Hole In One Insurance Blog

I used a 9 iron and it was witnessed by Ralph Mclaughlin and Tom Ault. I am 80 years old and it was my first hole in one in 60 + years of golfing. The shot was going right for the pin and I knew it was close. I was approaching the green with my putter and didn’t see my ball.
I jokingly called to Tom Ault to look and see if it was in the hole, he looked down and there it was. It was a great thrill after all these years.

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Par 3’s are like kryptonite for me. I never thought that I would get a hole-in-one let alone on a par 4 that was 323 yards away. After we tee’d off on the par 4 (Hole #15 @ Community Golf Club in Dayton, Ohio – Hills Course), I knew I hit a good shot and it was heading in the direction of the green. When my foursome got closer to the green, we were all surprised that we couldn’t see my ball. We knew it was heading towards the green. We looked in the greenside bunker, wasn’t there. We looked in the tall rough next to the bunker, wasn’t there. Then my golf partner looked in the whole and said here it is. I said, “No way”. He repeated and said, for real… here it is. I said, “stop playing with me”. He looked at me a third time and said, Todd… It’s in the hole. He pulled the flag and out popped my ball. We all started jumping around like little kids. The group behind us (in our golf league) thought that we had chipped in a ball for an eagle and couldn’t understand why we were so excited about an eagle. So they called us on their cell phone and I told them that my tee shot went into the hole. The cell phone got quiet on the other end for a few second…… and then we heard them start screaming and jumping around too. After they calmed down, I asked them why they were sooooo excited about my hole-in-one and they said…. Duncan’s buying beer…. Duncan’s buying beer. Then all of us again started jumping around for joy. It was hilarious and exciting at the same time. If my wife was there, she would have simply looked at us and said….”guys”. I’m still on cloud nine! The other exciting part about the whole thing is that about a year ago, I witnessed my golf partner get a hole-in-one and now he got to see mine. What a great feeling. Now I can cross the “hole-in-one” item off of my list of things to accomplish in life
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Have you often wondered how professional golfers seem to hit the ball with such skill and accuracy? Or how about when someone gets a hole in one? Many wonder if it is a matter of luck or skill or a little bit of both. Getting a hole in one is one of the most sought after achievements for golfers. It has eluded even some of the best golfers in the world but some golfers have managed to pull it off from all lengths. Anytime a golfer gets a hole in one it is a sight to see. But what is the longest hole in one on record?

There have been many hole in ones recorded over the years, and many are quite impressive. Some records have been challenged due to technical reasons, but others hold strong. On July 4th, 2002 at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver, CO, Michael J. Crean sunk a hole in one on a Par 5 hole with a distance of 517 yards. Although the distance on this hole in one would have qualified it as being the longest hole in one, because of a dogleg on the hole, the ball actually cut the corner and it was not officially recognized as the longest hole in one.

Although some golfers have came very close, there is still one record that is yet to be beat and that held strong for over 40 years. For many years, the longest hole in one on record occurred on October 7, 1965 at the Miracle Hills Golf Course in Omaha. Robert Mitera hit a beauty of a shot–a 447 yard hole in one making it the longest record ever! In 2007, Bret Melson hit the new record in Oahu, Hawaii at 448 yards, beating the old record by just one yard. While these are not common at this distance, there have been a few others who have managed to come close. The longest double eagle on books was recorded by Kevin Murray on the 2nd hold at the Guam Navy Golf Course with an astonishing 647 yard hole.

Many golf courses are now holding their own versions of hole in one contests for fun and prizes. If you want to host your own golfing event or hole in one contest, one of the easiest ways to add some major excitement is to offer large prize payouts with coverage through National Hole-In-One Association. Whether you are planning a charity golf event, million dollar shootout or a putting contest, you should look into purchasing hole-in-one coverage for your contest. With NHIOA , you will get the protection and support you need to have a successful golf event.

Most golf event coordinators are turning to hole-in-one insurance to make their events more secure and be a lot more exciting. Hole in one contests are very popular and fun events that usually attract large crowds. Having a hole in one contest with coverage through National Hole-In-One Association is a great way to feel secure.

Not only has the game of golf changed with new products, but so has the resources available to get your tournament the exposure it needs. The media industry has experienced some major changes in the last couple of decades and is still evolving every day. Today, you can convey your message much more effectively with focus group marketing. Gone are the days when looking for a stock broker or bookie for your Million Dollar Shootout which was like seeking a needle in a haystack. National Hole-in-One Association, the choice Hole-in-One Insurance provider, is easily accessible and readily available to you.

Million Dollar Shootouts for Charity Golf Events and Corporate Events

Golf is so popular that even being a spectator has become a sport. The most important and pleasing news about the golf is a lot of money, ideas and business are being discussed each day every time a tournament is played which helps get the much needed exposure for a charity or corporate entity. Watch any PGA televised tournament, even big companies through out the world are hosting competitions such as the Million Dollar Shootouts to attract more golfers, viewers and marketing impressions.

