Testimonial
“The efforts of Partnership Grand Strand have been key to the development of the Myrtle Beach downtown area, overall growth along the Grand Strand, necessary infrastructure as well as recruitment and retention of the local workforce.”
Tracy Conner
About Us
The Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association serves as the operational focal point to help develop and coordinate policies, programs to advance operational initiatives, supporting and growing the game of golf, and coordinate projects for Grand Strand golf course owners. Our span of coverage is approximately a 50 mile radius of Myrtle Beach from Georgetown, SC to Southport, NC. The association is comprised of 70+ golf courses.
Impact on the Grand Strand economy
The Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association has 3 employees. In 2021, the Economic Impact of the MBAGCOA member golf courses and the off-course expenditures of visiting golfers had a total economic impact (direct, indirect, and induced) in South Carolina of:
- $3.3 billion in output or sales
- 37,959 jobs
- $1.5 billion in wages and income
- $370 million in federal, state and local taxes. Green fees and club membership dues generated $18.3 million in admissions tax revenue alone, accounting for 44% of state admissions tax collections.
Note: The impacts of real estate sales in golf communities and off-site purchases of golf equipment by local golfers are not included in these totals
