Crowning the “People’s Choice Award”: the Best Dishes at the 19th Hole in 2023

Everyone has their favorite part of the week when it comes to experiencing the World Am and for many, it is the delicious local flavors served to the 3,000+ players and their guests at the world’s largest 19th Hole each night! 

Each night serves as an opportunity for all of the participating restaurants to show off some of their best dishes, creating an outstanding menu of choices for the thousands of hungry guests. This year we once again had returning staples such as Bimini’s, Dagwood’s, and Dirty Don’s, as well as some fresh faces like Fire & Smoke Gastropub and Taylor Made Catering! With such an awesome mix of dishes and flavors, there was always something for everyone on a plate.

With so many different options available, you have to be wondering which ones were the fan favorites? Following a thorough survey of YOU, the people, we have the results of what turned out to be a very close race between a handful of choices. 

We are happy to announce that this year’s “People’s Choice” award goes to Big Mike’s Soul Food! Big Mike’s pulled off the win by wowing 19th Hole guests with their Monday night dish of “Southern Style BBQ Ribs served with Homemade Potato Salad”. With dishes like this, as well as the others throughout the rest of the week, Big Mike’s was able to have a leg up on the rest of their competition.

As we stated previously though, this was a very close race with a few other restaurants finishing close behind. Congratulations to Angelo’s Steak & Pasta, Friendly’s Ice Cream, and Carolina Ale House on earning honorable mention recognitions.

Thank you to all of those participants that completed the surveys, your feedback is valuable and used each year to make the World Am better. We also want to give a special shoutout to all of our amazing restaurant partners! Without their hard work, the World’s Largest 19th Hole just wouldn’t taste so good!

Angelo’s Steak & Pasta

Beach Front Kitchen & Bar

Benjamin’s Bakery & Café

Big Mike’s Soul Food

Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Café

Black Thai Restaurant & Lounge

Carolina Ale House

Dagwood’s Deli & Sports Bar

Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill

Domino’s Pizza

Fire & Smoke Gastropub

Friendly’s Ice Cream

Indo Asian

Myrtle Beach Convention Center Concessions

Rentko’s / Wiseguys

Ritchie’s General Store & Eatery

Sheraton Dining

Taylor Made Catering

Tu Taco

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

Friday is Final Call for World Am’s Current Discount Rate

With more than 2,800 now registered and the weekend coming, you’ve got two important reasons to get your Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship registration in by Friday night.
One is to secure your spot before the field fills up (and it’s filling fast!).
The other is to do so at the lowest available World Am discount rate of $699, for you to join us for this year’s edition of “the largest, most fun, and most valuable golf tournament on the planet.”

Read More »

Come as You Are. Leave as a Legend.

Current Player Count:

3,000

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

Copyright © 2026 Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship

Close Menu