Most of the cuts that lasted longer were worthy of the extra time, such as a crucial chip that the eventual winner, Matt Kuchar, faced on the 16th hole in the final round.
Soon enough, Reisman found herself in a world of blandishment and betrayal, of half-truths and machination worthy of Hollywood, as venture capitalists jockeyed for the chance to crown awinner in the latest Internet game (see box, p. 139).