What’s in Store This Year On The PGA Tour
We’re almost all the way through March and the PGA Tour is in full swing. US Hole In One is happy that there have been some holes in one by the pros already. The most notable hole in one so far was by Robert Allenby. Camillo Villegas put on a show at the Honda Classic and Dustin Johnson played well during the West Swing. Phil Mickelson didn’t quite get off to the start that he wanted. His season has started slowly and his driver might be to blame. Announcers at the CA Championship at Doral’s Blue Monster kept mentioning how wild Phil was off the tee.
More importantly, the Masters is coming up and there are a lot of rumors flying around that Tiger could be making his return there. This poses numerous hypothetical questions like, “what will golf be like when he returns.” Will people heckle him? Probably! Will he be as good? This is Tiger Woods who we are talking about. He’s changed his swing a couple of times and has managed to be successful. Changing your swing can either work for better or worse. Hopefully, he can put this debacle behind him.
Living in the spotlight looks fun but the press can destroy you. TMZ did a number on him, and routinely scrutinizes troubled celebrities. Anyways, back to the golf aspect of things. We at US Hole In One are excited to watch the majors and see who comes out on top. Who shall earn a place in history? Who will don the coveted green jacket and who will put their hands on the Claret Jug? Only time will tell. It would be nice if Ernie Els could keep his newfound momentum and use it to catapult himself toward another major title. It should be yet again another unforgettable year of golf, both on and off the golf course.
Who Will Support Tiger?
It’s far too early to get a feel for the public opinion on Tiger’s apology video however the praises from his sponsors and fellow players are extremely supportive. Tiger’s two main sponsors Nike and EA Sports decided to stick by Woods’ side after the cheating scandal came into the view of the public while other such as Accenture and Gillette dropped Tiger because of concern that he would not portray the companies in the correct light. Now a couple months after the scandal, Tiger has been in and out of therapy and addressed the public for the first time since November.
After the apology Nike and EA sports showed their full and continued support of Woods. Nike Company was quoted this statement after the speech "Tiger has apologized and made his position clear. Nike fully supports him and his family. We look forward to him returning to golf." EA Sports president Peter Moore also released a similar statement. There has been no word from Accenture however many think that it was controversial of Woods to pick this weeks to make his public apology as it is Accenture’s Match Play Championship where many of Tiger’s fellow professionals are competing.
Many interviews and reports show that the professionals out there are supportive of Woods. Both Luke Donald and Stewart Clink both described the apology as “heartfelt” and genuinely believe that Tiger just made a mistake and that he will be back. Most of the players agree that when Tiger makes his move back into play he will be well received and accepted. Woods’ comeback is by far more concerning to the golfers than issues in his personal life. There is no set date or tournament that Tiger will be making an appearance in yet however his return is highly anticipated. We at US Hole In One hope that he makes his return by the AT&T National PGA event on July 1, 2010 which is hosted right down the road at Aronimink Golf Course.
Is A Hole In One Shootout In Your Future?
Why would you want to offer a million dollar shootout? The economy is struggling, some of today’s best golf courses are feeling the pinch as membership dues do not come in, and golfers are hitting the greens less frequently. This may be the right time to host a million dollar shootout. Perhaps your employees are working hard and you want to reward them with a day on the golf course. It could be that you need to raise money for a charity and a million dollar golf shootout sounds like the right way to go.
These are just some of the reasons why you may want to host this very special event. The fact is, the only thing that feels better than actually hitting that hole in one is being able to win $1,000,000 while doing so. This is possible. Your organization can host a million dollar shootout and hand over those funds to someone who is able to be accurate enough to win.
In order to host this event, you will want to contact US Hole in One about their insurance products designed just for this event. That way, if someone does hit the shot, your organization does not have to foot the bill for doing so. Once you have insurance, host a qualifying contest, such as the person who hits closest to the pin or even a simple raffle. The person who wins the qualifying round is given the opportunity to try the million-dollar shootout challenge.
For all of these reasons, all $1 million of them, this type of shootout is just the right fit for virtually any event you may be hosting.
Hole In One at 90 Years Old!
Practice makes perfect in any sport, especially golf! Golf, unlike other contact sports, is one that you can participate in well into your old age. Many seniors take up golfing as a hobby after they retire and it a great way to stay active! The senior golfers may not have the technical parts of their swing down as well as the younger players but that doesn’t mean that they don’t make par! One 90 year old golfer, Angelo Fichera, may not have the swing he used to have when he was young but that doesn’t mean he can’t hit the ball far and straight! This past week Fichera hit his sixth career hole in one at Vista Plantation Golf Club in Vero Beach Florida.
