Hole In One International’s favorite golf ball drop of 2011 took place during the Smith Family Foundation’s Cincy Celebration of Champions which took place on October 1 at Pebble Creek.

This innovative golf ball drop offered a number of potential consolation prizes while giving every person who participated in the giant-prize fundraiser, the chance at taking home a life-changing prize of $50,000, paid for by Hole In One International’s sister company, Odds On Promotions.

What’s made this particular golf ball drop our favorite?

First, instead of just insuring 4 or 5 balls, in this drop, if any of the 50 balls landing closest to the target matched a lucky pre-selected ball number, then Odds On would reward the person who had “purchased” that golf ball.

Second, in addition to the central ”target hole”, there were 6  “auxilliary” holes.  If a ball landed in any of the 7 holes in the “drop zone” – aka the target area, the owner of that ball would take home a guaranteed cash prize: $2,500 cash for the center hole and $500 each for the 6 surrounding holes.

Third, if no ball landed in a hole, then the ball landing closest to the hole won a prize.

Finally, a  $500 cash prize was awarded to the golf ball owner whose numbered ball ended up farthest from the center prize hole.

Tons of balls, tons of prizes… tons of ways to potentially win!  When running your next golf ball drop, be sure to take notes from the Smith Family Foundation’s event:  if you want to sell more balls, give your playerslots of chances to win smaller, guaranteed prizes in addition to the insured grand prize!

Have a tip for running an effective golf ball drop? We’d love to hear from you!

Interested in learning more about running or insuring a golf ball drop? Give our sister company, Odds On Promotions a call at 888-827-2249 or email us!
We’d be happy to help you obtain a free, no-obligation quote and answer any questions you might have!

So you’re purchasing Million Dollar Shoot out coverage through Hole In One International?  That’s great!  Did you know that when you do so, a free sign with the sponsor’s name and prize description is included?

When it comes to customizing your Million Dollar Shootout sign, there are many factors to take into consideration.  Although the prize description for the Million Dollar Shoot-out sign is not customizable, Hole In One International still allows you a lot of leeway with what you can do with the “Sponsor Name” portion of the sign.

Information
What kind of information do you want the sponsor portion of your sign to contain?  Many people prefer to merely have the company/organization name on there; others prefer the latter along with an individual’s name or address and/or phone number.  Make sure you think about how you want your sign to read.

Artwork
Rather than just having plain text on the sign, Hole In One International allows logos and artwork, so long as the image you provide us is high-resolution quality.  Perhaps you’d like your company/organization’s logo on the sign, or maybe you’d like to couple your artwork/logo with some plain text at the bottom.  There are a variety of different ways to go about doing this.

Visibility
One other thing you’ll definitely want to pay attention to (which is often overlooked) is the visibility of your sign. Since the printed area with the sponsor’s name is only 11″x17″ (the sign itself is 30″x30″), the more text you place on your sign, the smaller the visibility will be.  If you plan on only having your company/organization name typed on the sign, the text will be large and easy-to-read; however, if you want more detailed information typed on the sign, such as an individual’s name, phone number or address, then the text will be smaller and perhaps a bit less easy to read.  Make sure if you’re using artwork/logos that the image is vibrant in color and that the color of the text on the logo (if applicable) does not clash with the background color.

When Hole In One International creates your Million Dollar Shoot out signage, they will gladly send you a proof of the sponsor’s name area if requested.  To request a proof, all you have to do is email us with the request… or you’re always welcome to give us a call at 800-827-2249!  Along with the request, Hole In One International will also need the contract/application number that your policy is under.  If you have any other questions about Million Dollar Shootout signage, or hole in 1 coverage in general, feel free to contact us Monday through Friday between the  hours of 6am and 5pm Pacific.

Did you know that there are various forms of payout options available with a Million Dollar Shoot out policy through Hole In One International?

The first and most popular option is a 40-year annuity.  The 40-year annuity option means that the $1,000,000 prize will be paid out over 40 years ($25,000/year for 40 years) should there be a hole in 1.  When it comes to pricing out a Million Dollar Shoot-out quote, a 40-year annuity will land you the cheapest price possible.

