Ed Bullock

Ed Bullock had a good job at Western Electric, but he wasn’t happy. The North Carolina native told his boss he was quitting and the reason was simple: “This job gives me a headache – I’d rather play golf the rest of my life,” Bullock said. His avocation became his occupation and his impact on the Myrtle Beach golf market was profound.

He moved to the area to become the construction supervisor at The Surf Club, Myrtle Beach’s third course, before taking over as head pro, working at the esteemed layout from 1959-1972.

Bullock left The Surf Club for a similar challenge at an even higher profile facility, overseeing construction and eventually assuming the mantle of head pro at Myrtle Beach National, where he worked until 1985 retirement. He worked tirelessly to promote the Grand Strand as a golf destination and it was once said of Bullock, “He is one of those people we should thank every time anybody shows up at a Grand Strand course.” Known for his biting wit, Bullock was nicknamed the “Gentle Curmudgeon.” He was enshrined into the Carolinas PGA Hall of Fame in 1993 and named a life member of the PGA in 1990.