It’s the one thing that golfer’s would like to have done. It’s not easy by any means, and it requires some luck in the form of a perfect bounce. Of course we’re talking about a hole in one. Have you ever made one? If not, we at Foresite Sports strongly encourage you to keep trying. After all, all you need is one; one perfect shot that is! Anyways, what exactly are the odds of this happening?

Back in 2000, Francis Scheid, Ph.D., retired chairman of the mathematics department at Boston University shared his calculations with Golf Digest.

So what are the odds of someone making a hole in one in any round ? Any lucky guesses? Well, the answer is a whopping 3,125 to 1! Alright, on to the next question?

What are the odds of two players in the same foursome making a hole in one on the same hole?
Drum roll….ok maybe not. The answer is 26 million to 1. Good luck with that! It has been done, but those are truly some seemingly insurmountable odds.

Next up is Foresite Sports’ favorite odds: the odds of making a hole-in-one on a grand prize hole. These are pretty much the odds that stand between you and a million dollars or a grand prize. The odds of that occurring are 12,500 to 1!

Now for the special people. Those that have luck that never runs out. Some people have never ever gotten a hole in one, but these people have made more than one in one day. We’re talking about people who have dared to make two or even three aces in a single round. Ridiculous! So the odds of the same player making two aces in the same round are a strong 26 million to 1 whilst the mindboggling odds of the same player making 3 in one round are 488 billion to 1.

Anyways, don’t let these odds stop you from reaching your goal. Till then, we wish you the best of luck. For quality hole in one insurance you can call us at 888 882 5440 or visit us on the web at www.foresitesports.com

There are many reasons that Foresite Sports should be your go to place for hole in one insurance, and for other insurance needs. Not only have we been in the business for years, but we are also dedicated to providing you with the best possible results for your tournament. We go above and beyond others in what we offer and what we charge (remember, we offer a guarantee on our pricing!)

But, still, you might want a few specific benefits that come with us when you choose us for your ace contest coverage.

1. We are A Rated Prize Protection: This means that are underwriters are financially stable and that should give you some reassurance.
2. We offer free bonus prizes to players, including a set of Callaway Bi Bertha Irons, Sharp LCD flat screen televisions and a roundtrip domestic airfare for two. We do not skimp here!
3. We also offer free shipping, free contest signs, free rider coverage and a free golf club redeemable for each golfer in your tournament.

What else could you want? Remember that we offer a 110 percent low price guarantee on our insurance products. This means that we will meet and beat any legitimate competitor’s pricing by 10% of the difference in price. Foresite Sports is one of the best companies to work with hands down. Our service is second to none because we strive to provide you with the care you need. Are you ready to plan your putting contest or your $1 million shootout? We are ready to offer you the insurance protection you need.

Imagine having planned a big hole in one event and it rains. What can you do? This is one of the most common reasons that individuals need to reschedule or cancel their special event. We understand that. If you do need to do this, you can contact Foresite Sports through email or with a fax within a business day of your event and we will cancel or transfer your coverage to a new date..

What happens if you need to cancel your event altogether? The good news is that we understand that situations arise and therefore you can get a total refund for your tournament, minus Foresite Sports’s $40 cancellation fee.

What happens if the skies open in the middle of your event, leading to rain and the inability to continue your tournament. If this happens, you will need to let us know how many shots were taken at the target hole. Then, your refund will be prorated.

However, keep in mind that there is no fee for postponing your event, even if you do not yet know the new date for your event. Simply contact us and let us know what is happening and we will ensure that your event can continue according to your original goals. Even if circumstances are unique, such as the weather clears up but the putting contest is not possible, we will help you to reschedule your event so that your US Hole in One insurance protection remains in effect. We want to work with you to have a successful event and strive to do so.