The second most popular option is a 20-year annuity.  With a 20-year annuity, the $1,000,000 prize will be paid out over 20 years ($50,000/year for 20 years) in the event of a hole in 1.  Please note that this Million Dollar Shoot-out payout option is more costly than a 40-year annuity due to the fact that a larger sum of money will be paid out to the acemaker each year.

Hole In One International also offers 10-year & 30-year annuities as well.  While the 10-year annuity option is the most costly, it also allows for the maker of the hole in 1 to be paid $100,000/year for 10 years!  Not too shabby!

It is important to note that any prize value over $250,000 will be in the form of an annuity.  Want potential acemaker(s) to win cold, hard cash all in one lump sum instead of payments?  Then be sure to insure a prize that’s $250,000 or below!

For quotes on a Million Dollar Shoot out policy or any type of hole in one coverage, please contact one of our contest consultants at 800-827-2249 or email us if you have any questions!  Holding a Million Dollar Shootout guarantees that your next golf tournament will be one to remember!

If you’re a golfer, then chances are you’ve heard the name ‘Jason Hargett.’

Hargett is Hole In One International’s latest Million Dollar Shoot-out winner from Provo, UT who ended up acing a 150-yard hole with his nine iron at the Mark Eaton Celebrity Classic.  The tournament took place at Red Ledges Golf Course in Heber City, Utah back in September of 2009.

Funnily enough, Hargett was somewhat reluctant to become a last-minute replacement in the tournament, as he suffered from a sore wrist.  He aced the hole using a borrowed club from his brother… and then fell down as he charged the hole after the shot!

Hargett, the 35-year-old restaurant manager, decided to keep his day job despite having won the Million Dollar Shoot Out and decided to put a chunk of the money toward his childrens’ college funds.

The Million Dollar Shoot-out makes a great fundraiser and is also a great contest to run just to offer your players a ‘little’ something extra (to the tune of $1,000,000!).  Want to make someone one of our next Million Dollar Shootout winners?  Need hole in one coverage?  Give us a call at 800-827-2449 or email us for a free, no-obligation quote!

If you plan on holding a Million Dollar Shootout, then you’ll need to pre-register/pre-qualify your players prior to the event.  Deciding the best course of action to take when it comes to qualifying your players can be quite confusing at times.  After all, there are a vast number of ways to go about doing so.  So how are you supposed to know which method will be most beneficial for your company or organization?  Let’s take a look:

Fundraising
If your goal is to fundraise, then the simplest way to qualify players would be to hold a raffle.  Depending on how big your company or organization is, you can charge anywhere from $1 to $2 upward toward $20 or $50 for an individual to enter a raffle and have their name drawn for a shot at $1,000,000.

Another way to help fundraise would be to have a silent auction.  The individual(s) with the highest bid received at the auction will then have the opportunity to participate in the Million Dollar Shoot-out.

You could also hold a merchandise sale and have the top 1-2 consumers who have spent the most money be the qualifiers!

Skills-based
Skills-based qualifiers are another great way to narrow down your players.  Having a longest or straightest drive contest or closest to the pin contest will help narrow down your players and determine who will be able to participate in the Million Dollar Shoot out.

If you’re having an actual golf tournament and the Million Dollar Shootout is to take place after the tournament, another option would be to take your first/last place team members and bring them back for the shot.

For added fun, be sure to offer consolation prizes to the other participants so they don’t leave empty-handed, whether it be a t-shirt, a sleeve of golf balls or perhaps a pro shop gift card where players can purchase merchandise or a free round of golf at the golf course!

For more ideas on how to qualify, be sure to visit our website!  You can also give us a call at 800-827-2249 or send us an email.  Happy qualifying!

Jeff Fischer of Stevenson Ranch, California won a brand new $500 Visa Gift Card on September 12th.  If you reside in that area, then perhaps you know him… but don’t expect him to share his newfound riches, especially considering how he managed to ‘score’ them!

