High Stakes Entertainment - Round 1 - October 21, 2007
Round 1 is complete view the results
Nine players paired into three-person teams will compete in a “Gambler’s Rules” scramble. Contestants are placing $1 million of their own money to compete for a minimum $9 million dollars in prize money and $500,000 per hole.
Location
Bali Hai Golf Club - Las Vegas, Nevada - Televised on ESPN - October 21st, 2007
Results
Re Airs on ESPN 2 on November 21st, 2007 @ 3am EST & on February 6th @ 3am EST
Rules - Scramble Format
- USGA Golf Rules are in effect for all shots hit out of bounds or into a hazard.
- No Handicaps will be used. Players will be assigned tee boxes based on ability and to make all players equal.
- Clubs:
- There is not a 14-club limit.
- A golfer may use any number of clubs.
- All clubs are legal.
- Balls:
- Any types of golf balls are legal.
- A different ball may be used on every shot.
- Balls may be placed within 1 foot of the chosen ball.
- Ball position may not be improved. A player may not move from the ruff to the fairway.
- Stepping directly behind the ball with the intent to improve the position will result in a 1-stroke penalty.
- The building of false tees with the earth will not be allowed in improving the ball position.
- Putting
- All putts must be holed. There will be no gimmes.
- Flags may remain in the hole while a player is puttin
- The furthest ball from the hole must be putted.
- Any type of putter may be used.
- Any putting style may be used by the player, with the exception of the stroke used in billiards
- Caddies
- One caddie per player.
- Caddies may line-up up their player or read a player’s putt.
- The caddie must move away during the player’s stroke.
Stay Tuned to ESPN for Round 2 on October 28th, 2007
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