Don't Drive off Without It!

Golf buggies have become more popular with golfers in recent years. One of the main reasons for this is that people are more health conscious, living longer and want to stay active. This trend has seen sales of personal golf buggies increase substantially as individual golfers opt for their own buggy to get around the course. This increase in demand for golf buggies is matched by golf clubs making special provision for them and their owners, with many offering on-site storage areas and improved course access.

Just like all vehicles, the use and ownership of a golf buggy should be given due care and attention. There are many dangers that golf buggies face on the golf course that otherwise may not seem obvious. With golf buggies travelling up to 25mph the risk of danger is increased. Your expensive buggy could be seriously damaged in the blink of an eye. You could be facing large repair or replacement costs or even legal fees should you end up with a personal liability claim which could run into thousands of pounds. Unfortunately accidents on the golf course are common, only last year a golfer was killed in the UK when their partner’s buggy they were riding in overturned. For these reasons golf clubs are now stipulating that all golfers must have a minimum cover of public liability when driving their golf buggy on the course.

Golfplan Insurance, the recommended golf insurance supplier of the PGA, has over 25 years experience of providing the most comprehensive golf insurance on the market and includes £5 million public liability cover as standard with every policy.
“There are potential hazards on the golf course that golfers may encounter when driving their golf buggy. Public Liability claims are becoming more common, and it is important that golfers are properly covered for these unfortunate events.
In the event of vandalism or accidental damage we will pay the cost of repair, or if beyond repair, replace it with a brand new golf buggy of similar make and model.” Simon Seward Commercial Director.

Golfplan’s New for Old policy can replace your golf buggy with a brand new one if it is beyond repair. Should the worst happen you will have up to £5 million Personal Liability cover which is incorporated into all Golfplan policies as well as other benefits including 24 hour theft from car cover, accidental property damage, club membership fees are paid in the event of illness or accident on or off the course and for those Hole in One. All Golfplan policies also come with 120 days worldwide cover leaving you with total peace of mind on whichever golf course you choose to play.