Rules

Entrants will have 3 shots to land as close as possible to the pin on the 17th hole at Te Arai Links South Course in a Trackman Simulator or at a Trackman Range. Each player has an unlimited number of entries into the competition.

The closest to the pin (CTP) competition starts on October 19, 2026 12:00 am (CET) and ends on November 1, 2026 10:30 pm (CET). Entrants should be aware of the start/end dates and time of the competition to make sure they have enough time to complete their attempts before the competition ends.

The pin will be in a center position on the green (115 meters/126 yards).

On both leaderboards, leaderboard rankings will be based solely on measured distance to the hole, regardless of pin placement.

Entrants must be signed in with their Trackman account in order to participate and be registered on the leaderboard.

If you do not already have an account, please download the Trackman Golf app and create a profile before going to your local Trackman simulator or Trackman Range. If an entrant has not created a Trackman account before going to the Trackman simulator or Trackman Range, they will be prompted to create a Trackman account.

Once entrants have created a Trackman account and registered either through the tournament website or the Trackman Golf app, they are eligible to play.

In a Trackman simulator or at Trackman Range, entrants should sign in (using the Trackman Golf app and QR code or entering account credentials manually), then select Tournaments, then “Te Arai Links Virtual Challenge”. Before being allowed to play in the competition, entrants need to accept the Terms & Conditions.

There is no fee to enter. Entry into the competition automatically signs you up for the Te Arai Links newsletter.

If two or more entrants are listed on the leaderboard with the same distance to pin, please note that the entrants' rankings are based on a more precise measurement than what is displayed on the leaderboard.

Entrants are not eligible for prizes unless they are signed in with a Trackman account. All prizes are non-exchangeable and non-transferable.

The top 200 simulator participants (plus ties) will be entered into a lucky draw for a Stay & Play package incl. 2 nights in an Ocean View Room and 2 rounds of golf at Te Arai Links for 2 people. Travel costs up to $1000 are included. The prize must be redeemed within 12 months of the date of issue. Dates for Stay & Play package are subject to availability.

The top 200 Range participants (plus ties) will be entered into a lucky draw for a Stay & Play package incl. 2 nights in an Ocean View Room and 2 rounds of golf at Te Arai Links for 2 people. Travel costs up to $1000 are included. The prize must be redeemed within 12 months of the date of issue. Dates for Stay & Play package are subject to availability.

Winners will be contacted by Trackman via email to receive their prize, once all results have been processed by Trackman. Please allow some time from the competition to end until the winners have been determined. In certain jurisdictions, prizes may be subject to taxes. All federal, state, and local taxes, customs duties and any other costs and expenses associated with acceptance or use of a prize are solely the winner’s responsibility.

All information submitted by entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with, Trackman’s Privacy Policy, which is accessible on the Trackman Golf app or at https://www.trackman.com/legal/privacy-policy as well as Te Arai Links’ Privacy Policy, accessible at https://tearai.com/privacy-policy.

This includes the publication of Trackman usernames on public leaderboards relating to the tournaments which will be featured on Trackman’s and Te Arai Links website, social media and elsewhere.

Anyone age 13 or older during the participation period can participate in the competition and win prizes. This age requirement is dictated by European personal data protection rules and regulations.

By participating in the Te Arai Links Virtual Challenge presented by Te Arai Links and Trackman, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.

Employees, agents, and directors of any company forming part of Trackman A/S or Te Arai Links, participating facilities, or their subsidiaries may participate in the competition but are not eligible to win prizes.

Entrants are welcome to practice prior to the event as the tournament courses are already available. If you don’t have your own simulator, all you have to do is book a bay in your nearest Trackman-powered commercial facility to practice and play.

Except where prohibited, winners consent to the use of his/her name, photo, likeness, and/or biographical information for advertising and promotional purposes, without additional compensation. Winners release Trackman A/S, Te Arai Links, and their directors, employees and agents including without limitation its advertising and promotion agencies from any and all liability, loss or damage incurred with respect to the awarding, receipt, possession and or use or misuse of any prize.

All entrants are expected to compete in the tournament with integrity and in the spirit of fair play. Any form of cheating or attempts to gain an unfair advantage will not be tolerated. Trackman reserves the right to disqualify entrants suspected of cheating or breaking the official rules. This includes, but is not limited to, impersonation (e.g. entering under another player’s Trackman account and/or creating multiple accounts). All shots will be monitored. We encourage you to win with grace and lose with dignity.

For detailed terms and conditions, please click here.