I am delighted to announce that the Necker Open organizers andNecker Island will be hosting the 1st annual Necker Open Pro Amgolf event.

The Necker Open is a fun and spirited Pro Am golf event held at SeaIsland Golf Resort and my very own private island and home, Necker.You will have the opportunity to be paired up with four golf legendsincluding Greg Norman, all competing for the Necker Open trophy.

This years Necker Open takes place from August 27th - Sept 1st. Thefun will begin at Sea Island Resort in Sea Island, Georgia. Guests willenjoy 36 holes of golf, playing 9 holes with each legend. Followingtwo nights at Sea Island, guests will be flown privately to NeckerIsland, where you will enjoy an all-inclusive three-night/ four daystay.

Once on Necker, you will have the opportunity to enjoy all the islandactivities including paddle boarding, kite boarding, sailing,snorkeling and tennis. We have also created some of the world smost exciting golf challenges, so be prepared!

Thanks for your support and see you on Necker this August.

Cheers!

We are pleased to announce that double major winner and formerWorld No.1 Greg Norman will be participating in the 2015 NeckerOpen!

Fast Greg Norman Facts:

• 331 Weeks as the world s Number 1 ranked golfer•Won over 85 international tournaments in his career•Two majors including the Open Championship in 1986 and 1993• Nicknamed the Great White Shark• 30 Top Ten finishes in Majors• First player in history to surpass $10million in career earnings

Great White Shark Enterprises

Norman serves as Chairman and CEO of Great White SharkEnterprises, a multinational corporation that comprises severalcompanies and divisions including Greg Norman Golf CourseDesign, Greg Norman Wine Estates, Greg Norman Australian Prime,Southern Cross Developments, Greg Norman Production Company,Greg Norman's Australian Grille, Greg Norman Interactive as well asmany other merchandising and licensing initiatives.

Norman is admired equally as a sportsman and businessman. Helearned long ago that the game of golf could be a platform forsomething even greater, and he has transcended the game tobecome arguably the most successful athlete-turned-entrepreneurin history.

OVERVIEW

Vision:Enjoy a six day / five night world-class Pro-Am Golf Event and Charity Dinner, Auction & Party, hosted on Sir Richard Bransons private island, Necker Island and at Sea Island Golf Resort, Georgia.

Necker Open Pro-AmFour PGA Tour Players / Legends will be teamed up with amateurs of all levels, to compete in this fun, spirited and handicapped golf event.

Sea Island / Necker Island Activities:Whilst on Necker, guests can engage in activities like paddle boarding, pilates, sailing, kite boarding, wake boarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, massage therapy, tennis, parties and more. There will also be some fun golf challenges including a par three hole-in-one $1,000,000 prize at Sea Island.

Format & Rules: A handicapped scoring format will make it competitive for players of all levels. Teams consist of one pro and up to three amateurs.

The Cause: A portion of event profits and 100% of all live and silent auction proceeds go to Virgin Unite, The Greg Norman Foundation, the National Tennis Foundation, and other leading PGA Tour players charities.

Charity Dinner, Auction & Party:Join us on the opening night for the Charity Dinner, Auction and Party. Relax, grab a drink and make a difference in the world by bidding on exclusive travel experiences and select items

Saturday, August 297:00am 8:00am 11:30am 2:00pm6:00pm6:30pm

7:00pm 8:00pm

Sunday, August 308:00am

10:00am11:00pm 1:30pm 3:30pm7:00pm 8:00pm

Monday, August 318:00am

9:00am 1:30 pm 3:30pm7:00pm 8:00pm 9:30pm

Tuesday, September 19:00am 12:00pm

Thursday, August 273:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

Friday, August 288:00am 9:00am12:30pm 3:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm

Breakfast in the Great HouseRelax Lunch on Turtle BeachGolf ChallengesCocktailsDinnerBeach Party

BreakfastDepart

Breakfast18 holesLunch after 9 holesDepart for Necker IslandArrive on Necker IslandWelcome reception withRichard BransonCocktails Dinner

Breakfast in the GreatHouseIsland HikeIsland Sailboat RaceSushi LunchBeach & Island ActivitesCocktailsDinner

Guest ArrivalCocktailsCharity Dinner, Auction & Party

Breakfast18 holes Lunch RelaxCocktailsDinner

Pro Am TeamsTeams will consist of one PGA Tour Golf Pro / Legend and threeamateurs. After every 9 holes, the teams will rotate giving eachamateur the chance to play with every pro. There will be a total oftwelve (12) amateur participants / golfers worldwide. Amateurparticipants can rotate with their guest every nine holes if theywish.

