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Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops Moving to South Carolina

March 3, 2021

The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series will move to South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, B.A.S.S. officials announced. more >>

Myrtle Beach Ready to Host Promising Junior Golfers

March 2, 2021

The sixth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Presented by Fujikura will be held March 5-7, 2021. more >>

AAU Announces Events for Spring, Summer 2021

March 1, 2021

AAU has released its spring and summer calendar of events, with a variety of events in locations nationwide. more >>

2021 GNCC Series Ready to Kick Off

February 17, 2021

The 2021 GNCC Series will kick off in Union, S.C., on Feb. 20-21 with the 24th Annual Big Buck GNCC. more >>

Bad Weather Postpones Two MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Events Scheduled for Saturday

February 11, 2021

MLF announced that two Phoenix Bass Fishing League events scheduled for Saturday have been postponed due to inclement weather. more >>

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Huddle Up Group, Southeast Tourism Society Announce New Partnership

March 1, 2021

The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) and Huddle Up Group have announced their new industry partnership. more >>

Clear Lake Named Best Bass Fishery Of The Past Decade

August 31, 2020

Since 2012, Bassmaster Magazine has released annual rankings of the country’s best bass fisheries. more >>

State Official Marks Reconstruction Progress at Iconic Springmaid Pier

May 26, 2020

The reconstruction of the Springmaid Pier at Doubletree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront continues to progress. more >>

B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

April 27, 2020

Outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2020 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team. more >>

Central SC Launches Redesigned Website

April 27, 2020

Central SC has a newly launched website showcasing the region's talented workforce, world-class industries, and remarkable quality of life. more >>

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Myrtle Beach: Not Just a City…It’s a Destination!

February 20, 2020

Successful sports tourism made simple means having excellent venues in a great location and plenty of lodging and dining options in all price points.... more >>

Make This Your 2019 Sports Event Destination

December 13, 2017

Predictably sunny days and an incredibly hardworking Experience Columbia SC Sports team pair perfectly to provide an ideal planning experience for... more >>

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission: Field a Winning Tournament

September 20, 2017

Need a tournament host? Here’s one thing to remember: all roads lead to the Midlands of South Carolina and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission.... more >>

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	Article \| May 30, 2017 Fishing’s Bright Future By: Juli Anne Patty With new participation initiatives and a booming tournament scene, fishing’s future is looking bright. Find out how cities across the U.S. are... More>>

Article \| May 3, 2017 Breaking Down the NCAA Site Selections: Good Breaks, Clean Breaks and Fast Facts By: Mary Helen Sprecher And you thought March Madness had drama. The recent announcement of sites for NCAA tournaments spurred many cities into party mode and had pundits... More>>

	Article \| March 20, 2017 The Wetter, The Better By: Michael Popke Competitive swimming and diving events – both indoors and outdoors, as well as water polo and synchronized swimming, all require good facilities to... More>>

	Article \| March 20, 2017 Golf Gets Its Groove Back By: Juli Anne Patty With new player initiatives and a lot of work on the park of industry leaders, golf is getting its groove back. Around the country, courses at every... More>>

	Article \| January 30, 2017 Basketball’s Fast Break By: Peter Francesconi March Madness (and its brackets, and its spectatorship and, of course, its resounding economic impact, not to mention its visibility) is ready to... More>>

	Article \| November 18, 2016 2016 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism By: Sports Destination Management Team In each issue of SDM, we examine the unique relationship between event organizer and host city. In this issue, we celebrate it. Our Champions of... More>>

	Article \| November 17, 2016 Saddle Up By: Michael Popke The summer Games in Rio showcased equestrian sports, with the FEI’s “two hearts” social media campaign celebrating the relationship between... More>>

	Article \| November 17, 2016 Playing All the Angles on the Volleyball Court By: Peter Francesconi In the wake of the Olympics in Rio, volleyball’s popularity is spiking. It’s a versatile sport, able to play out on the beach, indoors or even on... More>>

	Article \| November 17, 2016 Serving Up Tennis for Everyone By: Peter Francesconi In 2017, the U.S. Tennis Association’s “New Home of American Tennis” at Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida, is expected to be fully operational and... More>>

Article \| October 19, 2016 Sports Planners Rise to the Challenge of Planning for Hurricane Matthew's Uncertain Course By: Mary Helen Sprecher Initially, Hurricane Matthew seemed to be the original commitment-phobe, undecided in the route he would take: come inland? Stay at sea? Planners of... More>>

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	Case study \| March 19, 2017 Columbia’s Winning Combination of Surprising Sports By: Michael Popke Three rivers flow through Columbia, South Carolina, helping the city earn its status among the top 10 paddlesports destinations in the country. One... More>>

	Case study \| July 22, 2016 Beauty of the Beach By: Andrew Cohen Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, isn’t built on sand. Don’t get us wrong: 60 miles of beach is a huge asset... More>>

	Case study \| July 21, 2016 With NCAA Ban Over, That Greenville Is Back in the Game By: Michael Popke A year has passed since the Confederate flag came down and the NCAA ended its rule against championship sites in South Carolina. That opened the... More>>