Myrtle Beach Golf News & Updates

Another popular content creator, another roller-coaster ride in his pursuit of PGA TOUR glory. YouTube content creator Ben Kruper documented his journey in his quest for a coveted spot in the 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic at “The Q at Myrtle Beach.”

Everyone knows of the Myrtle Beach golf courses designed by the game’s biggest names – Dye, Doak, Nicklaus, Fazio, Palmer et al. – but there are architects who enjoy far less acclaim yet were vital to the Grand Strand’s growth in its formative years. Gene Hamm, who has five current Myrtle Beach golf courses to his credit, is a prime example.

The Maples Course at Sea Trail Golf Resort has temporarily closed to undergo a major transformation, with Phase One of the “Maples Makeover” involving a full-scale renovation aimed that will elevate the classic layout while embracing the landscape’s natural beauty.

Offering island-like seclusion in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Island Vista Resort is the only oceanfront hotel or resort for nearly a mile in either direction – yet its convenient central Grand Strand location makes it an ideal lodging option for virtually any type of getaway to “The Golf Capital of the World.”

This one’s for all the Robin Hoods out there! In this video tip, Steve Dresser of the Steve Dresser Golf Academy in Pawleys Island, S.C. shows us how to approach an all-too-common circumstance for many golfers: hitting out of the woods.

Wanna know what you can expect to see when you visit Tidewater Golf Club in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.? Join us for a hole-by-hole video tour of what the drone lens of Play Golf Myrtle Beach’s Jim Maggio caught when he recently visited the popular Ken Tomlinson masterpiece!

This week’s Veterans Classic was an opportunity for the Play Golf Myrtle Beach photography team to capture some course imagery at two of its participating North Strand designs, Long Bay Club and Leopard’s Chase at Ocean Ridge Plantation. Check out what Jim Maggio captured from the air and Joe Novak snapped from ground level; these images showcase just a few of the many examples of the type of scenic welcome mat that’s here to greet you right now when you arrive in “The Golf Capital of the World!”

From sweeping drone shots of our coastal fairways to selfies on the 18th green, from morning tee times with friends to sunset rounds with family, the Golf Capital of the World continues to shine this Spring! Thanks to our good friends on Facebook and Instagram, we’eve seen a myriad of incredible post throughout the past week. Let’s jump right into the action!

It was a wild ride for YouTube content creator Sean Walsh in his quest for a coveted spot in a 2025 PGA TOUR event at “The Q at Myrtle Beach.” The ups and downs included guidance from his sports psychologist doubling as his caddie, crazy hole outs, and playing alongside George Bryan IV, Andrew Swanson and ultimate 2025 champion of “The Q,” Nathan Franks.

Don’t forget to pack golf clubs along with sunscreen and a surfboard as your family prepares for a summer vacation in Myrtle Beach! As much as we all love the Atlantic Ocean, everyone needs the occasional respite from the sand and surf, and taking your kids to the golf course is the perfect outlet.

The third and final round of the 26^th Annual Veterans Classic teed off this morning at eight of the Myrtle Beach area’s most requested golf courses – including Litchfield Country Club, the feature of today’s Round 3 photo gallery.

The Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship (World Am) today announced its choice for hosting its 2025 Flight Winners Playoff: Thistle Golf Club, the critically acclaimed North Strand venue which welcomes the World Am’s final day of play for the first time.

Its conveniently located and idyllic setting features one of the North Strand’s iconic and historical landmarks, making Prince Resort at the Cherry Grove Pier the preferred lodging option for many visiting golfers who choose Myrtle Beach as their vacation golf destination. See what Prince Resort has to offer in this dynamic video tour!

The second round of the 26^th Annual Veterans Classic teed off this morning at eight of the Myrtle Beach area’s most requested golf courses – including Leopard’s Chase at Ocean Ridge Plantation, the feature of today’s Round 2 photo gallery.

The 26^th Annual Veterans Classic teed off this morning at 18 of the Myrtle Beach area’s most requested golf courses. Patriotism was on full display at Long Bay Golf Club as community residents welcomed players with food and drink stations, and presented special gifts of appreciation to each veteran golfer.