Lending to Heroes Named Title Sponsor of Welcome Party

Mortgage Company Specializes in Lending to Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Teachers, Healthcare Professionals and Veterans with no bank fees.

Lending to Heroes, a mortgage company dedicated to helping American heroes reach their home financing financial goals, has been named title sponsor of the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship’s Welcome Party.

The “Lending to Heroes Welcome Party” will be held Sunday August 25 on The Avenue at Broadway at the Beach. Festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. and feature live music, a performance by le Grande Cirque, drink specials, and random drawing prizes, including an entry into the 2020 World Am donated by Lending to Heroes.

The World Am, which attracts players from all 50 states and more than 20 countries, will be played on 60 of Myrtle Beach’s best courses August 26-30. This year’s tournament, which already has 3,041 players registered, is tracking to have more than 3,200 golfers again this year.

“We are delighted to welcome Lending to Heroes to the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur team,” tournament director Scott Tomasello said. “The World Am is an event comprised of hundreds of first responders & military. Our participants are men and women willing to work toward a goal both on and off the course, and that makes Lending to Heroes an ideal partner. We look forward to this year’s Welcome Party being the best one yet.”

“It’s an honor to be chosen as the title sponsor for the World Am Welcome Party,” Vice President of Lending to Heroes Jeff Rosen offered. “We look forward to celebrating the golfers’ competitive spirit at the welcome party and expanding our mission of helping our American heroes with their home financing through their attendance and awareness.”

Lending to Heroes has helped thousands hundreds of law enforcement officers, firefighters, teachers, healthcare professionals and veterans achieve their home financing financial goals and has provided over $2M over the last ten years in support to these individuals and organizations. The company is the preferred lender for prominent professional organizations and agencies, such as the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association and the Port Authority PBA due to its commitment to support those who serve our communities and country. Licensed Mortgage Originators provide the best loan programs and home financing advice customer service available in the home lending industry.

The World Am, which costs $635 to enter, is open to all men and women with a verifiable USGA handicap through August 1st.

The World Am flights players into nine divisions – men 49 and under, senior men (50-59), mid-senior men (60-69), super senior men (70-79), seasoned seniors (80+), women 49 and under, the gross division, senior (50+) gross division. There is also a “Just For Fun” flight, created for players who want to enjoy the World Am experience without the pressure of competition.

While competition is what initially attracts golfers to the World Am, it’s only part of the event’s story. At the heart of the World Am’s appeal is the camaraderie among its participants and much of that kinship is fostered at the World’s Largest 19th Hole.

Each night of the event, the 19th Hole overtakes all 120,000-square feet of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, providing participants with free food and drinks, live entertainment, celebrity guest appearances, a golf expo and more.

Among the big names that have appeared at the 19th Hole in recent years are David Feherty, Brandel Chamblee, Charlie Rymer, Ewa Mataya Laurance and John Daly.

Players will also receive a gift bag that includes a Chase 54 polo, a pullover, a logo’d hat, a PGA Tour Superstore gift card and an assortment of other goodies.

Kick Off Your 2026 World Am in Style at the Ole Smoky Welcome Party

Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewing Company, the latest entertainment attraction at Myrtle Beach’s Broadway at the Beach, is proud to partner with the Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship in 2026 as the new host of this year’s World Am Welcome Party!

Highlights include an opening ceremony with recognition of past winners in attendance along with random drawing prizes.

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Two-for-One: The World Am Pairs Competition

So you’re already registered for the World Am — congrats, you’re officially one of the 3,000+ playing golf’s biggest amateur event in the Golf Capital of the World®! But here’s a fun little side quest you might not know about: while you’re here, you can also throw your hat in the ring for the Pairs Competition, and honestly, it might be the best $50 you spend all week.

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World Am Reaches Full Field of 3,000 Participants

Play Golf Myrtle Beach is proud to announce the 43rd annual Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship field is now officially full for the acclaimed 72-hole tournament to be contested Aug. 31 – Sept. 4.
The annual event has reached its maximum field of 3,000 participants, cementing its status as one of the most highly sought-after and unique experiences in golf. With registration now closed, tournament officials have opened an alternate list for people who still wish to secure a spot in the historic event.

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Current Player Count:

3,000

To join the alternate list, click here and we will contact you when spots open up.

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