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Save the Date; Early Entry Begins Soon
February 19, 2019
The world’s largest golf tournament is known for dishing out major prizes for participants. This year is no different. We want to thank everyone who signs
World Am Champions Compete in Hainan Amateur
December 4, 2018
Steve Comings entered the championship round of the 2018 World Amateur Handicap Championship three strokes off the lead in the Senior Gross Division. The Odenton,
World Am Named Champion Of Economic Impact By Sports Destination Management Magazine
November 28, 2018
The PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship has been named a 2018 Champion of Economic Impact by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest
Harry Whitt and the Greatest Comeback in World Am History
September 10, 2018
Harry Whitt parred the 14th hole at Indian Wells Golf Club, walked to the 15th tee, and blasted his best drive of the day during
Greg Williams Wins 35th Annual World Am
September 4, 2018
Greg Williams (North Augusta, S.C.) shot a net 67 (gross 90) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 35th Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap
Follow the World Championship Playoff Live
August 31, 2018
The Flight Winners’ Playoff is underway and you can follow all the action via our live scoring. To see how the battle to be crowned
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton
February 15, 2019
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center
February 15, 2019
Brunswick Plantation Resort and Golf
February 15, 2019
Marina Inn Grande Dunes
February 15, 2019
Sand Dunes Resort
February 15, 2019
World Tour Golf Links
February 15, 2019
Sands Ocean Club Resort
February 15, 2019
Willbrook Plantation Golf Club
February 15, 2019
Wachesaw Plantation East
February 15, 2019
Wild Wing Plantation, Avocet
February 15, 2019
True Blue Golf Club
February 15, 2019
Tradition Golf Club
February 15, 2019
TPC of Myrtle Beach
February 15, 2019
Tiger’s Eye Golf Links
February 15, 2019
Tidewater Golf Club
February 15, 2019
Thomas Beach Vacations
February 15, 2019
Thistle Golf Club
February 15, 2019
Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club
February 15, 2019
Sea Trail Plantation – Jones Course
February 15, 2019
Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
February 15, 2019
Sheraton Hotel Restaurants
February 15, 2019
Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern
February 15, 2019
Masala Indian Cuisine
February 15, 2019
Martin’s Restaurant
February 15, 2019
Sea Trail Plantation – Byrd Course
February 15, 2019
Greg Norman Australian Grille
February 15, 2019
Friendly’s Family Restaurant & Ice Cream
February 15, 2019
Fire & Smoke Gastropub
February 15, 2019
Filet’s On The Water
February 15, 2019
Domino’s Pizza
February 15, 2019
Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club
February 15, 2019
Rivers Edge Golf Club
February 15, 2019
River Hills Golf & Country Club
February 15, 2019
Myrtle Beach National – South Creek
February 15, 2019
Myrtle Beach National – King’s North
February 15, 2019
Dirty Don’s Oyster Bar & Grill
February 15, 2019
Meadowlands Golf Club
February 15, 2019
Long Bay Golf Club
February 15, 2019
Lockwood Folly Country Club
February 15, 2019
Lion’s Paw Golf Links
February 15, 2019
River Club
February 15, 2019
Litchfield Country Club
February 15, 2019
Prestwick Country Club
February 15, 2019
Dagwood’s Deli
February 14, 2019
Captain Archie’s
February 14, 2019
Bimini’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Cafe
February 14, 2019
Legends Golf Club – Parkland
February 14, 2019
Black Thai Restaurant and Lounge
February 14, 2019
Possum Trot Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Legends Golf Club – Heathland
February 14, 2019
Big Mike’s Soul Food
February 14, 2019
International Club
February 14, 2019
Angelo’s Steak & Pasta
February 14, 2019
Pine Lakes Country Club
February 14, 2019
