Myrtle Beach, S.C. – With COVID-19 restrictions being eased, the Myrtle Beach golf community is offering families a reason to pack golf clubs along with sunscreen and surfboards if they are comfortable taking a beach vacation this summer. More than 50 Grand Strand courses, including some of the area’s most prominent, are again allowing kids to play for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
While there are concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus throughout the country, golf has generally been a safe, outdoor activity, enhancing the benefit of the Kids Play Free program while allowing the entire family to have some fun.
The Kids Play Free program is in effect throughout the year, and area courses see a surge in junior golfers during the summer months when families flock the beach. While the sand and surf continue to the be the primary attraction, parents enjoy the opportunity to play a morning round with their kids, leaving plenty of time to hit the beach in the afternoon.
“Kids Play Free is a way for us to help introduce new golfers to the game and Myrtle Beach,” said Bill Golden, CEO of Golf Tourism Solutions, the company that spearheads the initiative. “The willingness of Myrtle Beach golf courses to allow kids to play for free helps families create memories that last a lifetime, and it’s a testament to the market’s willingness to work together in the interest of the greater good. We can’t wait to see families playing Myrtle Beach golf courses again this summer.”
Among the courses participating in the Kids Play Free program are the four layouts at Barefoot Resort, Tidewater Golf Club, King’s North at Myrtle Beach National and Heritage Club, all among the area’s most acclaimed layouts. Numerous Myrtle Beach area courses have junior tees, allowing new players to enjoy an introduction to the game without being overwhelmed by the challenge.
The strength of the Myrtle Beach golf community is derived from the quality of its courses and the cooperative spirit the market operates with, making programs like Kids Play Free possible.
A complete list of participating courses is available online.
