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Barefoot Resort Dye Course aerial of a lake hole with the green set along the water

Where to Stay · October 15, 2026

Barefoot vs. Legends: Best Stay-and-Play Resort for Groups

Both resorts let a group sleep inside the gates and play three or more courses without moving the car, and nearly 7,000 golfer reviews rate their on property courses a dead heat at 4.37. The difference is the package. Barefoot is four courses, two nights and the beach ten minutes away. Legends is three nights, five courses, and breakfast, lunch and two beers with every round. Here is which one fits your group.

River Oaks 14th hole with egrets over a pond in front of the green

Courses · October 9, 2026

The Lost Golf Courses of Myrtle Beach: Every Major Closure Since 2000

More than 20 courses and roughly 500 holes have gone to housing since 2000. Here is every one of them, newest first, with the architect, the dates, what sits on the land today, a map of the sites and the reporting behind each entry. River Oaks, closed November 30, 2025, leads the list.

The Piper par 3 course green with the Legends clubhouse behind

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.

Golfers Love the Beach light sign with golf carts at the World Amateur

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.

Aerial of a Myrtle Beach course with bunkers and fairways through pines

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.

Golfer swinging in a simulator bay at Pin Point indoor golf

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.

Legends Heathland aerial of a green guarded by a deep front bunker with the wide fairway behind

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.

Tidewater Golf Club green with bunkers at sunrise with villas beyond the marsh

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.

The Trip Organizer's Playbook card with flags on a green background

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.

Sea Trail Rees Jones Course aerial of a green with bunkers beside a lake with homes beyond

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.

Dunes Golf and Beach Club aerial of a fairway and green beside Singleton Swash

Courses · July 30, 2026

The Best Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach According to 36,000 Golfer Reviews

Every best of list is an opinion. This one is arithmetic: 35,987 verified golfer reviews across 58 courses, counted. Here are the ten that came out on top.

World Tour Golf Links aerial of the postage stamp hole and bunkers at sunrise

Trip Planning · July 24, 2026

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

Barefoot Norman Course fairway and green beside the waterway

News & Events · July 17, 2026

8 Myrtle Beach Golf Courses Designed by Open Championship Winners

Ole Smokey outdoor stage and patio with yellow umbrellas

After the Round · July 10, 2026

The Best Myrtle Beach Breweries After Your Golf Round

Aerial of a clubhouse patio with umbrellas and a pergola

News & Events · July 3, 2026

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Renovations & New Upgrades for 2026

Kids Play Free at the Beach promotion with a family of four golfers

After the Round · June 22, 2026

Kids Play Free Returns to Myrtle Beach Golf for Summer 2026

Dunes Golf and Beach Club 18th green aerial with a grandstand and the ocean beyond

News & Events · June 19, 2026

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

Four golfers in a selfie on a tee box with a flag and palms

Trip Planning · June 12, 2026

What Type of Golf Package fits your Group?

Eight golfers lined up on the fairway for a group photo

Trip Planning · June 5, 2026

First Myrtle Beach Golf Trip? Planning Guide for New Visitors

Golfer swinging on a tee box lined with trees

Trip Planning · May 29, 2026

Myrtle Beach Golf Package Cost Calculator

Large golf group photo on the clubhouse porch steps

Trip Planning · May 22, 2026

Best Myrtle Beach Golf Packages for Groups of 8 or More

Golfer in a blue shirt following through with a driver

Trip Planning · May 15, 2026

How Do Myrtle Beach Golf Packages Work?

Aerial of Ocean Isle Beach with houses along the beach and canals

Where to Stay · May 8, 2026

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

Golfer swinging in front of the Grande Dunes clubhouse with a bunker

Trip Planning · May 1, 2026

How Much Does a Golf Package Cost?

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