The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic is fast approaching, and the PGA Tour event is leaning into the creativity that has made it a Tour favorite with player perks and a fan experience that extends beyond the course.
The third annual tournament will be played May 7–11 at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club, and while the $4 million purse (with $750,000 to the winner) remains unchanged, ONEflight is adding a one-of-a-kind perk.
This year’s tournament winner will receive more than a trophy and a check. ONEflight CEO Ferren Rajput announced the champion will also receive a $250,000 private flight credit, a perk that underscores the event’s commitment to the player experience.
And it’s not just the winner cashing in.
Every player who makes the cut will receive a $5,000 flight credit, a benefit that has already proven useful. Rising star Blades Brown famously used a similar perk earlier this year to fly from a Korn Ferry Tour event in the Bahamas to the PGA Tour’s American Express, where he went on to play in Sunday’s final group.
The 2026 field will feature 120 players, with the top 65 and ties advancing to the weekend, but as much as the tournament is rewarding players, it continues to build its reputation as a fan-first event.
That starts with Wednesday’s Celebrity Pro-Am, which drew big crowds in 2025 and is shaping up to be even bigger this year. Among those already committed: actor Kurt Russell, Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec, Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris and McLaren CEO Zak Brown, with more names expected.
Off the course, the entertainment lineup will add to the experience.
The Beach Boys will headline Friday night entertainment on the Dunes Club lawn, bringing a catalog of hits that includes Good Vibrations, Surfin’ USA and California Girls. Rising Italian artist Benedetta Caretta will open the show, while Saturday night will feature a performance from Julio and the Saltines, a high-energy local band that’s become a staple at events across the Carolinas.
There’s also a local celebrity connection woven into the tournament. North Myrtle Beach native and Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White will serve as the event’s ambassador, participating in the Celebrity Pro-Am and spending time onsite with fans throughout the week.
Tickets are on sale at MyrtleBeachClassic.com, with options starting at $44 for Wednesday’s Pro-Am, $65 for Thursday and Sunday rounds, and $71 for Friday and Saturday. As in previous years, children 15 and under are admitted free with a paying adult, while military members and first responders receive special access, including complimentary Pro-Am tickets.
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