Shot Capture Guide
Welcome To the Skill Shot Capture Guide!
Welcome To the Skill Shot Capture Guide!
Accurately recording your shot is crucial for participating in our hole-in-one contests and ensuring your victories are acknowledged. We’ve produced an easy-to-follow instructional video on recording your shot and submitting it to Skill Shot for verification. A step-by-step text guide is also available below.Important Note
Not all par 3s will qualify. There must be a direct line of sight from the tee box to the cup itself, ie. you must be able to see the ball drop into the cup. Elevated greens, back sloping greens and any other obstructed views disqualify the hole. To avoid any video footage discrepancies, you must acknowledge direct line of sight to the cup before placing your entry fee.
1. Two-Digit Code & Golfer Preparation
As soon as the record button is pressed, the Skill Shot App generates a two-digit code. Read this code aloud for the golfer to write on the ball. Ensure the code on the ball is shown to the camera clearly. Frame both the golfer’s face and at least one of the tee markers from where the attempt is being made.
2. Framing and Positioning
Properly frame the shot with the cup/flagstick in the middle, positioning the golfer to the side. The video should be captured from a slight angle, positioned back from the golfer, to the right for a right-handed shot and to the left for a left-handed shot. Ensure no golfers are near the green during the recording to maintain a clear focus on the attempt.
3. Steady Recording & Focus
Maintain steady hands and keep the cup/flagstick visible at all times. Once the ball is hit, gently zoom in on the cup/flagstick, avoiding over-zooming to maintain quality. Should the golfer achieve a hole-in-one, calmly zoom out to “1x” and keep the cup/flagstick in frame as you approach the green, ensuring the cup remains visible.
4. Retrieval and Verification
Accompany or follow the golfer to the green to film them retrieving the ball from the cup. Have the golfer present the ball with the code to the camera once more, ensuring it's clear and legible.
5. Concluding the Recording
After successfully capturing the hole-in-one and verification elements, you may continue to record celebratory footage or conclude the video. Hand the phone back to the golfer to begin the submission process through the Skill Shot app.
Verification Checklist
Accurately captures the written code on the ball, visible and legible.
Includes both the golfer’s face and the ball in the same frame initially.
Captures the golfer making their shot from the wagering tee box, including the green in the background.
Maintains focus on the ball as it travels to the cup, capturing its entry.
Shows the golfer's face and the ball, with the code visible, after retrieval from the cup.
Remember, a well-captured video is key to proving your hole-in-one and claiming your prize. Follow these guidelines to ensure your success is properly recorded and acknowledged. For assistance, Contact our support team here on the website or through the Skill Shot app.