A conversation with Cyndi Mohr of Visit Myrtle Beach
As senior sales manager for Visit Myrtle Beach (S.C.), Cyndi Mohr frequently collaborates with event planners to create custom golf-and-meetings experiences in the “Golf Capital of the World.” Her relationships with local hotel and golf partners ensure groups have productive meetings while also taking advantage of the destination’s renowned golf facilities. Here, Mohr shares how Visit Myrtle Beach offers a one-of-a-kind golf experience for groups, fun for both avid and inexperienced golfers.
How does Visit Myrtle Beach draw upon its reputation as the “Golf Capital of the World” in creating a unique experience for attendees?
We incorporate Myrtle Beach’s reputation as the “Golf Capital of the World” by seamlessly blending golf into the overall meeting experience. With more than 90 courses designed by renowned architects, we can match courses to all skill levels while using golf as a tool for networking, teambuilding, and relaxation. We have many reasons to celebrate Myrtle Beach golf. May 7-10, Dunes Golf and Beach Club will host the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, a PGA tournament, for the third consecutive year. In 2027, Pine Lakes golf course (Myrtle Beach’s first golf course) will celebrate its 100th anniversary.
How do you tailor packages or itineraries to suit both business professionals and golf enthusiasts?
We design flexible itineraries that balance meetings and leisure. Options include hosted tournaments, casual rounds, or premium tee times for avid golfers, while newer or non-golfers can participate in lessons, clinics, or fun group challenges. Alternative activities, such as Topgolf, Pop Stroke, and miniature golf (Myrtle Beach is also the “Miniature Golf Capital of the World,” with more than 30 courses), ensure everyone feels included.
Which properties are particularly well-suited for groups that also want to enjoy golf?
With the abundance of courses, all of our meeting and convention properties offer convenient access to top-tier courses, scenic views, and resort-style amenities. A few highlights include Myrtle Beach National and Legends Golf & Resort, which are well-suited for groups balancing tee times and meetings. Unique courses like Grand Dunes Resort Club offer shuttle service from the Marina Inn at Grand Dunes to further enhance the experience for golf-focused group trips.
How do you work with area golf courses and resorts to ensure a seamless golf-and-meetings experience?
Our meetings and conventions properties collaborate with area golf courses and resorts on such details as coordinating preferred tee times, arranging group transportation, and aligning golf schedules with key meeting sessions. Additional support may include handling tournament setup at courses, securing group rates or packages, and arranging onsite amenities like boxed lunches, awards ceremonies, or post-round receptions. These established partnerships allow golf activities to be seamlessly integrated into meeting agendas while offering planners a streamlined, efficient planning process with a single point of coordination.
What special golf opportunities could attendees find only in Myrtle Beach that would provide an unforgettable experience for even those who are not avid golfers?
Myrtle Beach offers historic courses, architect-designed layouts, distinctive clubhouses, and scenic coastal and marshland settings. Meeting attendees can experience the area’s deep golf heritage at such historic courses as Pine Lakes Country Club, the area’s first course, dubbed “The Granddaddy,” which opened in 1927. Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Surf Club, Whispering Pines, and Myrtlewood’s PineHills all opened in the late 1940s through 1960s, shaping the “Grand Strand’s” golf experience.
Beyond historical significance, several iconic courses offer stunning landscapes by renowned designers. For example, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club’s greens are surrounded by towering oak trees, and King’s North at Myrtle Beach National was designed by Arnold Palmer. Tidewater Golf Club, featuring nine holes along the Cherry Grove Inlet or the Intercoastal Waterway, is ranked as one of the country’s Top 100 public courses. Additionally, it is architect Ken Tomlinson’s only design credit.
With more than 90 courses throughout Myrtle Beach, this only scratches the surface of special golf opportunities for golfers and attendees who simply want to enjoy the atmosphere and hospitality that make Myrtle Beach unique.
Together, Myrtle Beach’s blend of history, design pedigree, welcoming clubhouses, and scenic Lowcountry settings offer meeting groups exclusive golf-adjacent experiences that feel authentically local, effortlessly social, and truly unforgettable.
