Myrtle Beach may be known as the “Golf Capital of the World,” but the people who live and breathe the game here are the ones who truly bring that title to life. Behind every unforgettable round is a team dedicated to making sure golfers have the trip of a lifetime. One of those people is Scott Grosenbacher, Golf Director for Myrtle Beach Golf Trips.
From his earliest memories of sneaking in rounds as a kid, to helping thousands of golfers craft their dream itineraries today, Scott has seen it all. In this Q&A, he shares his story, favorite local golf experiences, and insider advice for anyone planning a trip to Myrtle Beach. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned visitor, his perspective gives you a closer look at the passion and dedication that fuel golf in Myrtle Beach.
1. First Impressions
Q: When did you first start playing golf and what are some of your earliest memories of starting the game?
A: I started playing golf when I was 11 at a course called Leisure Time (our local nine-hole executive course) run by Mr. Baker and his family. My brother and I would ride our bikes to the course with our golf bags slung over our backs. At the time, kids under 15 could play until noon without an adult. We would play every day in the summer. My best memory is when my dad “finally” let me play the adult 18-hole course with him once I turned 13 and displayed that I understood the rules and course etiquette.
2.Career
Q: How long have you been in the golf business and what other positions in golf have you worked in?
A: I have been in the golf package business for 18 years and have loved every minute of it. I get paid to talk about golf all day.
3.Player Experience
Q: What is the most common feedback you hear from visiting golfers, and how do you address it?
A: The biggest comment I get from new golf groups is the value and variety of golf options available here in Myrtle Beach compared to other destinations in the country—and a host of golf directors to assist with picking the right combination of golf courses and accommodations. Long-time groups ask if we can plan their golf trips to other parts of the U.S. and overseas (I cannot). I can only stand behind the product I know, and that is right here in my hometown.
4.Signature Moments
Q: If a golfer only had one day in Myrtle Beach, which course would you recommend they play—and why?
A: First off at Tidewater at sunrise, then pack up and head down to Dunes Golf and Beach Club for the afternoon round.
5.Behind-the-Scenes
Q: What does a “day in the life” look like for you as a Golf Director during peak season?
A: Peak season is when I earn my golf group’s business for the following year. It’s all about staying organized and being flexible when there is a last-minute change. It’s important that I make myself available to the golf group leader so they can also have a great time and relax when they get to the beach.
6.Fun Factor
Q: If you could sneak away for a round yourself, where are you playing and who are you bringing along—famous or not?
A: Augusta National with my dad, brother, and John Daly.
7.Just for Laughs
Q: What’s the funniest or most unusual thing you’ve ever seen happen on a Myrtle Beach golf course? (that you can share)
A: There are so many that I can’t share. Just this year, I was t-boned at Shaftesbury Glen by a guy in another group returning his cart from the parking lot (yes, he was banned from the course).
8.Bucket List
Q: What’s one Myrtle Beach golf experience you think every golfer should try at least once?
A: The Pawley’s Island experience. I recommend both Mike Strantz courses (Caledonia and True Blue) along with Pawleys Plantation and TPC Myrtle Beach. Don’t forget to stop at the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk for drinks and dinner after TPC.
9.Renovations & Upgrades
Q: What recent renovations or course improvements have made the biggest impact on the golfer experience?
A: The renovation of the front nine (last year) and back nine (this summer) at King’s North are the most recent. The grand reopening of the fully renovated course is in early October 2025. I would also say the renovation to Grande Dunes a few years ago and the addition of the new high-tech concrete capillary bunker systems at TPC, Grande Dunes, River Hills, and Myrtlewood PineHills. The Founders Group has invested quite a bit of money back into their courses!
10.Insider Tips
Q: What are three insider tips you’d give to someone planning their first Myrtle Beach golf trip?
A: Hook up with an experienced golf director that actually plays golf in Myrtle Beach.
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(Pawleys Plantation Golf Club and Grande Dunes Resort Club pictured)
