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Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Leadership 4 Board of Directors 18 Talent & Contributors 21 Programming 25 Corporate Headquarters with Digital Studio 26 TV/Video Production Studio 27


Welcome to the Club Back9Network, based in Hartford, Conn., is a new lifestyle television network and media company. Back9Network is inviting everyone into the golf lifestyle, from those who are already part of the game to those who aspire to live the golf life…even if they rarely pick up a club. Back9Network was developed as a complementary alternative to traditional media’s focus on professional golf tournament coverage. Focused on compelling storytelling, interesting personalities and characters, features and fashions, interviews and instruction, travel, gear and so much more, fans of all kinds will want to hang with the Back9Network. The newly redesigned Back9Network.com — with an upgraded user experience — is an ad-supported online clubhouse open to everyone. Featuring free content with dynamic video storytelling, columns, coverage and commentary from more than 30 contributors worldwide, and a modern, clean, user-friendly design, the new Back9Network.com is optimized for viewing and browsing on any device (smartphone, tablet or desktop). Back9Network’s Corporate Headquarters and TV/Video Production Studio are a central part of the rebirth of downtown Hartford. Back9Network joins ESPN, NBC Sports and YES Network in Connecticut, which is quickly becoming the sports media capital of the world. The network’s leadership team, headed by James Bosworth, founder and CEO, includes respected and outspoken executives from the golf and media industries. Clint Eastwood serves as chairman of the Back9Network Creative Committee. Back9Network, Inc. 30 Lewis Street Hartford, CT 06103 860-560-7671 For further information, visit www.Back9Network.com.

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Leadership

James L. “Jamie” Bosworth, Jr. Founder & CEO James L. “Jamie” Bosworth is considered one of the most dynamic, visionary and effective golf industry leaders of the last two decades. As Chief Executive Officer of the Back9Network, he brings a truly unique insight into golf industry media execution and its impact on its most highly coveted demographic, the golf lifestyle consumer. Realizing that both advertisers and the golfing public were being underserved by current broadcast alternatives, Mr. Bosworth envisioned a global, multi-platform network that would transcend the professional tours and focus on the golf lifestyle, appealing to passionate player and casual fan alike. In 2010, he assembled an elite team of broadcast, web and golf industry experts to launch the Back9Network via a $45M private equity offering. Prior to starting Back9, Mr. Bosworth served as Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Product Development for Callaway Golf, following the company’s largest-ever acquisition of the Ben Hogan and Top-Flite brands. Under his leadership, the company introduced a global series of highly successful new products, created innovative umbrella advertising strategies for both brands (across multiple media platforms, TV, print, and web), and instituted a complete restructuring of the marketing and sales departments. As a result, Ben Hogan sales increased from $12M to $60M globally, while reducing overall brand losses to a near breakeven point in the first full fiscal year. Mr. Bosworth began his golf career as the youngest assistant professional ever at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links, where he was also a founding staff member of the Pebble Beach Golf Academy. A short time later, he joined Odyssey Golf as a Sales Representative where he was promoted to the position of National Sales Manager just two years later. Mr. Bosworth delivered record sales and market share, leading to the brand’s acquisition by Callaway Golf. During his tenure at Odyssey, he was instrumental in the massively successful roll out of White Hot Putters and the 2-Ball Putter franchise (the most successful putter launch in the history of the golf equipment industry).

