THE
BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE
NO
PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
The
BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE event consists of an 18-hole stroke play tournament. In
the skill-based contest, entrants compete for the best scores in a qualifying
stroke play tournament round between April 24th, 2012 and May 31st ,
2012. Contest entrants who meet geographic eligibility criteria for
sweepstakes entry as defined below (the “Sweepstakes”) will automatically be
entered into the Sweepstakes. The combined BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE event
including the Contest and the Sweepstakes is referred to herein as the
“Promotion.”
1.
Sponsor/Promoter.
This Contest is sponsored by Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and World Golf
Tour, Inc., 180 Montgomery Street, 8th Floor, and San Francisco, CA
94104
2.
Eligibility.
Participation in the Contest is open only to individuals who are 18 years
of age or older and reside in the United States and Canada. Note, that only individuals who are
legal residents of and physically located in the fifty United States and the
District of Columbia, and Canada (excluding Quebec), who are 18 years of
age or older or the age of majority in the entrant's state or province/territory
("province") of residence, whichever is greater are eligible to win
prizes.
The Sweepstakes is open to individuals who are legal residents of and
physically located in the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, and
Canada (excluding Quebec),(the “Sweepstakes Geographic Eligibility” criteria)
who are 18 years of age or older or the age of majority in the entrant's state
or province/territory ("province") of residence, whichever is
greater.
Employees, officers, and directors of World Golf Tour, Inc. ("Sponsor),
and each of their affiliated entities, parent, subsidiaries, advertising,
promotional agencies, legal advisors, their immediate family members and persons
living in their same household with each, are not eligible to enter or win
prizes in the Promotion. Void where restricted, taxed or prohibited by
law.
3. How To
Enter.
To enter THE BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE ("Promotion") you must do the
following:
a. Step One. Have a valid registered World Golf Tour account (free);
and
b. Step Two. Contest Round Entry and Sweepstakes Entry: Log in to the
website at www.wgt.com between 1:00 am Pacific Time (in other words, California
Time) ("PT") April 26th, 2012 and 11:59 pm PT May 31st, 2012, agree to the terms
and condition of these Official Rules, and play and complete the designated
18-hole stroke play game between 1:00 am PT April 26th, 2012 and 11:59 pm PT May
31st, 2012 (the "Contest Period" and the “Sweepstakes Period”) and you
will automatically be entered into the Contest and, if you meet the Sweepstakes
Geographic Eligibility criteria, the Sweepstakes. No Credits will be deducted
from your World Golf Tour account to enter the Contest or the Sweepstakes. You
may play the game as many times as you wish during the Contest and Sweepstakes
Period, however, only the lowest final score received by you during the Contest
Period will be recorded as your entry for the Contest round of the Contest, and
only one entry per person, per World Golf Tour user account, and per email
address will be accepted for the Sweepstakes.
Alternative Method to Enter Sweepstakes. Contest entrants who meet
Sweepstakes Geographic Eligibility criteria will automatically be entered into
the Sweepstakes. You may also enter the Sweepstakes by registering for a free
World Golf Tour account at www.wgt.com (if you have not already), and sending a
3"x5" card with the following information hand-written on it: your name,
address, your World Golf Tour User Name, Email Address, And Date Of Birth, To:
World Golf Tour, Inc., BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE Entry, 180 Montgomery Street, 8th
Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. No other methods of entry will be accepted.
Mail-in entries must be hand-written. Computer generated, typewritten, and other
electronically or mechanically reproduced mail-in entries are not acceptable.
Mail-in entries that do not conform with the requirements herein will not be
acknowledged and Sponsor will disregard such entry requests and any such entry
requests will not be eligible to enter or win. Mail-in entries must be
postmarked during the Sweepstakes Period and received by May 31st, 2012. Each
mail-in entry must be mailed separately and, if in an envelope, each must be
mailed in a separate outer envelope. Limit: one Sweepstakes entry per person,
per WGT user account, and per email address, regardless of method of
entry.
No Credits will be deducted from your World Golf Tour account to enter
the Contest.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ENTRANTS: ENTRANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING
THE SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY PERIOD TIMES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE TIME
ZONES.
