Events


Oakmont Closest to the Pin competition – June 2025
1 – 30 June 2025

In June, you’ll have the chance to win great prizes by successfully taking on the par-3 13th hole at Oakmont Country Club, home of the 2025 US Open.

To take part in the FREE competition, simply download and register on the Toptracer Range App, then attack the pin at the Whaleback Range.

If you’re struggling to register, please speak to one of our friendly staff.

Follow the Live Leaderboard to track your progress.

Prizes:
1st: Srixon Premium stand bag – valued at $285
2nd: Fourball at Whaleback with 4 x drinks – valued $208
3rd: 6 x small range buckets – valued at $90
4th: 12 x Srixon QStar golf balls – $55
5th: 12 x Bridgestone TreoSoft golf balls – $43

How to enter:
1. Download the free Toptracer Range App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
2. Register as an App user, then select ‘Browse Events’.
3. Under the Play tab, select Events and search for the Nearest the Pin at Whaleback Golf Course. Register to play in the event. You are now ready to tee off!
4. On the Whaleback Driving Range terminal, select Add Player and scan the QR Code.
5. Select ‘Closest to Pin’, then choose the week’s feature course.
6. Select your alignment flag. This is the flag on the Whaleback Range that you will be aiming your shots at.
7. Hit your shot along the line of your chosen flag, then watch the result on the Toptracer screen. You can keep tabs of your results on the live leaderboard.

Terms and Conditions
The competition is run by Whaleback Golf Course.
Only one prize per player.
In the event of a tie, Whaleback Golf Course will hold a random draw to determine prize winners.


Winners of the St Andrews Closest to the Pin competition (April 2025)

Congratulations to these sharp-shooting winners:

  1. Nyana (0.07m)
  2. JaxBakr99 (0.14m)
  3. Jordan2407 (0.21m)
  4. GDBgolf (0.31m)
  5. Hans5017 (0.34m)
  6. StiffHardy (0.34m)