Hole In One Insurance News from Hole In One International

Oct
12

Make a Hole In One, Win Your Weight In ____.

Posted by Kristen Hansen

Looking for some unconventional hole in one prize ideas for your next golf tournament?  Look no further — we have a great story on one and a few unique suggestions for you!

Have you heard about pro golfer Elliot Saltman?  Saltman, who scored an ace during the second round at the Madrid Masters on Friday, October 7th, won a unique hole in one prize that day… his body weight in ham!  According to the European Tour Media Guide, Saltman weighs an estimated 235 pounds.  (That’s 235 lbs. of ham – wow!)  Cured and salted ham is considered a delicacy in Spanish culture and the jamón ibérico ham he won is valued at approximately $52/pound!  That means Saltman’s ham prize was worth $12,220!

Here are some other great weight-based hole in one prize ideas you can use:

1.)  Your weight in silver
Sure, the ability to boast and brag about your hole in one is a prize in itself, but imagine living your life in luxury should you ace a prize hole and win your weight in silver!  And by using websites such as SilverPrice.com, you’ll have the ability to hold on to all of that silver and monitor the cost until it peaks — then cash in on your newfound riches, should you choose to do so!

2.)  Your weight in canned goods to donate
For all you humanitarians out there, this one’s for you! There’s nothing quite like the gift of giving.  Make a hole in one, score enough canned goods to feed hundreds of families!  Did you know that a small can of soup weighs approximately 10.5 ounces?  If you weigh 150 pounds, that’s about 229 cans you’ll be able to donate!

3.)  Your weight in sporting goods
If you play the game of golf, then chances are you’re a sports fan in general.  Which is why giving away an individual’s weight in sporting goods would be a great choice for an offbeat hole in one prize!  Golf clubs, soccer balls, footwear, camping gear… the possibilities are endless!  Make a hole in one, score all types of sporting loot!

Whether you’re looking for more great hole in one prizes ideas or if you’d like a quote based upon any of the above, feel free to give us a call and we’ll get you a free, no-obligation quote!  All we need is the number of players in your event, the yardage of the hole you plan on using and of course… the value of the prize!  Call us today at 800-827-2249 or email us!

Sep
12

The Odds of a Hole In One

Posted by Amy Fanter

So you’re participating in a tournament that’s advertising a hole in one prize.  Have you ever wondered what your odds of winning that big, insured prize are?   Chances are you view them as insurmountable; however, as you’ve likely seen from our Weekend Winner blog posts, hole in ones are actually a common occurrence!

The odds of making a hole in one on a par 3 are roughly 1 in 12,500 for amateurs and 1 in 2,500 for professionals. Sure, those figures may seem a bit daunting… but if your tournament has an average of 100 amateur players and your golf course or country club has a total of four par 3 holes, the odds of someone in your tournament acing one of those holes is approximately 1 in 32.  Now that’s more like it!

Plus, you can rest easy knowing that whenever hole in one insurance is purchased through Hole In One International, we automatically include up to 4 smaller auxiliary prizes for all players to shoot for (shootouts excluded).  That gives you extra chances at acing a hole during your tournament!

But what about the odds of two people making it on the same hole?  Or better yet, back-to-back hole in ones?

Those are even more astounding: 32,000 to 1 and 156,250,000 to 1, respectively.

Have any other questions about the odds?  Give us a call at 800-827-2249 or email us!

Sep
6

Want Better Golf Signage? Add A QR Code

Posted by Kristen Hansen

QRSponsorsignAs a golf tournament planner or sponsor you probably already know having golf signage with your business’ name/logo advertised is bound to catch some eyes and help boost business.  But did you know that Hole In One International can help you make your signage even more effective by embedding a QR code?

For several years, Hole In On International has offered clients the ability to embed customized logos in their signage, but these days you can do more! Since Covid-19, we’ve all become more familiar with how QR codes work and most of us have QR code readers imbedded in our phone.  Now, whenever you opt for Hole In One International’s free signage or purchase sponsor signs for your event ($25/each or 18 for $360), you have the option to email us your artwork, complete with a custom QR code, and we’ll apply it to your sign… for no additional cost!  It’s that easy!  

Want to see it in action?  Simply click the image on this post to see a great example of QR usage on signage!  Want to do even more with your QR code? Our sister company Odds On Promotions can help turn your QR code into a contest where tournament participants can get an additional chance to win big.

Aug
31

Shootouts at the Driving Range

Posted by Kristen Hansen

Chances are that at your next golf event, you’ll likely hold your shootout at a golf course.  But did you know that Hole In One International also allows you to hold shootouts on a driving range once your players are pre-qualified?  All you need to do is follow the USGA regulations below:

  • Make sure the size of the flag and cup are under USGA regulations
  • Make sure the green is a USGA regulation-style green (no Astroturf or other synthetic materials)
  • Make sure the green’s grass is mown the same way as any other standard green

And as with any other of our insurance policies, you’ll also want to make sure you measure the yardage from the actual hitting on the tee box to the hole cut in the green and that the yardage isn’t lower than what you state on your contest coverage application.

Wanting to give away a big prize at your next shootout contest on the driving range?  No problem; our contest consultants are here to help! You can call and speak to one by calling 800-827-2249 or just email us for a free, no-obligation quote!

P.S. To get you an accurate quote, we will need to know the following: how many players will be taking the shot, the yardage of the hole and the prize value you plan on going with.

Aug
30

Congratulations to Kirk Triplett!

Posted by Kristen Hansen

Kirk Triplett, the three-time PGA Tour winner and one of the owners of Hole In One International, has done it again!  This past Sunday (August 28, 2011), Triplett emerged victorious from the News Sentinel Open in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Triplett won the tournament and picked up a $90,000 purse after hitting two birdies in a row on holes 13 & 14, which put him at a score of 21-under.   This victory officially made Triplett the oldest winner in Nationwide Tour history — wow!  Good to know he’s still got it!

Congratulations, Kirk Triplett, from all of us here at Hole In One International!

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