Eligibility: The
KFMB-TV “Beat the Pro” Contest (the “Contest”)
is open to legal residents of California, who have a valid U.S. driver’s
license and are scheduled to play a regular round of golf or have
made a tee time at the participating golf course on the Contest Date,
except the following persons who are NOT eligible to enter:
1. Employees, officers, directors, agents and representatives of KFMB-TV,
General Motors, American Hole ‘n One (“Contest Administrator),
participating golf courses, and each of their respective parents,
affiliated companies, subsidiaries, distributors, dealers, retailers,
printers, prize suppliers, advertising, and promotion agencies, and
any and all other companies associated with the development or execution
of this Contest (collectively, “Released Parties”), and
the members of the immediate families or households, whether or not
related, of any of the above. For the purposes of this Contest, “immediate
family members” is defined as spouses, parents, grandparents,
siblings, children and grandchildren and their respective spouses,
regardless of where they reside;
2. Persons who have played golf at the professional or semi-professional
level as defined by USGA guidelines (PGA, LPGA or any other professional
tour);
3. Persons who are unwilling or unable to participate in the Contest
for any reason;
4. Persons running for political office or who currently hold political
office.
Void outside California and where prohibited by law. Contest is subject
to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
How to Participate: An initial contest of skill that
will be conducted at various public or semi-private golf courses in
the San Diego, CA area on ten (10) Saturdays beginning June 2, 2007
and ending August 11, 2007 (with the exception of July 7, 2007) (each
Saturday, a “Contest Date” and collectively, the “Contest
Dates”). Sponsor shall select a maximum of 100 golfers from
each such golf course to participate (“Contestants”),
who will be asked to donate a minimum of $3.00 to the Boys & Girls
Foundation of San Diego. This donation will be matched by each of
the participating sponsors. For a list of participating golf courses
and dates of participation at each, log onto www.cbs8.com
or call 858-495-8644. On each Contest Date, between 10 a.m. Pacific
Time (“PT”) and 2 p.m. PT (“Contest Period”),
representatives of KFMB-TV (“Sponsor”) will visit a participating
golf course and videotape Contestants as they tee off on Par-3 holes
selected by Sponsor.
Contestants must supply own golf clubs and balls. Regulation tees
(men’s and women’s) must be used, and all course and PGA
rules and regulations will apply in this Contest.
As a condition of participation, a Contestant must confirm his/her
eligibility, and indicate his/her willingness and ability to participate
in the Contest, and must execute and return an affidavit of eligibility
and release of liability and, unless prohibited by law, a publicity
release which, among other things, will permit the Sponsor to videotape
and/or broadcast his/her shot in the Contest. Sponsor is under no
obligation however to broadcast any Contestant’s shot. A Contestant
who does not meet the eligibility requirements, fails to comply with
the above conditions or cannot participate in the Contest, will be
disqualified. If a Contestant is under 18 years of age, s/he must
be accompanied on the course by a parent or legal guardian, who must
execute and return all required documents on minor’s behalf.
Sponsor reserves the right to select less than 100 Contestants on
any Contest Date, in its sole and absolute discretion.
Finalist Determination: The Contestant whose tee
shot is the closest to the pin at the end of a Contest Date’s
Contest Period, as determined solely by Sponsor, will be declared
the Finalist for that Contest Date, subject to verification of his/her
eligibility and compliance with the terms of these Official Rules.
In the event of a tie on any Contest Date, a play-off to be determined
by Sponsor will be held between or among the tied Contestants to determine
the Finalist for that Contest Date. A total of ten (10) Finalists
will be determined in this manner, one (1) for each Contest Date.
Contestants who beat the tee shot made by the Sponsor’s selected
“Celebrity Pro” of the week on that same hole, as determined
solely by the Sponsor, will receive a Beat The Pro Divot Tool &
Ball Marker. Only the first tee shot in a regular round of play will
count. Limit one (1) Contest tee shot per person per Contest Date.
Each verified Finalist will receive the Finalist Prize (as described
below), and will have the opportunity to participate in the championship
“Closest to the Pin” Contest that is tentatively scheduled
to be conducted on or about October 22, 2007 at La Costa Resort &
Spa in Carlsbad, CA and televised in a half-hour broadcast on KFMB-TV
(“Championship Competition”) for a chance to win the one
of the Championship Prizes (as described below).
Championship Competition:
Each Finalist will have the opportunity to compete in the Championship
Competition. As a condition of participation, a Finalist must indicate
his/her willingness and ability to participate in the Championship
Competition and may be required to execute and return an additional
affidavit of eligibility and release of liability and, unless prohibited
by law, a publicity release which, among other things, will permit
the Sponsor to videotape and/or broadcast his/her shot in the Championship
Competition. Sponsor is under no obligation however to broadcast any
Finalist’s shot. A Finalist who fails to comply with the above
conditions or cannot participate in the Championship Competition,
will be disqualified and, at Sponsor’s discretion, the runner-up
for the Contest Date at issue may be notified. If a Finalist is under
18 years of age, s/he must be accompanied on the course by a parent
or legal guardian, who must execute and return all required documents
on minor’s behalf. Sponsor reserves the right to have fewer
than ten (10) Finalists participating in the Championship Contest.
