For Immediate Release
TORONTO, Ontario (January 28, 2026)-The Toronto Golf & Travel Show is pleased to announce that Visit Myrtle Beach and PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com will once again be one of the key sponsoring partners at the 2026 show. New to the Visit Myrtle Beach booth this year will be the opportunity for visitors to instantly book and secure deals on special golf packages, green fees and tee times at the show.
Canadian TV Host and Golf Personality Kayla-Marie Williams will also make a special guest appearance at the Visit Myrtle Beach booth on Saturday January 31st. Presented by the Toronto Star, Canada’s largest golf and travel show is happening from Friday January 30th to Sunday February 1st, 2026 at the Toronto International Centre.
Kayla-Marie Williams is a TV host, golf personality and content creator who helps make the game of golf more accessible and welcoming for women. As a former television journalist and professional volleyball athlete, Kayla now brings her competitive background to golf, while blending storytelling, lifestyle, and sport through digital content. She is also a travel writer with Travel Life Magazine.
Williams will make a special guest appearance at the Visit Myrtle Beach booth on Saturday January 31st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where she will interact with guests, give away some great prizes and share highlights of her epic experience in Myrtle Beach, “The Golf Capital of the World.” Williams will also encourage guests to sign up for the Grand Prize Draw of a Trip for Four to Myrtle Beach which includes round trip airfare, four nights lodging, three rounds of golf and a $500 U.S. restaurant gift card. Williams will be sharing highlights of the upcoming 65th Myrtle Beach CAN-AM Days, happening from March 13th to 22nd, 2026. This weeklong celebration is held annually to show appreciation to Canadian visitors who have been making Myrtle Beach their go-to vacation destination for generations, but the values continue throughout the year.
Known as The Golf Capital of the World, Myrtle Beach has more golf courses per capita than any other place in the world! This year-round golf and beach destination boasts over 90 championship golf courses, 100 kilometers of stunning coastline, over 400 lodging options including ocean-front accommodations, award-winning dining, shopping and more. With a history of golf dating back to the early 1920’s this golfer’s paradise features several courses designed by golf design legends including Robert Trent Jones, Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye and Mike Strantz—the Grand Strand is home to three of America’s Top 100 public access courses and 11 of Golf Digest’s Top 20 “Best Courses You Can Play in South Carolina.” Myrtle Beach is the proud home of several annual tournaments including the PGA TOUR’s ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic set for May 7th to 10th, 2026.
The Toronto Golf & Travel Show is now in its 34th year, offering the largest selection of golf equipment, clothing, merchandise, exhibitor space and more, all under one roof. Last year’s show broke all previous attendance records and this year’s show is expected to be even bigger and better. The goal of the event is to grow the game of golf by inspiring golfers of all ages to get involved, with a focus on creating gender equality and diversity in the game.
The three most popular audience-participation, skill-testing contests return, including the Longest Drive and 72-foot Putt challenges and the Closest to the Hole Simulator Challenge. Other popular show highlights include the Demo Range, golf lessons, prize draws and more. There’s free admission for ladies on Ladies’ Night on Friday January 30th from 2 to 7 p.m. presented by Sport Chek and Associate Sponsors Iron Lady Golf and The Kit, with guest speakers, golf lessons, free giveaways and more. New for 2026 are pickleball demonstrations and instructions from Pickleball Canada.
The 2025 Toronto Golf & Travel Show presented by the Toronto Star goes from Friday January 30 to Sunday February 1, 2026, at the Toronto International Centre in Mississauga. Tickets are $20 per person (ages 17-64), $16 per Senior aged 65+. Free admission for those aged 16 and under. For information visit torontogolfshow.com.
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About Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Myrtle Beach isn’t just a beach. It’s The Beach. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is one destination made up of 14 unique communities that stretch 100 kilometers along the northeast coast of South Carolina. Families, couples and those in search of a warm welcome will find more than just a day at The Beach when they come together to connect and enjoy vibrant entertainment and family attractions, including world-class golf, shopping and fresh coastal Carolina cuisine. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find you belong at The Beach – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.
About Golf Tourism Solutions
GTS is a marketing, technology and events-based organization in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. GTS provides a broad array of services, including email marketing, website design, social media and content production, targeting public and private clubs and real estate developments.
GTS owns and operates the Omni Tee Sheet, licensing the technology out to more than 100 different golf courses and golf-related businesses.
GTS has full responsibility for a thriving tournament division, headlined by the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.comWorld Amateur Handicap Championship. The company runs 11 events, including the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, and brings more than 20,000 rounds of golf and room nights to Myrtle Beach. For more information, go to www.PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com.
About the Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in Canada, with more than 5.0 million readers every week in print and online (thestar.com). Founded in 1892, the Toronto Star is the winner of more than 140 National Newspaper Awards, the most prestigious newspaper prize in Canada. It is known for its investigative reporting, insightful opinion writing and comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news. It has also been making a difference in the lives of children for more than 100 years through the Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund and the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund.
For inquiries/interviews, please contact:
Sana Keller
Canadian PR Representative, Visit Myrtle Beach
sanak@pulsecommunications.ca
