Everything You’ll Need to Know to Begin Your Coverage
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (May 5, 2025) – The 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic is the first PGA TOUR event to be conducted in Myrtle Beach. However, the Dunes Golf and Beach Club has hosted six season-ending championships on the PGA TOUR Champions from 1994-1999. And 21 years earlier, the Dunes Club was the site of the PGA TOUR Qualifying School Finals (1973), with Ben Crenshaw taking medalist honors.
HISTORY AT THE DUNES GOLF AND BEACH CLUB
A Robert Trent Jones-designed course, the Dunes Club was incorporated in 1948. Winners of the six season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship on PGA TOUR Champions from 1994 to
1999 were Raymond Floyd, Jim Colbert, Jay Sigel, Gil Morgan, Hale Irwin and Gary McCord.
THE PURSE AND PRIZE MONEY
The purse for the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will be $4 million, with the winner claiming $720,000. The winner will also earn PGA TOUR status through 2027 and 300 Fed Ex points.
WINNERS ON TOUR FROM LAST YEAR’S CLASSIC
Seven golfers from last year’s tournament were winners on the PGA TOUR since last May, including last year’s champion Chris Gotterup. Other TOUR winners were Robert McIntyre (2) (RBC Canadian Open and Genesis Scottish Open), Harry Hall (ISCO Championship), Davis Riley (Charles Schwab Challenge), David Thompson (John Deere Classic) and Joe Highsmith (Cognizant Classic on March 2, 2025) and Garrick Higgo (Corales Puntacana Championship on April 20, 2025). McIntyre used his T13 finish in Myrtle Beach as a springboard to reach No. 20 in the Official World Golf Rankings as of mid-April. Three of those winners return: Gotterup, Hall and Riley.
RETURNING RECORD-HOLDER
Thorbjorn Olesen returns after a T16 finish a year ago that was highlighted by a course-record 10 under par 61 on Sunday. “I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve never been here before,” said Olesen last May. “I think the golf course is great. I feel like you have to be on your game.”
TWO MAJOR WINNERS
Two winners of major golf events are in the field. Webb Simpson, a native of Raleigh, N.C., and a Wake Forest University graduate, won the 2012 U.S. Open, while Francesco Molinari claimed the 2016 Open Championship.
LEADING PGA TOUR WINNERS IN THE FIELD
Brandt Snedeker heads the field of 132 golfers this week with nine PGA TOUR wins, while Webb Simpson and Lucas Glover are close behind with seven and six wins, respectively. Jonathan Byrd and Camilo Villegas have five each.
COURSE CONDITIONS
The target for green speed for the week is between 11.5-12’ on the Stimpmeter, depending on weather conditions. The greens are Champion ultradwarf bermudagrass that has not been overseeded. The overseeded rye rough will be grown to 2½” at the start of the week, a ½” higher than last year.
HOLE-BY-HOLE YARDAGES
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Par 4 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 35
Yards 425 485 454 532 216 450 426 475 219 3682
Hole 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Par 4 4 3 5 4 5 4 3 4 36
Yards 375 450 195 625 500 539 370 170 441 3665
Total: Par 71, Yards 7347
TEE TIMES FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Tee times for the golfers will start at 6:50 a.m. off both the first and 10th tees on Thursday and Friday (May 8-9). The target tee time start for the weekend is 7 a.m. The field is set for 132 players, with a cut coming after 36 holes to the low 65 scorers (including ties). Gates will open to the public at 6:30 a.m. from Wednesday through Friday and at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
MEDIA SHUTTLE FROM LOT 6
The shuttle from Lot 6 for working media at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will run from 5 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday (May 5-6). It will run from 5 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday (May 7-11). It will operate on a continuous loop as needed. Lot 6 at the Carolina Opry, 8901 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach (1.6 miles from the drop off point at the Dunes Club). Print out your gate pass and show it for admission for media parking. Then bring it with you to the media center in the clubhouse where you will pick up your working credentials.
GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING FROM LOT 9
All general public parking, which is $20 per day, is located at 2400 North Oak Street in Myrtle Beach, across from the Convention Center. Spectators are welcome from Wednesday through Sunday. The gates will open at 6:30 a.m. for the first three days and at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
GOLF CHANNEL COVERAGE
Golf Channel will provide eight hours of live coverage from Thursday-Sunday (May 8-11). Television times are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday and Friday and from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
CELEBRITIES TAKE PART IN WEDNESDAY’S PRO-AM
Kevin Costner and Kurt Russell, ambassadors of ONEflight International, a private aviation company based in Denver, are among the leading celebrities scheduled to play in the Wednesday Pro-Am (May 7). Joining Costner and Russell on site to help promote the tournament and ONEflight International are David Arquette, Michael Chiklis, Matt Corboy, Wallis Day, Jennie Garth, Carmine Giovinazzo and Robert Herjavec.
Also, Candice King, Greg Kinnear, Cass Meyer, Michael Mondavi, Esai Morales, Michael Pena, Rob Riggle and Nick Swisher. In addition, North Myrtle Beach’s own Vanna White, who has been a fixture on Wheel of Fortune for more than 40 years, will again take part in the Wednesday Pro-Am. The celebrities will be joined by two of the 132 professional golfers for nine holes apiece and a team of amateur partners. The official tee times will be released on Tuesday (May 6).
ONEFLIGHT MYRTLE BEACH CLASSIC MERCHANDISE FOR TICKETHOLDERS
ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic merchandise will be offered in the pro shop at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club and also at a satellite location adjacent to the Fan Zone, left of hole 17. There is also a new shopping area on the oceanside lawn called the “Sand Bucket Surf Shop,” where beach-themed items will be sold. The shops will be open Wednesday through Sunday.
NEW OPTIONS FOR EATING AND SEATING
General spectator viewing areas will be located on holes 17 and 18, and food truck vendors have been added to create a festival atmosphere at the Fan Zone, located near to the 17th green.
CHILDREN 15 AND YOUNGER FREE WITH PAYING ADULT
Children aged 15 and younger will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
TWO FREE TICKETS TO MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS
The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic will honor those in the military (active, retired or reserve) and our local first responders by offering two free tickets for Wednesday’s practice round (May 7). They may also purchase two tickets for Thursday-Sunday (May 8-11) at a 25 percent discount. Tickets are available online at www.oneflightmyrtlebeachclassic.com.
PATRIOTS OUTPOST PRESENTED BY MONARCH ROOFING
Once on the grounds, any veteran or first responder, active or retired, is welcome to enjoy hospitality and a place to rest at the Patriots Outpost located to the left of the 10th green. Just show a military event ticket or military service identification. The Outpost is presented by Monarch Roofing with supporting sponsorships from CRG Homes and U.S. Foods.
THE NINE LOCAL BENEFITING CHARITIES
The same nine local charities have again been selected to share in the profits from this year’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. They are the Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina, Boys and Girls Clubs of Myrtle Beach, Champion Autism Network, Children’s Recovery Center, Classy Smiles, Help 4 Kids, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach, Project Golf and SOS Care. All of the benefitting charities have 501c3 status, meaning they are non-profit, tax-exempt groups with a dedicated mission.
About the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic
The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, a dual-field PGA TOUR event hosting 132 players, will be played May 8-11, 2025, at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C., commonly known as the “Golf Capital of the World.” Updated information on the 2025 event can be found at myrtlebeachclassic.com.
About PGA TOUR
By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.
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 28 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 almost $4 billion.
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About ONEflight International
ONEflight International is a global private aviation company revolutionizing the luxury private jet travel industry since the company’s founding in 2010. It is the fastest growing market leader developing and implementing technological solutions for non-commercial air travel through BAJit, its proprietary online Book a Jet platform. With over 700 world-class selected aircraft charter operator partnerships and a network of 7,000 private jets worldwide, ONEflight empowers members to seamlessly search, select and book a private flight with a fleet of aircraft at their disposal and excellent customer service from booking to disembarking. Visit ONEflight.net for more information.
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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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