Veterans from every military branch gather each year to compete in the Golf Buddy Veterans Golf Classic Tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 400 United States Military members and friends will flock to the beach for the 26th annual event held May 18-21, 2025 at 20 different Grand Strand golf courses.
Register your team today for the Veterans Golf Classic, which includes three exciting rounds of golf and a welcome bag stuffed with goodies for each day of play. Teams of two must include at least one member who has served in the United States Military. The cost to register is $359 per person. There is currently a waitlist to be entered in this year’s event.
Event Schedule
Sunday, May 18
Check in at the PGA Superstore across from Broadway at the Beach from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and collect your participant badge and gift bag filled with swag, including a shirt, a hat, a caddy towel, and a custom coin/marker. (Items subject to change)
A Welcome Party will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Hangout. Food and drinks are not included.
Monday, May 19
Round One begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. at courses like Sea Trail Jones, Arcadian Shores Golf Club, Burning Ridge, Founders Club, Blackmoor, Long Bay, and Eagle Next golf courses. This first round will be played as a Best Ball round. Each player will play his own ball, and the player with the lowest score will be recorded for that hole.
There’s also an unofficial hangout at The Hangout.
Tuesday, May 20
Round two begins at 8:30 a.m. at more popular courses like Tradition, River Hills, Wachesaw East, Litchfield, Myrtle Beach National South Creek, and International Club golf courses. This round will be played as a combined score Texas scramble where players will use 70% of their tournament index.
Another unofficial hangout will be held at The Hangout.
Wednesday, May 21
Round three will begin at 8:30 a.m. at more great courses including Rivers Edge, River Hills, Prestwick, Hackler Course, Meadowlands, Arrowhead, Thistle, and Wild Wing golf courses. This third and final round will be played as a scramble with a minimum of six tee shots used per team member. The handicap will be calculated using 25% of each player’s handicap.
An awards banquet will be held at The Hangout from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on the tournament’s final day. You do not have to present to pick up your award as they can be mailed out with postage paid by the winner.
Where to Stay
Breakers Resort
Breakers Resort is one of the top hotels in Myrtle Beach and is just a short distance from Broadway at the Beach. The resort features multiple towers with one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom oceanfront suites and condos. Breakers Resort is now home to a brand-new indoor waterpark with five slides as well as an outdoor kiddie pirate ship, pools and so much more. Other perks include live entertainment, on-site dining options, exercise facility, valet parking, and pool deck games.
Caribbean Resort
The accommodations at the family-friendly Caribbean Resort and Villas include oceanfront suites, rooms, and condos with up to four bedrooms. The oceanfront water park is a huge hit for all ages and features two full-size water slides. The resort also offers indoor and outdoor pools, a lazy river, bubbling hot tubs, a game room, a fitness room, and an oceanfront tiki bar. Book a massage at the on-site Mist Spa for an indulgent treat! Caribbean Resort is a five-minute drive to Broadway at the Beach.
Can’t make it to town for the Veterans Golf Classic Tournament this year? Check out MBGolf.com for tee times and great golf packages!
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