Jim Woodring

James (Jim) Chauncey Woodring is highly regarded as the man who revolutionized the electronic golf package business and led Myrtle Beach into the digital age of marketing.

Upon graduating from Kent State University, Jim enjoyed a prodigious 20 plus year career in the retail industry. In 1993 he and his wife Kathy moved to the area where he was named Vice President of Marketing and Golf Operations for The Myrtle Beach National Company, and a shareholder in Grand Strand Golf & Travel, a leading golf package provider in the area. As the Internet gained mass adoption, Jim saw the need for the Myrtle Beach golf industry to leverage the Internet to grow the market. He spearheaded the advancement of the package and booking technology to benefit the entire Myrtle Beach golf industry and was the architect of several highly successful golf vacation planning and booking websites that drove new and repeat golf package visitors to the area.

Highly regarded for his marketing savvy throughout his career, Jim created new innovative golf packages and developed new ways to attract golfers to our area. In 2012, The Myrtle Beach National Company merged with Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management to form National Golf Management, one of the largest golf course management companies in the US to which Jim was named Executive Vice President responsible for strategic planning and all marketing activities. He retired in 2015.

A man’s man, Jim is best described as an accomplished golfer and affable friend, quick with a big smile, firm handshake, and deep conversation. His incredible career has been driven by his love and commitment to the success of the golf industry in Myrtle Beach.