Father-Son Team Classic is a Myrtle Beach Golf Favorite

Father’s Day is in the rearview mirror, but the ultimate father-son event is on the Myrtle Beach golf community’s immediate horizon.

The 15th annual Father-Son Team Classic, open to any father-son type relationships, including grandfather-son, stepson-father and son-in-law or (uncle)-nephew, will take place in Myrtle Beach July 19-21.

At the heart of the 54-hole event is the time fathers and sons spend together. For some, the tournament reinforces already strong bonds, but for others it can help mend fractured relationships.

“In the tournament’s second year, I was in middle of giving out flight prizes and a guy came up and said, ‘I’ve got to talk to you,’” said Robert Harper, the tournament’s founder. “He said my son and I hadn’t talked for seven years. There was a rift between my wife and his wife. Out of the blue he called me and said, Dad let’s play golf. We sat down and talked about it, came here and met. We each brought our wives and found out it was a misunderstanding.’”

Those moments, while atypical, speak to the tournament’s emotional pull.

The event, which features rounds of better ball, alternate shot, and Captain’s Choice, includes some of the best Myrtle Beach golf courses. The four courses at Barefoot Resort, Grande Dunes, SouthCreek at Myrtle Beach National, Founders Club, the Jones Course at Sea Trail, Legends, PineHills at Myrtlewood, River Club and Rivers Edge are among this year’s host courses.

The Father-Son divides players into 26 flights based on their verifiable USGA handicap. The flights are named after past golf legends and current PGA Tour stars.

The good times don’t end with each round: there is a skills contest that includes putting, chipping and a long drive, and an awards ceremony and cookout following the final round.

For first time participants, the Father-Son costs $1,175 per team. The cost is $950 for past participants. Registration includes the cost of all three rounds of golf, cart included, a $100 PGA Tour Superstore gift card, a $100 Golf Dimensions gift card, a hat, shirt, balls and more. The entry fee also includes dinner at the awards ceremony for each player and a guest.