Florida Husband and Wife Get Back to Back Aces…On the same hole!
Monday was a quite a good day for Cheryl and Bob Wheeler; they set out for a nice game of golf and it turned out to be a day of inconceivable odds. The wind was blowing against Bob as he stepped up to the 9th hole at Cranes Roost Golf Course, a 177 yard par-3. Due to the wind, he clubbed up to his 7 wood and let ‘er rip. He could feel it had been a great swing and saw the ball nearing the pin but could not see where it landed. His wife Cheryl teed up next at 130 yards and pulled her 5 iron, she too hit a great shot that headed straight for the pin. After their two other partners took their shots they all made their way to the green, with no sight of Bob or Cheryl’s balls they decided to check the cup. Low and behold there were two balls in there!! Bob and Cheryl had both hit a hole in one on the same hole.
The Wheelers probably are wishing they were playing in a golf tournament that had a hole in one prize on that hole! If they had been playing in a golf tournament that day that had hole in one prize coverage with US Hole In One they would have been even luckier. Many people think that hole in one insurance only covers the first hole in one but not at US Hole In One. In the case of the Wheelers they could have both been awarded the prize had there been one on that hole and the ladies tee was a tad longer. US Hole In One prize coverage includes coverage for multiple holes in one whether it be on the same par 3 or different par 3’s.
Hole In One Insurance :: Cancellation and Rescheduling Instructions
If your tournament has to be postponed due to inclement weather there is no need to worry. All you need to do is let us know via email or fax within a business day of your event and your hole in one insurance will not be affected. Whether you fax or email us, make sure your note includes your event number.
If for some reason you are forced to cancel your hole in one insurance you will receive a total refund minus US Hole In One’s $40 (forty) cancellation fee. If the weather turns on you mid-way through, you will need to let us know the number of shots taken at the target hole and the refund will then be prorated. However, keep in mind if you are only postponing the event there is not a fee. It is okay if you do not know the new date for you event. Just make sure that you mention in the note that you send to us that you do want to reschedule and that you will notify us of the new date as soon as it is available to you. If in any case there is a failure to notify US Hole In One that your event did not take place within one business day, we will assume the event took place and your hole in one insurance cannot be rescheduled.
This policy in regard to cancellation or rescheduling goes for putting and shootout contests as well as hole in one insurance. The cancellation fee of $40 (forty) also applies. In many cases putting and shootout events are scheduled to take place at the end of the tournament. If the weather allows you to play the tournament but you are unable to complete the putting and/or shootout contest, not to worry, just make sure you notify US Hole In One within a business day.
Hole Distance for Women in Your Outing
If you are in charge of running a golf tournament for your company or local organization, you want to make sure that your event runs as smoothly as possible. Obviously, you are looking to run a top notch event with as few complaints from participants as possible. One of the most common complaints we hear from participants in golf tournaments is that the hole in one insurance provider that their tournament director selected required all of the golfers to shoot from the same distance. Unfortunately, that means the tournament director went with one of our competitors and not US Hole In One.
At US Hole In One, we base the price of the coverage on three different factors. The first factor is the number of golfers, the second is the value of the prize, and the third is the distance of the hole for men. We explicitly ask for the distance of the men's tee because we allow the women to shoot from 15 yards closer than the men. We have a minimum distance of 150 yards for the men but that means that the women can shoot from 135 yards if the men are set up at 150 yards. This 15 yard advantage for the women helps to make the possibility of hitting a hole in one equally feasible for both men and women.
The closer distance for the women applies to any of the contest holes covered with prizes from US Hole In One. That means that whether it is a grand prize or bonus prize hole, the women at your event can most likely tee up at their own tees and still have a shot at the prize. Sometimes the women's tee box is more than 15 yards in front of the men's tee box in which case you would simply ask the pro to move the women's tee back on that hole to within 15 yards of the men's tees. Remember, if you have any questions in regards to the terms of your agreement with US Hole In One simply call or email us and we would be glad to help.
Bonus Prizes and Signs with Hole In One Insurance
If you order hole in one insurance from US Hole In One, the representative on the phone will typically ask you if you want bonus prizes and/or signs. What are bonus prizes, why would I need signs & how in the world could I get those in time for my event tomorrow.... you ask?
Well, it's pretty simple. Bonus prizes are included (free)
every time you decide to cover a grand prize hole with US Hole In One. We will cover as many other par-3 holes that you have over 130 yards with smaller prizes. Those prizes are awarded to any golfer in your event who hits a hole in one on one of the other par-3 holes that day. This year our Bonus Prizes are an LCD Flat Screen TV, Domestic Airline Tickets for Two, and a set of
Callaway Big Bertha Irons. We also throw in a sign displaying what the prize is for each of those bonus holes so that people know what they are shooting for on those other par-3 holes. Those signs are 22" x 35", double sided, full color signs that can even have your sponsor name displayed. All signage is produced in house and therefore can be shipped immediately to arrive at your event on time. Make sure you take advantage of those freebies the next time one of our representatives asks you whether you want bonus prizes and signs with that!
Pilates Can Better Your Golf Game?
So Pilates, in general, can help your flexibility in your golf game but you probably didn’t know that there are specific Pilates regimens designed to help better your game. There are clinics that take place at golf courses around the country to teach this very workout. Most clinics are 2-hours and cost about $250.
