The Myrtle Beach Classic will be a debut for the PGA Tour, as this is labeled as an extra event on the calendar. There is not a clear favorite here for this tournament, with Ben Griffin, Daniel Berger, and Erik van Rooyen all having a +2800 position at the forefront of the field. The action begins on Thursday, May 9 at Dunes Golf and Beach Club in South Carolina with a purse at $4,000,000.
The 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic is being played at Dunes Golf and Beach Club, which is a 7,347-yard, Par-71 course. It is positioned along the renowned "Grand Strand" of Myrtle Beach, it is the second course developed in the area.
While this is the first time hosting a PGA Tour event, The Dunes offers a rich history, having previously hosted the PGA Tour Champions' Charles Schwab Cup Championship from 1994 to 1999. Other world events have also been played here, making this a historic course.
The greens had changed over the years and are now back to their original glory and from Bentgrass to Champion Bermuda surfaces with improved putting speeds. The course also offers a diverse terrain, as it holds both exposed holes and parkland-style fairways that are surrounded by dense tree lines and water hazards on six holes.
While plenty of the world's best are at the other PGA event, this offers an opportunity for others to shine. Below are a few that could stand out for victory.
Schmid ranks third in the field for his strokes gained and has some potential to improve. He only has a few opportunities left to get into the PGA Tour, so he must make this count. With his positive experience heading in, he could make some noise.
Semikawa was previously a top-ranked amateur in the golfing world. He has four victories under his belt on the Japan Golf Tour, showing he can hang with professionals.
He recently placed T9 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, which allowed him a position in this field. His momentum could offer a compelling run here.
MyBookie offers compelling odds for the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic. With no clear favorites at hand, this leaves the door open to anyone that can perform at a high level consistently in a weaker field.
Justin Lower is one golfer to keep an eye on, as he has finished 28th or better when competing in his last five starts. His best finish was a T4 in the Dominican Republic event.
He currently ranks as the fourth-best for strokes gained total and sixth for strokes gained while putting. He is arguably the best bang for your buck here.