N E T W O R Kbacknine Mr. Bosworth was recruited away from Callaway Golf/Odyssey by Cleveland Golf to help manage their expansion into the wood and putter markets. While there, he worked to help launch several highly successful wood product lines that contributed to Cleveland Golf doubling its sales within 18 months. Most recently, Mr. Bosworth founded the Bosworth Sports Group (formerly Blake and Bosworth) where as CEO, he capitalized on his expertise in sales, marketing, branding, product development, club design, distribution, and manufacturing to provide highly sought after consultative services. The player/agent representative services division was sold after becoming the fastest growing player representative group in the industry (representing PGA Tour professionals including Steve Marino, Ricky Barnes and Jeff Quinney). Additionally, he spearheaded the business development division of the company and initiated highly lucrative deals with companies as diverse as Waste Management, Ginn Resorts, Marsh & McLennan and Fred Couples. Outside of the golf space, Mr. Bosworth represented professional athletes such as Liz Hatch (Cyclist) and Javier Colon (Recording Artist), where he provided career advisory services and developed unique marketing partnerships (Hatch – Maxim Magazine; Colon – IMI Luxury Real Estate). Javier Colon was featured in April 2011 on the new and highly promoted NBC reality TV program, “The Voice.” Mr. Bosworth is a proud graduate of Seton Hall University where he was awarded the first ever, full golf scholarship in program history, was named Big East Freshman of the year, and led the Pirates to a Big East Golf Championship. Jamie currently serves on a board of the PGA Merchandise Show, is interviewed frequently by Golfweek, Golf Digest, Golf World and The Hollywood Reporter. He has also repeatedly appeared on the Golf Channel, NBC and Fox Television as an industry expert.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Clint Eastwood Creative Board Chairman An international icon in cinema, Clint Eastwood’s career began in the mid 1950′s, working as an actor in the TV series “Rawhide.” 1971 proved to be a turning point in Eastwood’s career and one of his best years in film, if not the best. He starred in three high-caliber films, starting with “The Beguiled.” Mr. Eastwood then directed his first movie, “Play Misty for Me.” That same year, he played the hard edge police inspector in “Dirty Harry,” which invented the loose-cannon cop genre that has been imitated even to this day, and made him a superstar. Mr. Eastwood continued his film career with a constant stream of successful movies. His western, “Unforgiven,” garnered Mr. Eastwood his first Oscar nomination as Best Actor, and wins for Best Director and producer of the Best Picture. “In the Line of Fire,” and “The Bridges of Madison County” were both hits at the box office and hailed as some of his best performances. In what is arguably the finest film of his career, Mr. Eastwood directed and starred opposite Hilary Swank in “Million Dollar Baby.” A critical and commercial triumph, the movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture, as well as his second nomination for Best Actor and win for Best Director. After starring in iconic movies for four decades, Mr. Eastwood has proved himself to be not only the longest running movie star, but also a consummate Hollywood legend. His career as a director continues to thrive. Mr. Eastwood’s life and career as well as his love of golf inspired his world-class golf resort in Carmel, California called Tehama. In 1999, he led the investor group that purchased the Pebble Beach Company. He also serves as chairman of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, which hosts the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, one of the most internationally recognized stops on the PGA tour. Mr. Eastwood has brought his television and film industry experience as well as his love of the golf game to Back9Network, where he currently serves as creative director, driving Back9′s mission through casting, content and programming.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Reid Gorman President

Reid Gorman is a 20-year veteran of the golf industry specializing in sales and operations for leading consumer brands.

Mr. Gorman was President of the MacGregor Golf Company from 2005-2008. He honed his leadership skills in sales and business development as National Sales Manager for the Callaway Golf Ball Company, Sales Operations Manager and Strategic Sales Manager for the Callaway Golf Company and Senior Director of Sales, Top-Flite & Ben Hogan brands.

At Callaway Golf and at the age of 29, Reid was hand picked by company founder, Ely Callaway, to launch the Callaway Golf Ball brand into the highly competitive golf ball category as National Sales Manager. Shortly thereafter, he pioneered the development and management of the Strategic Sales function at Callaway Golf, well in advance of retail consolidation trends.

A certified Birkman Method® Consultant, Mr. Gorman founded 2James Consulting, a full-service business management-consulting firm, where he leveraged his diverse experiences in all aspects of commerce and business operations, ranging from retail sales, retail management, customer service, field sales, sales operations, sales management and other senior management experiences to deliver growth and increased profitability to his clients.

Reid is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Carlos Silva Chief Operating Officer (EIR)

Having managed the meteoric growth of some of the world’s largest multimedia empires and niche sports cable networks, Carlos Silva brings his expertise to the Back9Network as the company’s acting Chief Operating Officer.

In early 2006, Mr. Silva was appointed President and COO of Universal Sports (then called the World Champion Sports Network), the leading content aggregator and distributor of world championship, Olympic-style sports in the U.S. After executing syndication agreements with Fox Sports, Yahoo Sports, and AOL Sports to grow awareness of the company’s content, he helped to raise $35 million and create a partnership with NBC to launch the sports cable TV network in 10 million homes. The network’s audience had increased to 65 million homes by 2011.