Sea Island ResortGuests will enjoy two nights / three days with 36 holes of golf

Necker IslandGuest will enjoy three nights / four days of relaxation, beachactivities and the Necker 9 with Sir Richard Branson.

The Necker 9 involves unique golf challenges on and around Necker Island.

These may include:

1.Chipping2.Putting 3.Great House Longest Drive4.Closest to the Pin5.Sand Wedge Competition6.Target 7.Par 3 Challenge8.Hit Richard9.Great House Put Off

From its inception, The Cloister at Sea Island has been defined bylegendary elegance. Generations of discriminating guests havereturned again and again to this secluded coastal retreat. Experiencethe personal service, spectacular dining, and signature activities thathave made The Cloister an enduring tradition. Surrender to the lure of200 world-class hotel rooms and suites showcasing a unique naturalsetting and exclusive access to five miles of private beach.

The Cloister is Sea Island's central experience, encompassing the fullspectrum of resort amenities and activities.

Accommodations at The Cloister have received numerous accolades,including the prestigious Forbes Five-Star award. At the heart of TheCloister is the main building, Sea Island's Mediterranean-masterpiece,inspired by the original 1928 Cloister building. This renownedarchitectural icon extends into lush, captivating gardens, while risingboldly at river's edge. From a bird's-eye view, The Cloister encompassesa sprawling range of buildings and amenities, including the Sea IslandYacht Club, The Cloister Spa, and The Cloister Beach Club.

Fine dining is an essential part of The Cloister experience.Four dining establishments are housed within The Cloister area,including the renowned Georgian Room Georgia's only Forbes Five-star restaurant.

Luxury accommodations within The Cloister are available in threedistinctive settings: The Cloister (main building and wings), The CloisterBeach Club Suites, and The Cloister Ocean Villas. All three settings offerready access to resort amenities, including The Spa, boating, tennis,squash, and beach activities. Guests are encouraged to do everythingor nothing at all.

You will be playing at Seaside which is the pinnacle of links golf! Situated at the southern tip of St. Simons Island at The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, this Oceanside course places a premium on careful shot selection, recovery, and putting. Offering Sea Island's most demanding layout, Seaside is the host venue for the PGA TOUR's McGladrey Classic. Seaside has also hosted multiple USGA events, challenging golf's best amateur players.

Find yourself playing on Rees Jones' masterful renovation, Plantation Course. Found among a forest of ancient live oak and cedar, with a hint of danger lurking in its tidal creeks and lakes. Plantation boasts expansive fairways that give definition to the course, showcasing beautiful views of the ocean, oaks, and blooming flowers enticing the accomplished and inviting the novice. Jones calls the new Plantation "parkland by the sea" for its magnificent vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and its lush natural scenery.

Necker Island is a 74 acre island in the British Virgin Islands, home and favorite hideaway to Sir Richard Branson.

The British Virgin Island s (BVI s) are a group of island s approximately 1,100 miles south-east of Miami, Florida, 60 miles due east of Puerto Rico, and about 120 miles north-west of St Barts.

Sir Richard first purchased the island in 1978 and it opened as a luxury retreat available for private hire in 1984.

Necker Island is a part of Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard s portfolio of unique retreats.

There is a dedicated team of fabulous staff on the island plus more than 200 flamingos who are all part of the Necker family!

Guest Rooms: Guests will have the opportunity to stay in private Bali Houses or up in one of the Great House suites.

