The Birdie Buzz Golf Pick 3 Challenge is a skill-based golf contest where participants select three (3) professional golfers competing in the Masters.
Participants’ scores are determined by the real-world performance of their selected golfers during the tournament.
Entry Fee
Entry fee: $40 per entry
Participants may enter multiple times
All entries must be paid in full to be considered valid
Entry Fee Breakdown (Per Entry)
💰 $30 → Prize Pool (paid out to participants)
⚙️ $5 → Administration & Operations
🧾 $5 → Taxes & Processing Fees
Player Selection Format (Tier System)
To ensure competitive balance, all golfer selections must follow the official Birdie Buzz tier system:
Players are divided into three (3) tiers based on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) among players in the Masters field:
-Tier 1 – Favorites (Top Ranked Players)
-Tier 2 – Contenders (Mid-Tier Players)
-Tier 3 – Sleepers (Lower-Ranked Players)
Participants must select exactly one (1) golfer from each tier
(1 from Tier 1, 1 from Tier 2, 1 from Tier 3)
All selections must be made from the official player pool provided on the website
No substitutions outside of the designated tiers will be allowed
Player tiers are determined using OWGR and Birdie Buzz Golf contest structuring for competitive balance
1. Contest Overview
The Birdie Buzz Golf Pick 3 Challenge is a skill-based golf contest where participants select three (3) professional golfers competing in the Masters.
Participants’ scores are determined by the real-world performance of their selected golfers during the tournament.
2. Entry Fee
• Entry fee: $40 per entry
• Participants may enter multiple times
• All entries must be paid in full to be considered valid
Entry Fee Breakdown (Per Entry)
• 💰 $30 → Prize Pool (paid out to participants)
• ⚙️ $5 → Administration & Operations
• 🧾 $5 → Taxes & Processing Fees
3. Player Selection Format (Tier System)
To ensure competitive balance, all golfer selections must follow the official Birdie Buzz tier system:
• Players are divided into three (3) tiers based on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) among players in the Masters field:
-Tier 1 – Favorites (Top Ranked Players)
-Tier 2 – Contenders (Mid-Tier Players)
-Tier 3 – Sleepers (Lower-Ranked Players)
• Participants must select exactly one (1) golfer from each tier
• (1 from Tier 1, 1 from Tier 2, 1 from Tier 3)
• All selections must be made from the official player pool provided on the website
• No substitutions outside of the designated tiers will be allowed
• Player tiers are determined using OWGR and Birdie Buzz Golf contest structuring for competitive balance
4. Official Player Pool & Field Determination
• The player pool is derived from the official Masters field
• Players are selected and grouped into tiers based on:
• Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR)
• Current form and competitive relevance
• Field Lock Date:
Player rankings and eligibility are based on the Official World Golf Ranking published on Monday, March 30, 2026
• Birdie Buzz reserves the right to:
• Exclude players for contest balance and usability
• Structure tiers to maintain a competitive and user-friendly format
5. How It Works
• Each participant selects three (3) golfers (one from each tier)
• At the conclusion of the tournament:
• The best two (2) scores out of the three selected golfers will count
• The participant with the lowest combined score wins
6. Deadline
• All entries must be submitted by:
Tuesday of Masters week at 8:00 PM (Arizona Time)
• No changes to selections will be allowed after the deadline
• Entry Confirmation & Picks Distribution:
All paid participants will receive an email on Wednesday at 6:00 PM (Arizona Time) containing a summary of all submitted player selections for the contest (teams locked in).
7. Scoring Rules
• Scores are based on official Masters Tournament results
• If a selected golfer misses the cut:
• Their score still counts if it is one of the participant’s best two scores
• Withdrawals, disqualifications, or incomplete rounds will follow official tournament scoring
8. Tiebreaker
In the event of a tie:
1. Tiebreaker score submitted at entry will be used (predicted winning score)
2. If still tied, prize will be split evenly between tied participants
9. Payouts
• Prize pool will be determined based on total entries
• Winners will be paid within a reasonable timeframe after tournament completion
• $30 from each entry goes to the prize pool
• Top 3 finishers will be paid
Payout Breakdown
• 🥇 1st Place: 60%
• 🥈 2nd Place: 25%
• 🥉 3rd Place: 15%
Payout Method
• Winnings will be paid via Venmo, Zelle or PayPal
• Winners are responsible for providing correct payment details
Final payout amounts will be announced prior to tournament start.
10. Eligibility
• Must be 18 years or older to enter
• Open to residents where permitted by law
• Void where prohibited
11. Skill-Based Contest Disclaimer
This contest is a game of skill.
Results are determined by participants’ knowledge, research, and strategic selection of golfers based on real-world performance.
No element of random chance or gambling determines the outcome.
12. General Conditions
• By entering, participants agree to abide by all rules
• Birdie Buzz reserves the right to:
• Disqualify entries that violate rules
• Modify or cancel the contest if necessary
• All decisions by Birdie Buzz are final
13. Payment & Entry Confirmation
• Entries are only considered official once payment is received
• Participants are responsible for ensuring their selections are submitted correctly
14. Contact
For questions or support, please contact:
Info@birdiebuzzgolf.com
15. Disclaimer
This contest is independently operated by Birdie Buzz Golf and is not affiliated with or endorsed by:
• The Masters Tournament
• Augusta National Golf Club