2024 World Am Preview: The 41st Anniversary Edition, By the Numbers
We’re down to the final hours before thousands of players from throughout the United States and around the globe descend once more upon “The Golf Capital of the World” to experience the largest, most fun and most valuable golf tournament on the planet!
The 41st Annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship kicks off this weekend with player registration at each of the Grand Strand’s PGA TOUR Superstore locations in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. What can participants expect this year? Let’s break it down by the numbers:
- 3,000 players are registered this year, competing in 12 divisions, 60 competitive flights and 3 “Just For Fun” flights.
- 2,684 men and 316 women are 2024 World Am participants.
- 54 golf courses will be played throughout the week.
- 31 courses will be in use each day of the tournament.
- 49 states are represented this year (with North Dakota the lone exception), along with 17 foreign countries including Canada (39 players), Portugal (14), Italy (13), Germany (11) and Great Britain (10).
- 5 players in this year’s field have played all 41 years.
- 55 exhibitors will be on display throughout World Am Week for the “World’s Largest 19th Hole” including PGA TOUR Superstore and OnCore, the exclusive golf ball of the World Am.
- The top 5 states represented in this year’s field include Florida (371 players), South Carolina (360), North Carolina (316), Texas (216), and Virginia (164).
- 20 local restaurant vendors will be offering culinary delights at this year’s 19th Hole including Angelo’s Steak & Pasta, Bimini’s and Dagwood’s Deli.
- The average tournament index is 11.7.
- 24 percent of this year’s field is comprised of first-time players.
Be sure to stay plugged in with PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com as we’re on hand throughout World Am Week, highlighting all the action with daily photo galleries, player interviews, special features and more!
