The Bahamas is a great destination in which to hit the links and the country’s ministry of tourism hopes score its own hole in one with a pandemic-inspired first-of-its kind virtual competition to be aired on YouTube on Wednesday (Sept. 2).

The Islands of The Bahamas Virtual Shootout will feature LPGA tour professionals and golf industry personalities going head to head live in a closest-to-the-pin competition, starting at 7 p.m. EDT.

Among the contestants will be two-time Bahamas LPGA Classic Champion Brittany Lincicome, 2019 Bahamas Shootout Champion Alison Lee, long-drive champion Troy Mullins, and trick shot artist Tania Tare. Golf media personality and former host of Golf Channel’s “Round Trip” Matt Ginella moderates.

The competition format will be one shot, survive and advance, in a March Madness style bracket configuration. Fans can tune in to watch on the WGT Golf YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/wgt/). The livestream will benefit the Bahamas Red Cross, with a live call to action during the competition.

“While the current environment has impacted the way golf players and fans enjoy the sport, The Islands of The Bahamas remains a top golf destination, so we are thrilled that we are able to virtually bring fans to the course to watch the Closest to the Pin golf shootout from the comfort of their own homes,” said Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, Deputy Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation.

Prize

Fans can get more information and enter a sweepstakes promotion at www.bahamasgolfgetaway.com. The grand prize winner of a trip for two to The Bahamas, with a stay at Atlantis, Paradise Island and golf at the famed Ocean Club Golf Course will be announced during the livestream.