Bob Yelton, left, with fellow competitors Paul Ciancanelli (center) and his brother Don. The trio have taken part in all 29 editions of the World Amateur Handicap championship.
Competitive spirit —
Bob Yelton, left, with fellow competitors Paul Ciancanelli (center) and his brother Don. The trio have taken part in all 29 editions of the World Amateur Handicap championship.
Competitors gather at the massive Myrtle Beach Convention Center which acts as the "19th hole" for the 3,000-plus golfers taking part in the unique tournament.
Largest 19th hole in the world —
Competitors gather at the massive Myrtle Beach Convention Center which acts as the "19th hole" for the 3,000-plus golfers taking part in the unique tournament.
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Last year's winner Bobby Perkinson proudly holds aloft the spoils of victory.
Just champion for Bobby —
Last year's winner Bobby Perkinson proudly holds aloft the spoils of victory.
Baseball star Roger Clemens has come back to South Carolina for the second year in a row.
Celebrity status —
Baseball star Roger Clemens has come back to South Carolina for the second year in a row.
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Camaraderie is the order of the day as competitors go off in three balls in an attempt to qualify for the final shootout.
Golfing friendships —
Camaraderie is the order of the day as competitors go off in three balls in an attempt to qualify for the final shootout.
Yelton (front left) and the group of players who have competed in all previous editions of the tournament.
Commitment personified —
Yelton (front left) and the group of players who have competed in all previous editions of the tournament.
The superb clubhouse at the TPC Myrtle Beach -- one of the many classic courses used as a host venue by the World Amateur Handicap Championship.
Magnificent host venue —
The superb clubhouse at the TPC Myrtle Beach -- one of the many classic courses used as a host venue by the World Amateur Handicap Championship.