Category: Golf Tournament Coverage

Hole In One International’s golf tournament coverage is the best in the industry. With A-rated underwriting, exceptional customer service and exciting other prizes on par 3 holes for hole in one contests, you’ll see why we’re #1.

Aug
6

NFL Hall of Famer Aces $225K MasterCraft X24

Posted by Amy Fanter

South Lake Tahoe, Nev.- Congratulations to former Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown, who won a MasterCraft X24, valued at $225,000, and paid for by Hole In One International, during the 35th Annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Lake Tahoe. 

Brown, who has been playing in this extremely popular televised celebrity golf tournament for over 20 years, aced the 143-yard Hole 12 with a 9-iron. The prize-winning shot, which took place during the second round, was captured by The Golf Channel.  Brown’s shot not only electrified the crowd, but it also prompted a celebration at the tee box with his playing partners, Marcus Allen and Jerome Bettis. This was Brown’s fifth hole-in-one and his second one in 2024 (Brown hit a hole-in-one at Augusta National earlier in the year). 

Brown was not particularly happy with his shot then he realized the ball was headed towards the hole. “I thought it was going to be short. All of a sudden, you saw the people up there go nuts, and so it was sort of a delayed reaction for us because we couldn’t see the ball go in the hole,” explained Brown. “But it’s quite the moment. It’s one of those things you dream about,” he noted.

It was only later that Brown realized he had also won the boat. “I didn’t even know about the boat. I saw the boat there, and Marcus Allen said, ‘Man, you just won a boat!‘”  

The American Century Championship (ACC) is a made-for-TV event owned and broadcast by NBC Sports. The premier celebrity golf tournament, which also raises funds for local and national charities, distributes a purse of $600,000. The tournament is a 54-hole modified Stableford format that features some of sport’s and entertainment’s greatest celebrities.

During this year’s 36th ACC tournament celebrities will again get a chance to win $1 MM on Hole 17 courtesy of Korbel, while MasterCraft will be giving players the chance to win a $300K boat on Hole 12. New for this year, GoRVing is sponsoring a hole-in-one challenge offering a luxurious Forest River Dynamax Isata 3 Class C motorhome (valued at $200,000) to any celebrity who achieves a hole-in-one on the fifth hole. 

Would you like to make your tournament attendees feel like celebrities? For as little as $180, you too can give golfers the chance to win big!  To learn more about sponsoring a giant prize hole in one contest and to get a free quote, give us a call today at 800-827-2249.

Aug
6

Why Non-Golfers Should Sponsor a Hole In One Contest

Posted by Amy Fanter

You don’t need to know a birdie from a bogey to make a golf tournament work for you.

Golf tournaments aren’t just for folks who yell “Fore!” on weekends. Sponsoring a golf tournament offers brand visibility, lead generation opportunities, and a chance to make real human connections — even if you’ve never swung a club in your life.

If you’re in marketing and looking for fresh, low-pressure ways to get your brand out there, here’s why sponsoring a hole at a golf tournament is a smart move — no tees required.

Your Brand Gets Seen — All Day Long

Golfers spend 4 to 6 hours roaming the course, often in small groups, and they stop at every hole. That’s prime real estate for your logo, message, or a clever one-liner. Unlike a banner ad that gets scrolled past in 3 seconds, your sign sits right there while golfers chat, wait, take pictures, and — yes — hit the ball.

You Don’t Have to Play to Make an Impact

This isn’t a trade show. You don’t need a booth, a sales pitch, or even to attend the tournament (though it helps if you do). Many tournaments let you send signage, branded swag, or offer golfers the chance to win $1,000,000 — that someone else runs for you.

You’re Where Decisions Get Made

Golf tournaments attract community leaders, execs, business owners, and budget-holders. The environment is casual, but the players? Influential.

Sponsoring a hole gets your brand in front of these people when they’re relaxed, not being pitched, and likely to remember something clever, generous, or refreshing — like the chance to win a new car or a year of free steaks.

It’s a Lead Gen Opportunity in Disguise

Hole sponsors can do a lot more than stick a sign in the grass. Some add QR codes for giveaways. Others hand out custom items (koozies, towels, sunscreen). Smart ones collect emails in exchange for prizes or run a contest right at the hole. Hole In One International offers complimentary tee prizes that can be given to every tournament participant with your compliments.

