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Horry County Students To Receive Hands-On Experience At Myrtle Beach Classic

Myrtle Beach Classic

Myrtle Beach’s first PGA TOUR event set for May 6-12 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (Mar. 27, 2024) — The Myrtle Beach Classic will host Horry County Schools (HCS) Day from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on April 22, where more than 200 will receive a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what’s involved in running Myrtle Beach’s first-ever PGA TOUR event. The professional golf event will be contested May 6-12 at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club.

“We’re incredibly excited and thankful to be able to partner with the Myrtle Beach Classic to provide our students with an exclusive opportunity to grow in their expected career paths and receive first-hand experience,” said Amanda Van Natta, M.S., A.T.C., Work-Based Learning Specialist for HCS.

Juniors and seniors majoring in programs such as marketing, hospitality and agriculture will be invited to participate. A total of 25 students from eight high schools will be eligible to attend.

While on site, students will have three 30-minute hands-on sessions during which they’ll learn about the preparation of the grounds, turf management, event set-up and the various job options within their anticipated career fields.

“We’re thrilled to welcome these students to The Dunes Golf and Beach Club to provide them with a look into PGA TOUR operations and golf course management,” said Darren Nelson, Myrtle Beach Classic tournament director. “It’s our goal as a community partner to inspire and educate the next generation of golf enthusiasts and professionals, showing them what it takes to orchestrate a successful event.”

Tickets for the Myrtle Beach Classic are available for purchase at www.myrtlebeachclassic.com.

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About ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, a dual-field PGA TOUR event hosting 120 players, will be played May 7-10, 2026, at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., commonly known as the “Golf Capital of the World.” Updated information on the 2026 event can be found at myrtlebeachclassic.com. 

About PGA Tour

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The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members represent the world’s best players, hailing from 28 countries and territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally, PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and territories in 30 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $4 billion.

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About Visit Myrtle Beach

Visit Myrtle Beach is the destination marketing arm of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, which serves 14 communities that stretch 60 miles along the northeast coast of South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Loris, Atlantic Beach, Carolina Forest, Conway, Aynor, Socastee, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, and Pawleys Island. Visit Myrtle Beach promotes tourism through various partnerships and initiatives to advance the economic success of the region, popularly known as the Grand Strand and the “Golf Capital of the World.” Along with world-class golf and over 90 golf courses, Myrtle Beach offers fresh coastal Carolina cuisine, vibrant entertainment and family attractions, shopping and more. For more information, go to VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

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