Fichera said he had a lot of luck on his side but regardless he hit his 7 wood straight to the green on the number 13 111 yard par 3. He says he didn’t see the ball fall into the hole however being familiar with the downward sloping green he knew that the ball had to either go in the hole or roll off the back of the green. He admits that some of the younger golfers would have used a 9 or an 8 iron on that hole and reached the green but as long as he can hit the ball with accuracy he will score just fine!
Fichera has had a history on hole in ones, scoring two in just the last 3 years; his sixth at the age of 90 and his fifth just three years earlier at 87. US Hole In One congratulates Angelo on his sixth ace accomplishment and reminds you to remember to insure a hole in one policy for your next golf tournament!
Why Golf is a Great Game and Why You Have To Get Hole In One Insurance
Golf is known as a gentleman’s game but don’t be fooled by what you always see on television. Big crowds, loud roars and statistics only complement the true essence of the game.
Some people think that golfing is all about getting a hole in one or about old guys drinking beers and driving golf carts. US Hole In One is here to inform you that none of that nonsense is true. Golf in its purest form is about challenging yourself to become a better player and person. Golfers are meant to show etiquette towards others on and off the golf course. For example if you are holding up the group behind you, YOU MUST let them go through provided that the group in front isn’t holding you up either.
One of the key parts of golf that we at US Hole In One like so much is the self-policing attitude that a true golfer is meant to have. This means that if you do something wrong you are supposed to call it on yourself and not wait for others to call it on you. Easier said than done, but we all should try to do that in real life too. Doing so enhances the content of your character and makes you a better person to be around.
Now into the hole-in-one insurance! US Hole In One hole in one insurance to be exact. Its affordable, flexible and will never let you down. Most of all it’s not too good to be true. So, whatever you feel like giving away be it a brand new BMW or a golf club or a plaque, just know that US Hole In One’s hole in one insurance covers it. To find out more call us at 888 882 5440 or take a look at our website which is www.holeinoneinsurance.com.
Ways to Spice Up Your Next Fundraising Golf Tournament
Looking to raise even more money at your next golf tournament? A great way to do this is to offer a Putting Contest. Many people are now giving raffle tickets to their golfers as a “thank you” for making a donation to their charity. At the end of the event you pull one raffle ticket and let that golfer take the putt. There’s nothing better than giving money to help out a great cause and then getting a chance to sink a putt for $25,000.
The putting contests we have many different options. Our most popular is the 50 foot putt for one lucky golfer. However, you can purchase coverage for 40 or 50 foot putts and offer any type of prize that you wish. If US Hole In One is covering your Hole In One contest you can even add-on a 60 foot putt to your package at a discounted rate. Most putting contests take place on the Practice Green which allows for everyone at the tournament to watch that lucky golfer take their chance at winning big!
Another option for the putting contest would be to pick a few raffle tickets and give those golfers a chance at a putt-off to get down to one person that will take the big money putt. If you wish to run your contest this way there are two criteria that must be followed. The qualifying putts cannot be more than half of the distance of the final putt and must take place on a different hole than the final putt. So if you purchase coverage for a 50 foot putt make sure your qualifiers are 25 feet or less.
There are lots of options when is comes to raising money at your next golf tournament and US Hole In One would be happy to put a package together that best fits you.
Obama Switches From The Court to The Course
The White House has seen its fair share of athletes grace the oval office. Both Gerald Ford and Dwight Eisenhower both played college football and George H. Bush led the Yale Baseball team to the World Series of college baseball. In addition to the Presidents of the past the current Commander in Chief, President Barack Obama, is quite the basketball star. However things didn’t come as naturally with a golf club when he hit the golf course.
Golf.com reports that although the President is still a beginner and is not quite making par yet, he still shows potential to become a good golfer. Maybe someday he will even get a hole in one. One thing that Obama doesn’t lack is practice. In his first year alone since taking office, he has played over 25 rounds. That is slightly more than President Bush played in his 8 years in office! All of his playing is bound to pay off one day however it will be hard to get his golf game on the same level has his basketball skills.
The 20 something handicap has played at the Vineyard Golf Club in Martha’s Vineyard and most recently in Mid-Pacific Country Club in Honolulu over his Christmas vacation with the family. Even though the pro’s have helped him out with some lessons, others are not so convinced that Obama has what it takes. One anonymous golfer blogged to golf.com, who was on the course at Martha’s Vineyard when Obama was out, “watching them play one hole in the time it took our foursome to play 3 was painful.” That may be a little harsh however maybe Obama should stick to basketball and leave the title of best golfer in the White House to JFK.
How To Hit The Hole In One Shot?
