​They dub it the World’s Largest Amateur Golf Championship, and the numbers back up that bold claim. The 43rd Annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur has reached full capacity for its event running from August 31 to September 4. Imagine 3,000 golfers competing—the maximum tee sheet for this 72-hole stroke play tournament that culminates in a finale for flight winners at Grande Dunes Resort Course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Grande Dunes Resort Course, located in Myrtle Beach, is the stage for this expansive amateur gathering. The field is predominantly male, with 2,698 men and 308 women making up the participants. The age range spans from a 20-year-old to a 93-year-old, underscoring the event’s broad appeal. Competitors hail from 49 states and 17 different countries, and notably, 95 percent of the golfers are traveling from outside a 50-mile radius of the Myrtle Beach area.
“We are excited that 3,000 people have registered from all over the world to play in this year’s World Am,” said Scott Taylor, the Championship Director. “Each year, our community’s goal is to provide the best possible experience to the largest number of people that we can. We look forward to welcoming new and returning participants this year.”
Although registration has closed, tournament officials have opened an alternate list, organized by the order in which sign-ups were received. The event features 12 divisions and 60 flights, ensuring a wide range of competition and opportunities for players of varying skill levels.
This coverage originated with Golfweek, which notes that the Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur has reached 3,000 golfers signed up for this year’s edition, highlighting its ongoing growth and popularity in the amateur golf scene. The scale of the World Amateur Championship is a testament to its enduring appeal and the way it brings together participants from across the country and around the world to celebrate the game.