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@SWINGTHOUGHT | /SWINGTHOUGHT | SWINGTHOUGHT.COM ABOUT Recognized as the #1 developmental 72-hole TOUR in the US in preparing for life on the PGA and Web.com Tours.

The Swing Thought Tour (formerly the NGA Hooters Tour) has proven year after year to be the most outstanding avenue for players to display and develop their skills in an extremely competitive atmosphere.

Over 60% of every Web.com Tour field and over 40% of every PGA Tour fields are Swing Thought Tour Alumni.

The Swing Thought Tour is the only Professional Tour in the country, besides the PGA and Web.com Tours, to offer a full week of activities that include 72-hole (36-hole cut) tournaments, free practice rounds, free sponsored beverages and snacks each week, free range balls, paid participant pro-ams, long contests, and shootouts at selected events.

QUOTES: The Swing Thought Tour provides players the opportunity to experience all aspects of life as a true touring golf professional. The schedule is structured 2007 Masters Champion around geographical series and different varieties of ... “The Swing championship golf courses to subject our players to any Thought Tour prepares you type of course they may face at golf’s highest levels. for life on the Web.com and PGA Tours. The level of competition is 2nd to none.” The Swing Thought Tour prides itself on running only professional 72-hole events with a , 2011 PGA knowledgeable staff who are PGA and USGA certified. Champion, said after As evidenced by the success of our alumni, The Swing winning... “I could not of Thought Tour is the most proven avenue to the PGA and won this week without Web.com Tours. playing on The Swing Thought Tour and I will We not only provide a competitive always be thankful.” place to play, but a financially rewarding opportunity as well.

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Swing Thought Tour PRO SERIES Alumni Success Stories $140,000 Guaranteed Purse The Most Web.com Exemptions 72 Hole Events / 132 Player Fields Who will be Next? CAROLINA SERIES It might Included w/ Pro Series be you! Membership East Coast Challenge Events . Class of ’12 Ted Potter Jr. Class of ’11 2014 McGladrey Classic 2012 The Palmetto State Open Champion Champion 18 / 36 / 54 Hole Events CAROLINA WINTER 18 / 36 / 54 Hole Events WINTER 18 / 36 / 54 Hole Events Class of ’10 Michael Thompson Keegan Bradley Class of ’09 2015 Cass of ’10 2011 PGA Championship Invitational Champion 2012 Masters Champion Winner TEXAS WINTER 18 / 36 / 54 Hole Events

FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 1-800-992-8748 Visit www.SwingThought.com Class of ’09 Cass of ’04 Class of ’02 3 Time PGA TOUR 2012 Masters 2003 British Open Champion Champion Champion SIGN UP TODAY

"The Swing Thought Tour was the only place I wanted to play golf Zach Johnson Class of ’02 Class of ’00 Class of ’92 2007 Masters 3 Time PGA TOUR 2003 U.S. Open after college. I honed my skills as Champion Champion Champion a golfer, I learned to plan my own travel, and made great friendships while competing. It is Where Tomorrow’s PGA TOUR the perfect proving ground for any aspiring PGA Tour player." Champions Are Playing Today! Michael Thompson - 2013 Honda Classic Champion 2010 NGA TOUR Player of the Year

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VISIT SWINGTHOUGHT.COM OR CALL 800-992-8748 FOR MORE INFORMATION WA ME MT ND VT OR MN NH ID SD WI MI NY MA CT WY RI IA PA NJ NV NE OH IN DE UT IL MD CA WV CO VA KS MO KY NC TN OK AZ NM AR SC GA MS AL TX LA Our Coverage Potential New Tour FL Stops for 2016

