Myrtle Beach Golf News
Well-liked duo returning to Monday After the Masters Pro-Am
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (January 19, 2012) – This week it was announced that the popular ESPN Mike & Mike in the Morning Show will again be broadcasting live from the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am on April 9, 2012 at Barefoot Resort’s Dye Club. ...>> read more
Bald Head Island Club named to Top 5 Renovations in 2011 list
BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC (January 13, 2012) – Links Insider eNewsletter has named Bald Head Island Club to its list of Top Renovations in 2011. They reported, “This exclusive golf and real estate community off the Carolina coast selected local architect Tim Cate to rejuvenate a 1960s Geor ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Area tournament dates set
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (January 5, 2012) – Tournament dates have been set and entries are being accepted for the Myrtle Beach Area’s premier amateur golf tournaments. The Golf Dimensions Superstore National Father & Son Team Classic is scheduled for July 19-21, 2012. The Golf ...>> read more
Direct Air extends discount travel program
NORTH MYRETLE BEACH, SC (December 24, 2011) – Between now and December 31, 2011 Direct Air round-trip flight vouchers are available for purchase for just $169.00, including all taxes and fees! The vouchers are good for travel between January 12, 2012 and October 31, 2012. You can purchase u ...>> read more
Industry veteran to East Coast Golf Management
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 19, 2011) – Frank Monk has been named director of marketing for East Coast Golf Management, effective immediately. He will be responsible for marketing the company’s six managed golf courses and their six additional golf courses with marketing partnerships. ...>> read more
Film crew on Grand Strand course for new Golf Channel show
LITTLE RIVER, SC (December 12, 2011) - River Hills Golf and Country Club recently hosted an NGA Hooters Tour Carolina Winter Series event. Along with the tournament came the same independent film crew that shot the Pipe Dream series for Golf Channel. They filmed tournament participant Robbie Bier ...>> read more
Canadian airline begins winter/spring service to Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 16, 2011) - Porter Airlines has announced extended Myrtle Beach/Toronto winter service. The service will begin with twice weekly flights on February 16th and run into May. The peak season of March 1st through April 30th will have four weekly flights. Porter offers the o ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach gains direct flight to LaGuardia
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 19, 2011) – Vacationers and business travelers will have another option to/from LaGuardia and Myrtle Beach with direct flights beginning July 11, 2012 as Delta expands its presence at the New York airport. The daily direct flight is expected to fly year-around; De ...>> read more
Direct Air extends 2 for 1 sale
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 1, 2011) – Direct Air has extended its 2 for 1 sale through December 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM. Savings are available on all flights booked through September 30, 2012. For details and flight information visit online at http://www.visitdirectair.com. Direct Air provides ...>> read more
Bridge closing impacts Barefoot Resort and Golf Club
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (November 8, 2011) - The bridge off U.S. 17 to the four-course Barefoot Resort and Golf Club will close for painting Nov. 28. It is expected to open in less than 49 days. The golf courses, driving range and related businesses can still be accessed off S.C. 31 at the Waterto ...>> read more
Golf clubs ready when needed
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (November 4, 2011) - GolfClubsAway.com (GCA) is now available in Myrtle Beach! The process is simple. Order clubs online and they’ll be waiting at your accommodations, or golf course when you arrive. In fact if you order by 4:00 PM a set of clubs will be deliver ...>> read more
garNew golf show promotes Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (September 20, 2011) – “SeasideGolf.com Presents Myrtle Beach” is airing on Comcast Cable in the mid-Atlantic region on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network based in Baltimore, M.D. and Root Sports based in Pittsburgh, P.A. Crow Creek Golf Club general manager ...>> read more
SunCruz Casino introduces Golfers' VIP Fridays
LITTLE RIVER, SC (September 19, 2011) – Fridays during October and November SunCruz Casino will feature Golfers’ VIP Fridays, a special sail for visiting golfers. With a scorecard and $20 per golfer the evening features a deluxe Prime Rib dinner, two welcome drinks (drinks are complim ...>> read more
5th Annual Patriot Golf Day a winner
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 26, 2011) – Regardless of where you’re teeing-it-up Labor Day weekend, there’s a good chance your golf course will be participating in Patriot Golf Day.
Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) ...>> read more
Welcome World Amateur golfers
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 29, 2011) – After a slight brush with Hurricane Irene the golf courses are in great shape and the Myrtle Beach Golf Authority welcomes 2,881 golfers and guests to the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. The tournament is underway today and concludes with t ...>> read more
Academic honor to Coastal Carolina University Men's Golf Team
CONWAY, SC (August 23, 2011) - The Golf Coaches Association of America has recently named the Coastal Carolina University (CCU) Men’s Golf Team to the 2011 Division I All Academic Team. The CCU Men’s Golf Team was 1 of just 40 teams to be recognized for this a ...>> read more
Direct Air extends fare sale
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 20, 2011) –Direct Air serving 9 cities with direct flights to Myrtle Beach has extended their sale from September flights to 2012. New routes and flights available so book now for best fares. The extended sale runs through August 28th.
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Merger accounts for more than 25-percent of area golf courses
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 3, 2011) – The largest golf course ownership and management companies in the Myrtle Beach Area golf scene have announced plans to merge. Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management owns 5 of the 10 courses it manages, while Myrtle Beach National owns 10 of the 14 c ...>> read more
Lion's Paw set to reopen August 30th after renovation
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (July 04, 2011) - Lion's Paw Golf Links one of the Big Cats at Ocean Ridge Plantation is closed to change from bentgrass to Mini-Verde Bermudagrass. The course is scheduled to reopen on August 30th in time for a round in the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Champions ...>> read more
Feherty to World Am
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 26, 2011) - Golf' humorist David Feherty will be appearing in Myrtle Beach on September 1st as a featured entertainer of the 28th annual Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship. The 72-hole tournament costs $550 and includes nightly access to the 19th Hole, where F ...>> read more
Direct Air Summer Savings Offers 50% Off
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 29, 2011) – Direct Air is offering a summer sale that offers 50-percent off all flights, regardless when the trip is used. This special promotion ends August 7, 2011. Book today for fall and spring golf trips at www.visitdirectair.com and enter promo code OHSOLOW.
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Direct Air Family Ties Sale
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 7, 2011) - Purchase certificates online (http://www.visitdirectair.com/) without travel dates, passenger names, or destinations and schedule at your convenience for only $169. Than travel round-trip on any existing Direct Air flight from August 1, 2011 through Ap ...>> read more
Callaway Performance Center to Barefoot Resort & Golf
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 24, 2011) – The Barefoot Resort & Golf’s driving range will be home to the first Callaway Performance Center in the Carolinas. Golf Dimensions has an agreement with Callaway to own and operate the center. Callaway’s 16th center is scheduled to op ...>> read more
Nicoletti to Grande Dunes Golf Academy
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 20, 2011) – LPGA teaching and club professional division member Karen Nicoletti has joined the Grande Dunes Golf Academy as a member of the instructional team. Located at the Grande Dunes Resort course, Nicoletti provides video & computer swing analysis ...>> read more
eLocal radio golf show "Grand Strand Golf Weekly" returns
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 1, 2011) – Beginning June 5th “Grand Strand Golf Weekly presented by the Classic Golf Group” will air each Sunday mornings 8:00-10:00 am on ESPN Radio 93.9 “The Team.” Black Bear Golf Club head professional and general manager Patrick Wil ...>> read more
Dates set for 24th Annual Summer Family Golf Tournaments
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 26, 2011) – The 24th Annual Summer Family Golf Tournaments kicks-off June 29th at Legends Resort Moorland Course, 2:00 PM. Play continues through August 10th at 8 different courses. There’s room for everyone with Open, Couples and Adult/Youth Divisions. Singles a ...>> read more
Six area courses closing for green renovations
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 20, 2011) – This summer five courses will be closing and replacing bentgrasses with fine-bladed ultradwarf Bermudagrasses
The Wild Wing Avocet Course is one of three courses managed by the Myrtle Beach National Co. that are shutting down this summer. The ...>> read more
Dunes Golf & Beach Club in documentary
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 17, 2011) - A crew has filmed The Dunes Golf and Beach Club for an hour-long documentary expected to air in early 2012 on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The special focuses on the development of the game through 14-differenct course architects during the last 100-yea ...>> read more
Golf clinic to feature Curtis Strange
SUNSET BEACH, NC (April 26, 2011) –On May 21 two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange will be taking part in a pair of free clinics at Sandpiper Bay. The clinics are in conjunction with the PGA of America Free Lesson Month and Play Golf America promotions.