Customer service comes first at Foresite Sports. Happy customers are customers who know what they are getting into and ultimately get what they signed up for. This is one of the reasons why Foresite Sports stands tall amongst its competitors .Here are some important things that all our valued customers should know:

• Payment for hole in one prize coverage should be addressed to USHIO and postmarked prior to the day of the contest, or faxed to Foresite Sports with a valid Visa, MasterCard, or American Express prior to the start of the contest

• If you choose mail over fax, we highly recommend that you use certified mail. It’s always wise to mail something that you can track

• Take note that Insurance agents act exclusively on behalf of the applicant, and not Foresite Sports

• Once we get your application, we at Foresite Sports will mail, fax or email written confirmation of your participation in our hole in one program (Certificate of Participation) based upon the submitted application and payment.

• This Certificate of Participation will take the place of all prior agreements or  representations, whether written or oral, and contain the full agreement of both parties.

• Next,  any changes after that must be approved  in writing by US Hole In One

• Foresite Sports is free to use the Names and likenesses of the association member, acing golfer (winner), and hole sponsor without further compensation to the association member, winner or sponsor. For example, videos of our special hole-in-one winners are posted on YouTube

• All witnesses have to be 18 years of age or older and chosen by the association member. For all prize limits, two (2) playing partners of the winner are required as witnesses along with the following:

1. Prize limits of $2,000 to $59,999 need one non-event participant witness is required
2. For prizes of $60,000 to $99,999, two non-event participant witnesses are required
3. For prizes of $100,000 to $1,000,000, two non-event participant witnesses (one of which is a PGA Professional or Police Officer) are required as well as a continuous, unedited videotape shot from behind the green of all shots to win the prize. A videotape is also required, in addition to the witness requirements for all agreements in which both: the number of contestants is 24 or less AND the Prize Value is $25,000 or greater. We definitely want to make sure that no one tries to pull a fast one on us. If someone makes a hole in one, but the witness requirements aren’t met, Foresite Sports sadly does not have to pay the winner.

There are a couple more quick facts that we would like you to know and we will share them with you in part two of this blog segment. Till then we wish you the best both on and off the golf course.

Golf signage is one of the most important parts of your golfing event. Foresite Sports provides each of our insured clients with a signage package, which ensures that your event gets the publicity it needs to be successful. Your golfers and your sponsors will be happily surprised by the quality of our signage. They are full color and eye catching. When you invest in quality products like this, you show those who attend your event that it is a professional event worthy of their time and their investment.

We also provide photo quality sponsor tee box signs for you to use. These are a great way to impress those who will come to your event. But, they are not all the same. You can choose from various templates. Our templates provide you with the ability to make this event your own while still providing you with the optimum in quality signage. Our signs are ideal for your next outing.

Why does this matter?

• With the right signage you get the type of signups you need to have a successful event.
• With the proper signage you are able to note who your sponsors are and you can choose the type of sign that will honor those sponsors properly.
• You are well organized and on point. This is impressive to anyone who will be part of your event.

No matter if you are offering a hole in one contest or looking to promote your sponsors Foresite Sports is here to help you tell the world about your event.

The million dollar shootout contest is one of the most popular options offered by Foresite Sports. Our company gets a good deal of questions about this particular type of contest coverage, so let’s answer a few here.

• Is there really a $1 million grand prize? Yes, there is! There are stipulations on how to qualify, but your participants can win a cool million by hitting an ace!

• How can I promote my event? We provide you with a number of tools to help you to promote your event including free signage shipped to you without charge.

• How do I know your contest coverage is the best choice? Our company is well respected and most importantly backed by a legitimate insurance carrier. We also offer a 110 percent low price guarantee, which means you are guaranteed to get the best rate. In addition, we have been in the business for years with numerous satisfied participants and winners.

Best of all, we will work with you to ensure that you have exactly what you need for your $1 million shootout. We are happy to answer any of the questions you may have and will help ensure that your contest goes off without a hitch. We can discuss the options you are most interested in, including the type of grand prize and the payout timeline. We are happy to work with you to ensure your fundraising event or other special promotion is successful. At Foresite Sports, you can count on having a fabulous event that people will be talking about for months.

At Foresite Sports, we get all kinds of questions on a regular basis. If you have any, please contact us. One of the most commonly asked questions is in regards to the yardage requirements for hole in one insurance contests. In order for a par 3 to be eligible for the golf contest, it needs to meet the minimum distance requirements. Each type of hole in one insurance contest has different requirements, though. There are also different requirements for men and women. Let’s take a closer look.