Other PRO Golf Tours Coverage Florida Professional Golf Tour (FPGT) / U.S = Florida The Adams Pro Tour / U.S = Louisiana, Texas, Kansas eGolf Tour / U.S = Gateway Tour / , California Great Lakes Tour / Canada Coverage COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I join the Tour? You would need to send in a How do I get into tournaments? Entries will be taken player profile and membership fee. Memberships are on a first come, first served basis (deadlines apply). We filled on a first come, first serve basis. conduct local qualifiers (up to 5 spots) on Mondays, if necessary. What are the benefits of my membership fee? Swing Thought Tour members are recognized as Professional Do I have to pay for practice rounds or range balls? Golfers and guaranteed spots in events at significantly Not during tournament week. The Tour normally has discounted entries, as long as they sign up by Member access to the course 1-3 days prior to the starting round. Priority Entry Deadline. Unlimited Free practice rounds A schedule is posted with times noted for practice and range use during event week. Weekly rounds, as well as special events like pro-ams. complimentary snacks and beverages during events. Discounts from national and local sponsors. Paid pro- Can I earn PGA and/or Web.com Tour event ams, shootouts, competitions, preferred exemptions? Yes. In 2015, The Swing Thought Tour volunteer housing at select events and FREE Carolina was granted ten (10) Web.com Tour event exemptions. Summer Series membership (12 events). The Swing Thought Tour offers MORE web.com exemptions than any other developmental tour in the .

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Why More Swing Thought Tour Players Advance to the Web.com and PGA Tours

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72-HOLE, WALKING ONLY EVENTS 16 9 10 14 All Purses Guaranteed R R Q Q The most Web.com Event Exemptions R Q Q Q

Unprecedented 15 MAJOR Championships Won by Alumni R Q Q Q Week-Long Event Schedule (Mirroring Web.com and PGA Tours) R R Q R Conditional Paid Pro-Am Participation R R Q Q Same “Proven” Competitive Format for Over 25 Years R R Q Q All Competitions are Single Course Events R R Q R Free Practice Rounds, No Outside Play, Free Top-Line Range Balls R R Q R No Range Finders Allowed ( Mirroring Web.com and PGA Tours) R Q Q Q No Requirement to Have a Caddy R Q R R Mid-Season College Grad Program R Q Q Q The Most Alumni Playing on the Web.com and PGA Tours R Q Q Q The Most PGA Tour Wins by Alumni R Q Q Q

“Where Tomorrow’s PGA Tour Champions are Playing Today” VISIT SWINGTHOUGHT.COM OR CALL 800-992-8748

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COURSE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, June 8th 7:30 A.M. Swing Thought Tour Professionals Practice Rounds 12:00 P.M. Local Scramble Registration 1:00 P.M. Local Scramble 6:00 P.M. Local Awards Ceremony and Dinner

Tuesday, June 9th 7:30 A.M. Swing Thought Tour Professionals Practice Rounds 1:15 P.M. Local Sponsor Shoot-Out 4:30 P. M. Local Sponsor Junior Clinic 6:00 P.M. Pairings Party Dinner

Wednesday, June 10th 8:00 A.M. Swing Thought Tour Pro-Am Classic 1:00 P.M. Swing Thought Tour Practice Rounds 1:30 P.M. Local Sponsor Shootout

Thursday, June 11th 7:30 A.M. Swing Thought Tour presents the “Cutter Creek Classic”

Friday, June 12th 7:30 A.M. Swing Thought Tour presents the “Cutter Creek Classic”

Saturday, June 13th 7:30 A.M. Swing Thought Tour presents the “Cutter Creek Classic”

Sunday, June 14th 7:30 A.M. Swing Thought Tour presents the “Cutter Creek Classic”

Swing Thought Tour offers flexible schedule options

POTENTIAL COURSE REVENUE

$2,250 Cart Fees from practice rounds (150 players x $15.00) $6,000 Food & Beverage from golfers and spectators (120 x $10.00 x 5 days) $15,000 - $100,000 Title Sponsor $7,500 - $30,000 Presenting Sponsor $5,000 - $7,500 Shootout Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000 Junior Clinic Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000 Pro-Am Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000 Hole-In-One Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000 Long Drive Contest Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000 Tournament Party Sponsor $2,500 - $5,000 Putting Contest Sponsor $4,500 - $9,000 Hole Sponsors (18 x $250 - $500) $12,500 - $25,000 Pro-Am Teams (25 x $500 - $1000) $67,750 - $201,500 Potential Course Revenue