Strange will spea ...>> read more
Dustin Johnson signs with Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 18, 2011) - Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Johnson, a Coastal Carolina University alumnus and former Myrtle Beach resident, have announced that he would be the group's spokesman through the end of the year. Johnson has affection for the Myrtle Beach area. "It's ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Area courses to Golf Digest's list of the Greatest Public Golf Courses in America
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 15, 2011) - The Dunes Golf and Beach Club is 46th on the list, the Grande Dunes Resort Course is tied for 88th and Tidewater Golf Club and Plantation is 94th.
The biennial rankings are based on evaluations by more than 1,000 volunteer panelists throughout the U.S., who ...>> read more
Direct Air adds 2 roundtrip routes from Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 1, 2011) - Local carrier Direct Air will add flights to Hagerstown, MD and Lakeland, FL effective June 23, 2011.
"Currently we serve Myrtle Beach from eight locations," said Bill Keilman, a managing partner and chief financial officer with Direct Air. "W ...>> read more
Golf Week magazine acclaims Myrtle Beach Area courses
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (March 17, 2011) – The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach has been ranked at No. 105 by Golfweek magazine in their 2011 “Best Classic Courses” in the United States poll. The historic Robert Trent Jones-designed course has also been ranked as ...>> read more
Southwest Airlines offering Charleston SC flights
CHARLESTON, SC (March 13, 2011) – The red and purple planes of Southwest Airlines have begun servicing Charleston International Airport. Seven daily non-stop flights to four cities: three to Baltimore/Washington International, two to Chicago, one to Nashville and one to Houston. Myrtle Beac ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Area tournaments highlighted
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (March 8, 2011) – Myrtle Beach Golf Authority has gone live with a new “Local Tournaments” page on www.myrtle-beachgolf.com. Updated regularly the page is the most definitive of Myrtle Beach Area golf tournaments. Satisfy your competitive spirit, or ...>> read more
May 12 set for Coastal Uncorked Golf Tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (March 7, 2011) – Myrtle Beach National’s South Creek course will be the site of the 2nd Annual Coastal Uncorked Golf Tournament, May 12, 2011. Part of the Coastal Uncorked weeklong food & wine festival the tournament promises the best in food, wine, beer and spir ...>> read more
Myrtle Beachs Farmstead Golf Links & Meadowlands Golf Club Ranked Among NCs Top 100 Courses You Can Play
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (JANUARY 27, 2011) - Farmstead Golf Links and Meadowlands Club in Calabash, N.C., on the northern end of Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand, are among the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play,” in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Golf Panel. The rankings of the p ...>> read more
Furyk to Hootie Monday After the Masters tournament
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (January 21, 2011) – Reigning FedEx Cup Champion and 2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year, Jim Furyk has committed to again play in the Hootie Monday After the Masters tournament. Scheduled for April 11, 2011 at Barefoot Resort’s Dye Club, Furyk joins John Daly and ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Area Golf Quality and Affordability Receives High Marks
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (January 17, 2011) – A survey of 2,058 respondents who traveled to golf, or planned to travel, reported that the Myrtle Beach area is as attractive a golf destination as any other eastern U.S. location. The National Golf Foundation (NGF) was commissioned by Myrtle Beach Gol ...>> read more
Greg Norman Golf School Coming to N. Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH --
Though Greg Norman seldom plays competitive golf these days, he's not short on things to do.
An apparel line, golf course design firm, turf company, winery, beef export company and restaurant are among the businesses that carry his name, an ...>> read more
Spirit Airlines adding five nonstop direct Myrtle Beach flights
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 28, 2010) – Beginning May 5, 2011 Spirit Airlines will begin seasonal service to Washington, DC, Plattsburgh, NY, Niagara Falls, NY, Latrobe, PA and Charleston, WV. The new nonstop service nearly doubles destinations Spirit serves from Myrtle Beach. Flights will be ...>> read more
WonderWorks scheduled for completion in March 2011
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 27, 2010) - WonderWorks™ management has announced details about the WonderWorks attraction coming to Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. It is expected to be completed and ready for opening in March 2011. It will be the first attraction of its kin ...>> read more
American Golf Census says GET COUNTED!
