Myrtle Beach Classic splits $225,000 among eight local charities
Eight local charities left The Dunes Golf and Beach Club on Monday, Sept. 28, sharing $225,000 from the Myrtle Beach Classic. Added to the two tournaments before it, the gifts now total $675,000. The largest check, $53,156.25, went to the Boys and Girls Club of the Grand Strand. Children's Recovery Center, Classy Smiles, Helping Hand […]
Legends opens The Piper, a nine-hole par-3 in Myrtle Beach
Legends Golf Resort opened The Piper to the public on Friday, a nine-hole par-3 tucked onto 12 acres behind the clubhouse. Ken Baker routed the holes between 54 and 120 yards. The name points to wandering musicians in Scottish folklore, and the layout was first announced in June. Rounds are meant to be played in […]
The Piper at Legends Golf Resort to Open October 2
Myrtle Beach’s Legends Golf Resort announced on September 3, 2026, that its new par 3 course, The Piper, will officially open for play on October 2, 2026. Designed by Ken Baker, the course is named after the wandering musicians of Scottish folklore. The announcement coincides with the Myrtle Beach World Amateur, a major golf tournament […]
Bermuda Golfers Compete in Myrtle Beach World Amateur
Bermudian golfers are continuing their participation in the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship in South Carolina, with several players achieving notable standings after the third round on September 3, 2026. Ann Symonds holds third place in Flight 53 of the Women 59 and Under division. She recorded a gross score of 86 and a […]
Myrtle Beach Sees Stabilization in Canadian Tourism
Myrtle Beach tourism officials are reporting signs of stabilization in Canadian visitation after a challenging start to the year. Visit Myrtle Beach representatives, including VP Brand and Communications Diane Charno, Public Relations Manager Denielle Van Dyke, and Canadian Representative Sana Keller, were in Canada this week for events in Burlington, Ontario, on September 1 and […]
Zecchino Previews Presidents Cup, Shares Golf Stories
Mark Zecchino, known for his work on Golf Talk Canada, PGA Tour Sirius XM Radio, and PGA Tour Live, recently joined Ryan Ballengee and Brendan Sweeney from the Myrtle Beach World Amateur. During his appearance, Zecchino offered a preview of the upcoming Presidents Cup, noting Geoff Ogilvy’s redesign of Medinah No. 3, the host course. […]
World Am Golf Tournament Boosts Grand Strand Economy
The Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship is currently underway this week, bringing a significant economic uplift to businesses across the Grand Strand. This major sporting event draws thousands of participants to the Myrtle Beach area, providing a crucial financial boost as the peak summer tourism season concludes. Organizers report that approximately 3,000 players have […]
Bermudian Golfers Start Strong at Myrtle Beach World Amateur
Bermudian golfers commenced the 2026 Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship with strong performances on September 1, recording several top-ten finishes in the opening round held in Myrtle Beach. The tournament, hosted in the Grand Strand, draws amateur golfers from around the world to the region known for its numerous golf courses. Tracy Burgess led […]
Myrtle Beach to Host Inaugural Golf Tech Challenge
Myrtle Beach is set to host the inaugural eMYRge Golf Tech Accelerator Challenge in October, an event designed to highlight new innovations in the golf industry. Seven startup companies have been selected to present their technologies, which range from AI-powered club fitting to autonomous course cameras. The three-day event, scheduled for October 6-8, will take […]
Brooks Koepka to Play in Amgen Irish Open
Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is set to compete in the Amgen Irish Open from September 9-13 at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg. Koepka, 36, accepted an invitation from the tournament sponsor, joining a field that includes defending champion Rory McIlroy and two-time major winner Jon Rahm. Other Ryder Cup teammates, including […]