2023 Golf Trek Challenge
Description
Lets do this! We are so excited to present the 2023 Golf Trek Challenge!
The Golf Trek Challenge is hosted primarily on the north end of Myrtle Beach and open to all golfers with a WHS or international equivalent handicap. This two-person team, 54-hole competition consists of three rounds of tournament golf, welcome gifts, prizes and more!
June 11
Event Check In - Host TBD
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Receive your tournament welcome package
June 12
Tournament Round 1
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format – Best Ball
June 13
Tournament Round 2
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format – Texas Scramble
June 14
Tournament Round 3
8:30 AM Shotgun Start
Format – Modified Alternate Shot
Awards Presentations
Random Drawing Prizes
The Golf Trek Challenge is open to EVERYONE! You are welcome to register as a team or a single entrant! We anticipate a sellout of 200 participants (100 teams).
The cost to enter the Golf Trek Challenge is $259 per player for the tournament only. It comes with:
Three (3) rounds of tournament golf
Green fee, cart fee, range
Logo’d Tournament Gift
Top finishers receive a trophy & credits towards their next Golf Trek Golf Vacation
Awards & random drawing prizes!
Please see our lodging page for great amenities and deals on where to stay while you’re in town.
The Golf Trek Challenge is a two-person team event. The tournament will utilize a different format each day and will be scored with net results.
Round 1 – Best Ball
Round 2 – Texas Scramble
Round 3 – Modified Alternate Shot
Flighting of teams is strictly by total team handicap with an estimated 50 teams per flight for a full field of 200 participants (100 teams).
Men Under 60 – 6,000 – 6,500 yards*
Men 60 – 69 – 5,500 – 6,000 yards*
Men 70 + – 5,000 – 5,500 yards (or shortest rated for Men)*
Ladies – 4,500 – 5,000 yards*
*All distances listed are guidelines and are subject to changes
All participants are required to maintain a WHS approved handicap to be eligible to win prizes.
All participants will utilize their lowest 12 month index for competition. Handicaps are subject to review for accuracy and may be adjusted or deemed ineligible for prizing at any time for any reason, including for exceptional scores, by the tournament committee without refund of entry fee.
Handicap deadline days are important to remember! The tournament committee will request your handicap information on May 27th and requests it be returned no later than June 2nd. Failure to comply can result in being deemed ineligible for prizes. Furthermore, it is recommended all participants have a WHS handicap established as soon as possible if not already attained upon registration.
Teams that finish in the Top 6 of their flight will be awarded Golf Trek Package credits for future golf vacation packages.
1st place – $300
2nd place – $150
3rd place – $125
4th place – $100
5th place – $75
6th place – $50
Amounts are per player, based on 2 flights of 50 teams
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules at each course will apply. The Tournament Committee will resolve all disputes regarding every aspect of tournament play.
You can expect to play a tee box that is reflective of your age. Men 59 & younger will play the standard white tee. Standard senior tees will be utilized for those 60 years or older and ladies from the standard ladies tees. All tee boxes will be assigned at tournament staff discretion.
Participants above the age of 59 that wish to play a back tee (and play to a back tee course handicap) may request to do so upon Handicap submission in June. Please note you will play the equivalent of the standard white tee.
The Golf Trek Challenge will refund any participant that may cancel between their date of entry and May 18, 2023 minus a $30 cancellation fee.
Any cancellation received after May 18, 2023 and before 5:00 PM EST on June 10, 2023 will be refunded, minus a $100 cancellation fee.
Cancellations received after 5:00 PM EST on June 10, 2023 will not be refunded any of their entry fee regardless of circumstance.
All cancellations must be in writing and sent to the Tournament staff either by email. Emails can be sent to Ryan at RHart@GolfHoliday.com.
No refunds or exchanges will be made if the tournament is canceled or shortened due to weather, nature, Act of God. One completed round constitutes a tournament.
Golf Trek Challenge Host Golf Courses
Barefoot Dye Club
The Pearl
Meadowlands
Sea Trail - Jones
Long Bay
Lockwood Folly
*Please Note – Courses are subject to change and may be added or removed at any time based on the number of participants registered
1-800-888-7469
gtc@golfholiday.com
2051 Golf Academy Way, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582