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 20, 2010) - The American Golf Census is counting as many of the country’s 27 million golfers as possible. Being counted shows your support of the game and lets policymakers better understand how golf enhances the lives of millions of Americans from all walks of lif ...>> read more
Date Set for Patriot Golf Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 18, 2010) - November 14th is the date for the 2nd Annual Patriot Golf Classic at Legends Resort's Parkland course. The Captain's Choice format will shotgun start at 12:30 PM. Proceeds support service members of the National Guard and Reserve via the South Carolin ...>> read more
Endless Summer Festival
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 16, 2010) – Instead of welcoming fall with open arms, the sandy shores of North Myrtle Beach insists on celebrating never-ending warmth with the Endless Summer Festival! The fun starts, Saturday, October 30th on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. Enjoy fabulo ...>> read more
Carolina Beach Music Awards dates set
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 9, 2010) – November 10-14, 2010 are the dates for this year’s CAMMY Awards. For a full schedule of events phone: 910-281-4400, or e-mail cbma@nc.rr.com. Visit online at www.carolinabeachmusicawards.com.
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$50,000 World Offshore Poker Tournament
LITTLE RIVER, SC (October 9, 2010) – Sun Cruz Aquasino will host the $50,000 World Offshore Poker Tournament Sunday, October 24, 2010. The tournament has a $550 buy-in. For details telephone the Poker Hotline at 843-957-2885.
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Barefoot Resort Swing Bridge Repairs Status
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 3, 2010) - Beginning October 3rd, the Barefoot Resort Swing Bridge will be closed for minor repairs from 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM. Watertower Road can be used to gain access to Barefoot during these times. Traffic will not be interrupted during daytime and early even ...>> read more
National Law Enforcement offers Memorial Golf Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 8, 2010) - The 11th Annual National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Golf Classic--the "WORLD'S LARGEST LAW ENFORCEMENT GOLF EVENT"--will be held November 7-12, 2010. In addition to the opportunity to support a great cause, you'll have the c ...>> read more
George Holliday Junior Tournament returns to Myrtle Beach.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (October 7, 2010) - Three championship rounds will played Thanksgiving weekend (November 25-27) featuring outstanding junior golfers. The field is limited to 420 players. Young players are encouraged to book early. Details are available by calling Michael Burnside at ...>> read more
South Carolinas Legends In Concert to move production spectacular to Broadway at the Beach
LAS VEGAS, NV (September 30, 2010) — The celebrated tribute artist production Legends in Concert®, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV announced it has entered a long-term multi-dimensional partnership with Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. of Myrtle Beach, S.C. to become the resident hea ...>> read more
Crow Creek reopening after 10-day closing
CALABASH, NC (September 24, 2010) - Crow Creek Golf Club shut down on September 14 to eradicate some Bermudagrass that had invaded its L93 bentgrass greens. The course is reopening Saturday the 25th.
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Pirates Overrun the Dixie Stampede and Set Sight on a New Pirates' Voyage in Myrtle Beach in 2011
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (September 22, 2010) -- After a 19-season run, Dolly Parton is changing the theme at her dinner theater from Dixie Stampede to Pirates' Voyage In a dramatic change, Dolly Parton is hoisting the Jolly Roger and tilting her sails to the wind, matey! Pirates' Voyage is docki ...>> read more
Johnson to represent USA in Ryder Cup competition
CONWAY, SC (August 17, 2010) - Three-time Coastal Carolina University men's golf All-American Dustin Johnson has automatically earned a spot to represent the United States of America at the 2010 Ryder Cup. This year's Ryder Cup will be Oct. 1-3 at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales on ...>> read more
Rally for the Cure announces tournament date
MURRELLS INLET, SC (September 7, 2010) – On November 6th the Executive Women’s Golf Association-Myrtle Beach Chapter will host a Captain’s Choice tournament at International Golf Club. The $55 per person entry fee includes a $20 donation to Rally for the Cure. A closest to the p ...>> read more
Elliott Realtys Myrtle Beach Golf Authority Announces Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament
North Myrtle Beach, SC – September 2010 – Elliott Realty, a leading full service Vacation Rental and Real Estate Company located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is pleased to announce that The Myrtle Beach Golf Authority, a Division of Elliott Realty, is holding a golf tournamen ...>> read more
Alzheimers Associations Round to Remember Golf Tournament, benefiting the 2010 Grand Strand Memory Walk
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (September 3, 2010) - The Alzheimer’s Association’s 5thannual ‘Round to Remember’ Golf Tournament, benefiting the Grand Strand Memory Walk®, will take place on Friday September 24that River Oaks Golf Plantation in Myrtle Beach. Registration ...>> read more
