As the rounds carried on, we were treated to a battle of top tier talent. The “Final Four” of the 2020 World Am Bracket Challenge brought us a story book match for the ages, Caledonia versus True Blue, and an electric powerhouse match between Tidewater Golf Club & TPC Myrtle Beach. The cream of the crop is here to weigh in.
True Blue vs. Caledonia Recap
Positioned in the heart of South Carolina’s famous low country, True Blue Golf Club and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club are two of the most heralded courses in all of Myrtle Beach golf, and they’re just a pitching wedge away from one another. It is only fitting that these two sister properties square up in the Semifinal Round of the Bracket Challenge, each showcasing their own unique features and memorable highlights.
True Blue Golf Club is a mammoth of a golf course. From giant sprawling fairways to massive green complexes, True Blue does everything just a little bigger and a little better than the norm. A signature Mike Stranz design with well-placed water and testy native areas across the property, True Blue is a treat for every golfer no matter the handicap.
Just across the street, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is the perfect compliment to True Blue with its wooded feel and demand for accuracy off the tee. Majestic live oak trees greet your arrival to this pristine property, and a challenging and beautiful golf course holds your attention to the very end. With what feels like the blueprint for golf heaven from the first tee to the last, Caledonia was just too tough to beat. Beauty won in this battle, with Caledonia taking the victory over its golf companion True Blue in this Final Four showdown.
TPC vs. Tidewater Recap
As soon as this matchup became official, we all knew it was going to be explosive. This feels like a title fight for certain, with two premier properties facing off for a shot at the title. Tidewater Golf Club, a gem of the north end of Myrtle Beach, takes on the Tour-caliber outfit at TPC Myrtle Beach.
Tidewater Golf Club matches up dead even with TPC Myrtle Beach in the closest race of the entire World Am Bracket Challenge. These two facilities are built on the same foundation: premier course design that offers premier services and amenities.
TPC Myrtle Beach is the complete package for true tournament golf. Tour-level conditions across the property are standard here, and paired with a genuine tournament golf course design from Tom Fazio, every golfer gets an experience that is truly PGA Tour quality. TPC brings so much to the table for any golfer to experience, many would place them at the top of the list.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and Tidewater knows this very well. Featuring one of the finest golf properties you will ever see, Tidewater is a goliath challenger for anyone to face. Guests are surrounded with some incredible views throughout the round, and the course is a fun and memorable challenge to match. Tidewater Golf Club is a bucket list golf experience for any golfer in the area.
The votes are in and this was the game of the tournament. In the closest race of the entire World Am Bracket Challenge, the pure tournament test and championship conditioning at TPC Myrtle Beach emerged victorious. By a razor thin margin of 5 votes (50.6%), TPC Myrtle Beach heads to the Championship Final against Caledonia. Southern charm & low country beauty battles with the elite tournament golf experience in the World Am Bracket Challenge Championship.
| Round | Voting Ends |
|---|---|
| Round of 64 | April 2, 2020 |
| Round of 32 | April 9, 2020 |
| Round of 16 | April 14, 2020 |
| Elite Eight | April 17, 2020 |
| Final Four | April 21, 2020 |
| Championship | April 24, 2020 |
