Myrtle Beach World Amateur set

If you are looking for some of the best amateur handicap competition around, then the Myrtle Beach World Amateur just might be what you are looking for. The tournament will take place Aug. 29-Sept. 2 and feature a full week of tournament play for men and women of all handicaps. The tournament will be a 72-hole net stroke play event with players taking on a different course each day. The top players from each flight will meet for the tournament championship on the final day.

There will be six divisions for men, senior men, mid-senior men, super senior men, women and a gross division. There were 3,340 players in last year’s tournament, which takes place on some of Myrtle Beach’s top golf courses. Cost is $575 and entries will close Aug. 7. Call 800.833.8789 or see the web site www.myrtlebeachworldamateur.com.