Prior to Universal Sports, Mr. Silva ran some of the largest web destinations in the world: AOL News, AOL Sports and AOL Money. He also serves as a Partner and Entrepreneur In Residence at Park Lane, a sports-advisory investment bank.

As an accomplished strategist, Mr. Silva is highly skilled in business development, general management, operations, content licensing, product design and recruiting.

He is an accomplished tri-athlete and Ironman competitor and also won four BIG EAST Team Championships in Tennis.

Carlos holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College, earning his Masters degree from George Washington University.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Paul Pendergast Chief Relationship Officer Known as one of the most savvy and successful development executives in the country, Paul Pendergast joined Back9Network from the University of Connecticut (UConn), where he most recently served as Director of Institutional Advancement. Mr. Pendergast also served as Interim Athletic Director at UConn, President of the Saint Francis Foundation and Senior Vice President of Development for Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Before leading Saint Francis, Mr. Pendergast served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development at the UConn. During this time, Mr. Pendergast was responsible for growing the division’s donor base during the University’s meteoric rise to national prominence. From 1968 until his retirement in 1998, prior to joining UConn, Mr. Pendergast held various managerial and executive level sales and marketing positions with the IBM Corporation and its affiliates, both domestically and abroad. A 1968 graduate of Grove City (PA) College, Mr. Pendergast is active with many community non-profit boards and committees in the Greater Hartford area, including the Hartford Symphony Orchestra; The Mark Twain Museum; Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce; Ray of Hope Foundation (founded by the Miami Heat’s Ray Allen); Northwest Catholic High School; Mandell Jewish Community Center; and the Travelers Championship.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Charles Cox Chief Financial Officer Charles Cox joined Back9Network from ESPN, Inc., where he was the Director, International Finance – Business Development in its Bristol, Connecticut headquarters, working on mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, channel/product launches, and other corporate projects for ESPN’s international businesses. In conjunction with upper management at ESPN and its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, he helped sell Asia’s top sports pay television asset, ESPN Star Sports, to News Corp. In addition, he led ESPN’s acquisition of Footytips, Australia’s top sports fantasy-tipping website, as well as helped launch ESPN’s third Spanish-speaking pay television network, ESPN 3 (Tres), in Latin America. Prior to ESPN, Mr. Cox worked as an investment banker at Fidus Partners in Charlotte, North Carolina, providing merger & acquisition advisory and related services to middle-market private equity firms, corporations, and private business owners. He also worked in the media and communications investment banking group of Wachovia Securities, advising corporate clients on mergers & acquisitions and debt offerings. Before entering investment banking, Mr. Cox was a corporate attorney in New York City at Proskauer, the country’s top sports and entertainment law firm, serving clients like the National Basketball Association. He started his career in Washington, D.C. at the prominent law firm, Williams & Connolly, primarily supporting the firm’s sports law practice with the recruiting, marketing, and free agent analysis of its professional athlete clients. Mr. Cox earned MBA and JD degrees from the University of Virginia, and received a BA in economics and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Robert Abbott Executive Vice President, Production & Content Development

Robert Abbott joined Back9Network after an award-winning career with leading media companies, including ESPN, Inc. and CNN. In his most recent ESPN role as Senior Coordinating Producer of Content Development, Mr. Abbott, who joined ESPN in 2001, oversaw the development of new shows, special projects and provided editorial direction for ESPN Films. Mr. Abbott was co-creator of E:60, the network's first multi-themed, prime-time newsmagazine series. He oversaw overall production, including staffing, editorial content, budgeting and story ideas for the Emmy Award-winning show.

Mr. Abbott previously served as a coordinating producer for ESPN Classic from 2004 to 2007, where he created, launched and was responsible for the production of 59 episodes of one of the network's signature series - Top 5 Reasons You Can't Blame. From February 2003 to September 2004, he was the coordinating producer and launched “Who's #1?”, “The Headlines” and ESPN’s Silver Anniversary special programming.

From 2001 to 2003, he produced ESPN Classic's critically-acclaimed SportsCentury series, profiling sports personalities such as Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis, legendary NFL coach Bill Parcells, professional women's tennis players, The Williams Sisters, and Jerry Jones' Cowboys.

