There’s no place like Myrtle Beach for golf. From the South Carolina destination’s 90-plus courses to its world-renowned mini golf trail, and now the Tiger Wood PopStroke venture, it’s no wonder the city has been called ‘The Golf Capital of the World.’ Indeed, about three million rounds of golf a year are played there.

The Myrtle Beach area takes pride in its many champion-level courses designed by world renowned architects such as the Dunes Golf and Beach Club by Robert Trent Jones and Pine Lakes Country Club by Robert White, many of which have invested in restoration efforts to enhance the experience for travelling golfers.

Layouts such as Grande Dunes, Pawleys Plantation, Pine Lakes, Rivers Edge and the four courses at Barefoot Resort, among many others, have undergone significant renovation projects, highlighting the area’s commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience.

But besides offering good quality, Bob Harris of Visit Myrtle Beach maintains that the sport is still very affordable compared to other top golf destinations.

It’s also a place to watch, with the Myrtle Beach Classic 2024 PGA event attracting over 15,000 fans to watch the inaugural event, according to Harris.

PopStroke

Meanwhile, the latest golf experience is the opening of Tiger Woods’ restaurant, bar and golf putting course, PopStroke, in March at Broadway at The Beach, a preeminent entertainment, retail and dining venue in Myrtle Beach.

The elevated mini-golf concept offers an 18-hole, 5,000-sq.-m. miniature golf course designed by Woods, as well as clubhouse, and 350-sq.-m. playground.

Mini-golf

PopStroke simply adds to Myrtle Beach’s allure as the ultimate hub for putt-putt golf, with more courses per capita than anywhere else in the world.

Taking the popular pastime to the next level, the newly launched Mini-Golf Trail features 30 places to play along the 100-km-mile Grand Strand coast.

Believed to be the first mini golf trail in the world, the new trail invites families, golf enthusiasts and putt-putt fans to explore the area’s iconic themed miniature golf experiences – from swashbuckling pirate adventures and tropical oases to glowing inter-dimensional challenges and out of the world encounters.

Players use a free digital pass to unlock discounts and one-of-a-kind rewards when they ‘check-in’ at each of the courses along the trail using an app on their mobile device. Players can accumulate points with each check-in, redeemable for prizes including stickers, water bottles, hats, and t-shirts. The pass is available at VisitMyrtleBeach.com/minigolf.

In conclusion, Harris says, “Canadians know Myrtle Beach, and they certainly know their golf.”

It’s a match made in heaven.