Bandit’s Run

Bandit’s Run is a season-long competition between Broc and Brandon played alongside The Gauntlet. Points are earned through monthly rounds and special head-to-head challenges.

At the end of the season, the player with the most points wins the Bandit’s Run Headcover.

Points by Event and Phase
April–May June–July August–September
Round Matchup 1 pt 2 pts 3 pts
Shootout 4 pts - 4 pts
Widowmaker - 6 pts -
Major 10 pts - 15 pts

Rounds

The most common way to earn points is by winning the monthly round competition. Each month from April through September, Broc and Brandon compare their three best net rounds. The scores are matched best vs best, second vs second, and third vs third, with the lower score in each matchup earning the point. The number of points awarded will increase as the season continues.

Shootouts

Points can also be earned through shootouts. Shootouts are 9-hole challenge rounds worth 4 points. Shootout rounds do not count toward handicap.

One player is designated the Player, while the other becomes the Bandit.

The Bandit observes the round either in person or remotely and may interfere using special abilities. Both participants can plan their ability usage in advance.

Before the round begins:

  • The course must be selected.

  • Any Snake Oil or Outlawed holes must be chosen.

Each participant has a set of abilities they may use during the round.

Player Abilities "Ace in the Hole"
Snake Oil
Immunity for one hole. Any Booby Trap used during that hole is cancelled.
Reload (x3)
A mulligan that allows the player to replay their last shot.
Straight Flush
Start the hole on the green from the furthest point from the pin.
Bandit Abilities "Booby Traps"
Outlawed
Reverse immunity for one hole. Any Ace in the Hole used during that hole is cancelled.
Backfire (x3)
Reverse mulligan. The player must replay their previous shot.
Snake Pit
The player must play their next shot from the nearest bunker.

Widowmaker

The Widowmaker Round follows the same format as a Shootout, with one key difference:

Only the Bandit has abilities.

Because “Outlawed” would not function in this format, the Bandit receives modified abilities.

Long Shot (x3)
The player must play the hole from the furthest tees available.
Backfire (x3)
Reverse mulligan. The player must replay their previous shot.
Snake Pit (x3)
The player must play their next shot from the nearest bunker.

Majors

Two Majors will be played during the season, one at the beginning and one at the end. The first Major will be a single 18-hole round at Wild Marsh Golf Club in May (format TBD). The Final Major will be the four-day tournament outlined in The Gauntlet Charter. These Majors are worth 10 and 15 points respectively.