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Myrtle Beach Classic breaks PGA Tour attendance record
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The impact of the Myrtle Beach Classic isn’t just being felt in the Grand Strand, but it’s being noticed in the greater golf world. Tournament organizers announced that Saturday’s attendance of 15,281 at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club was the highest for a first-ever PGA Tour event.
Annual Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Rally kicks off
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Motorcycles will be revving up across the Grand Strand for one of the area’s most popular events. The 85th annual Myrtle Beach Bike Rally kicks off Friday and lasts through May 19. A number of separate events are being held across the Grand Strand...
Coastal and Georgia State Game Suspended on Friday
CONWAY, S.C. – Friday night’s game between the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Georgia State Panthers Friday night game was suspended due to a storm system moving through the Conway, S.C., area. The game will resume on Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. ET with Saturday’s game moved to Sunday, May 12 as part of a doubleheader.
North Myrtle Beach Native Vanna White returns home for the Myrtle Beach Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - North Myrtle Beach Native Vanna White returns to the Grand Strand for the Myrtle Beach Classic. Our Halley Murrow got the chance to chat with her about her involvement with this event, her time with wheel of fortune, and what it means to be back home.
U.S. Army Golden Knights cancel jump at the Myrtle Beach Classic due to weather
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The U.S. Army Golden Knights are dropping in to kick off the first official day of the Myrtle Beach Classic. The elite parachute team is just one of three that perform all across the country, and on Thursday night they’re bringing their skills to the Grand Strand’s first PGA tour event.
Coastal wins 17-13 on Gary Gilmore Day
CONWAY, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina baseball team won 17-13 over the Georgia State Panthers as Coastal Carolina honored legendary head coach Gary Gilmore before the series opener resumed play after getting suspended due to inclement weather on Friday. Coastal (29-20, 12-13 SBC) was led by Graham Brown (3-for-3,...
Skipperville’s Baker pitches no-hitter as Troy beats Coastal Carolina 16-0
SAN MARCOS, Texas (WTVY) - Former G.W. Long Rebel Libby Baker pitched the second no-hitter of her collegiate career on Thursday, playing a major role in helping Troy softball beat Coastal Carolina 16-0 in the quarterfinal round of the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The Trojans senior pitcher (15-11) tossed...
Fans near and far flock to Myrtle Beach Golf Classic to watch 3rd round of play
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Strokes and South Carolina sunshine, that's what thousands of fans got to experience Saturday during day six of the Myrtle Beach Golf Classic. The third round of competition at The Dunes Beach and Golf Club was packed with fans, all of whom had...
'My life dream' Coastal Carolina University honors longtime baseball coach
Gary Gilmore got to live his dream. The longtime Coastal Carolina University baseball coach is retiring at the end of the 2024 season and a crowd turned out to show their appreciation Saturday, May 11, on Gary Gilmore Day at Spring Brooks Stadium. “It has been an honor and privilege...
Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce CEO talks PGA golf tournament
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — On Thursday, ABC15 spoke with Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Karen Riordan about the PGA Myrtle Beach Classic. Riordan said she’s thrilled the event landed in Myrtle Beach because of its positive impact on our area. It's been a whirlwind of...
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