Every year, thousands of golfers make the trip to Myrtle Beach for one of the most unique experiences in the game: the Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship.
If you’ve never heard of the World Am before, the simplest way to describe it is this:
It’s the largest amateur golf tournament in the world — and one of the most unforgettable golf trips you can take.
Each August, more than 3,000 golfers from across the United States and around the globe gather in Myrtle Beach to compete, connect, and celebrate the game they love.
But the World Am is more than just a tournament. It’s a week-long golf experience built around three things: competition, community, and connection.
A True Competitive Golf Experience
At its core, the World Am is a serious tournament.
Players compete in a 72-hole stroke play championship over four rounds played Monday through Thursday on some of the best courses in the Myrtle Beach area. Participants are placed into flights based on handicap, age, and gender, ensuring golfers compete against players of similar ability.
That structure creates a competitive environment that welcomes golfers of all skill levels — from scratch players chasing a title to everyday golfers simply looking to test their game.
At the end of the week, each flight crowns a champion, and those winners advance to a final playoff to determine the World Champion.
For many players, it’s the chance to compete in a true championship environment rarely available to amateur golfers.
A Golf Experience Unlike Any Other
What truly sets the World Am apart is the atmosphere surrounding the tournament.
Golfers play four different courses during the week, experiencing the incredible variety that has helped make Myrtle Beach known as The Golf Capital of the World®.
But once the rounds end, the experience continues.
Every evening, players gather at the World’s Largest 19th Hole, a massive celebration held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center featuring food, drinks, live entertainment, and golf vendors.
It’s where stories from the day’s rounds are shared, new friendships are formed, and players reconnect with the people they meet year after year.
For many participants, the World Am becomes a tradition — a golf trip they plan months in advance with friends and family.
A Community Built Around the Game
Perhaps the most powerful part of the World Am is the community that surrounds it.
With thousands of golfers participating each year, the tournament brings together people from all walks of life who share one thing in common: a love for the game of golf.
Some players come to compete at the highest amateur level.
Others come for the camaraderie and the opportunity to meet golfers from around the country.
And many come back year after year because of the friendships they’ve built along the way.
It’s those connections — both on and off the course — that turn a tournament into something much bigger.
Experience the World Am for Yourself
Whether you’re looking to compete in a championship environment, plan an unforgettable golf trip with friends, or simply experience one of the most unique events in the game, the Play Golf Myrtle Beach World Amateur Championship offers something for every golfer.
Registration is now open for this year’s event.
The field is limited to 3,000 players, and spots fill quickly each year.
Golfers who register during the early registration period — which runs through April 15 — will also be eligible for special prize drawings and incentives.
If you’ve ever dreamed of competing in the largest amateur golf tournament in the world, now is the time to secure your place.
Learn more and sign up at MyrtleBeachWorldAmateur.com.
