Supplier News - Golfsure

Did you know that Golfsure Personal provides individual cover for golf club members for only €20?

For €1.66 per month, you can protect yourself and your Golf equipment with golfsure personal endorsed by the GUI.

See below or click here for details

Summary of Cover- (Available from your Golf Club)

• Savings on your household policy premium (Save on Golf Club ‘All Risks’ insurance, average premium €45 to €60 annually depending on address)

• Worldwide cover

• Fixed price

• Low deductible

• Excellent claims service

Deadline Date : April 1, 2011.

For more information contact your golf club

Managed by Willis Risk Services Ireland Ltd (trading as Willis) and are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Underwritten by Chartis Insurance Ireland Ltd and are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. 

Endorsed by GUI.

** All of the above benefits are in summary only: you can obtain a summary of cover document and/or policy wording from your golf club.

The Open at Home of Golf Proves Valuable

Royal and Ancient at St. Andrews

Open Championship organiser, The R&A, and EventScotland today announced that the 150th Anniversary Open Championship staged in St Andrews, last year, delivered a combined £100 million benefit to Scotland.

The figure exceeds an £80 million forecast by researchers from the Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) at Sheffield Hallam Universityrevealed by First Minister Alex Salmond visiting the Championship last July.

The headline number includes a Scotland-wide economic impact of £47.4 million and a destination-marketing benefit of £52.6 million, calculated from global television coverage presenting Scotland as the ‘The Home of Golf’.

The independent research study, commissioned jointly by The R&A and EventScotland, found that most of the economic impact was focussed on St Andrews and the Fife Council area, with £40.1 million entering the local economy directly attributable to The Open Championship.

Commenting on the research outcome, The R&A’s Chief Executive, Peter Dawson, said: “The Open Championship averages six appearances in Scotland in a ten-year cycle and we are delighted that the only Major Championship staged outside the United States delivers such a powerful legacy to the country recognised, the world over, as the Home of Golf”.

Reviewing the findings, Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “Today’s results are wonderful news for both Fife and Scotland.

“The Open Championship in 2010 was a spectacle for everyone who attended and the figures show the undisputed benefit to Scotland of regularly hosting one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world.”

The 2010 study was based on 3,000 interviews conducted by the SIRC team, including players, spectators, sponsors, event staff, organisers and the media with overseas visitors to The Open from 43 countries identified by the research. 

Compared with findings from research carried out at The Open Championship at St Andrews in 2005, the overall economic benefit of staging the event has grown by more than 25% in five years.

Up Close and Personal - Gordon Drew

Gordon Drew

Gordon has been a fully qualified PGA Professional since 1986. He is the son of Norman Drew who was the first Irish man to play Walker Cup, World Cup and Ryder Cup.

Gordon began his career at Bangor Golf Club where he coached numerous Inter-Provincial and International players before moving to take up the Head Professionals post at Donaghadee Golf Club in 1989.

Gordon has been successful on the local and regional PGA circuit winning numerous events including the Nairn and Portnoo Pro-Am, Glenmuir Club Pro’s plus creditable finishes in the Ulster and Irish Championships.

Since moving to Donaghadee Golf Club Gordon has continued his interest in coaching with notable successes including players who have gained Inter-Provincial and International honours.

At present the Professional staff is hoping to continue with this success by organising and promoting coaching sessions for all players.

www.donaghadeegolfclub.com

St. Patrick's Day Solheim Cup Offer

Book this package before the end of March 2011 and receive 2 complimentary rounds of Golf and complimentary PING Pavilion Upgrade

A traditional Irish hotel with a modern twist, the Burlington is Dublin’s premier Luxury 4 star hotel – a long standing favourite of times past and present. 

The hotel buzzes with activity at night as its bars and restaurants cater for foreign visitors and locals alike. Set in the leafy Ballsbridge area of the city, this is the perfect base from which to explore the city. Following a recent renovation the hotel now offers international standard accommodation without forgetting its Irish roots which have made it so popular for so long.

This Package includes:

5 nights in 4 star accommodation at the Burlington Hotel in the most exclusive area of Dublin city centre

Full Irish / Buffet Breakfast each morning

Daily ticket for each of the 4 days of The Solheim Cup

Daily transfers to and from Killeen Castle which is 25 miles / 40 kms away.

2 complimentary rounds of Golf

Complimentary PING Pavilion Upgrade for the first 100 booked before the end of March 2011

Total Cost per person sharing: €845 ($1183)* for 5 nights per person sharing

Total Cost: single occupancy: €1065 ($1491)* for 5 nights single occupancy

*Exchange rate based on EURO €1 = US $1.40 25% deposit to secure.

www.burlingtonhotel.ie

Canadian PGA Celebrates Centenary

The Canadian PGA, the second oldest PGA in the world, announced details of its Centennial Celebration with festivities that will feature a two-day event consisting of golf on July 10 and 11 at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club and Rivermead Golf Club followed by a gala dinner on Monday, July 11 at the beautiful Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel in Gatineau, Quebec. 

The Centennial event will celebrate the growth and development of the Canadian PGA over the last 100 years. From the early beginnings, in 1911 when a group of thirty-five professionals met at Royal Ottawa Golf Club, during the Canadian Open, to organize the first Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association to a diverse non-profit Association comprised of over 3,700 golf professionals across the country, who’s mandate is to develop, promote and support Members as experts in the game and business of golf . 

“We are thrilled to be going back to our roots and celebrating at Royal Ottawa ~ where it all began 100 years ago”, said Canadian PGA President, Glenn Cundari. “The celebration will be a wonderful opportunity for us to share our associations’ past, present and future. It promises to be a great event”. 

The event expects several hundred members to take part in the celebration joined with industry leaders and partners, media, sponsors, PGA World Alliance members, the National Board of Directors, special guests and government dignitaries. The celebration will also feature a detailed historical display depicting original members, past champions and antique equipment organised in conjunction with the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Zone offices. 

Canadian PGA: 

Established in 1911 and the second oldest professional golf association in the world, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association is a non-profit Association comprised of 3,700 golf professionals across the country. The Association’s mandate is to develop, promote and support our Members as experts in the game and business of golf and, in so doing, serve both its Members’ needs and those of the golfing public through the Association’s varied programmes and events.