Electronic entries for the Contest and Sweepstakes must be initiated
during the Contest and Sweepstakes Period. Completed electronic entries for
Contest and Sweepstakes must be transmitted and received by 11:59 pm PT on May
31st, 2012. Mail-in entries must be postmarked during the Sweepstakes
Period and received by May 31st, 2012. No other methods of entry will be
accepted. Limit one entry per person, per email address, and per WGT user
account for the Contest and for the Sweepstakes. Entries become the property of
Sponsor and will not be returned.
Use of multiple email addresses or multiple WGT user accounts to enter is
prohibited. To enter, the registered user of designated WGT user account must
personally play the Game or the entry will be disqualified. Use of a false email
address or a false WGT user account, or an incorrect mail address will
disqualify an entry. You may not allow any third party to play the Game in this
Contest using your WGT user account. BY ENTERING THIS CONTEST, YOU AGREE THAT
ALL SUSPECTED FRAUDULENT OR IMPROPER ENTRIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED BY SPONSOR AT
ITS SOLE DISCRETION. Sponsor is not responsible for technical, hardware or
software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed,
incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete, lost, late, misdirected, illegible,
mutilated, postage-due, garbled or delayed entries or other communications or
other technical problems related to entries. Sponsor and its agents and
subcontractors accept no responsibility for entries lost or delayed in
submission. Proof of submission is not proof of receipt. Sponsor, in its sole
discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person who tampers with the
entry process or the operation of the website or the game, or who otherwise
violates these rules. In the event of a dispute over who submitted an entry, the
authorized subscriber of the e-mail account designated in the entrant's World
Golf Tour user account will be deemed to be the entrant. Contest is void in
Quebec, and where prohibited, restricted or taxed by law. All federal, state,
provincial, and local laws and regulations apply.
4.
Game Description.
The BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE Contest is an 18-hole stroke play
contest.
Contest. The entrants will be given eighteen holes throughout the golf
course, and are challenged to get the ball into the cup for each hole in the
fewest strokes. The number of stokes taken to get the ball into each cup, plus
any penalties, will be recorded for each entrant. When entrant completes all
eighteen designated holes in the Contest round, the number of strokes plus
penalties are totaled and comprise the entrant's score in that Game. The lowest
final score received by you for a Game during the Contest Period will be
recorded as your entry for the Contest . The lowest scoring entrant, will win
the grand prize. If any Qualifying
Entrant(s) are not eligible to win a prize, the prize(s) for such entrants will
be awarded to the entrant(s) eligible to win a prize with the next lowest
score(s).
In the event of a tie, the better scoring entrant between or among the
tied entrants will be the entrant with the lowest combined score for the final
nine (9) holes of the Game. If any ties remain, the better scoring entrant
between or among the remaining tied entrants will be the entrant with the lowest
combined score for the final six (6) holes for such Game. If any ties remain, the better scoring
entrant between or among the remaining tied entrants will be the entrant with
the lowest combined score for the final three (3) holes for such Game. If any
ties remain, the better scoring entrant between or among the remaining tied
entrants will be the entrant with the lowest score for the 18th hole (9th for nine hole games) in such Game, and any remaining ties
will be determined by identifying the lowest scoring entrant for each individual
game hole, in sequence from 17th (8th for nine hole games) through to 1st, as is
necessary to determine a winner, and if any ties remain at that point, the
earlier-submitted entry between or among the tied entries will be deemed the
better scoring entry.
5.
Prize.
SWEEPSTAKES PRIZE: There is one Sweepstakes prize. One eligible entrant selected at random will receive a golf
trip for 2 people to Myrtle Beach, SC, including airfare, hotel, rental car and a
round of golf with Blair O'Neal, host of the Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz. Additional
restrictions may apply. Odds of winning Sweepstakes depend on the number of eligible
entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. Total approximate retail value ("ARV")
USD $4,000. Actual value of prize trip may vary depending
on winner's residence and seasonal rates.
CONTEST PRIZE: There is one Contest prize. The lowest
score in the Contest will win a golf trip for 2 people to Myrtle Beach, SC,
including airfare, hotel, rental car, $100 PGA Tour
Superstore Gift Card for winner and guest, and a round of golf with Blair
O'Neal, host of the Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz. Additional
restrictions may apply. Total approximate retail value ("ARV") USD
$4,200.
Actual value of
prize trip may vary depending on winner's residence and seasonal rates. Odds of
winning the Contest depend on the number of eligible entrants and their relative
skill in the Contest.
