Competing for your country is a rare privilege that very few talented golf professionals and amateurs even get to experience. However, it’s now possible with the 14th edition of the World Golfers Championship scheduled Oct. 24-31 at the Marbella Golf Resort in Spain. It’s expected to draw teams from 25 countries competing over 72 holes.
Anders Bengtson, President of World Golfers USA, Inc. announced that the United States team will be determined in a 36-hole qualifying scheduled Sept. 11-12 at the Spanish-themed Mission Inn Resort and Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, which hosted the world finals last fall. The winners earn expense-paid trips to Spain to represent the U.S.
Boasting rare elevation changes of up to 85 feet from tees to greens, the spectacular Mission Inn courses that meander through towering forests and sparkling spring-fed lakes in a secluded oasis just northwest of Orlando rank among the state’s best. El Campeon, The Champion, was designed by George O’Neil in 1917 and enhanced by Charles Clark of Scotland in 1926 while Las Colinas, The Hills, was designed by former PGA Tour player Gary Koch and opened in 1992. Both received 4-stars from Golf Digest Magazine.
Bengtson indicated that clubs from across the U.S. are encouraged to conduct 18-hole qualifying events to determine a five-player team from the following handicap ranges-0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20 and 21-25. The entry fee is $600 per club or $1,000 if a club wanted to send two teams. For more information, go to www.worldgolfersusa.com.
The tournament was started by International Hockey Hall of Fame member Sven Tumba of Sweden who wanted to give amateur golfers of all ability levels the chance to experience the dream of a lifetime. In the beginning, it was an invitational and was held at the PGA National Resort and Spa from 1995 until 1997.
Other former host sites include the Hyatt Regency Grand Champions in Palm Springs, CA; Disney World and Grand Cypress in Orlando, FL; LaRomana and Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, the Gloria Resort in Turkey and Kwa-Zula at Wild Coast and Port Shepstone in South Africa.
Contact:
World Golfers USA, Inc. 1950 Presidential Way, Suite 11, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561 313 9083 Fax: 561 242 5136 Anders@worldgolfersusa.com