Perkinson captures World Amateur Championship
MURRELLS INLET, SC (September 3, 2010) – Bobby Perkinson of Alcoa, TN made double bogey on the par-4 ninth hole at the TPC of Myrtle Beach on Friday afternoon. However, the 74-year-old retiree still shot his age for a net 3-under-par 69 and a one-stroke win in the nearly 3,100-player event. ...>> read more
August 28th through September 2nd Tee Times available
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 25, 2010) – What golf destination can host a major amateur tournament with 3100 players utilizing 52 golf courses and still have tee times available? Only the Myrtle Beach area can accommodate the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship and still have accommoda ...>> read more
Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament September 11
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 25, 2010) - Myrtle Beach Golf Authority, Elliot Realty and golf director Cathy Ziegler are hosting a Rally for the Cure® Golf Tournament on September 11, 2010 at Eagle Nest Golf Club. For information visit http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/15526-MBGolfAuthorityRa ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach National, Pawleys Plantation acquisition is official
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 19, 2010) - Myrtle Beach National has acquired Pawleys Plantation from original owner Les Morris. A contract has been in place since early spring. In addition to the Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole golf course, the acquisition includes all resort amenities and real estate. ...>> read more
Greg Norman brings golf academy to Barefoot Resort
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 19, 2010) - The spacious practice facility at Barefoot Resort has been selected for the East Coast headquarters of the Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy. A 10,000-square-foot building is planned and scheduled to open summer 2011. In addition to the standard instruc ...>> read more
3 Myrtle Beach golf courses among Golf Magazine Top 100
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 13, 2010) - Golf Magazine released its biennial ranking of America’s best public courses in its September issue. The Myrtle Beach area has three courses represented. Three Grand Strand courses, led by Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, earned a spot on Golf Magaz ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Area dominates Golf Magazines The Best Courses Near You rankings
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (August 13, 2010) – The September issue of Golf Magazine includes a section, The Best Courses Near You. Of the 20 South Carolina courses listed, 13 are in the Myrtle Beach area. Joining the Love Course at Barefoot, Caledonia and the Dunes Club are Tidewater, Barefoot Resort ...>> read more
$21,477 donated from Know Your Score campaign to fight prostate cancer
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 26, 2010) - National spokesman Jim Huber was on hand as Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday's Know Your Score campaign donated $21,477 to help fight prostate cancer during a ceremony at Martin’s PGA Tour Superstore in North Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday&rsqu ...>> read more
Sandpiper Bay Named Golf Course of the Year
SUNSET BEACH, NC (July 29, 2010) - Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club has captured one of the area’s most prestigious honors, winning the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owner’s Association Course of the Year Award for 2010.
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River Oaks Golf Plantation Otter course reopens
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 22, 2010) – Following a 6-week seasonal closing the Otter nine-holes at River Oaks Golf Plantation has reopened and is in great shape for the remainder of the summer and fall golf seasons.
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Deadline for registration rapidly approaching
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 21, 2010) – The entry deadline for golfers interested in playing this year’s Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is August 2nd. The annual 4-day tournament that regularly attracts more than 3,000 golfers from 50-states and 25-foreign countries will be c ...>> read more
Golfweek magazine ranking shines on Myrtle Beach courses
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 13, 2010) – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and the Dunes Golf & Beach Club have both gained top 100 honors in their respective classes. Caledonia is No. 98 on Golfweek’s Top 100 Modern Courses, 1960-present, which includes both public and private courses. Th ...>> read more
Restaurant named citys first Platinum Partner with states Sustainable Seafood Initiative
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 12, 2010) – WaterScapes, the casual fine dining restaurant within the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, has been named a Platinum Partner in South Carolina’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. It is the first restaurant in the City of Myrtle Beach to receive this recogni ...>> read more
Panthers Run to reopen September 1
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (July 5, 2010) – With greens being enlarged to their original size and reseeded Panthers Run one of The Big Cats Golf Courses is on schedule to reopen September 1 and be ready for the fall 2010 golf season.
