Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

The author has made three promises to himself for the coming year while calling “The Golf Capital of the World” here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina his home. Can you guess what they might be – and how they match up with what you resolve to do in the golf world in 2025?

Happy New Year, Myrtle Beach golfers!  Thank you all for sharing your amazing pictures and videos on Facebook and Instagram as the holiday season draws to a close. As we welcome 2025 and move forward, we’re excited to see even more of the beauty, camaraderie, and joy of the game that makes the Grand Strand “The Golf Capital of the World.” Here’s to a fantastic New Year — we look forward to seeing you on the course (and on social media)!

With a 2024 reach of more than 7 million and a followers base approaching 185,000, the Play Golf Myrtle Beach Facebook page continues to leave a leading social media footprint on the destination golf landscape. Join us here as we look back on a series of our most memorable posts from the past year!

Ultradwarf strains of bermudagrass have improved considerably over the years, but many golfers prefer bentgrass, widely regarded as the game’s premier putting surface. Three Myrtle Beach courses continue to showcase bentgrass, delighting players, especially our friends from the Northeast accustomed to putting on the finely textured grass. 

Conveniently located along the north end of Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, The Caravelle Resort offers a compelling lodging option for your next Grand Strand golf getaway. Join us for a quick video tour of this popular oceanfront hotel.

The magic of 27-hole courses lies in their versatility—offering the chance to mix and match nines while enjoying a bit more golf without committing to a full 36-hole marathon. For players seeking variety and flexibility in a single day, Myrtle Beach delivers with four exceptional 27-hole facilities: Arrowhead, Brunswick Golf Club, Sandpiper Bay, and Thistle.

The 2018 “Golf Course of the Year” as honored by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association, Meadowlands Golf Club is scenically tucked along the state line separating North and South Carolina, offering a compelling combination of natural beauty and unmatched Southern hospitality. This Willard Byrd/David Johnson design features spacious, gently sloping fairways and a surprising variety of elevation changes, creating a variety of challenges as they open onto large, manicured greens.

From two installments of “Bros vs. Pros” to an unforgettable “Amazing Race” and capping the year with a one-of-a-kind “Bryan Bros Shootout,” George and Wesley Bryan created indelible memories up and down the Grand Strand golf scene in 2024 – while pushing Myrtle Beach golf to new heights in its ongoing emergence in the YouTube golf content space.

With the invaluable support of 963 Film Group and professional photographer Drew Amato, the Play Golf Myrtle Beach team captured a bevy of captivating moments and compelling back stories during the Grand Strand’s long-awaited debut on the PGA TOUR stage: the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Join us here as we look back on some of the top scenes from the week.

Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach with a breathtaking oceanfront backdrop, the Grande Shores Ocean Resort beckons you to discover a popular oceanfront lodging option for your next Grand Strand golf getaway.

The Christmas Child Golf Tournament hosted recently at Man O’ War Golf Course in Myrtle Beach generated funds and in-kind contributions that enabled tournament organizers to bring more than 1,100 holiday gifts to children in the Western North Carolina and Jonesborough, Tennessee communities devastated this fall by the impacts of Hurricane Helene.

Ted Frick from the Classic Swing Golf School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. shows you how to tackle grainy Bermuda putting surfaces with a traditional putter and putting grip.

As part of its ongoing effort to showcase the magnificent splendor of “The Golf Capital of the World,” Play Golf Myrtle Beach includes photography captured each week throughout the Grand Strand golf landscape by members of its content team. Once again, this past year has offered a brilliant canvas for our photography team (David Williams, Rob Spallone, Joe Novak, and Jim Maggio) to present it from a real-time, fresh perspective.

A popular Gene Hamm design, Azalea Sands Golf Club offers a great golfing experience for players of all skill levels. And with no homes adjoining the course, it’s just you and the golf course – with a newly refurbished clubhouse restaurant and bar to greet you when your round is complete! Join us for a quick aerial video and hole-by-hole photo tour of this North Myrtle Beach design!

With the holiday season upon us, the Grand Strand golf community has shown once again why Myrtle Beach is truly “The Golf Capital of the World.” Over the past week we’ve been graced with festive photos, videos, and stories shared across social media showcasing holiday-themed golf rounds, cheerful clubhouse decorations and a vibrant Christmas spirit. Your posts have brought the season’s magic to life, and with a heartfelt thanks we’re happy to share some of the Facebook and Instagram highlights with you here!