According to The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA), there are just under 5 million golfers living on these shores. However, it is probably safe to assume that only a small percentage of those have ever considered whether they need golf insurance. Whether you are a member, a semi-regular golf or just an occasional player, there are […]
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Travel insurance: Why it pays to buy early
British holidaymakers continue to put themselves at risk of a severe financial hit by not taking out travel insurance at the earliest opportunity, according to SportsCover Direct’s latest data. Of all successful claims received for our Sports Travel Insurance product between 2014 and 2017, 13% were attributed to individuals who were unable to go […]
The world’s 10 most unique golf courses
If golf is your sport, the perfect trip abroad is likely to feature the fairways of one course or another. But golf courses can prove very different in other parts of the world – some are far from run of the mill and instead offer an entirely unique location or set of features to challenge […]
The Masters: Stats to savour for 2018’s first major
The first major of the golf season is fast approaching and the story lines are already taking shape. The build up to the 2018 Masters has us asking questions such as “Tiger, can’t really come back and top the leaderboard again can he?”, “Will Sergio Garcia flourish after breaking his major duck?” and “Does anyone […]
Golfing luxury: The most expensive clubs on offer
Sometimes it might feel that no matter which club you had in your hands making par is an impossibility. However, having the right iron or ideal putter in the bag can have an untold effect on your performance. As with all things in life, you generally get what you pay for. Splash out a […]
Pyeongchang 2018: Team GB’s top Olmypic medal hopes
After Team GB equalled their best ever Winter Olympics in Sochi four years ago, the pressure is on for 2018’s representatives to step up once again. The Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea see a 49-strong team of British athletes look to top the four medals brought home from Russia in 2014. And with the […]
January’s sports and travel news round-up
The first month of 2018 has been a busy one for goings-on in both the sports and the travel world. We’ve already seen some mean feats that will be tough to beat and some interesting developments on the technology front. Here are five stories that caught our eye in our January 2018 round-up: […]
Exploring Europe by train: twice cheaper than the UK
Many Brits will be well aware of the high costs they must pay to travel around the UK by rail. Our latest research suggests that exploring the UK by train will cost you twice as much as similar journeys in 77% of other European countries. An average January price hike of 3.4% means that those […]
5 Festive Events for Runners, Cyclists & Swimmers
For some, the period between Christmas and New Year is a bit of a write off. But while a lot of people will be recovering from an over-indulgent festive period, others will be looking for the perfect sports events to work off that turkey. Whether you’re a runner, swimmer or cyclist, there is something […]
Keeping fit through the winter
As a competitive multi-sport athlete it is essential that I keep training through the winter. Consistency through the winter months translates into summer race results – a saying in the race community is “winter miles means summer smiles!” However it isn’t easy to keep active in the winter as it can be hard to stay […]