Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is the place every golfer wants to be in early April. The annual Golfapalooza is a two-day event that gives golfers a chance to see demonstrations of newest equipment, benefit from sponsor giveaways, and enjoy special discounts from local golf retailers. Leading golf equipment companies like PING, Graphite Design, Hogan and Nike bring their latest products and showcase their newest technology.
Events and exhibits are held at Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach's premier shopping and dining complex. Guests enjoy complimentary food, beverage and entertainment throughout the weekend. Dozens of nearby hotels and resorts provide luxury accommodations. Their staffs, experienced in arranging tee-times and instructors, happily cater to visiting golfers.
Past celebrities who have appeared at Golfapalooza include PGA champion Tiger Woods, football heros Dan Marino and Dwight Clark, and the actor Samuel L. Jackson. The weekend has been covered by Golf Digest and Golf for Women magazine.
Myrtle Beach, with a mild ocean climate, is a golfer's paradise year-round The area provides over one-hundred golf courses, five golf schools, and four- and five-star accommodations. Local golf-package providers are knowledgeable about courses and instructors and provide expert advice and guidance. Planning a golf trip to Myrtle Beach could not be easier. Fine dining, sight-seeing, and boating contribute to making the area a perfect vacation spot.
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, a non-profit trade association, has been the pivotal force in growing the golf market in Myrtle Beach. The group strives to help golfers plan trips for maximum enjoyment. Their website provides a wealth of news and information about the area's golf courses, tournaments, and the next Golfapalooza event.
