WELCOME 2 THE COURSE 3 DIRECTIONS & MAP 4 TOURNAMENT RATES 5 FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS 6 GOLF PLANNING CHECKLIST 7

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1 WELCOME 2 THE COURSE 3 DIRECTIONS & MAP 4 TOURNAMENT RATES 5 FOOD & BEVERAGE OPTIONS 6 GOLF PLANNING CHECKLIST 7

2 Welcome Dear Tournament Planner, Thank you for considering Faith Bridge Ranch Golf Club for hosting your tournament. Your success is very important to the management and staff at Faith Bridge Ranch. We are committed to working with you to ensure a great golf tournament; we strive to serve and provide extraordinary value and professional service. Our picturesque golf course originally opened in the 1980's as Fox Creek, now known as Faith Bridge Ranch. A haven for golfers of all levels; our 134-acre course provides our guests with a relaxed, quiet country atmosphere, just a short drive from Houston. Faith Bridge Ranch has a number of event options and can host golf tournaments up to 144 players and groups up to 300 on-site. Whether you plan on a large corporate/charity event or a small group get-together, we strive to deliver 100% satisfaction. Packages can be designed to fit your needs. Our competitive rates are structured to give tournament organizers the greatest degree of flexibility. If you have a defined budget, please let us know. Book early to reserve the perfect date. Faith Bridge Ranch accepts reservations up to a year in advance. If you have any questions, our staff would be happy to meet with you at your convenience. We look forward to serving you and making your tournament a success! Event Coordinator Faith Bridge Ranch Golf Club FM 359 Rd. Hempstead, TX events@faithbr.com

3 The Course The Par 71 course distance from Blue Tees is 6,178 yards and has a USGA course rating of 69.4 slope rating of 114. From the White Tees, the distance of 5,680 yards has a USGA course rating of 67.1 and slope rating of 112. A FEW RECENT COURSE ENHANCEMENTS New paved road ProShop refurbished and painted Bridge Upgraded Added new golf-carts to our fleet Greens & Fairway maintenance is on going

4 359 Directions & Map Hempstead Cypress FM 359 Rd. Hempstead, TX Bellville I-10 Brookshire 359 Katy Hockley 529! 529! Katy Grand Pkwy - 99 I-10 Hwy 6 From North Houston - Head west on 290 to Hempstead. Exit at the FM 359 exit. Head south on FM 359 eight miles. Faith Bridge Ranch will be on your left. From South Houston - Head west on I-10 to Brookshire. Exit at the FM 359 exit. Take FM 359 north fifteen miles. Faith Bridge Ranch will be on your right. From Austin - Head east on 290 to Hempstead. Exit at the FM 359 exit. Head south on FM 359 eight miles. Faith Bridge Ranch will be on your left. From San Antonio - Head east on I-10 to Brookshire. Exit at Brookshire heading North on FM 359. Take FM 359 North fifteen miles. Faith Bridge Ranch will be on your right. From College Station - Head south on Highway 6 to 290. Head east on 290 to Hempstead. Exit at the FM 359 exit. Head south on FM 359 eight miles. Faith Bridge Ranch will be on your left.

5 Tournament Rates Cart & Green Fees (per player) Monday Tuesday $22.00 Wednesday Thursday $27.00 Friday Sunday $36.00 Cart & Green Fees Include: Pre-event planning support Golf Carts & Green Fees Scoring Names on Cart Registration Area Customer Signage Placement Course Marshals Replay Certificates for each player, in the event of a rain-out or reschedule tournament date Closest to Pin and Longest Drive place markers provided, if desired Outside seating area for Meals & Awards banquet Tournaments Notes: All golf tournaments must have a minimum of 36 players in order to reserve a shotgun start Morning & Afternoon start times available Tee Time Tournaments available daily Additional Options (pricing available on request) On-Course Photography Tournament Project Management / Coordination Support Hole-In-One Prize Packages Putting Contest Prior to Start of Event Use of Cart Pavilion for Meals & Awards Banquet Merchandise Packages On-Course Beverage Carts Gift Certificates Rental Clubs Tables & Chairs for Dining Trophies provided Listing and/or FBR website registration Need something not listed? Just ask! We are here to help. Exclusive Course Buyout Option We also offer half day and full day special course buyout any day of the week. This offer enables your tournament to have exclusive use of the golf course during play. Offer is subject to availability, please call for more information. Special Golf Challenge Setup We can design a special challenge unique for your event. If your contest requires hole monitors, they are to be supplied by the event organizer

