Myrtle Beach is one of America’s big-name golf holiday destinations, and for good reason. Sitting on South Carolina’s Grand Strand, it combines beach resorts, lively nightlife, restaurants, shopping, family attractions and a huge choice of golf. Visit Myrtle Beach says the wider area has 80+ championship golf courses, while its main visitor site promotes 90+ championship courses, so the exact count depends on how widely the Grand Strand is defined — either way, golfers are spoilt for choice.

The golf variety is the main selling point. The Dunes Golf & Beach Club is one of the classic Myrtle Beach names, with a Robert Trent Jones-designed championship course and PGA TOUR hosting pedigree. Tidewater Golf Club gives golfers a scenic coastal round between the Intracoastal Waterway and Cherry Grove Inlet, while Barefoot Resort & Golf offers four championship courses designed by Greg Norman, Davis Love III, Tom Fazio and Pete Dye.

Away from golf, Myrtle Beach is a proper holiday destination rather than just a golf base. The wider Grand Strand has around 60 miles of sandy beaches, with boardwalk attractions, seafood restaurants, waterparks, family entertainment, nightlife and coastal towns nearby. That makes it a strong choice for groups where not everyone wants to play every day.

For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Myrtle Beach works best as a longer USA golf holiday, a group trip, or a multi-course itinerary with plenty of beach and nightlife built in. It is not a quick hop like Spain or Portugal, but for UK golfers wanting an iconic American golf destination with serious course choice, Myrtle Beach is right up there.