Closing Time at the World’s Largest 19th Hole

The 40th annual World Amateur Handicap Championship is drawing to a close, and we hope you join us at the World Largest 19th hole as we celebrate the end of the milestone event.

As always, the 19th Hole will be open from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., and there are a lot of good times on tap. Among the highlights of the evening will be a mainstage interview with Darren Nelson, the tournament director for the Myrtle Beach Classic, our new PGA Tour event, the $25,000 Long Putt Challenge and the $25,000 Pitch to get Rich Challenge!

(If you don’t think the putting and chipping contests are dramatic, check out this video!)

Of course, we will also be giving away more than $25,000 in random drawing prizes, so make sure you hang around and see if you won big.

The ever-popular East Coast Party Band will be rocking World Am LIVE so bring your dancing shoes.

As always, we have an outstanding dinner menu on tap. When you arrive, here is tonight’s menu:

Station 1 – TaylorMade Catering
Sweet potato biscuits and ham spread served with Southern pea salad.

Station 2 – Sea Island Geechie
Gullah style jerk chicken skewers with green peppers and onion served over spicy Carolina rice.

Station 3 – Black Thai
Thai chicken lettuce wraps w/assorted sauces

Station 4 – Sheraton Myrtle Beach
Vegetable soup, mixed greens with shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, candied dried pecans and dried cranberries w/balsamic vinaigrette.

Station 5 – Big Mike’s Soul Food
Southern style beef tips with Lowcountry rice smothered in rich brown gravy.

Station 6 – Angelo’s Steak and Pasta
Pasta with shrimp in alfredo sauce.

Station 7 – Wiseguys
Mini pierogis with homemade sausage

Station 8 – MBCC Concessions
Chicken nuggets with celery sticks, served with BBQ, ranch and honey mustard dipping sauces.

Station 9 – Beachfront Kitchen & Bar
Pork tenderloin Madagascar with roasted mushrooms and rice.

Station 10 – Indo Sushi
Tuna and spicy tuna sushi rolls served with wasabi, soy sauce and spicy Asian mayo.

Station 11 – Domino’s Pizza
Sample their most popular pizzas.

Stations 12 & 13 – Friendly’s
An assortment of homemade ice creams and toppings.

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