by Julia Richardson, originally published May 7, 2025 by WMBF
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Although the first official day of the Myrtle Beach Classic featured a pro-am with a lot of favorite celebrities, some familiar faces in South Carolina politics also stopped by the Dunes Club.
Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon, joined by other local and state leaders.
McMaster emphasized the importance of the classic putting Myrtle Beach, and South Carolina as a whole, on the map, not just economically, but in image as well.
“To have these magnificent golfers from all over the world who go anywhere is a great thing because we all learn something from it,” said McMaster.
Evette touched on the rise in sports tourism in South Carolina and how the Classic has helped contribute to it.
“Whether you’re down in Hilton Head or you’re here in Myrtle Beach and you see the beautiful greens, and you see the wonderful ocean, you see the light house at Harbortown, and it just makes you want to come here, so it’s got an amazing economic impact for our state,” said Evette.