Travel, accommodations, conditions and limitations may apply and may
include, without limitation, seasonal restrictions, scheduling restrictions or
changes, and time-based restrictions (e.g., expiration dates). Travel
arrangements are subject to availability. Sponsor shall not be responsible for
any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution or any act or omissions
whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels, golf courses or other transportation
companies or any other persons providing any of these services and
accommodations necessitated by same. Sponsor shall not be liable for any loss or
damage to baggage.
The winners of both prizes will need to travel on
the same day to be with Blair O'Neal, host of
the Myrtle Beach Golf Buzz,
subject to Blair availability and must take the trip before Dec 31,
2012.
Except as otherwise explicitly stated above, Contest winner is
responsible for transportation to and from any prize related events or
destinations, any incidentals, including, without limitation: meals, telephone
calls, facsimile charges, Internet charges, spa/beauty salon services, laundry,
tours/excursions, gift shop purchases, hotel processing fees, and any other
expenses not mentioned in these Official Rules, which are the sole
responsibility of the winner and guest. Any extra nights’ stay and any
additional costs associated with an extended stay are the sole responsibility of
winner and guest. Additional restrictions may apply. Winner and guest must hold
valid documentation including any necessary passport for travel, and each is
responsible for his or her own insurance arrangements.
Winner's guest must be at least 18 years of age prior to winner's taking
the prize trip unless winner is the parent or legal guardian of the guest.
Winner’s guest will be required to sign a Liability/Publicity Release fourteen
(14) days prior to travel or guest will not be able to accompany winner during
prize travel.
Flight and accommodations will be chosen at the sole discretion of the
Myrtle Beach Golf Holidays and booked by Sponsor. If winner is unable to travel
before December 31st, 2012, prize will be forfeited in its entirety. Airline
tickets and accommodations may not be used separately and are subject to
availability and certain restrictions, so Sponsor cannot guarantee prize will be
available on the exact dates specified. If for any reason any portion of the
prize is delayed, cancelled or postponed, or becomes unavailable, Sponsor
reserves the right, but is not obligated, to cancel or modify the Contest in its
discretion and award a substitute prize of approximately equal or greater
value.
Prizes are not transferable. No substitution of prizes for cash or for
other goods and services is permitted, except Sponsor reserves the right to
provide a substitute prize of approximately equal or greater value if the
advertised prize or parts thereof become altered or unavailable. Prize details
including, if applicable, color, style, size, and denomination at Sponsor's sole
discretion. All taxes, including, without limitation, all federal, state,
provincial, and local taxes, and international tariffs, are the sole
responsibility of the winners.
All prizes claimed in accordance with the Official Rules will be awarded.
Contest Winner may be required to provide a U.S., or Canadianshipping
address to claim prize. Sweepstakes winner may be required to provide a U.S. or
Canadianshipping address to claim prize. Sweepstakes prize and Contest prize
package confirmation will be mailed or otherwise dispersed within twenty-eight
(28) days following Sponsor's receipt of the completed Affidavit of Eligibility
and, except where and as prohibited, a Liability Release and Publicity Release,
as well as verification of winner's eligibility.
6. Winner
Selection and Notification.
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. Winner of the Sweepstakes
will be determined by a random drawing from all eligible entries received, to be
held at Sponsor's address listed in Paragraph 1, on or about June 15,
2012.
The judging will be conducted by Sponsor or its designee, the judge of
the Sweepstakes, whose decisions are final and binding. Potential Sweepstakes
winner will be notified on or about June 15, 2012 by an email sent to the email
address specified in the entry and posted on the World Golf Tour website. If
potential Sweepstakes winner cannot be contacted at this email, is contacted and
does not respond as directed within seven (7) days of attempted notification,
refuses the prize is ineligible to accept the prize or does not otherwise comply
with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an
alternate winner. Any Canadian potential winner must also correctly answer a
mathematical skill-based question administered by the Sponsor in order to claim
prize.
Potential Sweepstakes winner may be required to complete and sign an
Affidavit of Eligibility and, except where and as prohibited, a Liability
Release and a Publicity Release in the form provided by Sponsor, within seven
(7) days of attempted notification in order to claim the prize. Potential
Sweepstakes winner may be required to show proof of identification within seven
(7) days of attempted notification, or the prize may be forfeited and awarded to
an alternate winner.
CONTEST WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. Winner of the Contest will be
determined on or about June 1, 2012. The judging will be conducted by Sponsor or
its designee, the judge of the Contest, whose decisions are final and binding.