Fischer participated in the 2011 Special Olympics Golf Tournament held at TPC Valencia… and aced the par 3 11th hole with his trusty wedge!  As a reward, Hole In One International awarded him with the $500 Visa Gift Card.

While a $10,000 grand prize was up for grabs on hole 16 that day, Fischer’s feat did not go unrecognized despite the fact that he didn’t win it.  That’s because Hole In One International offers complimentary auxiliary prizes on other par 3 holes measuring at least 135 yards.

Coordinating a golf tournament?  Planning on participating in one at some point?  Whatever the case may be, be sure to give us a call at 800-827-2249 or email us to obtain a free, no-obligation quote from us!  With premiums as low as $150, you can’t go wrong… especially since Hole In One International offers free auxiliary prizes, free signage as well as a free tee prize with each policy purchased!  Do your part to make next golf season one to remember!

Who’s our latest hole in one winner?  Stan Pippin of Elgin, South Carolina is!

Pippin participated in the Woodcreek Classic Pro-Am at The Members Club at Woodcreek & WildeWood in Elgin, South Carolina, acing the par 3 hole #15 with his lucky 8 iron!  While that’s quite a feat in itself, the news gets even better…

He also won a free auxiliary prize, compliments of Hole In One International: a brand new 32″ Panasonic LCD TV!  Congratulations, Stan!  We hope you’re enjoying it!

Hole In One International loves giving recognition to all hole in one prize winners.  Have you ever won a prize compliments of Hole In One International?  Would you like us to feature you in our next blog post?  Do you have any great pictures of your hole in one to share?  Then be sure to contact us at 800-827-2249 or simply email us!

And remember… whether you’re receiving your free tee sign(s) that come with your insurance package or purchasing sponsor signs, Hole In One International accepts logos and artwork!  All you have to do is send us a high-resolution copy of it to this email address.

Congratulations to our latest hole in one winner Matt Bennett of Sterling, Kansas… who not only managed to score an ace, but also won a great prize compliments of Hole In One International!

Bennett participated in the Presbyterian Manor Golf Tournament at Sterling Country Club on September 23rd and hit a hole in one on the par 3 hole #8, which measured approximately 145 yards!  He finished the job with his wedge.  Way to go, Matt!

Bennett also was awarded a 32″ Panasonic LCD TV thanks to Hole In One International’s complimentary auxiliary prizes that were included in the hole in one package.  That means that Matt can watch The Golf Channel all winter long in high-def from the comfort of his home!

Make sure to be ahead of the game this upcoming golf season: give us a call to obtain your free, no-obligation quote today!  With prices as low as $150, you can’t go wrong!  You can reach us at 800-827-2249 or email us at any time.  Also feel free to download our free Tournament Planning Guide for some great ideas along with any of our other helpful resources.  You’ll be glad you did!

Hole In One International would like to congratulate Andrew Hardin of Bethesda, Maryland!

Hardin participated in the “Never Back Down” Open Golf Tournament at Norbeck Golf Course on September 12 and did the unthinkable — scored a hole in one!  Hardin’s ace was made on the par 3 hole #12 which measured 160 yards!  He made the hole in one with his 8 iron.

All thanks to Hole In One International’s auxiliary prizes, Hardin won a 32″ Panasonic LCD TV for his feat.  That’s right – even if a tournament participant doesn’t ace the hole(s) with the grand prize(s) doesn’t mean that they’ll leave empty-handed!  That’s what makes Hole In One International the logical choice for all of your hole in one insurance needs — we’ll place those auxiliary prizes on the other par 3s on the golf course, so long as they’re a minimum of 135 yards!

Call and obtain a free, no-obligation quote today at 800-827-2249 or email us!  Just because it’s winter-time doesn’t mean that it’s too early to start planning for your next golf tournament!

Hole In One International is excited to announce the addition of our new Google+ Brand Page!
Our sister company, Odds On Promotions, has one as well.

Be sure to check both of them out and add them to your circles!  And as always, if you have any questions about either page, feel free to e-mail us or give us a call at 800-827-2249 for more information!