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Another River Oaks nine opens
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (July 5, 2010) – Renovations to the Fox course at River Oaks Golf Plantation have been completed and the course is reopened. Trees were removed, carts paths repaved and greens were reseeded. This is the second of the three nine-hole courses to be renovated. The Otter ...>> read more
Founders Club hosting Low Country Open
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (June 24, 2010) – July 31st & August 1stare the dates for the Low Country Open at the Founders Club in Pawleys Island, SC. Two person amateur teams will compete both days in Best Ball competition. Each team member must have a current USGA verifiable handicap. Th ...>> read more
Week long golf event for juniors underway
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 21, 2010) – The DynaSwingFIT Golf School has organized and is hosting a full week of junior golf events June 27ththrough July 3rd. Clinics, par 3 and mini golf competitions, 18-hole adult/junior – junior/junior tournament at Legends Golf Resort, cookouts, ...>> read more
Icons of Rock The Ultimate Tribute Show opens
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 19, 2010) – The Rock-n-Roll Café & Theater, Myrtle Beach’s new concert style showroom has opened at Broadway at the Beach. The theater is located next to Margaritaville. Icons of Rock “the Ultimate Tribute Show” features tributes to Led Ze ...>> read more
June 22 registration deadline approaching
MYRTLE BEACH, SC(June 16, 2010) – Registration for the July 22-24, 2010 Martin's PGA TOUR Superstore National Father & Son Team Classic will close June 22. The 54-hole alternating format tournament is open to Father / Son • Grandfather / Grandson • Stepfather / Steps ...>> read more
Two area courses have closed holes to make renovations on greens
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 10, 2010) - Panther's Run Golf Links at Ocean Ridge Plantation and nine holes at the 27-hole Sandpiper Bay Golf and Country Club have closed to change greens from Penncross Bentgrass to the more heat tolerant MiniVerde Ultradwarf Bermudagrass.
River Club in the Litc ...>> read more
Pawleys Island golf courses unveil web site upgrades
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC (June 2, 2010) – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Plantation have announced major upgrades to the web site showcasing both entities. The upgrades include easier navigation, and enhanced photo and video galleries
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Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame inducts two
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (June 3, 2010) – Representatives of Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc. and Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday inducted two industry leaders, George W. “Buster” Bryan and Gary Schaal, into the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club t ...>> read more
South Carolinas Dream 18 front 9 announced
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 24, 2010) - The Professional Golf Association of America’s website pga.com has unveiled the front 9 of South Carolina’s Dream 18. Of the nine holes revealed, three are in the Myrtle Beach Area. The par-4 13th hole at Arcadian Shores Golf Club is the first hole. T ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach area courses lead Golfweek's 2010 Best Courses You Can Play issue
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 14, 2010) – This week’s issue of Golf Week lists courses in each state that are open for public play. Seven of the top 10 layouts in South Carolina are on the Strand. Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is No. 3, The Dunes Golf and Beach Club is No.5, Tidewater Go ...>> read more
Hard Rock Cafe and the V Foundation team-up for a great golf event
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 20, 2010) – Saturday, June 19, 2010 the Hard Rock Café V Foundation Golf Tournament will be held at Myrtlewood Golf Club. Always a favorite tournament this year’s event coincides with the Hard Rock Café 15thBirthday Celebration in Myrtle Beach. ...>> read more
Dates and courses set for 2010 Summer Family Golf
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 14, 2010) – The 23rdseason of Summer Family Golf kicks-off June 23rdand continues every Wednesday through August 18th. Bring your family, friends or just yourself and play some of the best courses on the Grand Strand. Each tournament will include three divisions: Open, ...>> read more
Diehl named Head PGA Golf Professional at the at The Dye Club Barefoot Resort & Golf
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (May 3, 2010) – Jeff Diehl has been promoted to PGA Head Professional of The Dye Club at Barefoot Resort & Golf. Diehl had been first assistant at the course for the past four years. Prior to Barefoot Resort he served as first assistant at the renowned Black Cours ...>> read more
David Feherty to headline entertainment for Golf.com World Am
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 30, 2010) – Golf Magazine contributor, CBS analyst and golf humorist David Feherty will headline the entertainment on September 2 at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship’s popular 19thhole. Registration for the tournament and further details can be ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach National acquiring Pawleys Plantation
