Registration Opening Soon for the Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship

The countdown is on. Registration is about to open for the Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship, the world’s largest amateur golf tournament, and one of the most anticipated weeks in amateur golf.

Each year, thousands of golfers travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to compete in a 72-hole, net stroke play championship contested across many of the area’s premier courses. Flighted by age, gender, and handicap, the tournament provides players of all skill levels a fair opportunity to compete, connect, and experience championship golf in the Golf Capital of the World.

Registration Dates to Know

Past participants will receive priority access when early registration opens March 11. 

Registration opens to the public on March 18.

The field is limited to the first 3,000 golfers. Players are encouraged to secure their spot as early as possible.

Early Registration Incentives

Golfers who register on or before March 31 will be eligible for a special incentive: entry into a random drawing for $25,000 worth of prizes. It is one more reason to commit early and guarantee your place in this year’s championship!

Golfers are encouraged to register early to take advantage of current entry rates. Beginning April 15, registration will move into the next phase of pricing as the tournament field continues to take shape and preparations for championship week ramp up. Securing your spot early guarantees your place among this year’s field.

A Championship Experience Unlike Any Other

The Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship is more than just a tournament — it is a week-long celebration of the game where players will leave a legend. Players compete over four rounds on outstanding Grand Strand courses, while evenings bring competitors together at the famed “World’s Largest 19th Hole,” featuring food, beverages, live entertainment, and camaraderie that defines the World Am experience.

Participants annually represent all 50 states and multiple countries, creating a competitive yet welcoming environment that keeps players returning year after year.

Whether you are chasing a title, testing your game against golfers from across the country, or simply enjoying a bucket-list golf experience with friends, the World Am delivers a tournament atmosphere unlike any other in the game.

Secure Your Spot

With registration limited to 3,000 players, interested participants are encouraged to register to secure a spot in the field.

Past participants can register beginning March 11, with public registration opening March 18.

Golfers who act before March 31 will be entered into the $25,000 random drawing and secure their place in one of the most popular amateur golf events in the world.

World Am Course Rotation Includes Four Fit for a “King”

Of the 55 participating courses in this year’s Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship just four bear the treasured signature of “The King,” Arnold Palmer. Of those, two in particular stand out not just for their top-shelf designs but also for notable upgrades each has received in the past few years alone.

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World Am Champ Helps Kick Off PGA TOUR Event in Style

A world champ met another audience on the world stage recently, as 2025 Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship winner Scott Collette was invited to help kick off the PGA TOUR’s 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic with the honor of delivering the event’s ceremonial first tee shot.

Check out this short video presentation to get a sense of what Scott experienced, and continues to enjoy as the reigning World Am champ!

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Come as You Are. Leave as a Legend.

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