Media Roundup: Van Sickle Slogs and Blogs at Golf.com

Conditions were tough during round two as the rain took center stage at the World Am. Fortunately, the vast majority of flights (54 of 68) were able to complete play, and with the weather forecast to begin clearing up later in the week, hopefully sunnier days await.

Golf.com’s intrepid reporter, Gary Van Sickle, braved the elements with his fellow contestants at Wild Wing Avocet. Van Sickle, a 0 handicap, shot a 76 and is in 21st place heading into the third round.

The Sun News profiles the tournament’s first Chinese players and the growth of the game in the world’s most populous nation

Our tireless correspondent David Wood focuses on the friendship offered at the World Am in stories for CyberGolf.com and Fairways & Greens.

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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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.”

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3,000

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