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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Accenture is finished with Tiger… Will more follow?
After 6 years, major consulting company Accenture Ltd has officially ended their sponsor relationship with Tiger Woods. Accenture is the first major sponsor to completely sever any ties they have made with the golfer. With the recent activities surrounding Woods, Accenture stated that the golfer “is no longer the right representative” for the company. Accenture plans to take immediate action and wants to re-image their campaign completely. The process will be tough, however actions are already being made to their outdoor advertising in replacing billboards and other advertisements that carry the Tiger name and slogan at local airports. Accenture’s campaign highlighted the slogan “Go on, be a Tiger” and centered their advertising solely on his ability to play golf. If he is out of the golf world indefinitely then obviously Accenture’s campaign holds no credit. Dropping Tiger is only the first of big decisions that Accenture will now have to make. They will have to develop a new message and a whole new concept, potentially leaving the golf market.
Now that Accenture has cut its ties with Woods, other sponsors are also coming out with their decisions on whether to back Tiger. Gillette, who uses Tiger in many commercials alongside other high power “celebrity athletes”, has decided to pull Tiger from certain ads while not cutting him out completely. Other major sponsors such as Nike, Gatorade, and EA Sports are still reporting to support Tiger and stick with him however now that a major sponsor such as Accenture has called it quits, will the others reconsider?
We at US Hole In One Insurance hope that Tiger works out his issues and returns to golf as quickly as possible. Having Tiger back in the action and maybe getting a hole in one at his first event would be truly great. The PGA Tour and the sport of golf have benefited greatly from having Tiger Woods over the past 10 year. We hope that the next decade is just as prosperous.
So here’s a question for you all: “What does it take to get a hole-in-one?” Is it brute strength? US Hole in One’s answer to that is a BIG NO! So what is it then? Is it precision? Maybe, but offline tee shots that ricochet off a tree and into the hole are not really US Hole In One’s idea of precision.
We believe that luck is the main factor otherwise people would make holes-in-one regularly. Once that happens they wouldn’t be special anymore. Hole-in-ones are far from an everyday thing. The odds of making one are high and euphoria happens when someone makes one. With good technique you could increase your chances of making a hole-in-one. So make sure that you see your local PGA Professional for some game-improving tips.
If you don’t have time to do that, don’t worry. US Hole In One has some tips for you. The first is to make sure that you set-up to the ball properly. 90% of most golfers’ problems start at set-up. You can’t hit your target with a bow and arrow if you don’t aim right. Next up is your grip; make sure that it isn’t too strong or weak. There are numerous articles online that will show you the ideal grip. After all your hands are technically your only links to the golf club. Now you’re ready to swing. Identify your shot pattern and what your ball does in the air. This is your ball flight. You can then use that flight to attack the pin with something reliable. For example, if your ball moves from right to left aim little right of the flag and let the ball fly. That way you can become more consistent with your game. Before you know it, you’ll be as consistent as our hole in one insurance coverage.
English Golfer Makes Two Holes-In-One in Three Months
To all our blog readers we ask, “Have you got a hole in one yet?!” Well an Englishman has made two in the last three months. A British newspaper by the name of The Southport Visiter reported that Adrian Butler of Birkdale has more reason for celebration than most this season. He has had not just his first hole-in-one but two – and within three months. The article then points out that Butler, who admits he is not an excitable kind of person, says modestly: “I think to get two inside three months is probably very rare”.
“One person has suggested I do try some golf magazine to see if I can get some information about it. But then that is not really my kind of scene,” he says. Next we learn from the article that he is from Litherland, aged 51, and keen on health and fitness. He used to play football in leagues in Liverpool and Southport and goes to the gym, cycles and this year he joined Southport Fell Walking Club.
The article goes on to say that Butler started golf 30 years ago. “It’s a sport you love or loath,” he says in the article. The Southport Visiter believes that he obviously developed a love of the game, beginning from the time he hit his first golf balls, like so many beginners, at the municipals. Now he plays off an 18 handicap.
The Southport Visiter states that his first hole-in-one came in May, at the 12th in a singles matchplay knockout competition. Butler recalls: “It was a very windy evening and the hole was about 190 yards into the wind. All of us at US Hole In One would like to congratulate Mr. Butler on his fantastic feat. Before we go, don’t forget to call US Hole In One at 888 882 5440 for affordable hole in one insurance. Have a good day!
We at US Hole In One are in total disbelief at how we haven’t shared this hole in one with you. As readers of this blog already know; we always do articles on amazing hole in ones, but this time we promise it’s different. Vijay Singh has made a lot of holes-in-one but this has to be his best. We truly have not seen anything like this before. We are very enthusiastic about all hole-in-ones and that is why we provide hole in one insurance.
Well, it’s about time to get to the point and you’ll understand why this hole-in-one was the hype. At this year’s Masters Vijay Singh, Sean O Hair and Ken Duke were playing the par 3 16th hole when they decided to walk to the water’s edge and try skip the ball over successfully. Sean O Hair was the first to try and he hit a low bullet that skipped across the water and made its way onto the green with no problem. That’s a tough act to follow right? Think twice my friends!
Vijay calmly stepped up and did the unthinkable. He too, hit a low bullet that skipped across the water. It made it to the front of the green ball and trickled up the right-hand side of the green. The ball kept going until it caught a slope that directed it to the hole. The rest is history. The ball rolled smoothly down the slope and disappeared. There’s a lot of ways to make holes-in-one. Some people hit high shots that land softly and go in, some slam-dunk it in, others hit ricochet it off something, but Vijay practically got the ball to walk on water. Now that’s impressive!
What’s even better is that you can watch this hole in one below:
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Kids these days! In one of our earlier blogs, 11 year old Ben McCormick from Colchester, VT got a hole in one. We thought it would end there but we were so wrong.
This story takes us to Portage la Prairie in Manitoba, Canada where another 11 year old holed out on a par 3. Cpheraldleader.com tells us that Dylan Johnson did it in just his second year of playing the game on Wednesday. The same website then says that Johnson, 11, aced the par-3 12th hole at the Portage Golf Club while playing with his grandfather, Jim, putting a perfect shot in the hole with his King Cobra hybrid club. Young Dylan was quoted as saying:
"I hit the ball, and I told my Grandpa that it looked like it was so good that it might go in the hole," Dylan said Wednesday, who fired an 88 with the magical number 1 on his card. "So, I walked away, and he said 'It's in the hole'."
According to the report Jim said that Dylan at first didn't seem to believe that it had gone in. "He didn't even wait for it to land," Jim said. "He turned around and walked towards the cart, and I was standing watching it. It landed right in front of the pin, took one bounce, hit the pin and dropped in.
Dylan ,as we already mentioned, has been playing for two years and but who knows how many more hole in ones he’ll get in the future? All we know is that this is a worthy achievement. The article on Cpheraldleader.com cements this point when it reminds us that, “some golfers can go a lifetime without ever recording the elusive hole-in-one.”
Lastly, if you are looking for the best hole in one insurance out there we recommend that you choose US Hole In One. Call us at 888-882-5440. We will make your future hole in one insurance endeavors affordable and stress free.
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