Endorsed by the Professional Golfers’ Association

Why is specialist golf insurance important to our members and visitors?
In a nutshell, without it, your next golf shot could cost you a fortune! Amazingly, in spite of a number of court cases upholding claims of negligence against golfers who cause injury whilst playing or practising golf, 90% of UK golfers still play without adequate protection. Statistics compiled by the UK’s largest specialist golf insurance provider, Golfplan, confirm that on average over 12,400 golfers are injured annually; 30% of which are head injuries. Most of us have no idea what would be involved if we were sued as the result of a golf accident, the reality is, that these cases are demanding huge compensation payments. Golfplan recently settled a golf public liability claim for £87,000+ on behalf of a client whose miss-hit tee shot caused serious head injuries to a fellow golfer.

You may believe you are adequately covered by your household cover, but most standard policies exclude sports’ public liability cover leaving you financially responsible in the event of an accident.

The other important concern for any golfer is golf equipment protection. Again beware of household policies that exclude sports’ equipment or restrict cover to theft from the home only; many do, leaving you personally responsible to cover theft loss or damage. In comparison, the cost of annual specialist golf insurance is a very small price to pay.

Julian Mellor, our golf professional, has been promoting Golfplan policies for many years, not only because it is the only specialist golf insurer endorsed by the PGA, but because Golfplan has a proven track record of providing genuine no frills policies, backed up by excellent customer care and claims handling procedures since 1984. Golfplan policies provide 24-hour worldwide annual cover against golf accidents, accidental property damage, theft, loss or damage of golf equipment, reimbursement of club membership fees when illness or accident stops play, golf buggy cover plus many other valuable benefits. Stolen or lost golf equipment is replaced with new regardless of age and is covered if stolen from a car boot, day or night anywhere worldwide.

In comparison with other golf policies and household cover, Golfplan’s new for old policies replace old equipment with brand new. Also equipment claims are settled via PGA golf professional outlets, no policy excess payment is demanded in the event of a total loss equipment claim, premiums are not increased or cover restricted after claim settlement, and discounted premiums are available for juniors, partners, families and seniors. An annual travel insurance policy is also available for those who play golf overseas and require protection against medical fees, repatriation, cancellation etc.

No matter what your handicap, accidents happen! Get an instant online quote or cover by Clicking Here - their site is secure, safe and simple! Alternatively, pick up a leaflet from the professional shop or call Golfplan direct on Freephone 0800 591834 (Mon-Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm) quoting reference 1977.