World Amateur

[chicub15]

Has anyone here ever participated in the Myrtle Beach World Amateur? Or better yet participating this year?

I am considering making it my 'summer' vacation and was looking for feedback from anyone who has experience.

Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

 

[Jrwatkins7]

I can't believe that no one on here has chimed in!  Sounds like an awesome opportunity.  Hopefully someday I'll make it out there.

[iacas]

I've known a number of people who have played… and many go every year. It's great fun, apparently, if you enjoy this type of thing. At least, from what I know, you can't really sandbag and get away with it.

[chicub15]

On 5/9/2019 at 12:50 PM, iacas said:

I've known a number of people who have played… and many go every year. It's great fun, apparently, if you enjoy this type of thing. At least, from what I know, you can't really sandbag and get away with it.

That's exactly why I'd like to try something like this. It's laughable the number of guys who play me shot for shot as 15+ handicaps while I am in the 4-6 handicap range in our men's league. Plus, travelling and playing some new courses is something I'm always up for. 

[G-off]

I've played the last 3 years, as a 16 I won't see you on the course, yes it's fun and semi competitive, they do a good job of keeping sandbaggers out although I played last year in the 16-18 handi group and it's amazing how many guys can hit a 5 iron 220 off the tee and shoot exactly their cap.....all in all it's really fun and have met some great people if you're going shoot me a message before you go and we can try to meet up at some point.