Finalists must make their shot attempts in accordance with these Official
Rules and the instructions of the Sponsor or its agents present at
the Championship Competition. Each Finalist will be allowed one (1)
golf shot attempt on the hole designated by Sponsor “(Championship
Hole”) in accordance with instructions from the Contest Administrator
and with the requirements outlined herein. The Finalist must attempt
the shot in person, and may not transfer or designate any other individual
to make the Contest attempt on his/her behalf.
Requirements for an Eligible Championship
Closest to the Pin Attempt:
The following terms and conditions apply to each Championship
Competition golf shot attempt:
• Finalist will not be allowed any practice or warm-up golf
shot attempts on the Championship Hole in any manner from any distance
prior to his/her attempt.
• Nothing may be done to the golf ball, golf club or playing
surface that would in any way enhance a Finalist’s chance
of successfully making the golf attempt.
• Each golf shot attempt must be initiated from behind the
demarcation line indicated by the Contest Administrator or Sponsor.
A Finalist will not be allowed another golf shot attempt to replace
any golf shot that is faulted by being initiated in front of the
demarcation line; the Finalist’s attempt will end immediately
if this occurs.
• If a Finalist fails to successfully make his/her one (1)
golf shot attempt, his/her turn will end immediately and s/he will
not be allowed to take another golf shot.
• Once a golf shot is initiated, the golf ball may not come
in contact with or bounce off of any person, wall or foreign object
other than the playing surface. If any golf ball contacts any person,
wall or foreign object, it will be ruled an unsuccessful attempt
regardless of its outcome, and Finalist’s turn will end immediately,
and s/he will not be allowed to take another shot.
The Finalist with the shot attempt that comes closest to the pin,
as determined by Sponsor, will be declared the Grand Prize winner,
and will receive the Grand Prize described below. The four (4) Finalists
with the next best four (4) attempts, as determined by Sponsor,
will win the 2nd through 5th Prizes, respectively. See prize descriptions
below. In the event of a tie at any prize level, a play-off to be
determined by Sponsor will be held between or among the tied Finalists
to determine the winner of that prize level.
Prizes:
Finalist Prize (10): Each Finalist will receive
a $100 gift certificate redeemable at the golf course at which the
prize was won for either golf fees or merchandise, as determined
by each golf course in its sole discretion. Gift certificates are
further subject to all terms and conditions stated thereon.
Championship Competition Prizes:
Grand Prize: A certificate good for up to $14,000.00 toward the
purchase or SmartLease of a 2007 Buick Lucerne or any new Buick
of winner’s choice. Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $14,000.00.
Prize award is subject to eligibility of winner under applicable
GMAC Financial Services requirements, a copy of which may be obtained
from any Buick or GM dealer. A summary of such requirements may
be found below. All other costs related to prize acceptance and
use that are not included as part of the prize are the responsibility
of Grand Prize winner, including, but not limited to, all federal,
state and local taxes, title, insurance, license and registration
fees. Grand Prize winner will be required to execute and return
a W-9 form as well as present a copy of a valid social security
card, a valid U.S. driver’s license and proof of appropriate
automobile insurance as a condition of receiving prize. Grand Prize
winner will be issued an IRS Form 1099 reflecting the actual value
of the prize as he/she will be responsible for paying all federal,
state and local income taxes on a prize. Failure to collect or properly
claim prize in accordance with these rules will result in forfeiture
of the prize. If forfeited for any reason, winner will not receive
any other prize substitution or compensation.
Summary of Grand Prize Award Certificate Requirements:
• The certificate has no cash value. No portion of the awarded
amount can be paid to winner in cash.
• The certificate may be used only towards the purchase or
lease of one new and unused Buick.
• Winner may select the Buick dealership of his/her choice
within the San Diego County.
• Financing or leasing, if needed, will be handled through
the dealership winner chooses and GMAC Financial Services. In such
case, winner must meet GMAC’s credit-granting requirements.
• The certificate may be used towards any of the following
costs:
• Down payment (purchase only).
• Prepaid monthly payments (if the vehicle is financed or
leased through your dealership and GMAC).
• Single periodic payment (GMAC SmartLease Plus).
• Applicable taxes, title, license, registration, and other
types of official fees due at vehicle delivery.
• The certificate can be used just one time in connection
with a vehicle purchase or lease of a new and unused Buick. If winner
does not use the full value of the certificate at that time, s/he
will forfeit the remaining value (that value will not be held for
his/her future use).
• Winner and selected dealership will negotiate the price
of the vehicle winner decides to purchase or lease of a new and
unused Buick.
