Skill Contest Rules

Chase the Ace is structured and operated as a skill-based prize competition. This page explains how skill — not chance — determines who wins.

Skill determines the outcome

The sole question that decides any prize is whether an eligible entrant holes their tee shot on the designated competition hole in a single stroke, from the designated tee, in compliance with the Rules of Golf. The Promoter does not draw, randomise, or otherwise introduce chance into who wins. Multiple verified holes-in-one are settled by the prize-allocation rules set out in the relevant competition's Official Rules: only one main prize is awarded per competition hole per calendar day, with the first verified successful shot winning the advertised prize and any subsequent verified hole-in-one on the same hole on the same day recognised as a notable achievement eligible for a secondary skill reward.

Recognised golfing skills assessed

• Accurate club selection for distance, wind and elevation.
• Swing mechanics — stance, posture, takeaway, transition, impact.
• Ball-flight control — trajectory, spin, shape of shot.
• Distance judgement and yardage management.
• Green and pin reading — slope, firmness, target line.
• Course management and shot selection under pressure.

These are the same skills assessed by the R&A handicap framework and by recognised PGA coaching bodies.

No element of chance

• No raffle, draw, sweepstake, lottery or randomisation mechanic.
• No "rolling jackpot" or accumulating player-funded pool. Prizes are fixed insured promotional prizes.
• No pari-mutuel pooling of entry fees as the prize.
• No betting, odds or wagering mechanic on outcomes.

Rules of Golf compliance

• Shots must be played in accordance with the R&A Rules of Golf in force at the time.
• Only the first ball struck on the competition hole counts toward the prize.
• Mulligans, re-tees, drops and practice strokes are excluded.
• The attempt must occur during a legitimate official round at the partner club.

Independent verification

All attempts are recorded on multiple on-course cameras. Independent review confirms the shot before any prize is paid. See the Prize Verification Policy.

Legal framing

Chase the Ace operates as a prize competition that depends on the exercise of skill, judgement or knowledge by the entrant within the meaning of section 14(5) of the Gambling Act 2005. It is not a gambling product, lottery or sweepstake.