‘Governor’s Cup’ awarded for annual Myrtle Beach event’s economic impact, charitable contributions
(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) – Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces its annual GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship received the Governor’s Cup – the state’s top tourism award – at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Now in its 30th year, last year’s event generated an estimated 20,000 room nights, 18,000 rounds of golf and $5 million in economic impact. It additionally has raised thousands of dollars for charitable organizations over the years.
Participants included more than 3,100 competitors from 49 U.S. states and 25 countries including China, India, Japan, Australia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, South Africa and Canada.
The tournament also showcases “The World’s Largest 19th Hole” – a vast golf exposition held each evening at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center and enjoyed by tournament players and their guests. It includes equipment demos, entertainment, celebrity appearances, open bars, concerts, prize drawings and food from area restaurants.
“This coveted award speaks to the longevity and sense of community that makes the World Am one of great celebrations of amateur golf,” says Bill Golden, president of Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday. “For our 30th anniversary, we want to raise the bar by making the event bigger and more fun while showcasing Myrtle Beach as one of the world’s premier golf vacation destinations.”
For more information about Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and the GOLF.com World Amateur, visit www.GolfHoliday.com.
About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association comprised of 79 championship golf courses and 99 golf package providers in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the region’s thriving golf market. The originator of the “Stay and Play Package,” Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation.
Golf Holiday also hosts six events and tournaments annually to help to foster continued growth of the game. In addition to hosting the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship – the world’s largest single-site amateur golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the Myrtle Beach Never Forgets Memorial Golf Outing.
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