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  • 2026 Par 3 Shootout
  • 2026-par-3-shootout-rules
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One Shot. Pure Skill. National Opportunity.

What Is the 2026 Par-3 Shootout?

The 2026 Par-3 Shootout is a skill-based golf competition presented by the American Golf Classic.

Each participant gets one official tee shot on a designated Par-3 hole.
No randomness. No mulligans. Just execution.


How the Shootout Works

Step 1: Play Your Round

The $25 Par-3 Shootout Entry

Each Par-3 Shootout attempt is $25 per shot.

This entry gives you:

  • ✔ One official tee shot on the designated Par-3
  • ✔ On-site verification by event staff
  • ✔ Eligibility for performance-based rewards
  • ✔ A chance to turn one great swing into real value

This is a skill-based golf challenge — your result determines your reward.

Make a Birdie $50 Pro Shop Credit

If your Par-3 Shootout hole results in a birdie:

  •  $50 Pro Shop Credit
  • Credit must be used the same day
  • Issued per host course policy

 One great hole delivers immediate value.

Entry Into the State Finals Drawing

Every eligible participant receives one (1) entry into the State Finals drawing simply by signing up.

✔ No purchase is required to receive an entry
✔ Entries are skill-neutral at the drawing stage
✔ Official Rules govern all drawings and advancement

⛳ $25 Par-3 Shootout Shot (Optional)

Players may choose to participate in the Par-3 Shootout for $25 per shot.

This provides:

  • One (1) official tee shot on the designated Par-3
  • On-site verification by event staff
  • Eligibility for performance-based rewards and advancement

Your shot result determines what happens next.

PERFORMANCE-BASED OUTCOMES

Shot Stays on the Green

If your tee shot hits and remains on the putting surface:

  •  Double entry into the State Finals drawing
  • Shot is officially logged and verified

 Skill improves your odds — without eliminating free entry.

HOLE-IN-ONE — THE ULTIMATE RESULT

If you make a hole-in-one during the Par-3 Shootout:

You earn ALL of the following:

 Direct qualification to the State Final
Trip to Scottsdale for the National Final
One (1) opportunity at the State Final to hit one shot for $1,000,000
One (1) opportunity at the National Final to hit one shot for $1,000,000

In addition:

  • At the State Final, you will also compete for a Closest-to-the-Pin cash award 
  • At the National Final, multiple competitors will walk away with significant Closest-to-the-Pin cash prizes

 One perfect shot opens the entire championship pathway.

(See Official Rules & Complete Details)

Closest-to-the-Pin (State & National Finals)

At both the State Finals and National Final:

  • Closest-to-the-Pin contests are conducted 
  • Cash awards are paid to verified winners
  • Prize amounts vary by event and are disclosed in advance

Important Compliance Notes

  • All competitions are skill-based golf contests
  • No purchase is required to enter drawings
  • Performance incentives are optional and outcome-based
  • Pro Shop Credit is non-cash and course-restricted
  • Prize opportunities are subject to verification
  • Void where prohibited by law

Events are presented by the American Golf Classic and governed by Official Rules.

One Shot Can Change Everything

You can enter for free.
You can take the shot.
And if you strike it perfectly — you’re playing for seven figures.

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American Golf Classic events are skill-based golf competitions. No purchase necessary where prohibited by law. Void where prohibited. All events subject to Official Rules and eligibility requirements.

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