Golf carts, shuttles and helicopters descended on South Carolina on a sunny Wednesday morning as the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic kicked off with a celebrity pro-am round.
This year’s Professional Golf Association tournament in the Grand Strand will run Thursday through Sunday at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club, but Wednesday’s Pro-Am event was a more laid-back affair that brought actors, athletes and influencers out on the green.
Action on the green started soon after sunrise. North Myrtle Beach native and “Wheel of Fortune” TV star Vanna White returned as an honorary ambassador to tee off Wednesday, with plans to appear on the golf channel Thursday. Meteorologist and local celebrity Ed Piotrowski also represented the Grand Strand in the Pro-Am.
“I’m honored to be ambassador because I was born and raised here, and this is home to me, and it just is so special to be part of this,” White said.
Squirrels darted across the course and the occasional alligator surfaced in the water hazards, spectators milled around the course, pausing for plays. Crowds gradually grew through the clear morning, gathering at vendors and leisure areas. Visitors also had the opportunity to head over to the beachfront for an ocean view…