Indian Wells Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Pearl East Golf Course
February 14, 2019
Pawleys Plantation
February 14, 2019
Benjamin’s Bakery
February 14, 2019
Panther’s Run Golf Links
February 14, 2019
Heritage Club
February 14, 2019
Hackler Course
February 14, 2019
Grande Dunes
February 14, 2019
Oyster Bay Golf Course
February 14, 2019
Founders Club
February 14, 2019
Farmstead Golf Links
February 14, 2019
Myrtlewood Pinehills Golf Course
February 14, 2019
Diamondback Golf Course
February 14, 2019
Crow Creek Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Myrtlewood Golf Club, Palmetto
February 14, 2019
Crown Park Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Carolina National Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
February 14, 2019
Burning Ridge Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Blackmoor Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Barefoot Resort – Norman
February 14, 2019
Barefoot Resort – Love
February 14, 2019
Barefoot Resort – Fazio
February 14, 2019
Arrowhead Country Club
February 14, 2019
Arcadian Shores Golf Club
February 14, 2019
Aberdeen Country Club
February 13, 2019
World Am Champions Compete in Hainan Amateur
December 4, 2018
Harry Whitt and the Greatest Comeback in World Am History
September 10, 2018
Greg Williams Wins 35th Annual World Am
September 4, 2018
Follow the World Championship Playoff Live
August 31, 2018
Photo Gallery: Flight Winners Playoff
August 31, 2018
World Am Players Meet the Press Following Round 3
August 30, 2018
Thursday Night at the World’s Largest 19th Hole
August 30, 2018
A Pre-Surgery Promise was Fulfilled at the World Am
August 30, 2018
Photo Gallery: Moving Day at the World Am
August 30, 2018
Videos: World Am Players Meet the Press; Day Recap
August 29, 2018
The World Am’s Biggest Winner is in 21st Place – Really!
August 29, 2018
Photo Gallery: Day 2 at the World Am
August 29, 2018
Photo Gallery: Opening Day at the World Am
August 27, 2018
Photo Gallery: Sunday at the World Am
August 26, 2018
Video: Registration Begins!
August 25, 2018
Photo Gallery: World Am Registration Opens
August 25, 2018
Arkansas Golfer Drives All Night to Play all Afternoon
August 25, 2018
The Fun Begins: Registration Opens for 35th Annual World Am
August 25, 2018
It’s almost time!! Remember these important dates.
July 26, 2018
100 Lucky winners will get a whole new perspective.
April 20, 2018
2,000!
April 17, 2018
Announcing a new title sponsorship of the Pairs Competition
April 16, 2018
Early Registration Prize Winners
April 13, 2018
Scratch, Net, Hackers.. Calling all golfers alike!
April 8, 2018
Entry Opens March 13th
March 8, 2018
Early Random Drawing Prizes Announced!
February 26, 2018
Myrtle Beach International Airport Now Features 48 Non-Stop Destinations
February 15, 2018
Robert LeComte: Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Famer
October 27, 2017
Secrets of a Vanity Handicapper
October 24, 2017
Assist World Am With Hurricane Relief Efforts
September 21, 2017
World Championship Playoff – Mid-Round Photo Gallery
September 1, 2017
Follow the World Championship Playoff Action Live!
September 1, 2017
Help Support Hurricane Harvey Victims
August 31, 2017
World’s Largest 19th Hole Photo Gallery
August 31, 2017
Video: World Am Round Table Discussion
August 31, 2017
Photo Gallery – Round 3 at the World Am
August 30, 2017
Round 2 Photo Gallery
August 30, 2017
Nick Martin Has Spent Nearly a Year of His Life at the World Am
August 29, 2017
Monday Night at the World Largest 19th Hole
August 29, 2017
Photo Gallery: First Round Action at the World Am
August 28, 2017
For Thomas Berry, 2017 World Am is a Trip of a Lifetime
August 28, 2017
World Am Tees Off!
August 28, 2017
Photo Gallery: Sunday at the World Am
August 27, 2017
Join us at the Welcome Party Tonight at House of Blues
August 27, 2017
Photo Gallery: Saturday Registration
August 26, 2017
Maryland Golfer Hopes to Finish the World Am Where He Started
August 26, 2017
Registration is Underway!
