SkyCaddie teams up with Golfplan Insurance

SkyCaddie and Golfplan Insurance have teamed up to bring you the best of both worlds, to protect you and your SkyCaddie unit anywhere worldwide.

The latest addition to the GPS Rangefinder group - SkyCaddie SGX provides both convenience and reliability. It can store up to 30,000 pre-loaded, ground-verified course maps making it ready-to-play out of the box with Basic Green information. The SGX boasts a durable, sleek design with a large 3-inch, easy-to-read, transflective TFT-LCD screen that provides brilliant colour images.

SkyCaddie : ‘The SGX uses an innovative dual navigation option to provide golfer friendly, one-handed operation and enhanced precision positioning without blocking critical screen information with fingers and smudges. With its new, intuitive user interface, the SkyCaddie SGX offers everything found in competitive rangefinders plus higher quality, better reliability and several proprietary stroke-saving essentials that have kept SkyCaddie the number 1 Rangefinder in Golf for the entire decade.’

Golfplan’s annual new for old policies are simple to arrange, you can combine all your equipment, including your buggy and GPS unit, in just one policy, and premium concessions are available for multi-golfers at the same address, juniors under 17 and seniors 70+. Most importantly, Golfplan, which is recommended by the Professional Golfers’ Association, settles valid golf equipment claims, regardless of age, on a new for old basis, and provides up to £5m public liability, 24 hour theft from car cover plus many other important benefits.  For immediate cover call 0800 591 834 ext 1 or click here.

SkyCaddie teams up with Golfplan Insurance

SkyCaddie and Golfplan Insurance have teamed up to bring you the best of both worlds, to protect you and your SkyCaddie unit anywhere worldwide.

The latest addition to the GPS Rangefinder group - SkyCaddie SGX provides both convenience and reliability. It can store up to 30,000 pre-loaded, ground-verified course maps making it ready-to-play out of the box with Basic Green information. The SGX boasts a durable, sleek design with a large 3-inch, easy-to-read, transflective TFT-LCD screen that provides brilliant colour images.

SkyCaddie : ‘The SGX uses an innovative dual navigation option to provide golfer friendly, one-handed operation and enhanced precision positioning without blocking critical screen information with fingers and smudges. With its new, intuitive user interface, the SkyCaddie SGX offers everything found in competitive rangefinders plus higher quality, better reliability and several proprietary stroke-saving essentials that have kept SkyCaddie the number 1 Rangefinder in Golf for the entire decade.’

Golfplan’s annual new for old policies are simple to arrange, you can combine all your equipment, including your buggy and GPS unit, in just one policy, and premium concessions are available for multi-golfers at the same address, juniors under 17 and seniors 70+. Most importantly, Golfplan, which is recommended by the Professional Golfers’ Association, settles valid golf equipment claims, regardless of age, on a new for old basis, and provides up to £5m public liability, 24 hour theft from car cover plus many other important benefits.  For immediate cover call 0800 591 834 ext 1 or click here.

Seve Ballesteros, the loss of a golfing legend

Seve Ballesteros, passed away on May 7th at the age of 54 surrounded by family at home, after losing his battle against cancer.

Ballesteros's brain tumours were diagnosed after he collapsed at Madrid airport in October 2008. Since his first surgery, he has undergone continual chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Ballesteros legendary career has provided a total of 87 title wins, including: The first European to win the Masters title in 1980, an achievement he repeated in 1983, the Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988. He also captained a successful European team, 14 years ago.

Ballesteros was not well enough to make a planned final trip to St Andrews to say goodbye to British fans at last year's Open.  Ballesteros was however celebrated at the Masters last month, with Phil Mickelson dedicating a Spanish-themed champions' dinner to him, the man he credits with his own decision to start playing golf.

Following Ballesteros' death Rory McIlroy told his online followers: "Seve is and always will be what is great about the game of golf."

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell paid the following tribute: "It is news that saddens us all. A human being has left our side, one of the greatest figures in the history of world sport."

The golfer will be remembered with a minute's silence before Barcelona's meeting with Espanyol, while Racing Santander players will wear black armbands in a mark of respect.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday in Pedrena.

Seve Ballesteros, the loss of a golfing legend

Seve Ballesteros, passed away on May 7th at the age of 54 surrounded by family at home, after losing his battle against cancer.

Ballesteros's brain tumours were diagnosed after he collapsed at Madrid airport in October 2008. Since his first surgery, he has undergone continual chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Ballesteros legendary career has provided a total of 87 title wins, including: The first European to win the Masters title in 1980, an achievement he repeated in 1983, the Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988. He also captained a successful European team, 14 years ago.

Ballesteros was not well enough to make a planned final trip to St Andrews to say goodbye to British fans at last year's Open.  Ballesteros was however celebrated at the Masters last month, with Phil Mickelson dedicating a Spanish-themed champions' dinner to him, the man he credits with his own decision to start playing golf.

Following Ballesteros' death Rory McIlroy told his online followers: "Seve is and always will be what is great about the game of golf."

Barcelona president Sandro Rosell paid the following tribute: "It is news that saddens us all. A human being has left our side, one of the greatest figures in the history of world sport."

The golfer will be remembered with a minute's silence before Barcelona's meeting with Espanyol, while Racing Santander players will wear black armbands in a mark of respect.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday in Pedrena.

Sean O’Hair and Sean Foley Part Ways

Sean O'Hair who has been working with Sean Foley since the 2008 RBC Canadian Open has decided to cut his ties with Foley due to his poor performance this year.  With O'Hair parting ways with caddie Paul Tesori at the end of last year, and recently split up with caddie Brennan Little, it seems that the trend has so far continued with Foleys departure.

