Three thousand golfers from around the world will compete for the world champion title August 25 – 29 in Myrtle Beach – “The Golf Capital of the World.”
Registration opened in April for the 2025 Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament. This year, the field is capped to the first 3,000 players to register and sold out. Golfers can check out the web site at www.myrtlebeachworldamateur.com.
Entering its 42nd year, The World Amateur combines world-class tournament operations and administration along with the magic of a Myrtle Beach golf experience to create a unique, competitive event that all golf enthusiasts—regardless of age, skill level or hometown—eagerly anticipate each year. The 2025 Championship is scheduled for August 25-29 and will be played at more than 50 award-winning courses on the Grand Strand including Caledonia Golf and Fish Club, Tidewater, Barefoot Resort, TPC Myrtle Beach and more.
“To provide the most welcoming and competitive environment, our tournament team goes above and beyond to flight the competition based on age, gender and skill,” said Ryan Hart, Tournament Director, Golf Tourism Solutions. “The entire Myrtle Beach community is engaged and eager to host players from around the world for a magical week of golf and fun.”
Participants choose among Net, Gross and Just for Fun Divisions. Early registration cost $649 per player and includes four rounds of golf at a different course each day, nightly access and a guest pass to the “World’s Largest 19th Hole,” a commemorative gift bag, and the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championship Playoff.
The gift bag iat the World AMateur ncludes a custom-designed golf shirt, tailored for a men’s or women’s fit; custom-designed golf pullover, tailored for a men’s or women’s fit; event logoed hat; logoed bag towel; logoed mobile charging block; a $20 PGA TOUR Superstore gift card and custom event bag tag are also included bringing the total value to nearly $300. Read More