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Satisfied Users…I am pleased to let you know that the Scramble was a rousing

success and your SmartBall format was the major reason Our

Satisfied Users

success and your SmartBall format was the major reason. Our Chamber has always had a problem with slow play and your format solved the problem. Our Chamber has always had many “non‐golfers” as participants and your format made them feel like they were a bigparticipants and your format made them feel like they were a big part of their team, not just someone who got to putt first on every hole. Our Chamber always had one or two teams that were destined to win but your Chip Off format at the end of the round opened it up for even an “average” team to potentially be the winner. It brought new excitement to the event…

Very truly yours,

BRANCH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


John H. Watkins

What’s In It For The ChamberWhat s In It For The Chamber• Provides an Opportunity For Increased Revenue

– New, Exciting Format With More Chances To Win Leading To More Participation – Increased Hole‐In‐One Holes That Can Be Sold At A Premium– Sharing The Best Revenue Enhancing Ideas With Other Chambers

• Promotes the Chamber as being the Business Leader in the• Promotes the Chamber as being the Business Leader in the Community– Bringing Fun, Innovation And Excitement To The Community From The Chamber

• Helps Build On Line Activity• Helps Build On‐Line Activity– Link To SmartBall Golf™ (Tournament Information, Registration, National

Scoreboard™ Results)– Sponsor Links

• Provides Operational Best Practices– Dynamic Learning From Other Chambers


Appreciating the SimplicityAppreciating the Simplicity

• Faster, More Predictable Time For Event,– 6 Plus Hours Reduced To Approximately 4 Hours

• Simple Course Set Up & Tournament Ad i i t tiAdministration

• User Friendly On‐Line Scoring Calculator– Determines Tournament Champions & Provides Output To– Determines Tournament Champions & Provides Output To Participants

• On‐Line Tournament Information– A Place To Send People That Want To Know

• Expert Support Hotline


SmartTee™ Levels The Playing FieldSmartTee™ Levels The Playing Field

G E I Th G• Gets Everyone In The Game– SmartTee™ Moves The Teeing Area Forward 50%

k ll h– Focus Is On Strategy & Skill Shots

• Improves Team Playing Dynamics– Golfers Of All Abilities Enjoy SmartBall Golf™


Road To The ChampionshipRoad To The Championship• Traditionally, The Lowest Number Of Strokes For 18 Holes Of y,

Golf Decides The Winners And Losers In A Golf Event • SmartBall Golf™ Has Added 3 New “Divisions”

– All Teams Are Automatically Entered In The Traditional 18 Hole Division, As Well As The New 9 Hole, 6 Hole And 3 Hole Divisions

• Scoring Rules:– The Top Two Teams In Each Division

Win The Chance To Play In The Champions Chip‐Off

– Teams Qualifying In Longer Divisions Are Not Eligible To Qualify In The Shorter Divisions


18 Hole Division Score18 Hole Division ScoreThis example of our team’s scorecard is for the traditional 18 hole division. The scores represented by the shaded area are their scores as compared to par.

As you can see all 18 holes are shaded and that the team shot 16 under par.


Those teams winning a longer Division are ineligible to win a shorter division.

3 Hole Division Score3 Hole Division ScoreThis example of our team’s scorecard is for the new 3 hole division. As you can see 3 holes are shaded and that the team shot 5 under par for their best 3 holes in sequence.

Notice that this example shows a Hole‐In‐One on hole 2!


6 Hole Division Score6 Hole Division ScoreThis example of our team’s scorecard is for the new 6 hole division. As you can see 6 holes are shaded and that the team shot 7 under par for their best 6 holes in sequence.

Notice that the 6 holes includes 3 holes on each 9 but in order.


9 Hole Division Score9 Hole Division ScoreThis example of our team’s scorecard is for the new 9 hole division. As you can see 9 holes are shaded and that the team shot 10 under par for their best 9 hole score in sequence.

This example shows the sequence of holes “wrapping around” from hole 18


to hole 1. As long as the holes are sequential then the score holds… In this case the streak started on the 13 hole and ended on the 3 hole.

Champions Chip‐Off!Champions Chip Off!• Your Team Has Made The Cut! You’ve Earned A Chance To

Participate In The Champions Chip‐Off™!• Each Team Member Has A Chance To Make That “One Great

Chi ” Th t C ld All Y T T Wi Y Ch b ’Chip” That Could Allow Your Team To Win Your Chamber’s Championship!

• In Addition, The Winner Of Your Local Championship May Win , p p yA Trip To The National Finals


National Championship*National Championship*I 2012 W Will B H ti A S tB ll G lf™• In 2012 We Will Be Hosting A SmartBall Golf™ National/Sectional Championship– The Golf Club Of Coldwater September 16 2012*– The Golf Club Of Coldwater, September 16, 2012– Our 2012 Coldwater Event Is Part Of Our Market Test

• Your Championship TeamMay Qualify to beYour Championship Team May Qualify to be Invited To The 2012 Version Of The SmartBall Golf™ National Finals

• Starting in 2013 SmartBall Golf™ Will Begin Hosting Annual, Truly Exceptional, National Championships


Digital Part Of SmartBall Golf™Digital Part Of SmartBall Golf

• Chamber and SmartBall Golf™ Link UpChamber and SmartBall Golf Link Up For Success

C Li k Ch b /S tB ll G lf™– Cross Links – Chamber/SmartBall Golf™– On‐Line Registration– Qualifiers Section – Information About Finals– Qualifiers Section – Information About Finals– Scoring Calculator– National Score Board ‐ Results– Best Practices– Social Media – Face Book, Twitter


SmartBall Golf™ Business PlanSmartBall Golf Business Plan• 2012 Calendar Year2012 Calendar Year

– 30 Associated Tournaments In Michigan, Ohio and Indiana (Our Pilot Year)

– Tournament Finals In Coldwater, Michigan• 2013 Calendar Year

– 200‐500 Tournaments Set Up Nationally– Best National Finals In All of Golf

• Find a Sponsor Partner To Grow With The SmartBall Golf™ Promotion


SmartBall Golf™ Next StepsSmartBall Golf Next Steps

• Further Information?Further Information?• Additional Meeting?

– Date and Time

• How to Register? The Birdie Card™* g*(The Birdie Card™ Is The Registration Form that Begins The Process Of Us Working Together To Insure A Great 2012Process Of Us Working Together To Insure A Great 2012 SmartBall Golf™ Championship)


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