Although many hole in one stories are unbelievable and happen at chance, there is a simple way to increase your odds of getting that ace. What is that one key to decreasing your score and increasing your chances? Hitting the ball straight! Its actually very simple down on paper however if you talk to any one whose stepped foot on a golf course they will tell you, it’s a lot harder than it looks! Golf Magazine has put together five important steps that will alter your stance and in fact help you hit the ball straight.
The first move has to do with how you set up the ball. Most golfers will throw the ball on the tee and not even think twice about it however the height of the tee does make a difference on how you hit the ball. If you tee the ball lower so that the ball is level or below the top of the driver, there is less room for error or unpredictability when the drive makes contact. Secondly, any professional will tell you that your swing starts in the way you grip the club. Jeff Newton from Golf Magazine suggests choking down on the club one or two inches. This will give you more control on the club especially through the downswing.
The third move involves your upper body. It’s important to keep you shoulders and chest in line through the swing, Newton suggests that if you squeeze your arms to your chest when addressing the ball you will be more inclined to keep the line steady throughout the swing. The fourth step may reduce your distance slightly however it will allow the ball to fly straighter. Instead of taking a full “grip it and rip it” attitude restrict your back swing to a ¾ swing rather than a full, this will eliminate the chance for the club head to turn in the back swing. The last move again concentrates on your grip. As the club is approaching the ball on the downswing keep a strong grip on the left hand (for the right-handed golfers) as you make impact. This will have a chain reaction to your shoulders to ensure that everything is kept in line. These couple adjustments may seem minor however if practiced enough can straighten out your swing and get you closer to the green and maybe even a hole in one!
US Hole In One News
December is typically a cold month, and the recent snowfall has rivaled that of past years. Most people have dreaded going outside whilst others are more than comfortable with playing in the snow. Altogether, the weather has been cold but that has not stopped people from getting holes in one!
US Hole In One recently learned that an eleven year old by the name of John Michael Sullivan got his first ace on Dec. 6 at West Hill Country Club in Camillus, New York. He started golf at the age of 5 and has already made at least 50 birdies. What’s even more impressive is that he made his hole in one in the snow. There is even a picture of him standing by the hole in the snow. It seems like a lot of 11 year olds got holes in one in 2009.
The next ace is also by a youngster and it takes us to England. Young George Dedwell, according to the Dereham Times made his ace on the 23rd December, 2009 at Dereham Golf Club. US Hole In One would like to congratulate him!
So, once again the weather did not stop these two young golfers from getting holes in ones. But there’s one more thing that the winter weather can’t stop….and that’s US Hole In One’s never-ending commitment to providing quality hole in one insurance. We are open year round and have no problem helping you to choose the best hole in one insurance package for your present and future golf outings. Besides hole-in-insurance coverage, US Hole In One provides golf outings services like custom sponsor signs which will definitely stand out on every tee box or wherever you choose to have them set up. Call 888-882-5440 or visit our website www.holeinoneinsurance.com to find out exactly how US Hole In One can change the way you have golf outings forever! Take care and we hope you have a Happy New Year!
Great Holiday Gifts for Golfin’ Gals!
Although it made be below freezing outside and the possibility of getting in a good golf game seems to be in the very distant future that doesn’t mean you can’t gear up your golfer for next season.
Here are some helpful hints on what to get that lady golfer in your life. Golf balls make great stocking stuffers and don’t just buy boring white, why not get hot pink! There are quite a few companies out there these days that will donate part of the profit to Breast Cancer research. What could be better than donating to a great cause all while giving that special someone a gift at the same time?
Titleist is also offering a great new option for this holiday season. Not only can you choose the quality of the golf balls but you even customize a dozen balls with photos and/or text!
If you are still trying to keep the cost down you can also get a subscription to a golf magazine. There are more and more golf magazines out there that are geared toward female golfers.
If you have a little extra cash in your pocket this season you can always get your lady a new golf outfit or lessons at a local course. Now you’re probably thinking, “I have no idea what size to get.” or “I know she hates the clothes I pick out.” Keep in mind you can always get a gift certificate. Although, girt certificates may seem a little less heartfelt your lucky gal would prefer that rather than something she’d have to pretend to like and never wear. After all, it’s the thought that counts. If you’d prefer to go the golf lesson route, keep in mind that many courses will sell lessons at a discounted rate around the Holidays.
Now if you really have some extra cash this year, you can always take your lady golfer on a vacation. Many courses across the country have great packages at affordable rates during the Holiday season. If this is an option for you, pack your bags and escape the frigid winter months! Pebble Beach is one the most renowned courses out there and it doesn’t hurt that it’s in sunny California.
Happy Holidays!
