Golf

Closest to the Pin

Take your best shot at glory. Each month brings a new par-3 challenge on our simulator — post your best attempt and climb the leaderboard in this four-month Closest to the Pin Championship. With a guaranteed $400 cash prize for first place, there’s every reason to get involved.

This Month's Challenge

CourseThe Sanctuary
HoleHole5 • 163m • Par 3 • Blue Tees • Thursday Pins • 10 Stimp
Prize SponsorHOUSE OF SPORTS SIMULATION
Entry$15 • 10 minutes unlimited swings

October — Bethapage Black Hole 17 152m

PosPlayerDistancePts
1 Tim Croskery 1.1 m -
2 Travis Cook 2.1 m -
3 Matthew Lee 4.1 m -
4 Kurt Rooney 4.4 m -
5 James McFarlane 5.3 m -
6 Cameron Gibb 5.7 m -
7 Marcus Tessier 5.8 m -
8 Andrew Bruce 6.8 m -
8 Brad Karton 6.8 m -
10 Morgan Dore 7.0 m -
17th hole at Bethpage Black
17th hole at Bethpage Black

November — Black Rock Resort Hole 8 110m

PosPlayerDistancePts
1 David Newbigging 39cm -
2 Gareth Mehlhopt 43cm -
3 Tim Croskery 60cm -
4 Cameron Gibb 1.6 m -
5 Isaac Kerse 1.7 m -
6 Hamish Brader 1.8 m -
7 Regan Powell 1.9 m -
7 Kurt Rooney 1.9 m -
9 Andrew Bruce 2.1 m -
10 Tim Wilson 2.5 m -
87th Hole at Black Desert Resort
87th Hole at Black Desert Resort

December — The Sanctuary Hole 5 163 m

PosPlayerDistancePts
1 Sam Richards 1.2 m -
2 Matthew Lee 2.5 m -
3 Gareth Mehlhopt 2.6 m -
4 David Newbigging 3.2 m -
5 Toby Mclenaghan 4 m -
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary

Overall Standings (Oct–Jan)

PosPlayerOctNovDecJanTotal

Top-10 from each month earn points; totals decide mini championship places.

How it Works & Prizes

How it Works

Entry: $15 for 10 minutes — unlimited swings during your slot

Multiple Entries: Purchase as many 10‑minute slots as you like throughout the month. Play as a group: Book multiple slots and play with a group and alternate as you wish over the allocated time slot.

Format: New par‑3 hole released every month (Oct–Jan series)

Scoring

Top 10: 1st 25 | 2nd 18 | 3rd 15 | 4th 12 | 5th 10 | 6th 8 | 7th 6 | 8th 4 | 9th 2 | 10th 1

💰 Hole‑in‑One Jackpot
  • The first ace on each month’s hole pays $500 cash!
  • If struck, the jackpot resets to $200 for the next course.
  • If not struck, it rolls over +$100 each month until claimed (capped at $500).
Prizes
Monthly Winner

Sleeve of new balls

Series Overall (Oct–Jan)
  • 1st: $400 cash
  • 2nd: $150 HOSS Voucher
  • 3rd: $75 HOSS Voucher

Whether you’re chasing the jackpot or testing your precision, this is the perfect quick‑hit challenge for all levels. Book your 10‑minute slots — play once, or come back as often as you like — and take your best shot.