August 26, 2017
Paige Spiranac Joins Celebrity Guest List
August 18, 2017
The NEW World Am App Now Available
August 18, 2017
Mod Golf Podcast with Tournament Director Jeff Monday
July 13, 2017
HOLE-IN-ONE TROPHIES.COM JOINS AS PRIZE PARTNER
May 9, 2017
Just for Fun – A New Way to Enjoy the World Am!
April 24, 2017
Celebrity Guests Announced for 2017!
April 20, 2017
The Makings Of A Great Golf Trip
April 18, 2017
The World AM Staff’s Favorite Masters Memory
April 5, 2017
World AM Staff Picks For The 2017 Masters
March 28, 2017
Early Bird Random Drawing Prizes Set
March 24, 2017
Why TopGolf Is Important For Golf’s Future
March 21, 2017
Three New Divisions for the World Am!
March 15, 2017
Athletes and Their Golf Handicaps
March 14, 2017
Your Handicap, Your Average, And Your Anti-Cap
March 7, 2017
2017 World Am Entry Opens on March 29th!
February 26, 2017
The Time Cory Changed The World… AM
February 15, 2017
The Time I Was A Caddy For A Week
February 8, 2017
Why We Use Your Low 12 Handicap Index
February 2, 2017
Why I’m a Part Of the Golf Industry
January 24, 2017
Gambling and the Game of Golf
January 17, 2017
Your Golf Cost of Living
January 11, 2017
Changes to the Rules of Golf
January 5, 2017
Handicap Tips from a Non-Golfer
December 28, 2016
Slow Play: The Death of Golf.
December 7, 2016
Par and Your Handicap
November 28, 2016
Costco’s New Kirkland Brand Golf Balls Seemingly A Hit
November 1, 2016
Why My Handicap is Inaccurate
October 28, 2016
Tired of Losing to Your Spouse?
October 28, 2016
Tropical Storm Hermine Forces Cancellation of Flight Winner’s Playoff
September 2, 2016
Photo Gallery: Day 4 at the World Am
September 2, 2016
Fourth Round, 19th Hole Come to a Close at 33rd World Am
September 1, 2016
Golf Helps Forge Lasting Friendship for Air Force Vets
September 1, 2016
Photo Gallery: World Am Day 3
September 1, 2016
Exhibitor Spotlight: ECCO, Club Crown and Golfdotz
September 1, 2016
World Am is a Family Affair for the Swopes’
September 1, 2016
Key to Marital Bliss: Couple Plays World Am Together
August 31, 2016
World Am Day 2 Photo Gallery
August 31, 2016
From the Toss of the Tee to a First Swing Ace
August 30, 2016
Photo Gallery: 19th Hole Comes Alive, More Round 1 Action
August 30, 2016
Photo Gallery: First Round Play and Welcome Party Delight
August 29, 2016
Players Predict How They Will Finish in the 2016 World Am
August 28, 2016
World Am App is a Must-Have
August 28, 2016
World Am Worth the Wait for Mike Delaplain
August 28, 2016
Who Got Up at 1:15 a.m. to Make the Trip to the World Am?!
August 27, 2016
Photo Gallery: Saturday at the Superstore
August 27, 2016
Registration Opens for 33rd Annual World Am
August 27, 2016
Another Friendly’s Ice Cream Line Sure to Be a Big Hit!
July 26, 2016
Tommy Gainey and a Bull at the World’s Largest 19th Hole
June 29, 2016
Dye Club to Once Again Host World Am Flight Winners
May 25, 2016
The 2016 World’s Largest 19th Hole is Taking Shape!
May 18, 2016
2016 Golf Course Lineup
May 12, 2016
Rymer, Katrek and Maginnes Return to World Am
May 10, 2016
Early Entry Registration Prizes Announced
March 23, 2016
Tae Kim Wins 32nd Annual Myrtle Beach World Am
September 4, 2015
Flight Winner’s Playoff Photo Gallery
September 4, 2015
Field Set For Championship Round
September 3, 2015
Last Call at the World’s Largest 19th Hole
September 3, 2015
Photo Gallery: Wednesday at the World Am
September 3, 2015
Sometimes the World Am is more than “just” a golf tournament
September 2, 2015
19th Hole Product Spotlight
September 2, 2015
Photo Gallery: Tuesday at the World Am
September 2, 2015
Wild Wednesday Night Awaits at the 19th Hole!
