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Three thousand six hundred golfers, 72 holes of intense stroke play competition, an 18-hole championship playoff. It may sound like the U.S. Open from qualifying to conclusion, but the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship is an event unlike any other.
Golfers from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries including Bermuda flock to Myrtle Beach, S.C., every year to participate in a tournament that provides the ultimate golf experience. Now in its 27th year, the World Amateur allows everyone from scratch golfers to 30+ handicappers to test their nerves and competitive resolve.
The tournament, which uses an intricate handicap formula to level the field, is open to all golfers – men, women, young and old – with a certified USGA handicap, some of the players taking part from Bermuda include Patricia Morgan, Ann Symonds, Kevon Trott, Gary Venning, Paula Smith, Allan Smith, Ann Mitchell and Frank Morgan.
The players will endure Four rounds of net stroke tournament play on a different course each day.
Flights assigned by handicap index within six divisions: Men (49 & Under), Sr. Men (50-59), Mid Sr. Men (60-69), Super Sr. Men (70+), Women (49 & Under), Sr. Women (50+).
Flights will be made up of around 48 people and each course will host 2 flights per day (about 96 players per course).
Top individuals in each flight receive a prize and will also receive a trophy. Daily low net, long drive, closest-to-the-pin, closest-to-the-line, and hole-in-ones also share the spoils of victory.
A fifth round championship playoff for all Flight winners and ties.
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