Potential Contest winner will be notified on or about June 15, 2012 by an email
sent to the email address specified in the Contest entry and posted on the World
Golf Tour website. If potential Contest winner cannot be contacted at this
email, is contacted and does not respond as directed within seven (7) days of
attempted notification, refuses the prize is ineligible to accept the prize or
does not otherwise comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited
and awarded to an alternate winner. Each Contest Period’s winner will be
determined and announced on or about fifteen (15) days following each Contest
Period from all eligible entries received for the applicable Contest. The
judging will be conducted by Sponsor or its designee, the judge of the Contest,
whose decisions are final and binding. Potential winners will be notified on or
about fifteen (15) days following the applicable Contest Period by an email sent
to the email address specified in the entry and posted on the World Golf Tour
website. If potential winner cannot be contacted at this email, is contacted and
does not respond as directed within seven (7) days of attempted notification,
refuses the prize is ineligible to accept the prize or does not otherwise comply
with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an
alternate winner. Potential winner may be required to complete and sign an
Affidavit of Eligibility and, except where and as prohibited, a Liability
Release and a Publicity Release in the form provided by Sponsor, within seven
(7) days of attempted notification in order to claim the prize. Potential
winners may be required to show proof of identification within seven (7) days of
attempted notification, or the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an
alternate winner.
Potential Contest winner may be required to complete and sign an
Affidavit of Eligibility and, except where and as prohibited, a Liability
Release and a Publicity Release in the form provided by Sponsor, within seven
(7) days of attempted notification in order to claim the prize. Potential
Contest winner may be required to show proof of identification within seven (7)
days of attempted notification, or the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an
alternate winner.
7. General
Terms.
By entering the Promotion, entrant accepts and agrees to abide by and be
bound by the terms of these Official Rules, and assumes sole liability and
accepts all risk of loss for injuries, including personal injuries and/or damage
to property, caused or claimed to be caused by participating in this Promotion
or the acceptance, possession, shipping and handling, loss, use or misuse of, or
travel to or from or in connection with the Promotion or any prize awarded.
Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or modify this Promotion for any
reason, including if it cannot be completed as planned due to computer virus,
bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures and to select
winner from eligible entries received on or before the termination date. Sponsor
is not responsible for any failure to contact entrants, whether due to technical
or human error.
By entering this Promotion, entrants grant to Sponsor a worldwide,
perpetual, irrevocable, right and royalty-free license to use the entry, and,
except where prohibited by law, entrant's first and/or last name, city and
state/province of residence, photo(s), voice and/or likeness; in any and all
media but solely in connection with this Promotion. By entering this Promotion,
entrants agree (a) that Sponsor and the United States Golf Association have the
right to exploit and utilize entrant's first and/or last name, city and
state/province of residence, photo(s), voice and/or likeness in any and all
media but solely in connection with this Promotion without any further
attribution, notification or compensation to Entrant, except where prohibited;
(b) to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges; and (c)
to be contacted by Sponsor or its agents by telephone, mail or email regarding
this Promotion.
By entering the Promotion, entrant releases and holds harmless WGT, the
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Sponsor, and the parent companies, subsidiaries,
affiliates, and the directors, officers, employees or agents of each from any
and all liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages
of any kind (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses or
damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction of
property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false
light) arising out of or in connection with the Promotion, the acceptance,
possession, use, or misuse of any prize, or arising out of or in connection with
any travel to or from any Promotion or prize related activity.
Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual
out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this
Promotion but in no event attorneys' fees; and entrant hereby waives all rights
to claim punitive, incidental, and consequential damages and any other damages,
other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have
damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
In the event that any provision of these Official Rules shall be
unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law or be so held by applicable
court decision, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these
Official Rules unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and, in such event, such
provision shall be changed and interpreted so as to best accomplish the
objectives of such unenforceable or invalid provision within the limits of
applicable law or applicable court decisions.
Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor's security and
privacy policy available at http://www.wgt.com.
8. Applicable
Law.
The Contest is governed by the laws of the state of California applicable
to contracts entered into by California residents and to be performed within
such State without regard to its conflict of law provisions, with venue in San
Francisco County, California.
9. Winners
list.
A list of Promotion winners is available by sending a stamped and
self-addressed envelope marked to "THE BLAIR O'NEAL CHALLENGE," 180 Montgomery
St. , 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. Requests must be received by August
31, 2012.
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