MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Grand Strand Health is the official healthcare partner of the Myrtle Beach Classic. As part of the partnership, two PGA pros got the chance to visit patients in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at the Grand Strand Medical Center on Wednesday.
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The golfers were also able to interact with some of the pediatric patients and bring smiles to their faces.
The patients said they really appreciated the golfers stopping by to spend some time with them.
It’s wonderful. How nice for us,” said June Marcolini, a patient at Grand Strand Medical Center. “We’re sitting up here trying to do our rehab to get better, and they want to come see us. This is an inaugural for this area. It’s really nice of them to come. I’m humbled. I like it.
The pros even provided the patients with some encouragement on their recovery journey.