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COURSE FINANCIAL MATTERS & RESPONSIBILITIES Tournament Fee: Paid to Tour for right to host Swing Thought Tour event. Course Fee: Provide the to the Swing Thought Tour for the Event Week Schedule as required by the Course Agreement at no charge to the Tour. Sponsorship Revenues: Opportunities that include shared revenues up to 100% course ownership of sponsorship revenues. Pro-Am & Special Events: The Club/Sponsor is responsible for all costs associated with the Pro-Am Tournament and special events including purses, professionals’ participation fees and insurances for all secured sponsorships including but not limited to long drive, hole-in-one, putting contest and shootout sponsorships. Support: Provide sufficient amounts of paint in the colors as designated by the Tour & water and out-of-bounds stakes. Provide maintain and replenish ice and water for all functions throughout entire event week (1500 – 2000 lbs). Provide sufficient electrical outlet and electricity for the command center trailer (220 split that will plug into a 50-amp plug NEMA # 14-50R) and high speed DSL or wireless internet service. Volunteers: Secure volunteers (40 total for the week is average depending on spotters and shuttles needed) Food & Beverage: Provide Swing Thought Tour staff meals throughout the event week (not to exceed six staff box members). Provide lunch and dinner for all Swing Thought Tour Title Sponsor Scramble players and workers. Provide two meals for all Pro-Am players and workers. Advertising: Responsible for securing advertising for event (a minimum of fifty - 50 - thirty second commercials on each television and radio. Tour will assist in working trade agreements for advertising if so desirous)

LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT Economic impact in sport events can be defined as the net change in an economy resulting from a sport event. The change is caused by activity involving the acquisition, operation, development, and use of sport facilities and services.

• Number of Visitors From Outside of the Area: 200 • Room Nights Generated: 750

Organization Multiplier Formula Spending Per Person/Day 200 (Professional Golfers, , Family and Tour Staff) x 7 days x $125.00 = $175,000.00

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Swing Thought Tour offers several opportunities for your company to sponsor a Swing Thought Tour event. The packages that are available offer tremendous exposure for your company in a golf environment. Swing Thought Tour events are 72-Hole Tournaments that feature weekly Pro-Ams, Shootouts, Pro-Am Pairings Parties, Putting Contests, Long Drive Contests, Hole-In-One opportunities and Junior Clinics. Sponsorship opportunities include: Title Sponsor, Presenting Sponsor, Shootout Sponsor, Junior Clinic Sponsor, Pro-Am Sponsor, Hole-In- One Sponsor, Long Drive Contest Sponsor, Tournament Party Sponsor, Putting Contest Sponsor, Team Sponsor, plus anything you can imagine. You imagination is your only limit to what can be sponsored.

Title Sponsor will name the event: "Stonebridge Classic presented by Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau”. Sponsors will receive teams to play in the Pro-Am Tournament. Sponsor's name and logo will be printed on all PR and marketing materials, recognized on all TV and radio commercials and appear on multiple banners prominently displayed at the host golf course. Sponsors may set up a tent and display table to promote the company during the event and provide promotional materials to be added in the gifts that are distributed to every Pro-Am contestant.

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MARKETING EXPOSURE Exposure from hosting a Swing Thought Tour event GOLFER DEMOGRAPHIC (Estimated value of $45,000 by Tysinger Promotions)

WHO GOLFS? ONSITE EXPOSURE • Golfing population in the U.S. = 29,000,000 • 10 national Web.com Exmption 72 hole events • Golfers comprise approximately 9.6% of the general • 24 national 54 hole events population • 216 regional events • 77.5% are male - 22.5% are female • The average age is 46 • 195 host communities across 8-12 states • 68% of golfers are married • 80-132 golfers at each event • 67% attended and/or graduated college • 200 visitors per national event including players, caddies, • 50% are employed in a white collar occupation family and Tour staff • Average household income = $95,000 • 83% own securities • 750 room nights generated per national event • 86% have life insurance • 3500 pro-am players per season • 98% own a credit or debit card • Tour ST trailer • 68% own a home • Course members & guest, promotional materials • 18% own 2 or more homes • 75% own a computer • Event signage • Player score cards INTERNET USE

