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For Our Readers! “We have seen a lot of good things this season, that I think will propel the game into the next 20 years. New rising stars on the tour and much more in the making”..... This year is going to be big for the golf business and we have all the content in our Golf Guide Directory an avid golfer could want. Every golfer will find that our directory is what the name implies, comprehensive information on where to Play, where to Stay, and tips on how you can improve your game. Regions East Tennessee RegionMAPEAST TENNESSEE Based on the number of paid pages we print a minimum of A Guide For Golf 10,000 Golf Guide Directories twice a year in each region For detail driving directions to listed golf courses, please visit with an annual circulation of www.backninemedia.website/golf-guide-directory/ 20,000 Golf Guide Directories. We reach 100% Golfers. Back Nine Media is reaching over 70,000 golfers in 54 cities at 116 golf courses with our 4 color directory plus thousands more at our website www. backninemedia.website. One of our advantages is we are in the center of the number one tourist attraction in the state. The Great Smoky Mountains had over 14 million visitors last year. Reaching golfers is what we do, so let us introduce your golf course, your product, your service to this unique buying class.www.backninemedia.website

GOLF COURSE COVER FEATURE $3500.00 Finished Art: 11.5 x 8.5 Allow .25” for Bleed Includes 4 page editorial copy. First come first serve. 1FALL/WINTER 2016 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORYFEATURE TRAVEL GOLF STAY & PLAY FEATURE TRAVEL GOLF STAY & PLAY FEATURE TRAVEL GOLF STAY & PLAY FEATURE TRAVEL GOLF STAY & PLAY “We are proud to say that our amenities are second to none, however, our people make us the “Best in The Smokies!”. Ashley McGaha, PGA Head Golf Professional heads a people sensitive staff, all of which have the heart to serve”. say’s “Go get loose and let me know Next, we check into the Wilderness DAY 2: THE HIGHLANDS COURSE The Sevierville Golf Club, but I can tell • Club Services and Amenities • Transportation to and from when you’re ready”. at the Smokies for a shower and Fresh from a good nights rest we you that after the days round of golf, • Two eighteen-hole championship courses • Locker rooms change of clothes then we have a Mulligans in the clubhouse is a great • Full-service clubhouse • Showers Harold shared with us his course reservation at Hidden Trail Bar and are getting onto the Highlands Course place to relax and share the days round • Club rental • Extensive practice facility knowledge on the River Course and we Grill a Favorite Meeting Place for resort on a beautiful fall morning. Blue sky and together with good food & beverage. • Bag storage • Lessons all made careful notes on our cards, guests… offering ‘off the menu’ items 70 degrees we all look forward to theTHE SEVIERVILLE GOLF CLUB then off to the first tee. for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well challenge ahead of us on the Highlands Please visit our website at www. as an excellent selection of beverage Course. Harold is our starter once backninemedia.website for moreA T THE GATEWAY to the right beside Wilderness at the Smokies, The River course is a player’s choices at the bar. Hidden Trail Bar and again and he shared with us his course information on the Stay & Play Great Smoky Mountains, a five-star resort with indoor water park course, requiring placement shots in Grill is located on the main level, next to knowledge and much like the River Package brought to you exclusively fall is in the air in which is where we will be staying and order to score low on most of the front the lobby at Stone Hill Lodge. Course the first five holes are a little by Wilderness at the Smokies and The Sevierville Tennessee, we dining in both of their restaurants in the nine. The front side follows the pigeon tricky. I’m playing my ball to the 150 Sevierville Golf Club. are all going for a 2-day evening after 18 holes of golf. river on the right and fresh natural We are stuffed to the gills and could markers and the goal for today is stay2-night stay and play golf retreat put mountain ponds and habitat areas on not talk anyone into the Water Park out of trouble. Direct Link Also:together by Wilderness at The Smokies DAY 1: THE RIVER COURSE the left. for some stunts so we all turned into http://www.wildernessatthesmokies.and The Sevierville Golf Club. We have booked a foursome for our nicely appointed rooms for a good The Highlands is a little more com/amenities/golf The River Course is a fair but night’s rest. forgiving than the River in my opinion, http://www.seviervillegolfclub.com/ This package is loaded with 18 holes on the River Course, we pull challenging 18 holes of golf, you can but with its long par 5’s and largeamenities and priced at a point you into the front of the club house and we never let your guard down and you Wilderness at the Smokies undulated greens it still will offer up a Wilderness is home to the Wild Water Dome, Tennessee’s Largest Indoor Waterpark,can’t say no! are greeted by staff that helps us with best think placement or you will pay the Waterpark Resort and Family Adventure great challenge and that is what I would which features a see-through roof that will weather-proof your vacation and give you our bags. The Sevierville Golf Club price. Center is a luxurious vacation and expect a golf course layout to provide. Lodging provided by Wilderness at offers the services, amenities, and meeting destination. Wilderness is a the opportunity to tan inside all year long. Along with year-round indoor waterparkthe Smokies and golf at The Sevierville presentation of a high-quality private “The course was in phenomenal whole new concept of FUN for your You will notice how well kept the fun, you will find two outdoor waterparks right outside your guest room door! AndGolf Club. club on a daily fee basis. shape and the layout is challenging Smoky Mountain vacation! There Guest course is from the surround on the remember to check out the Adventure Forest dry, family adventure center. Featuring but fair. When in east TN you have to Exclusive Waterparks are only for resort greens to the edges of the bunkers and a 3 story ropes course, multi-level laser tag, black light mini-golf, mega arcade and Just 4 miles off interstate 40 at We get checked in and then we go experience this course for yourself”. guests and Included with Your Stay & cart paths. Another great defense is theexit #407, The Sevierville Golf Club to meet our starter, Harold. Play Package! Bermuda rough, which I found quite much more!is located at the foothills of the You will not find a better Municipal often today.magnificent Great Smoky Mountains, Harold gets us some range balls and golf course in the East Tennessee Reservations & Resort Info: (877) 325-9453 Region. I just don’t have enough room in the space provided to share with you all 9FALL/WINTER 2016 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORY of the great things you will find here at6 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORY FALL/WINTER 2016 7FALL/WINTER 2016 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORY 8 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORY FALL/WINTER 2016 2 PAGE FEATURE $2400.00 Finished Art: 11.5 x 8.5 Allow .25” for BleedGOLF COURSE FEATURE GOLF COURSE FEATURE MILLSTONE GOLF CLUB M ILLSTONE GOLF CLUB 450 Alpha Valley Home Rd. Morristown, TN 37814 was built in 1995 and has aged well just as 423.586.4000 l [email protected] designed. This golf course plays 6387 yards from thePUBLISHERS CHOICE/BEST GREENS tips, but don’t let the distance fool you, you will find a veryFACT SHEET challenging green on every hole. ADVERTISING IS TRACKABLE WITH• Holes: 18 Bermuda Wide stripped rolling THE USE OF QR CODES.• Type: Public cut fairways are one of the many• Built in: 1995 features at Millstone Golf Club• Golf Season: Year-round and the challenge here for most golfers is the undulated slopedPAR, YARDAGES AND COURSE RATINGS bentgrass greens. The greens here are always in great shape TEE PAR YARDAGE RATING SLOPE and roll plenty fast. This golf course will not disappoint, and Gold 72 5422 66.5 117 with the new line of golf carts White 72 5888 68.3 122 with onboard cooler’s, gettingRed (W) 72 4548 67.4 113 around the 18 holes here will beOrange 72 6387 70.9 126 a breeze.24 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORY FALL/WINTER 2016 This course layout is fun to play with 6 par 5’s and 6 par 4’s and 6 par 3’s. Millstone is a short drive from the Great Smoky Mountains and this course offers great views all the way around the course. Millstone is a full-service golf facility offering guest a fully stocked bar & grill where you will find great food and a beverage of your choice 7 days a week. The Pro-Shop received many awards and stocks all name brands in equipment and golf attire. Junior golf clinics, as well as PGA golf instructors, are available. If you’re looking for a new home Millstone does offer memberships as well. Come visit Millstone Golf Club today and see for yourself. Book your tee time with Millstone at: millstonegolfclub.net Contact Us: Millstone Golf Club 450 Alpha Valley Home Rd. Morristown, TN 37814 Phone: 423.586.4000 Email: [email protected] Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/MillstoneGolfClub 25FALL/WINTER 2016 GOLF GUIDE DIRECTORY www.backninemedia.website