6 Food & Beverage Options Meal Packages Continental Breakfast A - $7.50 Cinnamon Rolls, Assorted Muffins, Fresh Fruit Platter, Coffee Station & Assorted Juices Continental Breakfast B - $7.50 Breakfast Tacos, Fresh Fruit Platter, Coffee Station & Assorted Juices Deli on the Green - $10.00 Box Lunch with: Sandwich (with your choice of Bread, Meat & Cheese), Potato Chips, 1 Side Choice, 1 Dessert Choice and 1 Drink Choice Bread Choices: Whole Grain Wheat, White, Rye Meat Choices: Roasted Turkey Breast, Smoked Turkey Breast, Roast Beef, Premium Ham Cheese Choices: American, Swiss, Cheddar, Jalapeño Pepper Jack, Muenster, Provolone Side Choices: Pasta Salad, Potato Salad Dessert Choices: Cookie, Brownie Picnic on the Green - $12.00 Choice of Two Meats, Macaroni Salad, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Fresh Baked Rolls, Condiment Platter, Cookie and Brownie Platter, Potato Chips, and 1 Drink Choice Meat Choices: Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Sausage, Grilled Chicken FBR BBQ - $16.00 Choice of Two Meats, Condiment Platter, Cheese Platter, Fresh Baked Rolls, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Potato Salad and Fruit Cobbler Meat Choices: Pulled Pork, Brisket, Sausage, Chicken Mexican Extravaganza - $18.50 Mix of Beef & Chicken Fajitas, Flour Tortillas, Spanish Rice, Beans, Mixed Green Salad and Fruit Cobbler Beverage Options Bottled Water $1.50 Canned Soda $1.50 *Alcohol must be purchased through the golf course (no outside alcohol will be permitted) Domestic Beer* $2.50-$3.00

7 CUSTOMER GOLF TOURNAMENT PLANNING PROCESS CHECKLIST General Sponsors Communications/Collateral Determine the purpose of our golf tournament. (What do you want to accomplish)? Confirm a golf tournament is the right venue for your objectives Choose emcee for Awards Ceremony Establish Time Lines / Build agenda Create a list of optional dates Choose a Golf Course / Meet with Banquet mgr. and pro Pick a Tournament Date Choose Tournament Format Develop list of potential sponsors Create Major or Title Sponsor Package Create Meal Sponsor Package Create Contest Sponsor Package Create Hole Sponsor Package Send letter to potential sponsors Call or visit potential sponsors Send a commitment letter to sponsors Ask for sponsor donations for prizes and gifts Name the Tournament Print tournament brochure including directions to golf course Send brochure and invite letter to potential golfers Acquire list of all media in your community / send press releases Follow up media with phone calls Develop advertising (multi media) / Place ads Determine event day schedule Reminder notices sent Produce sponsor signs and banners for registration table Organization Budget Gifts and Prizes Appoint committee chairs for 1. Tournament Director 2. Logistics / Operations 3. Sponsors 4. Tournament Prizes / Gifts 5. Volunteers Establish Committee Meetings Recruit volunteers for registration table Develop a budget/financial plan including: Golf Course Carts Food Banquet Services Gifts and Prizes Speakers Transportation Acquire tee package gifts Buy drink tickets Line up Photographer Acquire Winners gifts Acquire contest's prizes Acquire raffle prizes Acquire auction items Stuff Tee Packages for golfers The Participants Golf Format Food & Beverages Create golfer package Develop list of potential golfers Send out Golfer Questionnaire Recruit golfers Develop golfer's pairings Choose a format for play Develop games and contests Consider on course activities Day of Event Choose menu for golfers Organize post tournament banquet Audio Visual equipment ordered Banquet seating and head tables organized Alcohol hosted or not? / Policy communicated On Course Registration Post Golf and Banquet Set up scoreboard Organize putting contest Put up sponsor signs Set up games and contests Have golfers get in their carts 10 minutes before Orient volunteers Display prizes Set up registration table Prepare mulligan tickets Register Golfers Hand out tournament rules sheet and format Hand out sponsors packets Post Event Thanks Feedback Next Year Set up Awards Ceremony area Gather score cards and score tournament Assemble golfers in awards area Acknowledge sponsors Hand out prizes to winners Produce raffle and auction Notes to golfers including newsletter and photos Thank you letter to golf course pro and manager Thanks to sponsors (personal notes) Post tournament press release Schedule wrap up committee meeting Send out golfer survey Send out sponsor survey Compare results to goals Start planning for next year Record feedback and note improvements needed Reserve next years venue Start next years budget try to re-enlist sponsors now