September 2, 2015
Charlie Rymer Brings Humor to 19th Hole
September 1, 2015
Stars to Come Out at the 19th Hole
September 1, 2015
Day 2 Photo Gallery: We Are on the Course!
September 1, 2015
Photo Gallery: Monday Night at the 19th Hole
August 31, 2015
32 Years (and Counting) at the World Am for Ray Zajicek
August 31, 2015
World’s Largest 19th Hole is Ready to Shine
August 31, 2015
First Round Status of Play UPDATED
August 31, 2015
Photo Gallery: Golf, Giveaways Highlight Sunday at the World Am
August 30, 2015
Meet the Man Who Traveled 10,750+ Miles to Play in the World Am!
August 30, 2015
Golfapalooza Kickoff Party is on the Tee
August 30, 2015
Registration Saturday Photo Gallery
August 29, 2015
Player Profiles: From Mike & Mike to World Am Rookies
August 29, 2015
Registration is Underway!!
August 29, 2015
The Competition of the Myrtle Beach World Amateur
June 15, 2015
Charlie Rymer Returns to the World Am!
May 11, 2015
The Championship Round Returns to the Dye Club
April 28, 2015
2015 World Am Host Courses
April 20, 2015
Win McMurry Returns to the World Am
April 1, 2015
TaylorMade Project (a) Balls When You Sign Up
March 17, 2015
Sign up Early…Win Big!
March 17, 2015
Save the Date! World Am Entry Opens March 24
February 17, 2015
Your 2014 Champion Is
August 29, 2014
Rasku Wins 3-Way Playoff, Captures World Championship Playoff
August 29, 2014
Photo Gallery: Early Morning Glimpse at Flight Winner’s Playoff
August 29, 2014
Photo Gallery: Day 4 at the Myrtle Beach World Am
August 29, 2014
School Colors on Display at World Am
August 29, 2014
Photo Gallery: On-Course Action at the Mrytle Beach World Am
August 28, 2014
Photo Gallery: Win McMurry at the World’s Largest 19th Hole
August 27, 2014
Photo Gallery – Myrtle Beach World Amateur, Day 2
August 26, 2014
A Second Hole-in-One Was Made By …
August 26, 2014
Results Are In!
August 25, 2014
Our First Hole in One Was Made By …
August 25, 2014
World Am Photo Gallery – Round 1
August 25, 2014
Beautiful Weather Greets Golfers; 19th Hole Beckons!
August 25, 2014
Sunday Photo Gallery: From the Golf Course to Golfapalooza
August 24, 2014
World Am Player Profile: Ed Saylor Likes Winning Skins!
August 24, 2014
Today at the World Am: Registration Gives Way to Golfapalooza!
August 24, 2014
It’s Finally Here!
August 23, 2014
Closing Time!
August 23, 2014
Saturday Photo Gallery: Welcome to the 2014 World Am!
August 23, 2014
Registration is Open!
August 23, 2014
Registration is Upon Us!
August 22, 2014
Download the NEW! Myrtle Beach World Amateur Smart Phone App
August 22, 2014
3,400 Players Poised to Tee Off in 31st Myrtle Beach World Am
August 19, 2014
Handicaps Due August 15th
August 11, 2014
Big Break Myrtle Beach Debuts This October
July 9, 2014
VPAR Live Scoring for the Final Round
June 27, 2014
Dye Club to Host World Championship Playoff
June 13, 2014
The 2014 World’s Largest 19th Hole Will Be Better Than Ever
March 18, 2014
Early Entry Cost for 2014 World Am is Set
March 11, 2014
Participant Referral Program
March 5, 2014
2013 Player Survey and 2014 Preview
March 5, 2014
2013 World Amateur Photo Gallery
February 3, 2014
Watch the World Am 30-Year Video!
September 9, 2013
Live Leaderboard – Flight Winner’s Playoff
August 30, 2013
Say it Ain’t So! Last Night of the 19th Hole is Upon Us!
