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2023 North American

Championship

Myrtle Beach, SC | September 22-24, 2023

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Event Overview

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Event Overview

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Join us for the 2023 North American Championship in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this September. Contested from Friday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 24th on five different courses in the Myrtle Beach area, players will be competing to be crowned "North American Champion." The final round will be contested at TPC Myrtle Beach, where players will trying to earn a piece of our record-setting prize pool paid out exclusively in VISA Gift Cards!

NEW - Seniors 50+ as of September 22nd, 2023 are eligible to "double-dip" and play in two tournaments in one and be eligible for both prize pools!

NEW - Players who register by August 7th will receive a $50 early registration discount!

Course Overviews

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TPC Myrtle Beach

Murrels Inlet, SC
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TPC Myrtle Beach was once host to the Senior PGA Tour Championship, won by Hall-of-Famer Tom Watson, and it remains the only Myrtle Beach golf course in the Grand Strand area ever to be awarded 5 stars by Golf Digest magazine. The prestige of the Tournament Players Club brand means that golfers can expect an exceptional experience.

Course Highlights
Founded

1999


Par

72


Slope

146


Length (yd)

6950


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Myrtle Beach National - West

Myrtle Beach, SC
Venue
Website
Tpc Myrtle Beach

From the moment “The King,” Arnold Palmer, and his team designed Myrtle Beach National’s trio of layouts, the property has been one of the the area’s most important facilities. Beginning in 1973 with King’s North, MBN opened new courses for three consecutive years, concluding with SouthCreek in 1975.

Home to a full service clubhouse, a large driving range and a pair or practice putting greens, Myrtle Beach National is an ideal property to anchor a golf trip.

Course Highlights
Founded

1975


Par

72


Slope

126


Length (yd)

6866


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Myrtle Beach National - Kings North

Myrtle Beach, SC
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King’s North is one of three acclaimed courses at Myrtle Beach National Golf Club, located just a few miles inland from central Myrtle Beach off of Highway 501 and very much in the center of the Grand Strand. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the current iteration of the course opened in 1996 after extensive renovations and was immediately recognized for its high quality of design, with a number of iconic and challenging holes.

Course Highlights
Founded

1973


Par

72


Slope

137


Length (yd)

7017


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Palmetto at Myrtlewood Golf Club

Myrtle Beach, SC
Venue
Website
Tpc Myrtle Beach
Myrtlewood’s Palmetto Course was the first in Myrtle Beach to play along the Intracoastal Waterway, as architect Edmund Alt fused the area’s coastal beauty with his memorable design. The par 4 18th, which plays along the waterway from tee to green, is one of the area’s most recognizable challenges 50 years after the course’s opening, but Palmetto’s popularity is about much more than its beauty. The course, which is better than ever following a recent greens and bunker renovation project, is one golfers relish the opportunity to play every year and you will too.
Course Highlights
Founded

1972


Par

72


Slope

133


Length (yd)

7015


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World Tour Golf Links

Myrtle Beach, SC
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Located in the Carolina Forest section of Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand, World Tour is the brainchild of golf course designer Mel Graham. His vision was to recreate 18 of the world’s most elite, renowned and challenging golf layouts from 15 courses in three countries and nine states. The result is an utterly unique golf experience – a trip around the world played on a course you’ll never forget!

Course Highlights
Founded

1999


Par

72


Slope

132


Length (yd)

6525


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Wild Wing 

Conway, SC

Home to 27 holes, Wild Wing has long been one of the Myrtle Beach area’s most popular properties. A Jeff Brauer-Larry Nelson design, the Avocet Course is at the heart of Wild Wing’s appeal, challenging players with a design that is as fun to play as it is creative.

After a challenging game of golf, many members and visitors choose to visit the 10,000 square-foot Mediterranean-styled clubhouse which includes a full-service golf shop, lockers for men and women, a private dining room, large dining area and an outside veranda that overlooks the 9th and 18th greens of the grande golf course.

Course Highlights
Founded

1993


Par

72


Slope

135


Length (yd)

7127


Divisional Course Rotation

*NOTE - Each Division will be split evenly between both golf courses listed for both Friday and Saturday's round.

Division 1

3.4 & Below

International World Tour

Myrtle Beach National - West Course

Division 2

3.5 - 8.4

Wild Wing Plantation - Avocet

King's North at Myrtle Beach National

Division 3

8.5 - 13.4

Myrtle Beach National - West Course

International World Tour

Division 4

13.5 - 18.4

Wild Wing Plantation - Avocet

Myrtlewood - Palmetto

Division 5

18.5 & Above

King's North at Myrtle Beach National

Myrtlewood - Palmetto

Final Round:

Leaders

TPC Myrtle Beach

Consolation

TBD

Burning Ridge Golf Club

Wild Wing Plantation - Avocet

International World Tour

Myrtlewood - Palmetto

Championship Week Schedule

SEPTEMBER 2023
Wednesday
20

7:30 pm - Par 3 Contest at the Aero Club Myrtle Beach

Thursday
21

10:00 am - Wild Wing Pre-Event, Details TBA

5:00 pm - Player Registration begins at Wild Wing Clubhouse

7:00 pm - Folds of Honor Presentation at Registration Night

Friday
22
First Round, All Courses

6pm - 9pm

Folds of Honor Reception, Redneck Riviera Bar & BBQ, Nashville

7:30 am - Rd. 1 Single Tee Start @ Wild Wing & Myrtlewood-Palmetto

8:00 am - Rd. 1 Double Tee Start @ King's North, MBN West, & World Tour

Saturday
23

7:30 am - Rd. 2 Single Tee Start @ Wild Wing & Myrtlewood-Palmetto

8:00 am - Rd. 2 Double Tee Start @ King's North, MBN West, & World Tour

5:30 pm - Sudden Death Playoffs for Final Round spots - King's North

Second Round, All Courses
Sunday
24

8:00 am - Final Round Double Tee Start at TPC Myrtle Beach (120 qualifying players)

8:00 am - Consolation Round Double Tee Start at other area courses

1-3pm - Trophy Presentation at TPC Myrtle Beach

Registration & Accommodation

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Championship Qualification

The North American Championship will be open to all Members that want to play. However, space will be limited and entries will be granted based on the following priority:

A-1. Winner of North American Championship/Senior North American Championship (last 10 years)
A-2. Winner of National Player of the Year/Senior National Player of the Year (last 5 years)
A-3. Winner of National Major (last 2 years)
A-4. 2023 Season Top 100 in National Player of the Year Races as of June 30th, 2023
A-5. 2023 Season Top 50 in Senior National Player of the Year Races as of June 30th, 2023.
A-6. Winner of Previous Year Local Player of the Year
A-7. Top 4/5/6 in Local Player of the Year Race as of June 30th, 2023*
A-8. Local Chapter Owners
*NOTE – Please note Chapter Tiers for Priority Exemptions Above.  Please reference the APT Member Manual for more information.

Registration will open for priority status on July 1st, 2023 and will run through July 31st, 2023.  For those with priority status, you must register before July 31st, 2023 to save your spot.  You will be notified via email on or before July 1st with your invite to register.  A wait list will be started with open registration and filled on a first come, first serve basis to complete the field at the conclusion of each chapter’s local finals.

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2023 North American Championship Registration

$699

Entry Fee

Registration Opening Dates:

Registration Location: Registration at Wild Wing Plantation from 5pm-8pm on Thursday, September 21st.

July 1st, 2023 - Priority Exempt Players
August 1st, 2023 - All APT Members who have completed 5 rounds

Entry Deadline: Sep 10, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT

Tournament Info
Airport Info
  • Airport Information Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
  • Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT)
  • Charleston, SC International (CHS) - about 2hr drive
  • Fayetteville NC Regional (FAY) - about 2hr drive
  • Columbia SC Metropolitan (CAE) about 2.5hr drive

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) – 17 minutes from TPC Myrtle Beach

https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com

Airline Information:

https://www.flymyrtlebeach.com/flight-information/
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Hotel Accommodation

There is NO rooming requirement for this event.

Great rates at the Kingston Resort hotels. Daily Resort Charge will be added to the room rate and includes:

  • WiFi;
  • 2-hour tennis & pickleball court time;
  • Currents Water Park & 78 Fitness access;
  • shuttle service within 2-mile radius;
  • beach towels;
  • 25% off golf simulator;
  • 10% off The Landing Spa & fitness shop apparel;
  • children’s activities.

Call 800-876-0010 to Book at the rates below. 

  • Embassy Suites - $209/night - Give Code : CHA
  • Kingston Plantation Condos - Give Code : MPI
  • 2 Bedroom Resort View Villa-bed setup Varies - $219.00
  • 3 Bedroom Resort View Villa-bed setup Varies - $349.00

Past Championship Winners

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2022

Division 1 Champion

Scott Roberts
Lancaster, SC
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Division 2 Champion

Tim Rinker
West Plains, MO
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Division 3 Champion

Josh Huntsberry
Winchester, VA
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Division 4 Champion

Michael Cioffi
Augusta, GA
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Division 5 Champion

Chris Siam
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Division 1 Senior Champion

Tony Wise
Georgetown, KY
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Division 2 Senior Champion

Pedro Montoya
Oak Ridge, NC
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Division 3 Senior Champion

Harry Jones
Locust Grove, VA
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Division 4 Senior Champion

Michael Cioffi
Augusta, GA
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Division 5 Senior Champion

Chris Siam
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Senior Net Champion

Rick Knepp
Bellefonte, PA
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2021

Division 1 Champion Senior Net Champion

Scott Roberts
Lancaster, SC
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Division 2 Champion

Russell Cook
Oxford, MS
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Division 3 Champion

Kevin Smith
Massapequa Park, NY
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Division 4 Champion

Jack Pereira
Myrtle Beach, SC
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2021

Division 5 Champion

Rick Burton
Seymour, IN
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Ladies Net Champion

Jeanne Rowzee
Burtonsville, MD