Can I add the Golf Extension to my travel insurance policy?

Yes, you can! The Golf Extension is available for both Single Trip and Annual Multi Trip policies. Just select it when you’re getting your quote or renewing your cover, and it will be added to your policy.

What does the Golf Extension not cover?

The Golf Extension does not cover: Equipment damage due to normal wear and tear. Loss of equipment when it’s not in possession (e.g. left unattended). If you miss your tee time due to your own delay (e.g. late arrival). Loss or theft of equipment if you haven’t reported it to the relevant authorities (e.g. the police or transport provider) and obtained a report. Please review your policy documents carefully to ensure the cover meets your needs and circumstances. The policy wording is available to you at quote and purchase stage.

Golf Extension | Lighthouse Travel Insurance

Golf Extension

Tee off with confidence, wherever you play! Whether you’re chasing birdies abroad or enjoying a scenic round in the UK, our Golf Extension has you covered.

We protect you against things like lost clubs, damaged equipment, and competition interruptions — so you can focus on your game, not the worries.

Why Choose a Golf Extension?

We’ve shaped our Golf Extension with golfers in mind – so if you’re enjoying a few rounds with friends or ticking off a dream course abroad, you’ve got extra cover where it counts. Here’s what’s included:

Hiring Golf Equipment: If you need to hire golf equipment because yours is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed, we’ll reimburse you up to £500.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged Golf Equipment: You can claim up to £3,000.
Loss of Your Green Fees: If you are unable to play golf, we will cover up to £500.
Hole -In-One: If you score a hole-in-one, we’ll pay up to £75 towards your celebration costs.

Check your policy documents for full details of what’s included.

All our polices offer additional benefits such as:

At Lighthouse, we believe in giving travellers peace of mind — with flexible policies that are easy to understand and fit your needs. Here’s what you can expect from our cover:

Cancellation Cover: Up to £10,000 per insured traveller (depending on the cover level chosen) if your trip is cancelled or cut short due to specific unforeseen events. Cover starts from the date you buy your Single Trip policy or the start date of your Annual Multi Trip policy.
Trip Length Flexibility: Cover from 1day to 18 months, is available. Limits may vary depending on your age, destination or medical condition— full details confirmed when you get a quote.
Emergency Medical Cover: Up to £10 million for emergency medical care while abroad, if medically necessary.
All medical conditions considered: We consider cover for over 11,000 medical conditions, including cancers, respiratory and heart conditions
Cover That Fits Your Budget: Our quote system will only present you with quotes that meet your needs, so you can choose a policy which best suits you
Activities Included as Standard: We cover over 100 leisure sports and activities
Holiday Protection: Includes cover for lost, stolen or delayed baggage, cancellation, and lost money—for added peace of mind while you’re away.
Air Doctor Connect: Free access to Air Doctor Connect, is available, connecting you to over 20,000 doctors in 78 countries. plus, if you use Air Doctor for outpatient treatment, we’ll waive your excess and any prescriptions you pay for you can claim back when home!

Full terms, conditions and exclusions apply. Please review your policy documents carefully to ensure the cover meets your needs and circumstances. The policy wording is available to you at quote and purchase stage.

For further information and advice on golf holidays, click here.

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Travel Suggestions For A Golf Trip

Nicknamed the ‘Costa del Golf’ for good reason, this sun-drenched stretch of southern Spain is a dream for golfers. With more than 70 courses—like Valderrama and La Cala—it’s ideal for everything from casual rounds to bucket-list tee times.

Add in tapas, sea views, and short-haul flights, and it’s a hole-in-one getaway.

Known as one of Europe’s top golfing destinations, the Algarve is home to stunning coastal courses, golden beaches, and charming old towns.

With over 30 top-class courses, including the legendary Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, it’s the perfect mix of sun, scenery, and swing.

Sun-soaked fairways, luxurious resorts, and championship courses make Belek a rising star for golfing holidays.

It’s great for groups or couples looking for five-star facilities with a relaxed, resort-style atmosphere – plus direct flights from the UK keep things easy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Golf Extension covers essential equipment like your clubs, bag, balls, and trolley. If your equipment is lost, damaged, or stolen while you’re away, you’ll be covered up to the limits set in your policy. The exact cover amount will be shown in your quote and policy documents.

Yes, if you miss a pre-booked tee time due to something out of your control (like bad weather or course closure), the Golf Extension will cover the cost of unused green fees that aren’t refundable elsewhere. We’ll pay up to £500 total, with a daily limit of £150 for each 24-hour period you’re unable to play.

The Golf Extension does not cover:

Equipment damage due to normal wear and tear.
Loss of equipment when it’s not in possession (e.g. left unattended).
If you miss your tee time due to your own delay (e.g. late arrival).
Loss or theft of equipment if you haven’t reported it to the relevant authorities (e.g. the police or transport provider) and obtained a report.

Please review your policy documents carefully to ensure the cover meets your needs and circumstances. The policy wording is available to you at quote and purchase stage.

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