The cash infusion of such sponsors has played an important role to strengthen the game of golf financially. But not only these sponsorships help, great ideas are also being infused to encourage the beginners. Many organizations will turn to National Hole-in-one Association for advice and tournament or Million Dollar shootout coverage. To ensure you have the right coverage for a Golf Tournament or the Million Dollar Shootout has the right coverage you need, just call National Hole-in-One Association. We offer Hole-in-One coverage that includes golf prize packages and our “Best in Class” signs will help with your campaigning efforts.

National Hole-in-One Association, the world leader in Prize insurance coverages

National Hole-in-One Association not only has the hole in one coverage you need; but our unique packages help you to succeed in drawing the attention of the golfers, sponsors, and the media that you need for a success event. Tournament sponsors will often actually require underwriting to be placed for rewarding that person who makes the much sought-after tournament hole-in-one, or in some cases, the “million dollar shootout”. Thanks to our attractive packages, golf tournament organizers today can stage impressive hole-in-one tournaments that attract much attention and bring in a great deal of revenue to support their cause.
National Hole-in-One Association established the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Shootout in the early 1980’s, making it much easier for you to elevate the visibility of your golf event. In some cases, you may even be able to permit more than one thousand golfers to take part and have a chance to win the Million Dollar Shootout by having a qualifying period which is an excellent way to raise revenue.
Celebrity Appeal
Celebrity appearances can also help turn elevating an event into a media attraction. When a tournament has a big name whether nationally or only locally known which are involved with your tournament, it can also help in boosting attendance. With a record of more than 28 years of service, National Hole-in-one Association has had more than their fair show of big celebrity tournaments. When putting on a golf event, with or without a celebrity, you will want the right hole in one provider.
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Playing with his regular golf buddies Gary N., Stu G. and Carl A. at Wentworth Hills Golf Club in Plainville, MA on a cool, overcast Saturday morning at the beginning of May, Ira Levinsky watched with amazement as he swung his faithful five iron with perfect tempo and guided the ball 138 yards onto the green. The foursome watched it roll and roll and roll ever so slightly to the left and fall masterfully into the tiny hole on the distant, yet clearly visible, 11th green. It was a dream come true as four fifty-somethings celebrated as if they had ALL just scored their first ace. For the moment, Ira was definitely “the man”.

National Hole-In-One Association has a free hole-in-one Recognition Certificate. Just log into www.hio.com and click on the hole-in-one Recognition certificate at the bottom of the page. National Hole-in-one Association is the “original” and largest “hole-in-one insurance” company in the world. We have paid out in excess of $50,000,000 in cash and prizes, for your next golf outing, please call us at 888-527-6944 and we can put a special prize package together to help make your golf tournament unforgetable! We also provide coverage for putting contests, million dollar shootouts and other prize indemnity contests.

For an avid golfer, golfing can be so enjoyable that for some their passion goes well beyond the course. Many golfers seek to meet others who share the same drive for the game of golf as they do. They often wish to get golfing tips or to know how to get involved with golf related events but aren’t sure where to access this information.
Well, thanks to the ever-growing Internet, there are now a number of websites devoted exclusively to social media and networking for golfers and fans of golf. National Hole-in-One Association has done some research for you:
GNN (Golf News Net)
This site provides the latest news in the world of golf. The online community allows for open dialogue in regard to professional golf tours, celebrity golf tournaments, charity golf tournaments, and much more. Members can get tips and tricks on improving their own game, inside scoops on certain golf courses, information on golf equipment, and pretty much any type of information a golfer may be looking for.
GNN shares interviews with professional golfers, commentary from major golf tournaments, the latest news about golf, and direct access to Ryan Ballengee. Ryan is the host of The 19th Hole Golf Show and LPGA on GNN and the author of many weekly syndicated golf articles. He also moderates for Waggle Room, which is in collaboration with GNN.
Golf News Net has also created the most popular blog spot for golfers, called Waggle Room. Together these social media sites are able to help major golf tours promote online, educate other golfers and fans, and much more. Both sites work together to bring the most social media to the golfing world.
Waggle Room
An extension of GNN and the most popular blog site for golfers, Waggle Room is user-generated by allowing members to post their own articles into Waggle Room’s blogs. Known as ‘FanPosts’ and ‘FanShots,’ members can upload their own content, stats, pics, and pure funnies that may or may not have to do with golf. Any site visitor may access the schedule for major golf events, such as the PGA Tour, at any time.
Just like with GNN, you can send direct questions to Ryan Ballengee. He promises to have access to the best of the best in golf to get you the answers you need.
Both GNN and Waggle Room are free to join and use.
The Golf Space
Also a free social media site for golf enthusiasts, The Golf Space allows members to add content, pictures, and even videos. Members may add a picture to their profile and The Golf Space provides members with email capabilities straight through the site.
Everyone’s heard of ‘Fantasy Football,’ but what about ‘Fantasy Golf?’ With The Golf Space, you can create your own Fantasy Golf team and join in on the SMACK TALK Thread. This site also offers an open forum and blog space.
Hole-in-One Insurance
If you are looking for information on golf insurance to host a ‘Hole-in-One Contest’ or some type of putting contest, we can help. National Hole-in-One Association offers Hole-in-One Insurance to cover any prize amount you wish to give. Whether for a charity golf tournament or a corporate event, whether the prize is valued at $2500 or $1,000,000 we’ve got the coverage you need at a price you need.
We have offices in Dallas, London, and Melbourne but work with clients the world over. Contact us today for more information.

