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World AM Handicap Championship

This tournament is a 72-hole individual stroke play competition with an 18-hole championship playoff.

2020 TOURNAMENT DATES

Registration: August 29 & 30, 2020

Tournament: August 31 – September 4, 2020

2020 WORLD AM HOST ACCOMMODATIONS

Oceana Resorts is proud to provide host accommodations for the World AM Handicap Championship. World AM participants are eligible for special rates at the participating resorts shown below. Be sure to mention Group ID WAS8 to secure your event pricing! But hurry, availability may be limited.

bay watch resort and conference center exterior beach side

BAY WATCH RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER

Oceanfront 1-Bedroom – $123/night*

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CAMELOT BY THE SEA

Oceanfront Studio – $124/night*
Oceanfront 1-Bedroom – $129/night*

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CAROLINIAN BEACH RESORT

Free daily breakfast at Magnolia’s on 26th
Oceanfront Standard Room – $110/night*
Ocean View 1-Bedroom – $124/night*
Oceanfront 1-Bedroom – $131/night*

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THE PATRICIA GRAND

Oceanfront Efficiency – $103/night*
Ocean View 1-Bedroom – $116/night*
Oceanfront 1-Bedroom – $121/night*

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WORLD AM TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Entry Qualifications

All amateur golfers (17 years of age or older) with an established USGA Slope Handicap Index or equivalent 18-hole handicap are eligible. Entrants from outside the U.S. must have equally verifiable handicaps. The deadline for tournament entries is August 4, 2020.

Entry Fee

Please call 1-800-833-8798

The Entry fee includes:

Four rounds of net stroke tournament play on a different course each day
Opportunity of competing in a fifth round championship playoff on final day
Top five players in each flight a receive a trophy and Gift Card
Daily prizes like low net, long drive, closest-to-the-pin, closest-to-the-line
Every participant will be eligible for over $25,000 in random drawing prizes!
Gift bag upon featuring quality golf products with a total value nearing $300!
Coffee, bagels & doughnuts at golf course each day
Four evenings of food, drink, golf expo, games and live entertainment at the World’s Largest 19th Hole for participant and a guest

Division/Flights

The tournament consists of nine divisions. The age group you will play in is your age at the start of the tournament. If you are 59 and you will turn 60 on September 2nd (after the start of the tournament) you will be placed in the Senior Men division (ages 50-59).

Gross
Senior Gross (50+)
Men (49 and under)
Senior Men (50-59)
Mid-Senior Men (60-69)
Super Senior Men (70-79)
Seasoned Seniors (80+)
Women
Just For Fun (no gender, age, scores or handicaps).

Within each division, players are placed in flights of roughly 48 golfers each, based upon their tournament handicap index.

Course Assignments

Each participant will be placed in a flight consisting of four different courses. There will be a 9:00 AM shotgun start each day. Final course assignments will be released approximately 1 week prior to the start of the tournament. Please arrive approximately 45 minutes prior to play; any player missing the shotgun start will be disqualified.

Caddie Policy

Players are required to ride in a cart that will be assigned to them prior to each tournament round. No player will be allowed to use a caddie. Spectator allowance is determined by each host golf course. Spectators must remain on or near the cart path and are prohibited from interfering with play, giving advice or caddying for the participants.

Transportation

Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

Registration

All participants will register at one of the PGA Tour Superstore locations listed below. This is where you can pick up your tournament info as well as your gift bag.

North Myrtle Beach PGA Superstore – Sat, August 29 9:00AM-7:00PM
2310 Highway 17 South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Broadway at the Beach PGA Superstore – Sun, August 30 9:00AM-5:00PM
1400 29th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Cancellation Policy

The World Am will refund participants based on the date of the cancel request being received by tournament staff:

between date of entry and end of day August 4, 2020 – $50 processing fee.
between August 5, 2020 and end of day August 14, 2020 – $150 processing fee.
between August 15, 2020 and end of day August 28, 2020 – $250 processing fee.
after August 28 no refunds are granted regardless of nature of request.

All cancellations must be completed by filling out the cancellation form online. If you need assistance filling out the form, please call the tournament staff at 1-800-833-8798.

Additionally, one round of tournament play will constitute a completed tournament in the event of prolonged inclement weather. No refunds will be made if the tournament is canceled or shortened due to weather, nature or act of God.

Rules of Play

The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules at each course will apply.

Non-Metal Spike Policy

Tournament requires all golfers to use shoes equipped with Softspikes or other non-metal spike alternatives.

Handicap Requirements

The tournament will be conducted using the USGA Handicap System. Based on their assigned Tournament Handicap Index, each entrant will play their tournament rounds with a daily course handicap based on the USGA slope of the entrant’s assigned golf courses and tees for each round. Please consult with your local PGA Professional or call tournament headquarters to find out more information on establishing a handicap index.

All entrants are recommended to have an established USGA Handicap Index (or equivalent for international players). Limited history can result in more arduous assessments process during competition. In order to obtain a USGA Handicap Index, a golfer must join a USGA authorized golf club and post adjusted gross scores. These scores are subject to peer review. After at least five scores have been posted, the club will issue a handicap index. If you do not have an established handicap by May 15, please contact the WAHC before registering, and we will assist you in any way possible. It is highly recommended you have an established handicap at the time of registration, however it is not mandatory. Make sure your club is authorized by the USGA. **Please note: Though your golf course maintains your handicap on site, it does not ensure it is USGA authorized.**

If a player has different handicap indexes at different clubs, the lowest USGA Handicap Index must be used. Women will be allowed a handicap index up to 40.4 and men up to 36.4.

For more information on handicaps, contact the tournament office at (800) 833-8798, option 4.

Confirmations

All Confirmations will be sent out by email, or regular mail if no email address is provided. If you have not received a confirmation, please contact the tournament office to confirm your entry.

For more information about this golf tournament in Myrtle Beach, visit www.myrtlebeachworldamateur.com.

To contact the event staff, call (800) 833-8798 choose option 4 or Email: wahc@golfholiday.com.