A very interesting fact about Pilates for golf is that the background on which your personal workout is designed is your golf swing! So get yourself positioned into your perfect stance and let ‘er rip! After this you will learn what you can work on to make your swing better. You will also be educated based on a “12-point swing biomechanics analysis.” This analysis focuses on your balance, flexibility, strength, alignment, and posture. Ultimately, your new Pilates workout will have you swinging like Tiger in no time! Maybe you’ll even get your very first hole in one!
A Hole In One for Tiger (x18)!!
We are often asked at US Hole In One, "How many holes in one does Tiger Woods have?" The answer is an astounding 18! A hole in one is golf's ultimate shot and one of the toughest feats in all of sports. Tiger, arguably the world's best golfer, has a total of 18 holes in one in his lifetime with 2 coming during his PGA career. Just how impressive is that? With the odds of a professional golfer hitting a hole in one at about 2,500 to 1 that means that Tiger would have had to play approximately 45,000 par-3 holes or 11,250 rounds (avereage course has 4 par 3s) in his life. That's a lot of golf!
The bottom line is that Tiger is not your average golfer (not even your average professional golfer). Based on those statistics and the fact that Tiger has many more years of golf in front of him it is safe to say that Tiger isn't done racking up the holes in one.
You finally made a Hole In One! Who cares?
So you finally got a hole in one, huh? And though your celebratory scream may have been heard for miles, only you and your partner saw the shot, so what? You have a story to tell your friends and family for years to come but that's it. What greater recognition could there be than seeing your name in the bright lights of the PGA's website. That's just it, you can do this. You may not be Tiger Woods (who made his first hole in one when he was 6 and has a total of 18 to date) but at least the next time you tell your story and someone doubts you, you can tell them, "Go to PGA.com!"
It really is that easy. Once you get to the PGA's website all you have to do is submit the name of the course and the date of your hole in one along with your contact information. Once the PGA verifies your fantastic achievement with the club professional your name will appear in lights! As an added bonus, you will also receive a commemorative certificate from The PGA of America.
Congratulations!
Hole In One Record Falls to 102 Year Old Golfer
Congratulations Elsie McLean!!
At the ripe old age of 102, that's correct, one hundred and two, Elsie McLean became the oldest known person ever to record a hole in one. Ms. McLean reportedly aced the par 3 fourth hole at Bidwell Park in California from 100 yards away using her trusty driver. In doing so, Elsie broke the previous mark for oldest person to hit a hole in one that had been held since 2001 by Harold Stilson. Mr. Stilson made a hole in one at Deerfield Country Club in Florida when he was 101.
Due to the blind tee shot at the fourth hole at Bidwell Park, Ms. McLean reportedly didn't even know about her achievement at first. It wasn't until one of her playing partners checked the hole that their search for her tee shot ended and they happily realized that the shot was an ace. It was also the first hole in one of her golfing life.
Congratulations, once again, to Ms. Elsie McLean on your fine achievement.
Playing by the Rules: Witness Requirements
"Where is the best place to have the witness view the winning shot?"Not everyone has the luxury of having network television broadcasting their golf tournament; with filmed evidence of a hole in one being made. Conseuqently, what is a golf tournament organizer to do when they're running a hole in one contest and need to abide by witness requirements?
At US Hole In One, we're frequently asked about the ideal location to place a hole in one contest witness. The easy answer: any place where the witness can see both the teeing ground and the hole. Many events place the witness either at the tee box (where they are out of harm's way and safe from incoming golf shots) or have them situated near the green (sometimes, even with a hard, construction helmet): both are acceptable. The key to proper witness placement for a hole in one contest is merely that the contest witness has a clear, unobstructed view of each golfer striking their shot from the tee box, and of the golf ball making its way all the way into the hole. As long as the witness can see these things happening for every golfer, they can be anywhere on the golf course.
If your course has a unique hole with a blind tee shot of some kind, we recommend having two witnesses for the hole to make sure that you have at least have one witness who saw the golfer tee off, and one witnessing the ball going into the cup. Remember, if a hole in one occurs without the verifiable presence of witnesses as stated in the terms and conditions of the application, your hole in one insurance provider will have no obligation to pay the prize value, or any portion thereof, to the client. One other caveat, all liability for the safety of the witnesses is usually borne by you, the Client; and not your coverage provider.
O'Meara, Toms, Sabbatini Shine at Par 3 Contest
Congratulations go out to Mark O'Meara, Rory Sabbatini and David Toms for their excellent play in yesterday's Par 3 Contest at the Masters. Sabbatini and Toms both made a hole in one during their round; Rory's coming at the 7th hole from 115 yards away, while David's was made at the 5th with a 9-iron from 130 yards. Their aces marked the 62nd and 63rd in Par 3 Contest history.
The contest itself was captured by Mark O'Meara, the 1998 green jacket winner. His winning score of 22 was only two strokes off the tournament record. Unfortunately for Mark, while victorious in this fun-filled event, he must take solace in knowing that no Par 3 Contest winner has ever gone on to seize the title at Augusta National come Sunday.
Source:
"O'Meara Wins Par 3 Contest" - Art Stricklin
