World's largest amateur golf tournament welcomes Australia - its newest competing country - back in 2011.

Are you ready to challenge the golfing world?

The World Golfers Championship (WGC) is an amateur golf tournament, played both as a 5-person team and individually within 5 handicap flights. It begins with qualifiers around the world and ends with a big world final, this year in Hua-Hin, Thailand, October 30 - November 6, 2010.

... Or just want to experience the atmosphere of tournament golf without having to qualify?

The World Golfers Invitational (WGI) runs parallel to the Championship and is a great opportunity to experience the event without having to qualify. Join executives, golf federations, sponsors, celebrities, national organizers and other golf enthusiasts from around the world in this 5-star VIP challenge.

Results:  Championship 2010


Results:  Invitational 2010

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Tournament Patron
Arnold Palmer

"I have watched World Golfers Championship grow stronger year by year. We appreciate the growing support from professionals and golf associations & federations..."

Sunday, May 7, 2011
Honorary Chairman
Severiano Ballesteros passed away

We are deeply saddened of the passing of Severiano Ballesteros, our good friend and Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board. Seve had an incredible charisma and enthusiasm and was seen by most as the best European golfer of all time. His passing away is a great tragedy. He was only 54 years old.

Our condolences goes out to his family and loved ones.

Our Motto

”Sport Promotes Friendship & Business”

We strongly believe that through sports, most recognizably golf, friendship and business can flourish.

 Brochure 2010 

 WGC facts

  • WGC was founded in 1995
  • Arnold Palmer is WGC’s Tournament Patron and Severiano Ballesteros is Honorary Chairman of the Advisory Board
  • WGC world final is played over 72 holes (like professional PGA tournaments)
  • WGC complies with USGA and R&A amateur rules 4:2 (ii) as a team event, consisting of one player in each of the following handicap categories: 0-5, 6-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25
  • WGC is the largest amateur championship involving thousands of golfers in over 40 countries
  • WGC is the amateur golfers’ championship available to everyone with a registered handicap
  • WGC is designed to give golfers of all skill levels the thrill and prestige of representing their country in a global championship golf event
Participating Countries 2010