Hole in One Insurance Contests

This type of contest is centered on one hole, of your choosing. In this situation, the minimum yardage required is 150 yards for men and 135 yards for women. If the hole you have selected is not quite at these numbers, most golf courses do have about ten years of extra space on their par 3’s which means that you have the ability to set the hole up to include that extra ten yards. Just move the hole back. If you are taking advantage of the free bonus prizes for your additional par 3 holes then there are different minimum hole requirements for that. In this case, there is a minimum yardage requirement of 130 yards for men and 115 for women. This type of bonus prize includes items like the Callaway Big Bertha Irons or the roundtrip plane tickets for two.

Shootout Contests

For a shootout hole in one insurance contest, the yardage distance is a bit larger. This is because when you are conducting a shootout contest it is usually for a larger sum of money like $1,000,000. For men, the distance is 165 years and for the women it is 150 yards. Please also note that the shootout shot(s) do not need to occur on a par 3 hole.  You can simply set-up the shot at least 165 yards out from the hole on a par 4.  Many groups choose this option and place the shootout shot on the 9^th or 18^th hole because it allows those who are not taking the shot the ability to watch from the clubhouse or cocktail area.

If you have any additional questions regarding the yardage requirements for Hole in One Insurance or Shootout contest, please feel free to ask.

When planning a tournament and finding hole in one insurance there are three important facts you need to know. The first is the number of golfers, this number can range anywhere from 25 to over 150 golfers. The second piece of information is the distance of the par three hole you want to put the grand prize on.  Foresite Sports has a minimum of 150 yards for any grand prize hole.  The third and usually the toughest decision for any event organizer is “what should my grand prize be?” Here are some suggestions!

While a cash prize is definitely our most popular grand prize, at Foresite Sports we offer a variety of sample prizes for all tournament. One of our most popular prizes is the Harley Davidson. Foresite Sports offers a $12,500 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide motorcycle for your grand prize hole. The Harley Davidson is a great way to increase golfer’s interest in the tournament and get them to sign up with the hope that they win a brand new bike! Foresite Sports also recommends that you contact a local dealership in your area and ask that they bring the bike out to the course. The visual image of the Harley on the par 3 hole will definitely excite the players about potentially winning the prize.

Other popular prizes that we offer are the golf vacation packages. Foresite Sports offers a St Andrews, Hawaiian, Pebble Beach and Spanish Golf Vacations all valued at $10,000. These trips vary from 5 to 7 days at luxurious hotel, flight accommodations and multiple rounds of golf at the surrounding courses. Keep in mind that Foresite Sports can offer any prize you wish to insure as long as you provide us with the value. If you are interested in something that you don’t see on our website give us a call and we will send you a quote!

The Waste Management Phoenix Open is one golf tournament unlike the others on tour. The Phoenix Open is not only known for the great golf it produces at TPC Scottsdale Golf Course but also the crowd that follows the players. At a usual tournament the crowd is calm and well reserved; the Phoenix Open is a complete 180 degrees. The fans of the Phoenix Open want to see great rounds of golf and have a great time watching them. The tournament is known by some as The Wasted Open as many of the fans will visit the bars on the course and get quote rowdy during the tournament. This year there was an estimated 500,000 plus people that came out the watch, cheer, and boo the players.

Hole number 16 at Scottsdale has been called the scariest hole in golf due to the large grandstand which is more like a stadium surrounding the green. Many of the new golfers are intimidated by the crowds and fear the boo’s and taunts as a result of missing a putt or shanking an iron. Some of the more experienced golfers really enjoy the change of mood in the Phoenix Open and claim the cheers actually are relaxing and less stressful that the constant silence.

Overall The Waste Management Open is a definite change for the professional golfers on tour. It gives the professionals a look at what other athletes face on day to day bases. Similar to the cheering and mocking of a college basketball game, it gives the professionals a look at what other athletes face on day to day bases.

Welcome to our new hole in one contest blog.  We have stopped posting blog articles to the previous website (www.foresitesports.com/blog/blog.html) but you can still find all of our archived blogs there.