Although we cannot bring all of these events to light, Golf for Beginners would like to share this guest post with our readers. The South Beach International Amateur (SBIA) is held in Miami, Florida and is the world’s 5th-ranked amateur golf tournament.
Every December, more than two hundred of the best amateur golfers across the globe come to The Sunshine State to compete. The amateur golf competition takes place at the Miami Beach Golf Club and Normandy Shores Golf Club - is a great experience for amateur golfers and their families, thanks to a warm ocean, the finest beaches, and the world-class nightlife.
Who Can Compete in the SBIA?
The SBIA is an open tournament. Registration opened July 1, 2018, and closes officially on December 7, 2018.The requirements to compete in this amateur golf tournament for non-exempt men age 14 thru 60 is as follows:
· All Players who have at least a 1 handicap · The top 150 ranked worldwide Junior golfers · All 2018 US Open amateur Section qualifiers · All 2018 British Amateur Championship qualifiers · Players recommended by their prospective collegiate coach or their nation’s Association or Federation · All NAIA players and Division I, II, and III players A full playing resume must accompany the application of any player who is not exempt.The tournament website is the source for full details (see above SBIA link).
About the South Beach Golf Courses Golf course architect Arthur Hills increased the challenge and classic nature of both Miami Beach Golf Club and Normandy Shores Golf Club using modern, masterful design tactics.For the seven years since the inception of the amateur event, these golf courses have been the home of the SBIA Championships. The courses are recognized as stern tests for the world’s top golf amateurs.
Miami Beach Golf Club is a par 71, for the tournament and Normandy Shores Golf Club is a par 70 (both at about 6,800 yards).
Prizes Awarded at the South Beach Amateur Golf Tournament
The following prizes will be awarded to the Champion of the SBIA:·
The winner of the South Beach International Amateur will win the Champions Trophy, a Lifetime Champions Exemption, Merchandise, world amateur ranking points, and invitations/exemptions to most of the major amateur events in the world.SBIA Ranking and International Participation
The only amateur golf tournaments that rank higher than this amateur golf competition in Florida in only its seventh year are the NCAA Division I Championship, the Western Amateur, The Amateur, and the United States Amateur. Each of these four tournaments is historic and have an average of 120 years in existence.Almost half of the field in the 2017 SBIA was from outside its host country, representing 30 countries, placing it 2nd in international participation.
Opportunities for amateur golfers abound, fortunately, but few can compare to playing on these Florida golf courses on Miami Beach used for the annual South Beach International Amateur Tournament!