• 90%+ Use the internet regularly ONLINE EXPOSURE • 67% purchase products or services on-line • 58% research travel information and services on-line • 15-30K golfers, family members and fans visit website • 57% book travel services on-line monthly for player scores, schedule and announcements • 56% conduct banking activities on-line • 20K+ followers on social media • 41% research financial services / information on-line • 36% watch movies / videos on-line • 3000+ golfers email list • 20% research real estate information on-line • National, regional and local newspaper articles linked back to website & social media TRAVEL • Sponsors, partners and local community websites and • 80% took a domestic flight or business trip in the past year social media • 84% plan to travel on vacation at least once in the next year • Of those travelers, 80% plan to play golf while on vacation NEWS CHANNELS • 40% plan their vacations around golf courses or resorts • 63% rented a car w/in the past year • Over 450 media contacts (local, regional, national) • 44% stayed 7+ nights in a hotel for a golf specific vacation • Local Convention and Visitor Bureau’s news distribution w/in the past year channels • Press Conference to announce event and sponsors VEHICLES • Local TV and radio promotions for each event • 56% spent $30,000+ on their last vehicle purchase • Daily results and recaps on local news • 28% spent $40,000+ on their last vehicle purchase • Newspaper articles & coverage • 32% own / lease 3 or more vehicles • Event coverage in magazines (, and • 47% will purchase a new vehicle • Golfers are 75% more likely to own a boat or recreational many more) vehicle • Referred to regularly on and other Major Networks when referencing Alumni DINING OUT • 73% dine out once a week or more PARTNERSHIPS • 32% spend $3,000 or more annually dining out • 12 years partnership with the College Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

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PLAY WITH A PRO PROGRAM

Golf is one of the most shared passions in the world, and the Swing Thought Tour is the ideal, cost effective, way to bring added value and appreciation to your relationships with customers and partners. The Swing Thought Tour offers sponsors an entertainment vehicle to leave a lasting impression with your most important relationships.

Treat your best clients and partners to an experience of a lifetime: • Play along side professional golfers • Play exciting golf courses as the Pros play them • Custom event planning available (dinners, hotel accommodations, rental equipment, and more) • Custom group golf trips on the best courses with a playing host • One on one lessons from a Pro • Group lessons from a Pro • Much more... We can help plan your ideal client relation program today!

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HOST CONVENTION & COURSES VISITOR BUREAUS

Harbor Hills Country Club Lake County Tom Leimberger, Director of Golf Economic Development & Tourism Lady Lake, FL Adam Ashton, Sports Development Coordinator (352) 753-7711 Tavares, FL (352) 742-3918 Cutter Creek Burt Williams, Director of Golf Ocala/Marion County Snow Hill, NC Visitors & Convention Bureau (252) 747-4653 Corry Locke, Sports Marketing Specialist Ocala, FL Monticello Golf Club (352) 438-2839 Kirk Smith, General Manager McCormick, SC Dothan (864) 391-4175 Convention & Visitors Bureau Bob Hendrix The Members Club at NW Dothan, AL Woodcreek & WildeWood (334) 794-6622 Matt Tracy, Director of Golf Elgin, SC Bentonville (803) 239-0290 Convention & Visitors Bureau Kalene Griffith Chattahoochee Golf Course Bentonville, AR Rodger Hogan, Director of Golf (800) 410-2535 Gainesville, GA (770) 532-0066 Visit Tallahassee Brian Hickey Kinderlou Forest Golf Course Tallahassee, FL Bill Robinson, General Manager (850) 606-2313 Valdosta, GA (229) 219-2300

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Golf Interact, founded by Michael Rush, is a parent company that aims to drive the future of Golf through exciting brands. Swing Thought is the first brand to market under the Golf Interact umbrella. Swing Thought connects and develops golfers of all levels.

"The Swing Thought Tour is the flagship vehicle for our business to launch and promote current and new products and services under the Swing Thought brand."

"Acquiring the NGA Tour and building our brands around the proud 25 year history of the NGA, along with the best staff in the business led by Robin Waters, PGA, our Tour President, gives us the best opportunity to accomplish our mission."

- Michael Rush, Founder & CEO -

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