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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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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The Origins of Golf
So where did this crazy game of using a long slender club to hit a small ball into a small hole come from? Who was the first to think that would be one heck of a good time? Was it a caveman entertaining himself by hitting small boulders into snake holes with his weapon ‘club’ while out looking for animals to whack over the head for food? If that’s what you thought, you were close.

The origins of golf are debated quite a bit, but most agree that is originated in Scotland during the 12th Century. It is believed shepherds would use their shepherd hooks to knock small rocks into rabbit holes as a pastime. You can’t blame them really. It must have been quite boring waiting for those docile lambs to start an uproar and provoke excitement themselves. And waiting for a wolf or two to come along must have also been quite a snoozer.

Golf: As Ancient as the Great Pyramids?
According to www.Wikipedia.com, “Scholars have claimed references to a form of golf from hieroglyphs found on stone tablets dating to ancient Egyptian Pharaohs.” There have also been findings of references to golf in ancient Chinese books dating back to the 11th Century. Golf also seems to have origins in various parts of Europe. However, taking into consideration the equipment, courses, and skills it takes to play modern day golf, we’ll all have to agree that all of these games are the ancestors to this evolved, highly competitive game.

G-O-L-F: Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden
If you have ever been told that the name golf is actually an acronym for “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden,” you were told wrong. So gentlemen, you can deflate your egos and ladies, you can unruffled your feathers. It seems this tale is nothing more than the wishful thinking of a few homo sapiens with perhaps a bit too much of the Y chromosome.

According to: “the word ‘golf’ derives from older languages and dialects. In this case, the languages in question are medieval Dutch and old Scots. The medieval Dutch word ‘kolf’ or ‘kolve’ meant ‘club.’ It is believed that word passed to the Scots, whose old Scots dialect transformed the word into ‘golve,’ ‘gowl,’ or ‘gouf.’ By the 16th Century, the word ‘golf’ had emerged.” Sources: British Golf Museum, USGA Library

It’s also worth noting what Snopes has to say about it. According to snopes, “It bears saying it again: only a few common words have acronymic pedigrees…Golf is an old word, one that first appeared in our written language in 1425.” So again, sorry guys. It doesn’t mean what you want it to mean.

We can also safely conclude that golf does not mean “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden” as also according to Wikipedia, in 1567, Queen Mary of Scots was “seen playing golf shortly after the death of her husband Lord Darnley, and is the first known female golfer.” You can view the full timeline here:

While we assume she was working through grief and not celebrating, we can also assume she wasn’t breaking any laws by taking a few swings with her female arms.

National Hole-in-One Association would like to remind you to just enjoy the game of golf, whether you are male or female! Who cares…just play! And if playing in or hosting a golf tournament for a charity or corporate event that needs some Hole-in-One Insurance, let us help. We have coverage for all prize amounts to make your putting contests memorable. We even offer weather insurance and golf signs to spice up your tournament. Visit us at any of our site for more details: www.HIO.com www.nhioa.com www.nationalholeinoneinsurance.com

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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Looking for a one stop shop for all your golf apparels? Would you like for your golf attire shopping to be simple? National Hole-in-One Association would like to help golfers to choose their best attires by to be in par with the game and look their best at any golf tournament or putting contest. After a thorough market study, we recommend the following stores for fulfilling your golf attire shopping needs:
1. Edwin Watts Golf – America’s Golf Club
In business for more than 40 yrs, Edwin Watts Golf accessories are renowned to be the best in its kind. This full service retail store is one of the most popular in the US with physical stores in many major states. You can find it all here: clothing, gloves, bags, pro-line equipments, shoes and even books. They carry all the top brands with their latest products. Edwin Watts website is very detailed and carries exhaustive information about their products. E-mail confirmations and gift ideas adds more charm to their website. The best of all of their coupons? Discounted green fees on many courses! Now we’re talkin’!
Mode of shopping: Online and Offline: http://www.edwinwattsgolf.com/
2. Golf Galaxy – America’s Pro Shop
Nicknamed as ‘Everything for the Game,’ Golf Galaxy stands out from the rest of the crowd to be the first interactive golf store. With almost 90 physical stores in 31 states, the store itself is a galaxy of its own. Equipped with one of the finest collection of golfing accessories, they are up to date with the ever growing needs and demands of their customers. Good selections at great prices and ease of online ordering are yet another one of their trademarks. More information can be picked from their expansive website.
Mode of shopping: Online and Offline. http://www.golfgalaxy.com/
3. The Golfers’ Warehouse – Your game just got better.
Well the name says it all. Your game indeed gets better with The Golfers’ Warehouse. Considered to be one of the pre-eminent golf retailers, they sell all types of golfing merchandise including original equipment manufacturer clubs, club components, apparels, balls and shoes. They have a very easy to use website that makes it very quick to compare prices and models. On time delivery and free shipping gives them an edge over the other golf retailers. With excellent sales promotions, their inventory is always full of the latest and greatest. Prices seem to go against their claims by always belonging to the upper stratum, but we find their products well worth the price. They are even offering a way to get a free Speedline Hybrid-Fairway Wood. Free is always a good thing!
Mode of shopping: Online and Offline: http://www.golferswarehouse.com/

