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Marianne Lines — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Create Big Excitement with Hole-in-One Contests

More than 70% of tournaments have a Hole in One contest – golfers just about expect to have a chance to take their shot at an ace. But how can you make your Hole in One contest stand out and make money for your golf tournament?

Think big. Offer huge prizes – from cash to cars, extravagant trips, jewelry – the prize is up to you. The bigger the prize, the bigger the draw for golfers to play in your tournament. Just imagine how easy it will be to attract golfers next year if someone lands a hole-in-one this year!

Risk free. If you plan a Hole in One contest buy Hole in One insurance. Sounds pretty basic but some tournaments skip insurance, take a huge risk and just assume no one will make the hole in one. Wrong. Most winners are average golfers, holding an 18-27 handicap. Anyone has an opportunity to win - get insurance.

Think differently. You dream it, it can be covered by insurance. We have worked with tournaments that offered to pay off the Hole in One winner’s mortgage or set up a scholarship for a golfer’s child.

Share the wealth. Split the winnings with half going to the golfer and the rest going to the charity. If someone does make a Hole-in-One at your event, it is a win-win for everyone.

Increase your revenue. Only 30% of tournaments sell a sponsorship package to cover the cost of coverage. They are missing valuable revenue from both sponsors and golfers. A tournament can increase golfer participation by 10 – 20% by offering exciting prizes for Hole in One contests.

Price counts. Not all Hole in One prize coverage is created equal. Work with a company that is known to settle claims fairly and charges a reasonable premium. For example the price to insure a $25,000 prize ranges widely from $500 - $800, depending on whom you call. Email or call us at 281-701-5596 to work with an affordable and reliable company for your prize coverage – this leaves more money for your event.

Bonus prizes. Most Hole in One companies offer bonus prizes on the remaining Par 3s in addition to the big prize. You are paying for the prizes in your premium, so make sure the prizes are excellent.

Easy as 1-2-3. To get prize coverage email or call us at 281-701-5596 with:

The number of players in your event.
The length of the par 3.
The prize value you want covered.

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Improve your golf tournament by joining the Golf Tournament Association of America (GTAA). Dedicated to helping you take your tournament to the next level, the GTAA offers newsletters, conference calls and many free educational resources. Sign up for the GTAA’s Special Premium membership for $99 ($1500 value) and the GTAA team of experts will evaluate your tournament business and marketing plan. Sign up for membership at http://www.gtaaweb.org/register.php.

EAGLE Raffle Package

Tired of scrambling, to round up raffle gifts, as tournament day approaches? Raffle ticket sales can generate thousands of dollars on tournament day but the raffle prizes need to be enticing. While dinner for 2 is a welcome gift add some great prizes to increase your tournament revenue. From tickets for a major sporting event to gas cards, our EAGLE raffle package is a complete raffle solution. Raise more money with your next raffle.

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