It’s soft-touch, non-intrusive, and builds goodwill — while filling your CRM with warm leads.

It Shows You’re Active in the Community

Even if you never set foot on the course, people will associate your brand with local causes, charities, or business groups that run the event. That’s reputation fuel, especially for B2B brands that want to show they’re not just another vendor.

Plus, it’s affordable. Hole sponsorships start from $180 — far less than your average online ad campaign, and way more memorable.

TL;DR: Sponsoring a Hole is Smart, Even if You Hate Golf

You’re not paying to play. You’re paying to be seen, be remembered, and be part of something that brings real people together.

It’s low-cost, low-lift, and high-return — no clubs, polos, or awkward small talk required.

To learn more or to get quote, give us a call at 800-827-2249.

Feb
27

What is Hole In One Insurance Underwriting?

Posted by Amy Fanter

If you’ve looked into hole-in-one insurance, you’ve probably seen terms like underwriter, underwritten, or underwriting. But what do they actually mean?

Today, we’re breaking down what underwriting is and why it matters for you—whether you’re purchasing hole-in-one insurance, Million Dollar Shootout coverage, or a putting contest policy.

What is Underwriting?

Underwriting is the process insurance companies use to assess a customer’s eligibility for coverage. Simply put, it helps determine:

  • Whether a customer qualifies for insurance.
  • How much coverage they can receive,
  • The cost of their policy.

Insurance underwriters evaluate risk and set premiums accordingly. This ensures that claims can be paid out when needed.

At Hole In One International we specialize in prize indemnity insurance—a unique form of underwriting specifically for high-value prize contests.

Why Underwriting Matters

When choosing an insurance provider, it’s crucial to ensure they are underwritten. Otherwise, you risk a scenario where a prize winner doesn’t get paid—even if you’ve paid for coverage. Unfortunately, we’ve seen this happen to winners in tournaments insured by companies that were not underwritten.

How to Check if an Insurance Company is Underwritten

Not sure if the company you’re working with is underwritten? Here’s how to find out:

  • Call and ask – This is the quickest way to confirm.
  • Check their website – Most companies list their underwriting details online. For example, we display ours in our FAQ and at the top of our homepage.

Taking this simple step can ensure peace of mind, knowing that any winners in your event will receive their rightful prize. Have more questions about underwriting?  Feel free to give us a call at 800-827-2249 or send us an email!

Nov
10

Were They Printing Prize Money at This Golf Event?

Posted by Amy Fanter

Manchester, Conn — Congratulations to Brian Czak of Simsbury who recently took home $10,000, courtesy of Allied Printing Services, and paid for by Hole In One International.


Czak won the prize during the 15th Annual Allied Printing Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament which was held at the Tunxis Country Club. He made his prize-winning ace on the Green Course’s 172-yard Hole 8 with a 9 iron. It was Czak’s first hole in one.

According to Tournament Organizer Patrick Dorsey, who has been running the event for the past 11 years, “I cannot thank Hole in One International enough for being a great partner providing a lot of excitement and fun for a reasonable price … From registration to our claim processing it was as user-friendly as possible.”

Established in 2008, the Annual Allied Foundation Golf Tournament benefits the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Cushing Academy, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Congratulations Brian!

Oct
31

$10K Ace at Chamber Golf Tournament

Posted by Amy Fanter

Congratulations to Patrick Gavin who recently won $10,000 courtesy of F&M Bank and paid for by Hole In One International. Gavin won the big bucks after he aced the 155-yard Hole 2 at the Soangetaha Country Club with an 8 iron during the 30th Annual Galesburg Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. It was Gavin’s first hole in one.

Gavin was awarded his prize by the president of F&M Bank, Mike Holloway. Cheri Hosteng, with Bullis & Sundberg Insurance Services / Arachas Group, LLC, the organization that secured the hole in one coverage on behalf of the bank.

Sponsoring a large hole in one prize at a chamber golf event is a great way to increase your organization’s visibility, network with tournament participants, build connections and establish yourself as an active member of your local business community

Give us a call today at 800-827-2249 or get a free hole in one insurance quote online.

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