The submission process will remain exactly the same as the previous two Design-a-Holes. We are, however, altering the voting to improve upon the DAH contests in the past. In previous years, voting took place in only one round. Those days are long gone. Throughout the three-week voting time period, our finalists will go through three separate rounds of voting. This includes an initial "Elimination" round as well as some "Head-to-Head" showdowns to follow. Expect to see more finalists this year as we are not limiting the total amount of designs that will qualify for the first round.

The Design Clause: Taking a drawing or other type of submission and putting it into the game is a challenge, and it doesn't always transform into GT how one envisioned it. Course designer Jim Zielinski battles this problem daily and is constantly tinkering with his initial sketches once he begins the actual design process. In order to create a more playable Golden Tee hole, Jim Zielinski will provide these slight modifications on our winning design this year.

• Fan, player, architect, artist, or average Joe, no matter what - anyone can submit! Not only that, there's no limit to the amount of designs someone can submit!
• Any par-3, 4, or 5 is eligible for the contest, but not just "any" hole will get itself noted as being truly exceptional. Be creative, be funny, be unique, and be realistic. While hitting a golf ball off a space ship might sound cool, chances are designs like this will be tossed out of contention quickly. The unique combination of realism and creativity is EXACTLY what our judges are looking for.
• Speaking of judges, finalists will be determined by none other than GT creators Jim Zielinski and Larry Hodgson. And the hole design is only half the battle. Submitting your hole creatively is also HUGE when it comes time to determining the finalists. In past years we've received: drawings, architectural renderings, sketches, YouTube? videos, dioramas, and even ransom notes. This year, we are asking you to once again push the creative envelope with your submissions and take the contest to the next level.

The winner of the 2011 DAH contest will see their design go from concept to actual Golden Tee hole in a matter of months. A sign will sit just off the tee box of your hole, linking the title of the hole and your name forever - the ultimate GT bragging right.

Win the Golden Tee 2011 World Premiere Party for YOUR Home Bar: Our winner won't just be in the game; they'll be the first to play the game! Golden Tee 2011 and more specifically the winning hole-design, will debut in front of our winner's family and friends at their local Golden Tee bar! Having your local watering hole host the Golden Tee 2011 World Premiere will be an honor and an experience that the ultimate Golden Tee fan will truly treasure. You'll be a local hero and the talk of the GT world. Now you can be the first to tee it high and let it fly on a hole that YOU designed!

Submissions will be accepted between March 15th and April 15th. Once the April 15th submission date has come and gone our judges will take a few weeks to sort through the designs.

Voting will begin on May 4th and will conclude on May 23rd. As mentioned, the voting process will be much different from past years, and there will be plenty more details to follow.

Leave your mark on Golden Tee history in the 2011 Design-a-Hole Contest!

This is your chance. The Design-a-Hole contest gives you the opportunity to showcase your creativity and Golden Tee prowess. If you've always craved for the opportunity to be a part of the game, you have the opportunity to share your visions. Again. Make 2011 the year you go from fan to designer. Your Time is Now.