ELIGIBILITY & HANDICAPS
Who is WAGC & Who is WAGI
Arnold Palmer, the tournament supporter, has been a long-standing supporter for over 10 years with participants from more than 40 countries in the WORLD FINALS rounds. Currently, Jesper Parnevik, the renowned Swedish professional golfer, has taken over as the supporter.
World Finals (WAGC World Finals)
The WAGC World Finals is considered the most prestigious amateur golf tournament overall, bringing together winners from each country around the world. The competition strictly follows USGA and R&A rules to ensure fairness and international standards. The tournament is held at 4-5 star resorts and the finest golf courses in the host country.
Who are WAGC players?
They are the 5 best skilled competitors who have qualified through the National Final Round, divided into 5 handicap categories, serving as the national amateur golf team to compete against amateur national teams from over 40 other countries in the World Final Round. They compete individually within the same handicap group, with participants receiving entry rights at no additional cost.
Who is WAGI?
World Amateur Golfers Invitational (WAGI) provides opportunities for golfers from around the world to participate in a special tournament format without needing to go through qualifying rounds. Participants include high-level business executives, VIP guests, sponsors, celebrities, royalty, and golf enthusiasts. WAGI is held alongside WAGC using the same courses, format, and competition rules, creating an exciting and energetic atmosphere for all parties.
Champion of Champions Competition
The Champion of Champions competition is held after the completion of WAGC and WAGI, inviting the best performing golfers to participate, including:
• Top 10 teams from WAGC
• Top 6 teams from WAGI
• Top 8 individual Gross category
• Top 8 men’s category (Gross combined WAGC and WAGI)
• Top 4 women’s category (Gross combined WAGC and WAGI)
• Top 4 Super Senior category (Net combined WAGC and WAGI)
This competition is held to truly find the ultimate champion among champions.
ELIGIBILITY & HANDICAPS
Designed to provide excitement and honor to all amateur golfers in representing their country in world-class competition with players of similar skill levels. This competition follows USGA and R amateur rules.
Eligibility
All players (both WAGC and WAGI) must provide proof of nationality or residency of the country they represent. While this is typically not an issue at the national level, it is extremely important for those participating in the World Finals. All players (both WAGC and WAGI) must hold a valid passport and have certified proof of residency from the country they represent.
Handicaps
Each country participating in the World Amateur Golfers Championship (WAGC) must establish a National Handicap Committee (NHC) to oversee handicaps and competition results of players. If an NHC cannot be established, the country’s Licensee must perform this role instead and be responsible for verifying the accuracy of the entire team’s handicaps, including national-level competition results.
World Final
Handicap System: The competition uses the World Handicap System (WHS) or an equivalent system that is certified in that country. Players must submit documentation confirming their latest handicap from their affiliated association or club before participating in the competition.
Player handicaps will be reviewed and may be adjusted by the Tournament Committee if information is found to be inconsistent with actual playing form or if there are doubts about accuracy.
Players without handicaps from official associations may be considered for participation only in WAGI events under special conditions.
Competition Format
The competition will be held in stroke play format, 18 holes on each course. Players with the lowest “net score” will be declared winners. Participants will compete in 5 categories based on their Course Handicap, calculated from Handicap Index, Slope Rating, and Course Rating.
Net Score will be calculated by taking each player’s Gross Score and subtracting that player’s Course Handicap. Please note that “gimme putts” are not allowed. Players must putt out to hole completion every time, regardless of distance.
