Brandt Snedeker - Web.com Tour Alumni. The PGA TOUR returns to Western New York in 2016 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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1 Brandt Snedeker - Web.com Tour Alumni The PGA TOUR returns to Western New York in 2016 PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2 THE Path to THE PGA TOUR A new era began in 2013 as all 50 TOUR cards now flow through the Web.com Tour, making it THE Path to the PGA TOUR. 3 out of 4 PGA TOUR Players are Web.com Tour Alums Everyone knows the big names like Bubba Watson, Jim Furyk and Webb Simpson. But did you know all of those players once played on the Web.com Tour? In fact, three of every four PGA TOUR players are Web.com Tour alums. PGA TOUR Victories and counting Not only are Web.com Tour alums filling the ranks of the PGA TOUR, they are quickly rising to the top. Since the Tour s inception in 1990, alumni have accounted for more than 425 PGA TOUR victories. Additionally, alumni have accounted for 20 major championship wins and five FedExCup titles. There s no question about the fact that the [Web.com] Tour is the proving ground for the regular Tour when they go to the regular Tour, they re prepared for it. Arnold Palmer

3 FAST FACTS DATES: July 4-10, 2016 SITE: Peek n Peak Resort/Upper Course Clymer, NY PAR: 72 YARDAGE: 7,058 ARCHITECT: John Exley FORMAT: Four-day, 72-hole stroke-play competition; 36-hole cut to low 65 and ties PURSE: $600,000; first prize is $108,000 TELEVISION: Golf Channel all four days in U.S., plus international distribution TITLE SPONSOR: LECOM Health (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) HOST ORG: CREDC (Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation) CHARITY: Tournament proceeds will benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund, as well as other charities in Chautauqua County and the nearby Greater Erie, PA area. TOURNAMENT OFFICE: 200 Harrison Street, Suite 300 Jamestown, NY WEBSITE: lecomhealthchallenge.com SPONSORSHIPS: For information contact Michelle Turner, VP Sales and Marketing at or or michellet@lecomhealthchallenge.com VOLUNTEER: For more information on the LECOM Health Challenge volunteer program, please volunteer@lecomhealthchallenge.com or call A RICH HISTORY The Peek n Peak Classic welcomed stars including Jason Dufner, Zach Johnson, Bubba Watson, Bill Haas, Brandt Snedeker, Boo Weekley, Jason Day and Jimmy Walker between 2002 and See who will make history next at the LECOM Health Challenge.

4 Sponsorship Benefits and OPPORTUNITIES SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship packages are customizable to meet your organization s needs. NAMING RIGHTS opportunities ranging from $5,000+ BRANDING opportunities are available ranging from $500 to $4,000 and include items such as: Hole Ownership Expo Tent in Vendor Village Electronic Scoreboards - Messaging and Ad Panels On-Course Signage - Tee Back Signs, Welcome Entrance, etc. Tournament Publications - Advertising and Messaging Ticket Backs, Pairing Sheets and Volunteer Uniforms HOSPITALITY OFFICIAL PRO-AM TEAM opportunities for $7,500 Draw Party with Players on Tuesday evening Gift Packages Walk with the Pros Experience 18th Hole VIP Hospitality Skybox VIP Credentials Tickets Employees Promotions With four days of live coverage and telecasts reaching 193 countries, there is a potential to reach 173 million households

5 AUDIENCE And Event Demographics The PGA TOUR has a diverse audience, ranging from key decision makers in business to a growing population of new fans. Our fans number more than 8 million and come from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. This fan base has grown more over the past 10 years than any of the other major sports and includes increases among women, children ages 12-17, Hispanics and African-Americans. Simply put, the PGA TOUR is home to the most valuable audience in the sporting world. DECISION MAKERS Golf and business have always gone together but were you aware that regular golfers are 100 times more likely to hold the title of President or CEO in their respective fields? Overall PGA TOUR viewers are 50% more likely to hold a top management role than the average citizen. PURCHASING POWER PGA TOUR viewers are more likely to have household incomes exceeding $200,000 than any other professional sport league fans in America. Partner with a PGA TOUR property and reach an audience with purchasing power. HIGHLY EDUCATED PGA TOUR fans are highly educated - they are 35 times more likely than the average citizen to hold a Bachelor s Degree and 50 times more likely to have earned their Master s. Oh and don t forget about the Doctors - PGA TOUR viewers are 30 times more likely to have achieved their Doctorate. INFLUENTIALS Influentials are the 10% of Americans that researchers have identified as influencing the purchasing decisions of all others. Did you know that golfers are 66% more likely to fall into this category than the average citizen?

6 The PGA TOUR has donated OVER 2.2 BILLION TO LOCAL CHARITIES ACROSS SIX TOURS For information contact Michelle Turner at or