August 29, 2013
Photo Gallery: Day 4 of the World Am
August 29, 2013
Roger Clemens Talks About His Week at the World Am
August 29, 2013
Wes O’Hare Just Made a Lot of New Friends
August 28, 2013
Big Break, the Blue Dogs and Swallowing a Yellow Jacket
August 28, 2013
World’s Largest 19th Hole Photo Gallery
August 28, 2013
A World Am Oasis in Big Sky Country
August 27, 2013
Great Weather, Brandel Chamblee Expected to Highlight Day 2
August 27, 2013
Photo Gallery: Round 1 Action
August 26, 2013
World Am Tees Off, Big Night at 19th Hole
August 26, 2013
Photo Gallery: Registration Weekend at the World Am!
August 25, 2013
Golf in Art Exhibit is Ideal Pre-19th Hole Activity
August 25, 2013
The Wait is Almost Over!
August 25, 2013
Players Speak: Registration Opens for the 30th Annual World Am
August 24, 2013
Big Break Winner Mark Silvers to Appear at 19th Hole
August 22, 2013
Random Drawing Prizes Unveiled
July 25, 2013
Important Upcoming Dates
July 25, 2013
VOTE: Who will Win the 2013 British Open
July 18, 2013
Oxford Golf, World Am Continue Partnership
July 3, 2013
Two New Items Added to the Gift Bag
June 13, 2013
We’re Shipping Another 10 SkyCaddie GPS Watches!
June 12, 2013
Who Will Win the 2013 U.S. Open
June 10, 2013
We Are Giving Away 200 SkyCaddie GPS Watches!
May 20, 2013
Thinking About Playing in the World Am?
May 7, 2013
Best Course Lineup in World Am History Awaits Players
April 30, 2013
World Am Provides Free USGA Handicap to Participants
April 30, 2013
Winners of World Am Random Drawing Unveiled
April 18, 2013
TaylorMade is the Official Prize Partner of the World Am
April 8, 2013
World’s Largest 19th Hole Getting Bigger and Better
March 26, 2013
Early Entry Cost For World Am Set
March 21, 2013
World Am Captures South Carolina’s Most Prestigious Tourism Award
February 5, 2013
USGA, R&A Move to Ban Anchored Strokes; Is It the Right Decision?
November 29, 2012
Robert Mieczkowski Wins 29th Annual Golf.com World Am
August 31, 2012
Photo Gallery: Golf.com World Am – Day 4
August 31, 2012
Blast Off: Rocket Qualifies for World Championship Playoff
August 31, 2012
Photo Gallery: Golf.com World Am – Day 3
August 30, 2012
Photo Gallery: Golf.com World Am Day 2
August 29, 2012
Media Roundup: Van Sickle Slogs and Blogs at Golf.com
August 29, 2012
Golf is a Family Affair for the Connors Brothers
August 28, 2012
29 Years and Still Going Strong for 13 Players
August 28, 2012
Media Roundup: Rocket Lands at the World Am
August 28, 2012
Photo Gallery: Golf.com World Am – Day 1
August 28, 2012
Day 1: Big Dreams on Opening Day at the World Am
August 27, 2012
29th Annual Golf.com World Am Tees Off!
August 27, 2012
Photo Gallery: World Am Registration Weekend
August 27, 2012
Kevin Jones Enjoys the World Am on and Off The Course
August 26, 2012
24 Hours of Travel, First Tee Jitters, and 18 Years of Fun
August 25, 2012
World Am Registration is Now Open
August 25, 2012
VPAR to Provide Live Scoring for World Championship Playoff
August 22, 2012
World’s Largest 19th Hole is Ready to Host Participants
August 22, 2012
19th Hole Food Offerings Unveiled
August 2, 2012
Welcome Aboard: Oxford Golf Joins the World Am Team!
May 21, 2012
Violence is No Way to Address Slow Play!
May 1, 2012
Sign Up Now, Promotional Special Ends on April 26!
April 25, 2012
Top Ten World Am Moments
April 4, 2012