National Hole in One Association, a leading provider of Hole-in-One Insurance would like to take some time out for a few good laughs. Why not? Let’s have some fun catching up with some memorable golf quotes to inspire us, challenge us, and make us laugh:
Golf quotes of ‘wisdom’
Ø It’s good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling. — Mark Twain
Ø If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt. — Dean Martin
Ø The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course. — Billy Graham
Ø If you think it’s hard to meet new people, try picking up the wrong golf ball. — Jack Lemmon
Ø A golfer’s diet: live on greens as much as possible. — Unknown
Ø Golf is a game in which you yell “fore,” shoot six, and write down five .– Paul Harvey
Ø Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball where it lies. — Bobby Jones
Ø “If you watch a game, it’s fun. If you play it, it’s recreation. If you work at it, it’s golf.” – Bob Hope
Ø “Golf is like a love affair. If you don’t take it seriously, it’s no fun; if you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart.” — Arthur Daley
Ø “Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.” — Author Unknown
Ø “They say golf is like life, but don’t believe them. Golf is more complicated than that.” — Gardner Dickinson

Golf quotes to make us laugh
Ø “Give me the fresh air, a beautiful partner, and a nice round of golf… and you can keep the fresh air and the round of golf.” –Jack Benny
Ø “The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can’t see him laughing.” — Phyllis Diller
Ø “The difference in golf and government is that in golf you can’t improve your lie.” — George Deukmejian
Ø “Golf is played by twenty million mature American men whose wives think they are out having fun.” — Jim Bishop
Ø “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” – Mark
Ø “I regard golf as an expensive way of playing marbles.” – G.K. Chesterson
Ø “I’m not saying my golf game went bad, but if I grew tomatoes, they’d come up sliced.” – attributed to both Miller Barber and Lee Trevino

Tee-shirt Golf Funnies
Ø Golf is the most fun I’ve ever had with my clothes on.
Ø Get a Grip.
Ø I’m in the woods so much I can tell you which plants are edible.
Ø Slicer or Hooker?
Ø Watch the birdie
Ø FORE!!!
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Here’s Paul’ story that he submitted:

I made a hole-in-one during a tournament and it was witnessed by several golfers in the tournament from other than those on my team. The hole I hit this perfect shot up is hill (about forty feet higher than the tee box). Hole #8  351 yards  Palisades Golf Course  Savanna, Illinois.

There is a story to go along with this hole-in-one. I am a very long hitter, always have been and not because I have had golf lessions but because I am self taught. I have a bad left shoulder that causes me to come up off my feet when I really let go with the club. The guys I was teamed up with during this tournament said to me, as I moved up to make my drive, we are never going to win this thing so give it all you have. I put everything into it I could muster and let go; when my swing came through it lifted me off my feet and I must have been little to close to the sand box because as I was trying to stay on my feet I triped over the sand box and fell flat on my you know what. I had recently purchased a new set of clubs and the driver was made of titanium and there must have been a speck of sand on the ball because one of my team members shouted out as I was falling: DID YOU SEE THE SPARKS FLY OFF HIS CLUB. So I made the shot of my life and fell on my backside doing so! All I remimber is seeing the ball take of like it was shot out of a cannon and hearing people on the green screming something as I was getting back on my feet. I thought someone hit a really nice shot from the sounds coming from the next hole, I found out shortly there after that shot was mine, at first I did not beleive it. Fact is I still run that shot through my head almost every time I am teed up. I am now 64 and still hit them over 300. Contributed by Paul Hertensen Acemaker Hole 8# 351 Yards! Palisades Golf Course, Savanna, Illinois.
We have a saying at National Hole-In-One Association, a hole-in-one is a great thing.   Nice story Paul! 351 yards what a hit!

At National Hole-In-One Association, we’re all about golf.  Sometimes, even in a golf company, there is an individual that touches a community that should recieve an honor for their service and professionalism.  For only a second time ever, National Hole-In-one Association has bestowed a honorary hole-in-one recognition certificate for a “Perfect shot in Broadcasting”.

Megan Henderson of Good Day News of Fox 4 in Dallas/Ft. Worth.  Thank you Megan for the time spent in Dallas.  Best wishes to you as you move back home to California and new job in the Los Angeles area Channel 5 morning news.  We will miss you.    

Kyle and Barbara Ewing are quite a match. Kyle made his ace on June 17, 2008 on Hole #4 at the Sweetwater Golf Club in Haines City, Florida. She just couldn’t bare to have him be the only hole-in-one acemaker in the family. Just 3 days later, on June 20 at the same course, she hit her hole-in-one on Hole #1. Must be some magic out there in Sweetwater! Congratulations Kyle and Barbara.