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 24, 2010) – Myrtle Beach National Company, the area’s largest golf course management company, has signed a contract with the course’s owner to purchase the Jack Nicklaus designed Pawleys Plantation. The number of courses the company owns or manages will t ...>> read more
Coastal Carolina University captures title
NINETY-SIX, SC (April 22, 2010) – The Patriot Golf Club Grand Harbor was the venue for Coastal Carolina University’s (CCU) seventh consecutive Big South Conference Men’s Golf Championship. The victory qualifies them for an NCAA regional tournament. Bettering Charleston Sou ...>> read more
Green replacements and repairs temporarily close two area favorites
MYRTLE BEACH, SC(April 21, 2010) – Two area courses will temporarily close late spring and summer to replace and repair greens. Possum Trot is closing May 17 to rebuild and resod five greens. The greens will remain TifDwarf Bermuda. June 18th is the expected reopening date. River Club ...>> read more
Veteran's Golf Classic dedicated to those who proudly served
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 16, 2010) – May 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2010 are the dates for the annual Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Veteran’s Classic golf tournament. A two-person team, 54-hole competition of Best Ball, Texas Scramble and Combined Team Net Score is the format. At least one te ...>> read more
D.J. Trahan and Steve Azar Win Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (April 12, 2010) - The weather was spectacular and the celebrities were abundant, at the 16th Annual Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am. A sellout crowd of more than 6,000 people lined the Dye Course at Barefoot Resort and Golf to watch a te ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach area hosts great amateur golf tournaments
MYRTLE BEACH, SC(April 5, 2010) – Both visitors and locals appreciate the chance to play golf on some of the Myrtle Beach Area’s great courses. The opportunity to participate in tournament competition on multiple courses, while develop some life-long friendships is something few ...>> read more
River Oaks completes renovations on Fox course
MYRTLE BEACH, SC(March 23, 2010) – The new look River Oaks Golf Plantation took another step forward with the opening of the Fox nine this week. The Otter nine has already been completed. In addition to removing more than 1300 trees, over one-third of the sand bunkers on each nine have been ...>> read more
Best Grand Strand courses announced
MYRTLE BEACH, SC(March 19, 2010) - South Carolina Golf Course Ratings Panel has announced their Top Ten Grand Strand Courses. Criteria used in the judging include routing, variety, strategy, equity, memorability, aesthetics and experience. The Top Ten are 1. The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtl ...>> read more
"Play Golf America" & ASGA News
Grande Dunes Resort Course Will Host 'Play Golf America Day'
Myrtle Beach, SC (February 11, 2010) — The Grande Dunes Golf Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C. will host “Play Golf America Day” on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Admission is free for the day and the first 500 re ...>> read more
Area Golf News
Myrtle BeachGolf Holiday and Zero – the Project to End Prostate Cancer unite to raise awareness and funding for research
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (February 9, 2010) – Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Zero – the Project to End Prostate Cancer announced today that award-winning journalis ...>> read more
Hard Rock Cafe and the V Foundation team-up for a great golf event
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (January 22, 2010) � Saturday, June 19, 2010 the Hard Rock Cafe V Foundation Golf Tournament will be held at Myrtlewood Golf Club, Myrtle Beach. Always a favorite tournament this year's event coincides with the Hard Rock Cafe 15th Birthday Celebration in Myrtle Beach. A great welc ...>> read more
Pine Lakes to host Coastal Uncorked Food and Wine Festival tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (January 22, 2010) Pine Lakes Country Club is the site of the Coastal Uncorked Golf Tournament, Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Rooted in the tradition and history of Myrtle Beach golf, Pine Lakes is the perfect venue for this inaugural event. The tournament is unique combining a great g ...>> read more
Beachwood Golf Club launches new web site
Beachwood Golf Club, a North Myrtle Beach favorite, has gone live with a brand new web site. The site features a video introduction by golf director Kevin Lawson along with current weather, current course conditions, specials, a tour of the course and online tee times. The tour of the co ...>> read more
New title sponsor to World Am
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 16, 2009) - The World Amateur Handicap Championship has reached a two-year title sponsorship agreement with Sports Illustrated Golf Group. The sponsorship can be extended to a third year with agreement of both parties following the 2010 event. The 26-year ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach area tour professionals complete successful 2009
MYRTLE BEACH (December 15, 2009) - Myrtle Beach resident and PGA Tour professional Dustin Johnson teamed with Steve Flesch to finish fifth at the Shark Shootout at 23 under. Johnson finished 2009 at 15th on the money list ($2,977,901) and a world ranking of 48th. Conway, SC ho ...>> read more
River Oaks Golf Plantation joins Signature Golf Group
