MADISON, Wis. \u2014 One swing could be worth $1 million as the MATRIX Basements Million Dollar Hole-in-One Contest comes to Madison this week.<\/p>\n
The competition is underway at Vitense Golfland, with qualifying rounds running through Friday, July 10. Amateur golfers age 18 and older can test their skills for a chance to advance to the championship round on Saturday, July 11.<\/p>\n
During qualifying, participants will attempt to hit the shot closest to the pin from more than 150 yards away. The 20 closest shots over the five-day qualifying period will earn a spot in the finals, where competitors will have the opportunity to win the $1 million grand prize with a hole-in-one.<\/p>\n
Qualifying rounds are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Vitense Golfland in Madison.<\/p>\n
Entry fees are:<\/p>\n
$5 for one ball$10 for three balls$20 for seven balls<\/p>\n
Organizers say the event is open to amateur golfers only, and participants must be at least 18 years old.<\/p>\n
In addition to the chance at the seven-figure prize, all proceeds from the contest will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County.<\/p>\n
A live leaderboard, official rules, eligibility requirements and additional contest information are available through the event organizers. Sponsors include MATRIX Basements, Vitense Golfland, Vortex and News 3 Now.<\/p>\n