Myrtle Beach is considered one of the top golf destinations in the world. Nearly 1.5 million golfers play 5 million rounds of golf in Myrtle Beach, SC per year. It is really no suprise when you visit the some 120 golf courses which are in the Myrtle Beach area. The average golfer comes in a group of usually 4, stays around 4 days, has a household income of $50,000, and is a 40yr old male. Golf is is the second highest revenue generator here in Myrtle Beach since 1996.

Golf in Myrtle Beach is big. Myrtle Beach has some of the finest golf courses in the country. Golf courses designed by Palmer, Nickalaus, Player, Fazio, Jones, Maples, and Dye, courses played by Professionals and amateurs. Gary Player states, "If you don't have a high-profile presence in Myrtle Beach, you are not considered a serious player in the golf industry." If you have ever been golfing here you know that it holds true, but if you haven't played golf here you will see that it holds true when you do golf here, and then be left wondering why you didn't get here sooner.