The South Florida State College (SFSC) Foundation will host its eighth annual Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Shootout sponsored by Bill Jarrett Ford at Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club in Sebring with qualifying days taking place on Thursday, Jan. 16, and Friday, Jan. 17 from 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. The Golf Shootout for the top 12 finalists will take place at the 18th hole on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m.
This year, the SFSC Foundation is excited to announce the addition of a $10K Putt Challenge to the event. The qualifying days are the same as the Shootout on Thursday and Friday, but Saturday qualifiers can putt from 7:30-9:30 a.m. with a Final Qualifier at 10 a.m. to narrow down the competition to one finalist proceeding to putt for $10,000 on the 18th hole at 4:45 p.m.
Proceeds from the Golf Shootout and Putt Challenge benefit SFSC Athletics. SFSC fields four athletic teams: women’s volleyball, women’s cross country, men’s baseball, and women’s softball.
“We are looking forward to the 2025 Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Shootout with great anticipation,” said Rick Hitt, SFSC athletic director and head baseball coach. “This year, our $10,000 putt-off brings another dimension to the competition and should be a great addition to our event. Again, we are thankful to the SFSC Foundation, its staff, board members, and all the gracious contributors who continue to make this event outstanding. Our Event Sponsor Bill Jarrett Ford continues to bless us with incredible generosity, and our event sponsors continue to support our Shootout every year. We also look forward to the enjoyment each year and the continued building of relationships that this event creates. Those who participate are true supporters of our College and we can’t thank them enough.”
Amateur adult golfers are eligible to participate in the Shootout and Putt Challenge to compete for $1 million and $10,000 respectively, provided through Hole in One International. If no one sinks a hole-in-one in the Million Dollar Shootout, the closest shots to the hole will win prizes. First place will receive $750, second place will receive $500, third will receive $250, and fourth will receive a pro shop gift card from Sun ‘N Lake Golf Club. Golfers can purchase a bag of 10 balls for $10 for the Shootout and a bag of three balls for $10 for the Putt Challenge. Participants may purchase an unlimited number of bags. Register for the Golf Shootout and Putt Challenge during qualifying days at the Sun ‘n Lake Driving Range in Sebring.
“This has turned out to be one of the most anticipated events of the year and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Jamie Bateman, vice president of institutional advancement and external affairs at SFSC. “People from all over the country come to participate and support our student-athletes here at SFSC. The friendship, partnerships, and support that we receive are so heartwarming. We look forward to seeing everyone tee up and hopefully walk away with $1 million.”
For more information about the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Golf Shootout and $10K Putt Challenge, contact the SFSC Foundation at 863-453-3133 or foundation@southflorida.edu.
