There will be a chance to win $1million at the New Zealand Open which starts next week.
For the first time in its history, the Open will have a $1million hole-in-one prize and it will be for anyone who nails an ace at the par-3 seventh hole at The Hills.
Tournament chairman John Hart believes the prize brings a new level of prestige to the New Zealand Open.
"The million-dollar hole in one is a drawcard for everyone in the field, no matter their status in the world of golf.
"One perfect shot is all it will take," Hart said.
The prize is sponsored by Manukau Doctor, which is also a sponsor of New Zealander Michael Campbell.
The hole-in-one opportunity is open to all registered players in both the New Zealand Open and the New Zealand Pro-Am tournaments in the opening two rounds of the tournament. The prize will be split $750,000 to the player, and $250,000 to Auckland’s Starship Children’s Hospital.
The tournament is split between The Hills and Millbrook. The final two rounds for the top professionals and amateurs will be played at Millbrook.
Sir Michael Hill is excited to have a prize this significant at The Hills.
"We’ve had very few holes in one at the seventh at The Hills, but many close calls.
"Someone making the perfect shot to win $1million against that iconic backdrop of mountains and sculpture would not only be a magic moment in their life, it would be a magnificent way to mark 10 years of New Zealand Opens at The Hills," Hill said.
