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PGA Superstore World Amateur

It may sound like the U.S. Open from qualifying to conclusion, but the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship is an event unlike any other.

About 4,000 golfers from all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries flock to Myrtle Beach every year to participate in a tournament that provides the ultimate golf experience.

The World Amateur allows everyone from scratch golfers to 30+ handicappers to compete in a four-day tournament just like the Tour with players with similar handicaps and age groupings.

I find that this is my one chance per year to feel truly like a tournament player and the competition is friendly and fun.

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. It is played under USGA rules with carts.

The World Amateur features six competitive divisions, ranging from men and women 49 and under to the super seniors (70+).

Typically the event features between 45 and 50 flights played on over 70 courses, and the winner of each advances to the Flight Winner's Playoff, an 18-hole shootout that determines the World Champion.

The World Amateur's inclusiveness is apparent in its past champions. Players with handicaps as low as three and as high as 34 have won the World Championship and two women have earned the distinction.

As if the possibility of winning a world title is not enough, entry into the PGA TOUR Superstore World Amateur Handicap Championship is the best value in competitive golf. This is one of the best Myrtle Beach golf packages. The cost for the tournament is around $500 and includes four rounds of golf with cart, daily prizes, a gift bag with over $150 in merchandise, four evenings of food and drink (including liquor) for you and a guest, live entertainment nightly, and the chance to win a new home and over $130,000 in gift certificates as flight prizes.

For information call 1-800-833-8798 or visit the website at www.worldamgolf.com.

Bruce Vittner is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and can be reached by email

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