Myrtle Beach golf tournaments are plentiful and can add to the fun of a trip or serve as a great introduction to the Grand Strand. Highlighted by the Golf .com World Am there is a Myrtle Beach golf tournament that caters to every type of player.
From the Palmetto High School Golf Championships, which counts PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler among its past champions, to the FDNY 911 Memorial Outing, Myrtle Beach caters to both serious competitors and players looking for competition without an edge.
The peak season for Myrtle Beach golf tournaments runs from spring through Labor Day, though events take place throughout the year. With that in mind, here is a glance at six of the area’s most popular events:
Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship
August 29 – September 2, 2011
The World Am is the granddaddy of all amateur golf tournaments, attracting 3,100 players from across the globe for 72 holes of stroke play competition and a nightly party.
Palmetto High School Golf Championships
April 21-23, 2011
The Palmetto is the nation’s premier high school golf tournament, attracting more than 70 teams from across the nation.
The Veterans Golf Classic
May 23-25, 2011
Open to all active military, military veterans and their families, the Veterans Golf Classic is one of the area’s most popular events.
Monday After The Masters
April 11, 2011
Hosted by Hootie & The Blowfish, the Monday After The Masters is one of golf’s premier celebrity tournaments.
FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing
May 23-25, 2011
More than 1,000 firefighters from across the country migrate to the Grand Strand for a five-day event that honors the memory of firefighters who lost their life in service.
Summer Family Golf Tournaments
One of the area’s most historically popular tournaments, the Summer Family Tournaments are a series of single-day events to help families incorporate golf into their beach vacation.
A more complete list of Myrtle Beach golf tournaments is available here.
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