• Winner is responsible for paying any excess of the amount
due for the purchase or lease of a new and unused Buick over the
amount of the award certificate.
• If winner uses the certificate towards financing or leasing
a vehicle, s/he is responsible for meeting and adhering to all of
the requirements of the finance contract or lease agreement including,
but not limited to, obtaining the required insurance coverages and,
for SmartLease or SmartBuy transactions, adhering to the mileage
allowance provisions.
• Winner is responsible for any income tax assessed on the
amount of the award that is used. GMAC will report the amount winner
uses to the Internal Revenue Service. GMAC will also send winner
a copy of IRS Form 1099-MISC for use in completion of his/her income
tax return. Winner may wish to contact his/her tax advisor concerning
the income tax implications associated with this award.
• This award is valid for up to one (1) year from the date
on the front of the certificate.
• Winner must surrender this original certificate (bearing
his/her name and GMAC Financial Services’ corporate seal)
to the dealership of winner’s choice in the San Diego County
at the time winner purchases or leases the new General Motors vehicle
s/he selects. Photocopies are not acceptable.
• The certificate is non-transferable.
• The certificate is void if the dealership or GMAC determines
that winner is ineligible to use it or is attempting to use it in
a way that is disallowed by these requirements.
• Winner has the right to refuse this award.
• Winner must take delivery of the vehicle from a dealer in
San Diego County.
2nd Prize: A Tourneau Men’s Designer watch.
ARV: $590.00
3rd Prize: A 23” Samsung LCD HDTV, Model
# LN-T2342H. ARV: $575.00
4th Prize: Tour Edge irons, woods and bag. ARV:
$475.00
5th Prize: A Toshiba DVD/CD player, Model # SD-V295
ARV: $90.00
Total ARV of all prizes (Finalist and Championship combined): $16,730.00.
2nd to 5th Prizes must be claimed by December 31, 2007 or they will
be forfeited. Prizes are non-transferable and no cash redemption
or prize substitution allowed, except at Sponsor’s sole discretion
or as provided herein. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute
a prize of comparable or greater value, at its sole discretion.
Prizes are awarded “as is” with no warranty or guarantee,
either express or implied by Sponsor. All prize details are at Sponsor’s
discretion. All winners are responsible for payment of all applicable
federal, state and local income taxes on prizes as well as any costs
and expenses associated with acceptance and use of a prize not specified
herein as being awarded.
If a prize is won by a minor, it will be awarded to a parent or
legal guardian who must execute and return all required documents
and agree to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official
Rules, and, with respect to Grand Prize vehicle, take delivery of
vehicle from dealership.
Additional Rules & Restrictions:
All Contestants (or, if minors, their parents or legal guardians),
by participating in the Contest, agree to abide by and be bound
by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and Contest
Administrator, which shall be final and binding in all matters relating
to this Contest. In the event a Contestant or Finalist wins a prize,
and is later is found to be in violation of any of these rules,
he/she will be required to forfeit the prize or to reimburse Sponsor
for the stated value of the prize if such violation is discovered
after the prize is used. Participation in the Contest constitutes
permission for the Sponsor and its designees to use each Contestant’s
name, biographical information and/or likeness for purposes of advertising
and trade in any and all media now or hereafter known worldwide
in perpetuity without limitation or further compensation, notification
or permission, unless prohibited by law. All Contestants (or, if
minors, their parents or legal guardians), by participating in the
Contest, do so at their own risk and agree to release and hold harmless
Released Parties from and against any injuries, losses, damages,
claims, actions and any liability of any kind relating to or resulting,
in whole or in part, from participation in the Contest (or any portion
thereof) or acceptance, possession, use, misuse or nonuse of any
reward that may be provided (including any injury or harm resulting
from use of the vehicle), including any travel/activity associated
therewith. Released Parties are not responsible for any scoring,
typographical, printing, human or other error relating to or in
connection with the Contest (or any portion thereof), including,
without limitation, errors which may occur in connection with the
administration of the Contest (or any portion thereof), the announcement
of the prizes, the preemption or cancellation of any broadcast or
in any or any Competition-related materials.
Cancellation/Postponement: Sponsor reserves the right to
postpone or cancel any Contest Date, and/or postpone the Championship
Competition or broadcast thereof, if circumstances beyond its control,
including but not limited to inclement weather or breaking news,
prevent the event from taking place as planned.
Winners List: For names of the Finalists and Championship
Prize winners (available after October 23, 2007), send a hand-printed,
self addressed, stamped envelope by October 31, 2007 to: “Beat
The Pro” Winners, c/o KFMB-TV, 7677 Engineer Road, San Diego,
CA 92111.
Sponsor: This Contest is sponsored by KFMB-TV,
7677 Engineer Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Administrator: This Contest is administered by
KFMB-TV, 7677 Engineer Road, San Diego, CA 92111 |
