Did you know the odds of making a hole-in-one are 1 in 3500?
In the US, over 128,000 holes-in-one are scored each year. The feeling of accomplishment when sinking a hole-in-one is cause for celebration enough but imagine if you then got to take home an exclusive prize valued at nearly $10,000.
Golfers now have that exciting opportunity when traveling to play at The Fort Golf Resort, a Pete Dye-designed championship course, in Indianapolis. Golfweek Magazine named The Fort one of the ‘Best Courses You Can Play’ in Indiana in 2018.
The Opportunity.
The Fort has partnered with Exclusively @9, a new company that’s offering players at select courses a daily opportunity to win a limited-edition Breitling @9 Navitimer watch any time they score a hole-in-one on designated par-3s.
Exclusively @9 is founded by Eric Wynne and Michael Reid, two African American businessmen with 50 years of combined experience working for a Fortune 500 insurance and financial services company, including as owners and operators of their own agencies. The duo along with other business partners first brought the Exclusively @9 experience to a Web.com Tour tournament in 2017 where a spectator sunk a putt during a putting contest to win the first @9 Breitling limited-edition watch.
The company has formed partnerships with leading organizations in their respective industries, including Breitling, a Swiss watchmaker and Reis-Nichols, a premier Indianapolis jeweler, to offer the highest-quality experiences, products and services. Since 1884, Breitling has established a global reputation for high-precision timepieces, its pioneering role in the development of the wrist chronograph, and its uncompromising commitment to design excellence. The Swiss watchmaker has agreed to manufacture 1,000 limited-edition Navitimer watches that are available only through Exclusively @9.
As the only company offering season-long, daily opportunities for golfers to win an exclusive product, Exclusively @9 is helping to attract new players and more group outings to partner courses.
How It Works.
To be eligible, players simply book their tee times through the Exclusively @9 website. No memberships, outside sponsorships, insurance or additional cost is required by individuals or participating groups when booked through @9.
“Exclusively @9 is helping to attract new players to the game of golf and increase excitement during every round that’s played,” said Eric Wynne, president and CEO of The Global Collaboration Group, parent company of Exclusively @9. “Courses have the opportunity to implement our program for the same amount of money third-party vendors charge for only booking tee times. Increased demand reduces inventory, resulting in price increases and greater price stability per round for the course.”
State-of-the-art video equipment is installed by Exclusively @9 on the designated holes to record and collect data from participating players and provide complete reliability in hole-in-one verification. Using solar energy to power the cameras and recording equipment, @9 can set up multiple holes without laying wires or causing damage to the course. All equipment is installed within a week without disruption of play and eliminates the need for a course representative to be present to verify a hole-in-one.
What People Are Saying.
The Exclusively @9 program launch at The Fort Golf Resort earlier this season, inviting avid golfers and beginners alike to take their shot at a hole-in-one.
“Exclusively @9 is bringing an exciting new element to the game of golf that the industry has never seen before,” said John Swan, PGA director of golf at The Fort Golf Resort. “There are typically about 10 hole-in-ones hit each season at The Fort, and with this one-of-a-kind opportunity from @9, we’re hoping to see even more this year.”
The program has already begun attracting individuals and groups alike. Several large group outings have flocked to The Fort Golf Resort because of the unique and exclusive opportunity.
“We had 148 players participate in our outing at The Fort. There was nothing but positive feedback about the course and the @9 Golf Experience,” said Dave Durocher and Larry Golden, golf outing organizers. “We’ve already committed to another outing in 2019 and anticipate having the maximum allowable players for the day.”
Where To Try It.
Not located near Indianapolis? No problem! Exclusively @9 plans to expand its program to 19 additional golf courses in major cities across the U.S. next year to help courses differentiate themselves from competitors by offering a unique player experience for no added cost. The program also plans to expand into other sporting venues to provide additional exclusive opportunities for fans of all kinds.
For more information on Exclusively @9, visit www.exclusivelyat9.com. Connect with the company online via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for additional updates and announcements.
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“Exclusively @9 has partnered with leading organizations in their respective industries to offer the highest-quality experiences, products and services in the world.” Interested in becoming a partner? Contact partners@exclusivelyat9.com
