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sonicblue Great Member

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You know the contest where they put a platinum-colored ball in with a dozen of Nike One Platinums (and Blacks, more on that later)?? I think this was run once before, and I bought a dozen One Platinums just for s**ts and giggles, no dice. I heard it was being run again, but forgot about it that quickly. I was shopping for balls one day, and remembered about the contest. I didn't notice any stickers on the boxes themselves, like I think there was last time, so I just grabbed some Blacks and was on my way.

Thinking that, a) the contest wasn't on, and b) the special ball wasn't in Blacks, the balls sat in my car for a month or so, maybe longer, can't remember. On a dreary afternoon (today), I sat down to open my new balls and mark them, as the supply in my bag was dwindling. I would dump the sleeve in my lap, set the box aside, mark the balls, put them back in the sleeve, etc... On my third sleeve, I happened to dump the three balls into my hand, and I felt this "thing" hit my hand. I flick the balls away, and notice a slip of paper with the word "CONGRATULATIONS" on it. All of the sudden, my brain processes 1....2....3 and I quickly glance down at my lap, and see a shiny platinum ball!! I immediately call my buddy, who is a massive Tiger fan. While waiting for him to pick up, I'm logging on the website to register the ball. Before he can even pickup, I'm greeted by the message:
This promotion ended on August 15, 2008. We hope you had a chance to enter.

F**K!!!! I sent an email to customer service in the hopes that a valid registration code can still get it, as the prize isn't awarded until October. Hey, a guy can dream, right? Anyways, I have a really frickin' cool ball to display!

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Wow, congrats. I hope they could possibily let you in on it, either way you'll have a good story at least. lol
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rubbery Well Established Member

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That's so cool and so frustrating at the sime time. If I were you, I wouldn't be able to bear the sight of that ball (assuming they don't let you enter).

Keep us updated on what customer service says. I've got my fingers crossed for you.

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Redbird Established Member

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whats the award? you get to play with tiger?


well i hope they'll take yoru code still

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john tuttle Member

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Sweet! What does the special ball even look like?

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rubbery Well Established Member

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Sweet! What does the special ball even look like?

Something similar to the 784px × 588px picture he put in the original post.

Driver: Nike VRS Covert 

3 Wood: Taylormade Rocketballz

Hybrid: Nike Sumo 18*

Irons: Titleist AP1 4-PW

Wedges: Cleveland CG12 60* 56* & 52* 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 1.5


Chilli Dipper Great Member

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I saw a television ad for the promotion just last week. Certainly, you have a case.

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You gotta be sh*tting me!! That's horrible...

I think this was the contest in association with Golf Digest. They took all the registered "balls" and had a drawing for several prizes; if i recall correctly, the grand prize was to play one hole with Tiger.

I'm sure with his knee busted, the contest is postponed. Good luck man - this is like having a winning lottery ticket after the six month claim period is over.

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sonicblue Great Member

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whats the award? you get to play with tiger?

The award is a trip to the West Coast, lodging and 18 holes (course unnamed, but I presume a big name one), one of which would be with Tiger. Maybe Eldrick will just caddy for the contestants! I don't care if he just had morning coffee with me!

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sonicblue Great Member

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well, it doesn't look good - rereading the rules, it says winners will be drawn on or around September 1st. Don't know if I'll be lucky enough for them not to have chosen already AND let me in at what is definitely last-last minute at this point. Oh, well - the ball is cool. I should use it for putting practice or something. Probably draw a few glances on the practice green!

Nothing in the swing is done at the expense of balance.


JCDot33 Well Established Member

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Sucks to get a winning ball and not be able to claim your prize ... but, yeah, use it on the putting green ... I wouldn't ever use it in a round and risk loosing it, that would suck too!
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sonicblue Great Member

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Sucks to get a winning ball and not be able to claim your prize ... but, yeah, use it on the putting green ... I wouldn't ever use it in a round and risk loosing it, that would suck too!

There's no assurance it was an actual winning ball, the ball only got you entered. At this point, it's a victory if I even get entered; for now, I'm resigned to just having a neat ball. :D

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john tuttle Member

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Something similar to the 784px × 588px picture he put in the original post.

Haha... must of missed that!

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fairway wood driver thingy
hybrid
mid and short iron
putterno-name lob wedge nxt tour balls ignite balls


firstcut Well Established Member

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If it's too late, you need to get it signed by Tiger for your mantle.

Something like: "Sorry you ****ed up, but I would have kicked your ass anyway."
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tonyy Dedicated Member

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So lucky! I hope you can still get in. I'd be so mad at the same time though. Good luck!

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sonicblue Great Member

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I was flat denied with a very unsympathetic, automated-reply-sounding message. :( :(

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sonicblue Great Member

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I'll buy that ball from you if you want to part with it.

Nah, I may try to get a Tiger autograph on it one day.

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