Rules

OFFICIAL RULES

The Experience Bay Creek Stay & Play Sweepstakes

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

2. HOW TO ENTER: Beginning on August 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM PST through 11:59 PM PST on October 6, 2026, log on to https://mapga.com/stay-play-bay-creek-2026 and follow the on-screen entry instructions. Fill in all required information. Use of any robotic, automatic, programmed, or similar entry method or entering more than the number of times permitted will void all entries and result in disqualification. You may not enter more times than indicated by using multiple email addresses, identities, or devices in an attempt to circumvent the rules.

3.    ELIGIBILITY: Open to residents of the 50 United States and D.C., [18] years of age and older as of the date of entry, except for employees of Active Season, Bay Creek, Oakley, TaylorMade, Vortex Golf, Global Golf Post, Links Magazine, Golf Problems, Balls & Bogeys and Saint Street Marketing ("Administrator"), or Administrator’s affiliates, subsidiaries, and agencies (collectively "Promotion Parties"), and members of their immediate family may not legally enter the promotion. The Promotion is (a) governed by these Official Rules, (b) void where prohibited or restricted by law, and (c) subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

4. DRAWING: A random drawing will be conducted on or about October 7, 2026 by Administrator to select the winner from among all eligible entries received. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. Potential winners will be notified by email/phone and may be required to sign and return any required Affidavit of Eligibility and Release, or other documents required, within two (2) days of the date notice is sent or such other date set by Administrator. Failure to respond within the applicable time period will result in forfeiture of the prize, and Administrator may award the prize to an alternate winner. The return of any prize notification or prize as undeliverable may result in disqualification and an alternate winner may be selected. If a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Administrator will attempt to award the applicable prize(s) to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain unawarded. All income taxes resulting from acceptance of prize are the responsibility of winner. By entering this sweepstakes, entrant accepts and agrees to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Administrator, which shall be final in all matters. Acceptance of a prize also constitutes permission to the Administrator to use winner's name, likeness, and/or biographical information for marketing purposes without further compensation or right of approval, unless prohibited by law. All federal and state laws apply.

5.    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: By entering this sweepstakes, entrants waive all right to, and hold the Administrator harmless from, any claim, liability, loss, damage (including punitive, incidental, and consequential damages), or expense (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with participation in this sweepstakes or the acceptance, use, or misuse of any prize. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Administrator will not be responsible for: late, incomplete, or incorrect entries; an entrant's failure to receive prize notices due to entrant's spam, junk e-mail, or other security settings or for entrants' provision of incorrect or otherwise non-functioning contact information; technical, hardware, or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, inaccurate, incomplete, garbled, or delayed electronic communications whether caused by the sender or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or used in this sweepstakes; by any human error which may occur in the processing of the entries in this sweepstakes; or any typographical, technological, or other error in the publishing of the offer, administration of the sweepstakes, or announcement of the prize[s]. If, in the Administrator's sole opinion, there is such an error, or there is any suspected evidence of tampering with any portion of the sweepstakes, or if technical difficulties (including viruses and bugs) compromise the integrity of the sweepstakes, Administrator reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or modify this sweepstakes in a manner deemed appropriate by the Administrator. In the event of termination, winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received as of date of termination. In the event a dispute arises as to the identity of a potentially winning entrant, entries will be declared made by the name on the online entry form.

6. GRAND PRIZE: Winner will receive:

• A three-day, two-night Bay Creek getaway for a foursome. All four guests must stay together in the same Bay Creek rental property. The specific property and lodging type will be based on the time of year and availability.

The package includes:

• Up to 27 holes of golf each day
• One PGA-led group instructional experience on the day of the winners’ choosing
• A Bay Creek swag bag for each player

Lodging accommodations will be based on the time of year and availability.

(Est. $3,800 value)

Booking Terms and Restrictions

Valid during April, May, June, September, and October-only

Holidays and holiday periods are excluded

Reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance

All dates and lodging accommodations are subject to availability

The entire foursome must stay in the same rental unit

About Bay Creek Resort & Club

Bay Creek Resort & Club is a private coastal resort located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, just south of historic Cape Charles. Set along the Chesapeake Bay, Bay Creek combines championship golf, natural beauty, and first-class resort amenities in one memorable destination.

The resort features 27 holes of signature golf, including 18 holes designed by Arnold Palmer and nine holes designed by Jack Nicklaus. The Palmer Front and Nicklaus Front feature holes along the Chesapeake Bay, while the Palmer Back follows the natural setting of Plantation Creek.

Additional resort amenities include:

More than two miles of private beach

A 100-acre Nature Preserve supported by full-time rangers

The Life Center, featuring a world-class fitness facility and two outdoor pools

An indoor pool and wellness center currently under construction

Dining at the Coach House Tavern

A putting green measuring more than 100 feet in length

An expansive natural-grass practice tee

Ten covered Toptracer Range bays scheduled to open in late summer 2026

Additional prizes include:

The winner will receive six (6) dozen premium golf balls provided by the Middle Atlantic PGA Section. Balls cannot be exchanged for any other brand or model and cannot be personalized. Balls will be shipped to home. (Est. $300 value)

Vortex Golf prize, including Anarch® Rangefinder (Est. $400.00 value)

One (1) TaylorMade Qi40 model stock driver with limited customization options (Est. $650 value)

One (1) pair of Oakley polarized sunglasses, selected by the Middle Atlantic PGA (Est. $200 value)

Estimated Grand Prize Total Value: $5,250

Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value. All prizes will be awarded as is referenced above. There is no cash-out option.  

8. CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM: Entrant agrees that all matters arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of California without giving effect to any of its conflict of laws or provisions thereof. Entrant further agrees that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this sweepstakes and these Official Rules shall be brought exclusively in the applicable federal or state courts located in the State of California.

9. PRIVACY: Your entry warrants the Administrator and Promotion Parties the authority to send you marketing messages via email in the future. Visit each Administrators’ and/or Promotion Parties’ website to review their respective Privacy Policy. You can fully unsubscribe from future email marketing messages on per Administrator/Promotion Party basis.  

10. WINNERS LIST: To learn the name of the Grand Prize winner, visit Middle Atlantic PGA Section social media accounts after November 1, 2026.