Island Activities :

• Wind Surfing

• Kite Boarding

• Spa• Snorkeling • Sailing

• Paddle Boarding • Wake Boarding • Water Skiing • Tennis • Beach Volleyball

The Charity Dinner and Auction on August 27th will be at Sea Island and will be an event to remember. Guests will mix and mingle with Greg Norman and PGA Tour Pros/Legends while enjoying an amazing dining experience.

100% of all money raised from the online & live auction will go to benefit Virgin Unite, the Greg Norman Foundation, the National Tennis Foundation, and other other leading PGA Tour players charities.

We are proud to report that our sister event, the Necker Cup has raised over $2,500,000 over the past three years.

Greg Norman Golf Foundation:The Foundation was formed by Greg Norman in1987. The foundation provides professionalguidance and golf instruction throughoutQueensland, Australia to junior members of golfclubs, school students as well as those in othereducational establishments, and children withspecific physical disabilities. The Greg Norman GolfFoundation’s goal is to turn little fish into sharks; tohelp grow their game, boost their confidence andprovide them with an opportunity to have fun outon the course

National Tennis FoundationWe are honored to have the Necker Open, helpsupport the National Tennis Foundation.

Virgin Unite:Virgin Unite connects amazing people and greatideas to make positive change happen in theworld. In North America, our focus is on BiggerFutures for young people. We inspire and engagethe Virgin Unite community of staff and customers,entrepreneurs, external businesses, celebrityambassadors, governments and the general publicto create opportunities for vulnerable youngpeople to build the Bigger Futures they deserve.

All Necker Open guests have the option to fly on their own or with us for a fee of $5,000 per person. This is a round trip private flight from Sea Island (GA) to the Virgin Islands.

Guests will depart Sea Island August 29th and return on September 1st

Flight time is approx. 3hr

Necker Open PackageEach package is for two (2) guests sharing accommodation's. Both guests can compete in the Necker Open Pro Am and may rotate with their guest every nine holes if they wish. Participants will have the unique opportunity to enjoy 2 nights at Sea Island Resort and 3 nights on Necker Island.

Package Price$80,000 for two (2) people, with $8,000 of the price made payable to the National Tennis Foundation as a charitable donation for the Charity Dinner & Auction that benefits The Greg Norman Foundation, the National Tennis Foundation, and Virgin Unite. The National Tennis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization and part of your contribution to The Necker Open Charity Event may qualify as a charitable deduction for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is deductible.

Package Includes:•All meals and drinks (excluding premium alcoholic beverages)•2 Nights of accommodation's at Sea Island•You will have the opportunity to enjoy all activities on Necker Island including paddle boarding, kite boarding, sailing, snorkeling, and tennis (spa treatments are available but not included).•Transfers to/from Virgin Island airports•3 nights accommodation's at Necker Island•Team entry for two (2) people into the Necker Open Pro Am•Entry into the Charity Dinner, Auction & Party•Boat transfers around The North Sound

Q. Can I come alone? A. Yes, of course. However, you will be required to pay the full price of a package

Q. Can a spouse or companion come? Can they play on my team? A. You can bring a guest and they will be able to play on your team. Both guests can compete in the Necker Open Pro Am and may rotate with their guest every nine holes if they wish. There will also be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fun golf challenges whilst on Necker Island.

Q. How much time will Sir Richard Branson spend with us? A. Richard will be participating in all major event activities while on Necker Island.

Q. How do you assign Pros & Accommodations? A. Necker Island rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis, once full payment has been received. Each amateur team will play 9 holes with each of the four PGA tour professional/ legends.

Q. What is the attire for the trip? A. At Sea Island, attire can be a mix of semi-formal (jacket, collared shirt and slacks) and casual wear. While on Necker Island the attire is beach casual for all activities

Q. Can children attend the Necker Open? A. The Necker Open is designed for adult guests and activities may not be suitable for children. However, with an additional charge, guests may bring children based on room / villa type, availability and the child's age. In any case, only two people are allowed on the private flight to and from the Virgin Islands.

Q. Is a handicap system being used? A. A handicapped scoring format will make it competitive for players of all levels. The tournament organizers will notify players of the handicap system