Average distance to the hole (depending on the route entrant
plays) is two and one half miles (as a crow flies).
The
first tee shot can travel from 500 to 600 yards depending where
the entrant hits the ball.
Extensive
safety measures are enforced during this shoot. Each year
approximately 3 Emergency Medical Technicians volunteer to
assist in the shoot. The shoot is controlled and coordinated by
the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology /
Manager of University Safety. State and local emergency
personnel, law enforcement, and other officials assist in
insuring a safe and enjoyable shoot.
All
participants must bring sufficient water with them.
Record
length of time of entrant to play the course is approximately
two and one half hours.
All
entrants and other personnel are transported to the top of the
mountain in 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Average
number of entrants is 10. Entry limits are held to 10 players,
if possible. Scorekeepers
are provided to insure accuracy of the shoot.
Breakfast is provided to entrants
and their spotters at 6:00 AM at the NMT Golf Course. Water will
be provided during the shoot at the base of the Mountain.
Entry
fee is $75 and top prize is $500.00, 2nd is $400.00,
3rd is $300.00 and 4th is $200 and 5th
is $160. All in
merchandise. |
