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News & Events · October 2, 2026

The Piper Is Open: Inside the New Par 3 Course at Legends Golf Resort

Nine par 3 holes, 23 light poles, a red telephone box on the first tee and a round that takes an hour. Here is everything the resort, the designer and the local press have said about the newest course in Myrtle Beach, with photos from opening week.

News & Events · September 4, 2026

The Week 3,000 Golfers Take Over Myrtle Beach: Inside the 2026 World Amateur

For five days the whole Grand Strand plays one tournament. Here is what World Am week actually feels like from the inside, from the blind draw that hands you four courses to the convention hall that fills with 3,000 golfers at six every night.

Tips & Gear · August 28, 2026

Preparing for Your Myrtle Beach Golf Trip: Essential Tips for a Smooth Experience

The difference between a smooth Myrtle Beach golf trip and a stressful one comes down to decisions made months earlier. Here is how to pick your season, choose lodging near the right courses, lock in tee times, and pack for the coast.

After the Round · August 21, 2026

Indoor Golf in Myrtle Beach: Six Places to Play When the Weather Turns

The Grand Strand went from almost no indoor golf to six facilities and 23 hitting bays in about two years. Here is where they are, what they cost, and how to use them when the forecast turns on your golf trip.

Courses · August 18, 2026

The Legends Courses in Myrtle Beach: Three Very Different Tests at One Address

Three championship courses at 1500 Legends Drive, each built on a completely different idea of golf. Here is how they play, and how online booking gets your trip confirmed faster.

Trip Planning · August 14, 2026

Fall Golf Packages in Myrtle Beach: What They Include and What They Cost

Fall is peak golf season on the Grand Strand. Here is what a fall package covers, the price bands most groups land in, and the free round, gift card and all inclusive deals running now.

Trip Planning · August 2, 2026

The Trip Organizer’s Playbook: How to Run a Myrtle Beach Golf Trip Without Losing Friends

Six jobs decide whether a golf trip runs smooth, and picking the courses is not the first one. The organizer’s guide, with a sample four day board and a twelve week countdown.

Where to Stay · July 30, 2026

The Sea Trail Golf Resort Guide: 54 Holes and a Villa at One Address

Three championship courses, 71 villas and border town rates at one address in Sunset Beach. The honest guide to planning a Sea Trail golf trip.

Courses · July 30, 2026

The Best Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach According to 37,000 Golfer Reviews

Every best of list is an opinion. This one is arithmetic: 37,066 verified golfer reviews across 67 courses, counted. Here are the ten that came out on top.

Trip Planning · July 24, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Fall Myrtle Beach Golf Trip (2026)

News & Events · July 17, 2026

8 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Designed by Open Championship Winners

After the Round · July 10, 2026

The Best Myrtle Beach Breweries After Your Golf Round

News & Events · July 3, 2026

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Renovations & New Upgrades for 2026

After the Round · June 22, 2026

Kids Play Free Returns to Myrtle Beach Golf for Summer 2026

News & Events · June 19, 2026

Golfweek’s Best Public Courses in South Carolina: Myrtle Beach Favorites on the List

Trip Planning · June 12, 2026

What Type of Golf Package fits your Group?

Trip Planning · June 5, 2026

First Myrtle Beach Golf Trip? Planning Guide for New Visitors

Trip Planning · May 29, 2026

Myrtle Beach Golf Package Cost Calculator

Trip Planning · May 22, 2026

How Do Myrtle Beach Golf Packages Work?

Trip Planning · May 15, 2026

How Do Myrtle Beach Golf Packages Work?

Where to Stay · May 8, 2026

Best Areas to Stay for a Myrtle Beach Golf Trip | Lodging Guide

Trip Planning · May 1, 2026

How Much Does a Golf Package Cost?

Trip Planning · April 24, 2026

What Is Included in a Myrtle Beach Golf Package?

After the Round · April 17, 2026

What to do in Myrtle Beach after the round

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