Myrtle Beach Classic tee off with Pro-Am, Celebrities on Wednesday.

A celebrity pro-am round at at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club signaled the start of the Myrtle Beach Classic. The tournament is being played Thursday through Sunday in Myrtle Beach, SC. Here’s what you need to know:

Some celebrities arrived in a helicopter on Wednesday for the pro-am event. Bill Murray made a surprise appearance and chatted just off the driving range with Kevin Costner before speaking to fans.

Though Murray was invited to the event, organizers say his appearance was a complete surprise and he did not stay to play a complete round of golf.

Groups of fans followed celebrities including Costner, Kurt Russell, Michael Chiklis, Jennie Garth and North Myrtle Beach native Vanna White as they played The Dunes Golf and Beach Club on Wednesday, many of whom stopped to speak with followers and grant selfie pictures.

Thursday’s round: The 2025 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic begins on Thursday May 8 with tee times starting at 6:50am – 8:40am and at 11:30am – 1:20pm off number 1 and 10 tees.

Chris Gotterup, the winner of the first Myrtle Beach Classic last year is also a part of the 132 player field competing for the $4 Million purse.

Tickets: how to get, cost, etc.:

Tickets and parking passes are available on the Myrtle Beach Classic’s website via Ticketmaster. All official sales are with Ticketmaster, and tickets bought through Ticketmaster will be digital and scannable on one’s phone at the gate. Parking comes in either digital or hard tag form. Children under 15 get ground access for free, veterans and first responders get a 25 percent discount, and day pass ticket prices range from $30-2,500.

How to watch:

The ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic can be watched on the Golf Channel. Coverage is available Thursday-Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday-Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Special programming includes “The Drop”, airing on the Golf Channel, and other exclusive shows throughout the week.

Parking: what i need to know:

General Parking is located in Lot 9, 2400 N Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Shuttles will transport spectators from the parking lot to the golf course. Parking is $20 per day, per car, and can either be purchased in advance online or on-site. Cash is not accepted.

What you can bring/not bring:

Prohibited items include weapons, bags/backpacks larger than 6”x6”, glass cups or bottles, memorabilia, computers/laptops, lounges or oversized chairs, video cameras, pets (except for service animals), selfie sticks or hand-held camera stabilizers, beverages, posters, signs, or banners. For a complete list, visit the PGA TOUR Prohibited Items page.

Editor’s note: AI was used to summarize previous reporting