4. The Sports Authority
A name that’s familiar in every household in America. Probably the biggest sporting goods retail chain in the U.S, Sports authority is crammed with all kinds of apparels from all famous brands for sporting equipments. Offered at great economical prices, golf shoppers can get some pretty good deals with discount coupons. Watch out for their promotional sales and combine that with their free shipping and you’ll probably be a pretty happy shopper (and golfer).
Mode of shopping: Online and Offline: http://www.sportsauthority.com/

5. GigaGolf
Yet another golf attire giant retailer, GigaGolf has carved out a special niche among their other upfront competitors. This is an internet based company, assembling customized golf clubs from components. Customizing according to your needs is trouble-free and straight forward. For each product the customers will be presented with specifications on models, sizes, etc. Another notable feature worth mentioning is the interactive shopping experience. For example, a pop up message allows you to enter your hand measurements to recommend the best grip size for you. With free shipping options on certain terms and conditions, shopping here is indeed a great value for money. Communications and confirmations for your purchase are spontaneous and hassle free.
Mode of shopping: Online: http://www.gigagolf.com/
If you are in the market for putting on a charity golf event or a putting contest that will give away big prizes that will need insurance so you don’t take the risk, give us a call. We offer Hole-in-One Insurance which allows you to host a memorable golf tournament and come out a winner yourself.
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It’s been said that “the only thing a golfer needs is more daylight.” While we agree with Ben Hogan on the whole daylight thing, we feel you can attract a lot more golfers with something sweeter than sunshine. A lot sweeter, actually…
National Hole-In-One Association offers hole-in-one insurance coverage as way to make any golf tournament more exciting and fun for golfers. Whether you are a non-profit organization seeking ideas to make your fundraiser thrive or you are a golf course club Pro wanting to solicit more golf business, we’ve got your solution.
Mouth-dropping Hole-In-One Prizes
Many golf tournaments will give out some type of prize to the winner, but what if your prize was over the top? Forget the trophy that was made at a local shop for $15 that will just collect dust on a shelf. With Hole-in-One Insurance, you can offer a new Mercedes, high-end jewelry or even CASH if you want.
Hole-in-one insurance is a way to lavish your golf participants with awesome prices, as long as they meet your requirements for the prize. For example, a golfer has to make a hole-in-one on the hole you have pre-specified before the tournament begins in order to win the hole-in-one prize. You make this prize so alluring that no one can resist and watch how your sign-ups will increase!
Additional Benefits
The extravagant grand prize not only brings in more golfers for the tournament itself, but many will come ahead of time to practice. This not only brings more business to the golf course, but it creates a buzz on that particular golf course, which in turn, will get even more players to sign up for the tournament.
From luxury cars, to relaxing vacations for two, to diamonds, to large sums of cash, you can attract more players to your tournament. You can also increasing revenue by adding local sponsors by letting them advertise. Adding golf signs will help recognize your sponsors placed at different holes. If they sponsor the entire Hole-in-One Insurance for you, they get the credit for offering the spectacular grand prize whether it is won or not.
Low Costs
The fee associated with hole-in-one coverage is minimal compared to the value of the prizes you can offer. For example, you may be able to offer a cruise valued at $5000 for less than $200 in hole-in-one Insurance. This also allows you to have the financial freedom to offer large prizes without the risk.
With National Hole-In-One Association, you can offer a level playing field to your golfers. With their traditional coverage, Ladies get to shot from the Ladies Tees. NHIOA also has easier witness requirements so that running a golf tournament is easier for the tournament director. Big prizes bring bigger crowds and excitement that will actually leave your participants and attendees asking when is the next tournament!

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