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The Ace Jackpot

We’re excited to introduce our new Hole in One prize "The Ace Jackpot", proudly sponsored by Harvey Norman Ballarat!

From the 1st of September, any qualifying hole in one on our four Par 3s — 6th, 8th, 11th or 17th — on a competition day could win you the Ace Jackpot!

The Ace Jackpot

The Ace Jackpot starts at $200. It grows by $50 for every competition week that passes without a qualifying hole in one - so the longer it goes unclaimed, the bigger it gets. Once a qualifying hole in one is recorded, the jackpot is won and resets back to $200.

Who can win?

The Hole in One Jackpot is open to financial Ballarat Golf Club members playing in an official Club competition.

To qualify, the hole in one must:

  1. Be scored on one of the designated Par 3 holes — 6th, 8th, 11th or 17th
  2. Be achieved with a single stroke from the official competition tee markers
  3. Be recorded on the player’s submitted scorecard
  4. Be witnessed by at least one fellow competitor in the player’s group 

So, next time you step onto one of our Par 3s, there’s even more reason to take your best shot!

Could your next swing be worth $200… or even more?

See the full Tersm & Condition below

Good luck, and we’ll see you on the course!

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Terms & Conditions

1. Overview
The competition is open to eligible members as outlined in these Terms and Conditions. By entering the competition, participants agree to be bound by these terms.

2. Sponsor
The competition is sponsored by Harvey Norman Ballarat in conjunction with Ballarat Golf Club.

3. Eligibility

  • Open to current financial members of Ballarat Golf Club only.
  • Only players competing in an official Club competition on the day are eligible.
  • Social rounds, practice rounds, corporate days, charity and non-competition rounds are excluded.

4. Jackpot Structure

  • The jackpot commences at $200.
  • If no qualifying hole-in-one is recorded during a competition week, the jackpot increases by $50.
  • The jackpot continues to accumulate each week until won.
  • Following a winning hole-in-one, the jackpot resets to $200.

5. Qualifying Hole-in-One

A hole-in-one must:

  • Be scored on a designated Par 3 hole during an official Ballarat Golf Club competition round.
  • Be achieved with a single stroke from the official competition tee markers.
  • Be recorded on the player's score submission.
  • Be witnessed by at least one fellow competitor in the player's group.
  • Comply with the Rules of Golf as administered by Golf Australia and the R&A.

6. Verification

  • The score submission must be submitted to the Pro Shop immediately following the round.
  • Failure to report the hole in one on the day may result in forfeiture of the prize.
  • The witness must be present to verify with the Pro Shop.
  • The Club Captain reserves the right to verify the achievement before any prize is awarded.
  • The Club Captain’s decision is final.

7. Multiple Winners

If more than one qualifying hole-in-one occurs in the same competition round:

  • The jackpot is divided equally between all qualifying winners.

The Club’s decision regarding the distribution of the prize in such circumstances is final.

8. Prize Payment

  • The jackpot prize will be paid by Ballarat Golf Club.
  • The jackpot prize will be credited to the winning member's Ballarat Golf Club Club Account. No cash alternative will be offered.
  • Prizes are not transferable.
  • Payment will be made within 7 days.

9. Competition Suspension or Cancellation

  • The Club reserves the right to suspend or cancel the competition at any time with reasonable notice to members.
  • In the event the competition is cancelled, the Club will determine the appropriate handling of any accumulated prize pool and communicate this to members.
  • If the sponsorship arrangement with Harvey Norman Ballarat concludes, the Club will advise members of any changes to the competition structure.

10. Sponsor Recognition

  • By winning the prize, the member consents to their name being used in Club communications acknowledging the win.
  • Winners consent to Ballarat Golf Club and Harvey Norman Ballarat using their name, photograph and details of the achievement for promotional purposes unless otherwise advised in writing.

11. Liability

  • Ballarat Golf Club and Harvey Norman Ballarat accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury arising from participation in the competition, except where required by law.

12. Code of Conduct and False Information

  • All participants must comply with the Ballarat Golf Club Code of Conduct and the Rules of Golf at all times.
  • Any member found to have provided false, misleading or inaccurate information in relation to a hole-in-one claim, witness verification, score submission, eligibility, or any other aspect of the competition may be disqualified from the competition and forfeit any entitlement to the jackpot prize.
  • Any attempt to manipulate, falsify, or improperly influence the outcome of the competition, including the submission of incorrect scorecards or fraudulent claims, will be considered a serious breach of these Terms and Conditions and may result in disciplinary action under the Ballarat Golf Club Constitution, By-Laws, and Code of Conduct.
  • Ballarat Golf Club reserves the right to investigate any claim and to withhold payment of any prize pending the outcome of such investigation.
  • The decision of the Golf Committee regarding any breach of this clause will be final.

13. Amendments

  • Ballarat Golf Club reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate the competition at any time.
  • The Club’s decision on all matters relating to this competition, including eligibility and prize distribution, is final and binding.
  • These Terms and Conditions may be amended from time to time. Members will be notified of any material changes.

14. Committee Authority

  • Any dispute regarding eligibility, scoring, verification, or interpretation of these terms will be determined by the Ballarat Golf Club Golf Committee, whose decision is final.