Here are the results from Day 1 of the Myrtle Beach Classic PGA Tournament
The Myrtle Beach Classic is being played Thursday through Sunday at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Here’s what you need to know:
Leaders after Thursday morning’s play include:
- Mackenzie Hughes (CAN): Leading with a score of -8 after the first round, shooting a 63.
- Seamus Power (IRL): In second place with a score of -7, shooting a 64.
- Andrew Putnam (USA), Ryan Fox (NZL), and Alejandro Tosti (ARG): Tied for third place with scores of -6, each shooting a 65, as of 12:30 p.m.
Several players are tied for seventh place with scores of -5 as of 12:30 p.m., including:
- Nick Watney (USA)
- Dylan Wu (USA)
- Davis Shore (USA)
- Trent Phillips (USA)
- Jesper Svensson (SWE)
Other major highlights from Thursday morning are:
T12 Group: A large group of players is tied for 12th place with a score of -4, including notable names like Ben Kohles (USA), Chad Ramey (USA), and Victor Perez (FRA). Each shot a 67 in the first round.
T22 Group: Players tied for 22nd place with a score of -3 include Bill Haas (USA) and Aldrich Potgieter (RSA), both shooting a 68.
The tournament is being played under favorable weather conditions, with temperatures around 75°F and winds at 11 MPH, which might have contributed to the low scores.
The last group tees off at 1:20 p.m.
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
This story was originally published May 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM.