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THIS IS MAJOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP HOSPITALITY AUGUST 4 - 10, 2014 • VALHALLA GOLF CLUB • LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Over the past nine decades, The PGA Championship has developed into one of the premier sporting events in the world. More than 275,000 people line the fairways of the nation’s finest golf facilities during PGA Championship week to view the strongest, all-professional international field in major championship golf. As it was more than 95 years ago, the Wanamaker Trophy is still prized as one of the golf world’s greatest treasures. PGA HOSPITALITY The PGA of America and Valhalla Golf Club are pleased to offer a variety of hospitality options at this world class major championship. WHY ENTERTAIN? External business reasons: | Appreciate current customers and entertain new prospects | Get to know customers in a more personal setting that promotes a relationship and discussions that cannot be achieved in a standard office environment | Use your hospitality for a customer summit and measure the week’s Return on Investment (ROI) through this unique meeting venue Internal business reasons: | Connect various offices to discuss any new products or generate new ideas | Create an environment that encourages synergy between offices and better communication | Motivate and reward employees with premium hospitality tickets Other reasons: | Witness the greatest golfers in the world compete for a major championship | Combine your hospitality with your company’s supported charity or inquire about the PGA of America’s community relations efforts in the Louisville area The PGA of America is your only source for official 2014 PGA Championship hospitality packages onsite at Valhalla Golf Club. For more information visit 2014PGA.com THIS IS MAJOR. TIGER WOODS 1999, 2000,2006, 2007 PGA CHAMPION THIS IS MAJOR. THIS IS THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP. PRIVATE CHALETS Chalets are private hospitality venues which allow customization of an interior floorplan, décor and catering. | 50 Guest Chalet - $140,000 (plus applicable sales tax) PACKAGES | 100 Guest Chalet - Starting at $240,000 (plus applicable sales tax) | A chalet may be purchased and shared by one to four companies. Custom sizes available upon request. 50 100 GUEST GUEST PRIVATE CHALET INCLUDES CHALET CHALET A private entertainment venue within a hospitality village on the grounds of ✓ ✓ Valhalla Golf Club Admission/grounds access/chalet tickets for each Championship round day, 50 100 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (individually printed daily tickets provided). Price includes breakfast, lunch, open bar, afternoon snack and dessert. Admission/grounds tickets for each practice round day, Monday, Tuesday and 50 100 Wednesday (F&B not included). Opportunity to open your chalet on these days. 10 20 Additional chalet tickets available for purchase, Thursday - Sunday 2 4 Staff credential for week 2 4 VIP parking passes each day, Monday to Sunday 17 33 Preferred parking passes each day, Monday to Sunday 2 4 Invitations to play in Corporate Golf Outing at Valhalla Golf Club (Date:TBD) Decor package with registration area, air-conditioning, carpet, flat-screen televi- ✓ ✓ sions, floral arrangements, patio seating, etc. ✓ ✓ Opportunity to customize interior décor to showcase company brand Opportunity to customize your Food and Beverage menu to meet ✓ ✓ the various tastes of all your guests ✓ ✓ Access to executive restrooms ✓ ✓ Access to the corporate bus terminal ✓ ✓ Opportunity to purchase dual-logo PGA Championship merchandise ✓ ✓ Opportunity to purchase official electronic and print invitations ✓ ✓ Ability to host evening function in chalet Championship programs and pairing sheets delivered to your chalet each day, ✓ ✓ Thursday to Sunday PGA Hospitality Staff to assist with all your onsite needs during PGA Championship week, as well as assistance in the months leading up to ✓ ✓ the event with hotel reservations, ground transportation and tee times at area golf courses. 30 GUEST EXECUTIVE SUITES Executive Suites combine a reserved, private entertainment area with a shared social space with buffet and bar. Customization of decor and catering is available. PACKAGE | Executive Suite - $87,000 (plus applicable sales tax) EXECUTIVE SUITE INCLUDES ✓ A semi-private reserved area with company signage Admission/grounds access/suite tickets for each Championship round day, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (individually printed daily tickets 30 provided). Price includes breakfast, lunch, open bar, afternoon snack and dessert. Admission/grounds tickets for each practice round day, Monday, 30 Tuesday and Wednesday (F&B not included) 6 Additional suite tickets available for purchase, Thursday to Sunday 1 Staff credential for week 1 VIP parking passes each day, Monday to Sunday 10 Preferred parking passes each day, Monday to Sunday Each suite includes company signage, linens, floral arrangements, ✓ flat-screen television and stylish décor ✓ Multiple suites may be purchased and combined as one large suite ✓ Access to executive restrooms ✓ Access to corporate bus terminal ✓ Opportunity to purchase dual-logo PGA Championship merchandise ✓ Opportunity to purchase official electronic and print invitations Championship programs and pairing sheets delivered to your suite each day, ✓ Thursday to Sunday PGA Hospitality Staff to assist with all your onsite needs during PGA Championship ✓ week, as well as assistance in the months leading up to the event with hotel reservations, ground transportation and tee times at area golf courses. 10 GUEST CHAMPIONS CLUB TABLE The Champions Club offers reserved tables in an exclusive, climate-controlled pavilion. It is an ideal venue for entertaining smaller groups or networking with other CEO’s. PACKAGE | Champions Club Table - $30,000 (plus applicable sales tax) CHAMPIONS CLUB TABLE INCLUDES ✓ A reserved table for ten (10) guests within the Club Thursday – Sunday Admission/grounds access/club tickets for each Championship round day, Thursday, 10 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (individually printed daily tickets provided). Price includes breakfast, lunch, open bar, afternoon snack and dessert. Admission/grounds tickets for each practice round day, Monday, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday (F&B not included) 2 Additional club tickets available for purchase 3 Preferred parking passes each day, Monday to Sunday Club features multiple flat-screen televisions, bar, large patio, air-conditioning, ✓ and stylish décor. ✓ Each table includes company signage, linens and floral centerpiece ✓ Access to executive restrooms Championship Programs and pairing sheets delivered to your table each day, ✓ Thursday to Sunday ✓ Opportunity to purchase dual-logo PGA Championship merchandise ✓ Opportunity to purchase official electronic and print invitations PGA Hospitality Staff to assist with all your onsite needs during PGA Championship week, as well as assistance in the months leading up to ✓ the event with hotel reservations, ground transportation and tee times at area golf courses. ✓ Multiple tables may be purchased and placed next to each other RORY MCILROY JASON DufnER 2012 PGA CHAMPION 2013 PGA CHAMPION 2014 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP INFormation August 4-10, 2014 | VALHALLA GOLF CLUB, Louisville, KENTUCKY PURSE The exact purse will be set in August 2014, but should be approximately $8 million, with a winner’s prize of over $1.4 million. METHOD OF PLAY The format for the 2014 PGA Championship will be stroke play. Following the first 36 holes of play, the field will be trimmed to the low 70 scorers and those tied for 70th place. These players will advance to compete in the final two rounds. In the event of a tie for first place after 72 holes, there will be a three-hole aggregate score play-off. If the scores remain tied at the conclusion of the play-off, a sudden death play-off will take place until the tie is broken. THE FIELD The PGA Championship field of 156 contestants, perennially the strongest in golf, has featured the most world-ranked players of any major championship since 1994 and the most international players of any U.S.-based major. RECENT CHAMPIONS 2013 Jason Dufner 2012 Rory McIlroy 2011 Keegan Bradley 2010 Martin Kaymer 2009 Y.E. Yang 2008 Padraig Harrington 2007 Tiger Woods 2006 Tiger Woods 2005 Phil Mickelson 2004 Vijay Singh MEDIA COVERage The PGA Championship is one of the most widely viewed telecasts in golf, broadcast to 203 countries and territories each year with a household reach of more than 453 million. CBS Sports and Turner Sports will combine for 28 hours of coverage. Additionally, some 1,000 media representatives representing 15 countries will cover the event. AtteNdaNCE In order to maximize the spectator viewing experience at the PGA Championship, The PGA of America limits the amount of daily tickets sold each day. EVENT Days & HOURS Practice rounds are Monday – Wednesday. Championship rounds are Thursday – Sunday. Play is generally from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. THIS IS MAJOR. THIS IS THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP. What CLIENTS ARE saying... “My customers and employees had an incredible experience. The professionalism of all the workers and the quality of the facilities exceeded expectations. I had a reserved table and realize it is a ‘must have’ for future PGA Championships. Our customers are still talking about it a year later.” “It was a great investment. We spent significant time with clients walking the course and enjoying the amenities of our chalet. Having a chance to really get to know our customers is priceless and increased our revenues” “This is an absolute, not-miss