It’s been two years since 28 year old O’Hair made his impressive win at Quail Hollow Championship. He has been struggling so far in 2011 and is not on top of his game; missing out on the cut of the past five consecutive tournaments, not finishing in the top 20 all year, and he will also not be taking part in this week's Wells Fargo Championship.  This is a far cry from 2010 when O’Hair made 19 out of 25 cuts and tied for 7th at the Open Championship. He finished the year ranked 43rd in the world, but O’Hairs declining game has now meant he is ranked 80th in the world and 158th on the money list.

"It's unfortunate," Foley said. "I'd say Sean in 2009 was arguably one of the best players in the world, Last year was also quite a big year for him."

Foley said "He told me he's going to go in a different direction. I hope he finds somebody who can help him. He told me he's been seeing some things he didn't like in his swing. As far as I'm concerned, I want the best for him."

Foley will continue to work with Tiger Woods, as well as a number of other big name clients, including Justin Rose, Stephen Ames, and Hunter Mahan.

It was O'Hair that first gave Tiger Woods Foley's number. Woods is currently unable to play due to injury at the masters, and will also not be taking part in the Wells Fargo Championship. Foley says they haven't been working together recently which may have added fuel to the fire as although Tiger Woods is not at this Championship, it has not stopped his name and swing from coming up in conversation.

In part of a larger discussion about swing coaches at the Wells Fargo Championship, Bubba Watson - a regular practice round partner of Woods who has never employed a swing coach, and won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans' said "I'll just go ahead and say it. I think Tiger is going the wrong way”…"I just think he's so mental right now with his swing.”

Will we now see Woods take notice of the above comment and O’Hairs actions and follow suit to improve what is perceived as a bad swing?

Sean O’Hair and Sean Foley Part Ways

Sean O'Hair who has been working with Sean Foley since the 2008 RBC Canadian Open has decided to cut his ties with Foley due to his poor performance this year.  With O'Hair parting ways with caddie Paul Tesori at the end of last year, and recently split up with caddie Brennan Little, it seems that the trend has so far continued with Foleys departure.

It’s been two years since 28 year old O’Hair made his impressive win at Quail Hollow Championship. He has been struggling so far in 2011 and is not on top of his game; missing out on the cut of the past five consecutive tournaments, not finishing in the top 20 all year, and he will also not be taking part in this week's Wells Fargo Championship.  This is a far cry from 2010 when O’Hair made 19 out of 25 cuts and tied for 7th at the Open Championship. He finished the year ranked 43rd in the world, but O’Hairs declining game has now meant he is ranked 80th in the world and 158th on the money list.

"It's unfortunate," Foley said. "I'd say Sean in 2009 was arguably one of the best players in the world, Last year was also quite a big year for him."

Foley said "He told me he's going to go in a different direction. I hope he finds somebody who can help him. He told me he's been seeing some things he didn't like in his swing. As far as I'm concerned, I want the best for him."

Foley will continue to work with Tiger Woods, as well as a number of other big name clients, including Justin Rose, Stephen Ames, and Hunter Mahan.

It was O'Hair that first gave Tiger Woods Foley's number. Woods is currently unable to play due to injury at the masters, and will also not be taking part in the Wells Fargo Championship. Foley says they haven't been working together recently which may have added fuel to the fire as although Tiger Woods is not at this Championship, it has not stopped his name and swing from coming up in conversation.

In part of a larger discussion about swing coaches at the Wells Fargo Championship, Bubba Watson - a regular practice round partner of Woods who has never employed a swing coach, and won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans' said "I'll just go ahead and say it. I think Tiger is going the wrong way”…"I just think he's so mental right now with his swing.”

Will we now see Woods take notice of the above comment and O’Hairs actions and follow suit to improve what is perceived as a bad swing?

Great Golf Deals in Thailand

From the equipment to the membership at a golf club and the golfing holidays you may take, golf can be a very expensive hobby.

Now the weathers warming up and we’re all thinking about holidays but may want to be a little kinder to our wallets with the economic situation still slow, why not look at Thailand for an exotic getaway that not only has beautiful places to see and visit but according to a recent survey conducted by Asian golf vacation specialists Golfasian, has some of the most competitive golf rates for visitors across Asia and the Middle East.

The average round of golf was 29% lower in Thailand than a similar number of clubs surveyed across six different countries. The survey compared the midweek high season visitor rates.

Mark Siegel founder of Golfasian and President of Golf in A Kingdom said, “We knew from the feedback we were getting from our regular customers, that golf here was very reasonable. However we were very surprised that our survey showed that there really was such a large difference between Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai or Bali.

“For example, a round of golf at Black Mountain Golf Club in Thailand’s Hua Hin, who recently hosted both the Asian Tour Masters and the prestigious Royal Trophy, was only US$130.00. This compares with another Asian Tour venue, Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore, where they charge US$238.00 a round, but without a caddie.”

Siegel explained, “For our survey to be fair, we compared rates with similar top championship courses in Thailand and abroad. Many of the courses selected have held international golf championships, and all offer a first class golfing experience.

“Apart from the cost of actually playing 18 holes on some great courses, another plus factor for golfers holidaying in Thailand, is that the cost of lodging, transportation and food and beverages is also lower.”

If you are considering flying off to play golf in Thailand or another destination don’t forget to pack golf insurance in your bag. Golfplan Insurance policies provide 120 days Worldwide Cover and also include cover for: 

•    Equipment,
•    Public Liability,
•    Personal Accident,
•    Club Fees,
•    Accidental Property Damage,
•    Personal Effects.