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The Granddaddy Just Got Better: Pine Lakes Adds New Tees for Every Skill Level

June 10, 2026 6:00 am Pine Lakes Country Club, Myrtle Beach’s first golf course, has added two new sets of tees as “The Granddaddy” looks toward the celebration of the club’s centennial anniversary in 2027. The new tees add only modest length to the historic layout, but they dramatically improve one of Pine Lakes’ biggest challenges: helping golfers find a […]

Three Holes That Make River Hills Unforgettable

June 8, 2026 6:00 am River Hills Golf Club is best known for delivering an exacting test on a good Tom Jackson-designed golf course, and that reputation was only enhanced by a renovation project that installed new greens and bunkers on the Little River layout. Defined by relatively narrow corridors and moderately sized greens, River Hills is a ball-striker’s course, […]

The Granddaddy Has Teeth: 5 Tips for Playing Pine Lakes

May 18, 2026 6:00 am Pine Lakes Country Club has a genial nickname – “The Granddaddy” – and a welcoming reputation, but once you put the tee in the ground, Myrtle Beach’s first golf course can turn salty in a hurry. Pine Lakes is always a good time, but it’s also a challenging track, and here are five tips that […]

A Classic Reclaimed: Inside the Planned Renovation of Wild Wing Avocet

April 17, 2026 8:40 am When the Avocet Course at Wild Wing opened in 1993, it was ranked among the Top 10 New Courses in America by Golf Digest, and the Jeff Brauer-Larry Nelson design was immediately one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular layouts. Over the years, the strength of the design has endured, even as three of Avocet’s sister […]

Reclaiming Its Place: The Reinvention of Long Bay Club

March 30, 2026 6:00 am From golfers to the guys on the grounds crew, the staff, and the clubhouse grille, a new vibe has overtaken Long Bay Club, and it’s only the beginning. The Jack Nicklaus design has embarked on a three-year, three-part renovation that is already building momentum. Led by Troy Vincent of Nicklaus Design, the renovation will ultimately […]

Burning Ridge Golf Club FAQ: What You Need to Know Before You Play

March 24, 2026 6:00 am Burning Ridge Golf Club doesn’t enjoy the highest of profiles in the Myrtle Beach market, but it has spent 40 years doing something just as important: delivering an affordable round that enhances golf trips. The game has enjoyed several periods of boom and bust, and what’s architecturally en vogue has changed since the Gene Hamm […]

King’s North Got Harder: Breaking Down the New Slope, Rating, and Renovation Impact

March 18, 2026 10:37 am King’s North at Myrtle Beach National has long held its place as one of the Grand Strand’s most recognizable and talked-about layouts. Known for its bold design, risk-reward holes, and memorable visuals, it has always delivered a round that sticks with you. Now, following its recent renovation and updated USGA slope and rating, King’s North […]

25th FDNY 9/11 Memorial Golf Outing Set for Pine Lakes, World Tour and Myrtlewood

March 13, 2026 6:00 am Each May in Myrtle Beach, firefighters gather not just to play golf, but to remember. The FDNY 9-11 Never Forget Memorial Golf Outing returns May 17-19 for its 25th year, bringing firefighters, friends and supporters together to honor the 343 members of the FDNY who lost their lives on September 11 while raising money for […]

World Tour Breaks Ground on 16-Bay Toptracer Range

March 5, 2026 5:00 am Ground has been broken on a project that will bring one of golf’s most modern amenities to a course that is renowned for celebrating the game’s rich history. World Tour Golf Links has begun construction on a new 16-bay Toptracer Range, scheduled to open in April. The installation will feature covered hitting bays equipped with […]

Elite Junior Talent Headlines 2026 Dustin Johnson World Junior at TPC Myrtle Beach

March 3, 2026 6:23 pm A collection of America’s best young players is preparing to descend on TPC Myrtle Beach in hopes of winning the 11th Annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, which will be played March 6-8. Johnson, the former World No. 1 and two-time major champion, launched the tournament in 2016 with the goal of creating one […]

Carolina Adaptive Golf’s Mission on Display at TPC Myrtle Beach Fundraiser

February 18, 2026 5:00 am On the surface, it was just another day at TPC Myrtle Beach. Golfers were enjoying a beautiful day on one of the area’s best courses, logging scores and relishing the camaraderie that’s such a vital part of golf’s appeal.   But on February 16, TPC was contributing to a cause greater than just the good times […]