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AudienceExecutives Managers, Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Chairman, Politicians,Business Professionals, Businessmen, Entrepreuners, Professional Golfers, Golf Club ManagersRegions: East Tennessee 22% FEMALECities: 54 78% MALE GENDERAge Breakdown PercentUNDER 30 30-39 40-39 50-59 60-69 70+ www.backninemedia.website

Percent 0.225 0.67 0.096 0.68 Percent of golfer who attended or graduated college 0.775 Percent of golfer who are married Percent of golfer who are female Percent of golfer who are male Number of the U.S. population who play golf HOUSEHOLD INCOME/ VEHICLE SPENDING ECONOMICS Spent $30,000+ on last vehicle Spent $40,000+ on last vehicleAverage household income of a golfer $95,000 Percent who own or lease 3+ vehiclesPercent of golfers who have a net worth 79 % DINING OUT 56 %over $100,000 Percent who dine out once a week or 28 % 83 % more 32 %Percent who own securities 86 % Percent who spend $3,000 or more 98 % annually dining out 73 %Percent who have life insurance 68 % 32 %Percent who own a credit or debit cardPercent who own a home GOLFER PURCHASING PLANSPercent who plan to purchase within 12 monthsGolf equipment 53 %Automobile 47 %Financial Planning 40 %Computer hardware 46 %Furniture / Home furnishings 33 %Office equipment 48 % www.backninemedia.website

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