which eye is your dominant eye? Ted Frick of the Classic Swing Golf School at Legends Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. is here to show you and easy way to find out – and tell you why it’s so important to your putting game.

Along with Ocean Ridge Plantation’s sister courses at Tiger’s Eye, Lion’s Paw and Panther’s Run, Tim Cate’s design mastery at Leopard’s Chase Golf Links brings the vacation golf experience full-circle at this idyllic Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina location. You’ve heard about their new TifEagle greens; now join us on a video and hole-by-hole photo tour!

Golfers in the Myrtle Beach area know that a great day on the course isn’t just about the perfect drive or a low score. Sometimes, the clubhouse fare is what makes the experience unforgettable. From cheesy slices to hearty sandwiches, the Grand Strand’s courses offer up some standout meals that are perfect for fueling up before or after a round. Here are the four clubhouse meals that left a lasting impression.

Thanks to all of you for sharing your amazing golf experiences on Facebook and Instagram over the past week! From stunning course views to unforgettable moments on the green, your posts remind everyone why Myrtle Beach is truly The Golf Capital of the World – and why we’re grateful to be part of such a passionate and supportive community. Keep those posts coming – we love seeing the game through your eyes!

The Play Golf Myrtle Beach team keeps on rolling each week, capturing imagery of what you can expect right now when you visit “The Golf Capital of the World!” This week, Jim Maggio stopped by a popular design along the Intracoastal Waterway, Glen Dornoch Waterway Golf Links, where the early November conditions were spectacular!

How do you balance professional golf and content creation? That’s exactly what The Bryan Bros, George and Wesley Bryan, are doing. They joined us in-studio ahead of last week’s Bryan Bros Shootout to discuss Wesley’s PGA TOUR journey, how The Bryan Bros got to where they are, and their favorite Myrtle Beach moments. Enjoy the episode!

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

Specializing in travel packages for its Canadian friends, MyrtleBeachGolf.ca makes their Grand Strand golf dreams a reality with expert knowledge, friendly service and custom package options to suit any size or type of travel group. See what they have in store for your next getaway!

We’re keeping this ballot box open through Sunday night, Nov. 10, so you can weigh in on the course designer whose signature layouts have made the biggest impressions on your Myrtle Beach golf experience!

A significant part of Myrtle Beach’s appeal to traveling golfers lies in the diversity of its offerings. Whether you want to play a course designed by an architectural legend, a links-style layout or experience a design that highlights the area’s coastal beauty, Myrtle Beach has something for everyone. As you make plans for your next trip to the Golf Capital of the World, here are five courses that offer distinctive experiences.

The Golficity Boys are back! In their recent return trip to “The Golf Capital of the World,” Frank and Mike kicked off the proceedings at “The Granddaddy” of Myrtle Beach golf: Pine Lakes Country Club. Check out their experience right here, and get their thoughts on why they think it’s one of the Grand Strand’s true hidden gems!