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 9, 2010) - On December 1, 2009 the Signature Golf Group took over management of the 27-hole River Oaks Golf Plantation. The new management relationship will not effect the course renovations presently underway. Hundreds of trees are being removed enabling a bet ...>> read more
Spirit Airlines Announces Atlanta-Myrtle Beach Services
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 10, 2009) - Spirit Airlines has announced non-stop service between Atlanta and Myrtle Beach beginning May 1, 2010 and continuing until November 10, 2010. Service will resume in the spring of 2011. With arrivals in Myrtle Beach at 11:40 AM and departures at 5:00 ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach National Co. to Manage Wild Wing Plantation
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (December 2, 2009) - The Avocet, an 18-hole Larry Nelson and Jeff Brauer design, and the recently renovated Hummingbird Nine at Wild Wing Plantation are now managed by the Myrtle Beach National Co. With the acquisition of these 27-holes, this gives the largest golf course ...>> read more
National Golf Foundation Announces Myrtle Beach Study Results
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (November 17, 2009) - The National Golf Foundation (NGF) has reported the results of a study commissioned by marketing cooperative Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. The NGF research shows the Myrtle Beach Area ranking at the top of recognition as a golf destination and number one in ...>> read more
Newest Carolina Course Joins Brunswick Isles Golf Trail
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (November 20, 2009 /CNW/) - The Brunswick Isles Golf Trail, which stretches out along the coast of southern North Carolina and northern South Carolina, now offers 450 memorable holes of championship golf with the addition of Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest located just ...>> read more
34 Grand Strand Courses Recognized by Golf World
Thirty-four Grand Strand courses were honored in the 2010 Golf World Readers� Choice Awards that recognized the best public, private and resort facilities in the country. The golf courses were recognized in three Top 50 categories, which featured the 50 top vote getters, and the Best-in-State cate ...>> read more
Porter Airlines tees up winter Myrtle Beach service
Only non-stop service from Canada
TORONTO (November 12, 2009 /CNW/) - Golfers, families and friends can get away to Myrtle Beach's famous golf courses and sandy beaches more easily than ever with Porter Airlines' new winter seasonal service.
Porter is offering twice-weekly roundtrips between Toron ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Ranks #4 on Trip Advisor's list of Top 10 U.S. Golf Destinations
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (November 12, 2009 /CNW) - Trip Advisor, a popular Web site that boasts over 30 million traveler reviews and opinions, released its list of the Top 10 U. S. Golf Destinations on November 9. The list, which was compiled after thousands of Trip Advisor participants voted, includes Myr ...>> read more
5 Great reasons to visit now
There is plenty of golf yet to be played in Myrtle Beach this year. If winter is beginning to creep up in your area, here are 5 reasons to experience a great Myrtle Beach golf vacation.Now!
1. Weather- Experience the Golf Capital of the World at its most pleasant time of year. M ...>> read more
Have you played Myrtle Beach's longest par 3's?
Par 3's are not always about finesse and control.
Believe it or not, the longest Par 3's in Myrtle Beach require as much brute strength as the longest drives. You likely won't play from the tips, but it still may seem a long way to the flag, so Bring It!
1. Wicked ...>> read more
River Oaks Renovations
Renovations on the Otter nine at the 27 hole River Oaks Golf Club have been completed and reopened this week. The Fox nine will close for a similar project. A number of bunkers were eliminated and others were added, cart paths improved, and both drainage and irrigation work done. &n ...>> read more
National Awards for Local Courses
Caledonia Golf and Fish Club and True Blue Plantation have been named among the top 50 public courses/facilities in the nation by readers of Golf World magazine. The Dunes Golf and Beach Club has been recognized by the readers as one of the top 50 resort courses in the nation. The layout ...>> read more
Arrowhead Full Strength
Arrowhead Country Club recently completed a greens renovation project that included the conversion of all 27 greens to MiniVerde Bermudagrass from the original bentgrass. Nine holes were worked on at a time so Arrowhead was able to keep 18 holes open for play at all times, and the Lakes was th ...>> read more
Myrtle Beach Golf Authority Launches New Website
Whether you are new to the Myrtle Beach golf experience or a veteran who has been enjoying our championship golf for many years, the new Myrtle Beach Golf Authority website can assist you every step of the way in planning your next golf vacation.
We feature exclusive low rates from many courses and ...>> read more
PGA Tour Super Store World Amateur Championship
Linda Fuller of Richmond, VA was the overall winner for 2009. The week long event featured over 3100 competitors and the entire week was blessed with beautiful fall weather.
Temperatures never got about the low 80's as players from 49 states and 20 foreign countries participated ...>> read more
Eagle Nest Soars Again
Eagle Nest was one of the North Strand's first courses and it has stood the test of time, maintaining popularity in golf's most competitive market. Like a good home, a golf course needs an occasional update, and Eagle Nest's time had come. Completed last year the new charm ...>> read more