Prior to joining ESPN, Mr. Abbott was a producer for CNN (1987 - 2001). At CNN, he served as the network's Olympic producer for 10 years, spanning five Olympic games. He also worked as a producer for CNN Sports, news shows, and as an investigative producer. Mr. Abbott’s investigative work on Bob Knight's controversial coaching tactics eventually led to the firing of the legendary coach by Indiana University after 29 years at the school.

Mr. Abbott has been honored for his work, receiving five Sports Emmy Awards in four categories including Journalism, Long Feature, Best New Approaches and Anthology Series. He also won a News and Documentary Emmy Award for CNN's Breaking News Coverage of The Olympic Park Bombing in 1996. His 1999 Bob Knight investigation garnered a National Headliner Award for Sports Reporting.

A native of Miami, FL, Mr. Abbott is a 1986 graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Matt Singerman Executive Vice President, Programming Matt Singerman joined Back9Network from Reelz Channel, where he was senior vice president of programming in charge of the network’s entire lineup, including in-house programming, acquisitions, and outside development & production for both reality & scripted shows. Among the programming he influenced at Reelz was The Kennedys, a mini-series acquired from History Channel, which achieved the highest ratings in Reelz’ history. During his tenure, Reelz increased total day ratings from 2011 versus 2010 by 230 percent, making Reelz the fastest growing network on television. He also oversaw the first live event in Reelz’ history, William & Kate’s Royal Wedding, which became the most watched special in the network’s history. He worked from 2005 – 2010 as senior vice president, programming and production, for TV Guide Network, where he led all facets of programming, including managing and recruiting on-air talent including Joan and Melissa Rivers, Joey Fatone, Lisa Rinna, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Chris Harrison. Mr. Singerman partnered for outside originals with leading Hollywood production companies, such as Freemantle, Magical Elves, and Zoo, while also acquiring shows like Ugly Betty, Punk-d, and American Idol Rewind. During this period, TV Guide Network increased programming from 180 hours per year to 750 hours per year, including 10 new shows. From 1998 - 2005, Mr. Singerman served in a variety of roles with Fox News Channel. He was executive producer of morning programming, responsible for the Fox & Friends franchise, which grew into the top rated cable morning show under his guidance. Earlier in his career with Fox News Channel, he was a producer for special projects and the Fox Files network magazine show. Mr. Singerman began his career in 1992 as a producer on A Current Affair and, later on King World’s American Journal. He is a graduate of Tufts University in Boston.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Jim Kahn Executive Vice President, Global Sales Jim Kahn joined The Golf Digest Companies in November 2002 as Vice President, National Equipment Director, overseeing alliances, partnerships and integrated marketing solutions across print, Internet, tablet and mobile platforms with golf equipment manufacturers. In August 2004, he was promoted to SVP, overseeing the Travel segment and involved in developing and maintaining strategic alliances with leading organizations in the golf industry (e.g. PGA Tour, GC, USGA, etc.). He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Golf Foundation from 2002 through 2008. He is a high energy sales leader and strategist with proven success in generating revenues and creating partnerships. Twenty-five years in the golf industry have yielded deep and long term relationships at all levels in the manufacturing, industry and marketing sectors. Previously, from 2000-2002, Mr. Kahn held executive positions at Entrepreneur Magazine and Profile Publishing, where he was responsible for overseeing sales and marketing for various publications. He also served on the Board of Advisors for Book4Golf, a golf Internet company. Mr. Kahn worked from 1986-2000 at Golf Magazine Properties, a division of Times Mirror Magazines, and held several positions during his 14-year career with the company, starting as a salesperson and leaving as Senior Vice President, Group Publisher. He served on the National Golf Foundation’s Board of Governors from 1996-1999. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kahn held the position of Media Planner and then Account Executive for Backer & Spielvogel Advertising Agency. He began his career in 1980 at Vanguard Advertising. Mr. Kahn earned his B.S. in business management from SUNY Binghamton. He carries an 8-handicap as a member of the Woodcrest Club in Long Island.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Dennis Allen Senior Vice President, Global Business Development

Fluent in Japanese, Dennis Allen has lived and worked in Asia for 18 years bringing with him a unique understanding of the Asian markets.

From July 2005 until May 2009, he served as Vice-President and Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Region for TaylorMade-adidas Golf, based in Hong-Kong. In this capacity, he managed TMaG’s golf business in 13 countries, and led his team to revenue and profit growth exceeding 120% in less than four years. His efforts included signing a three-year agreement with the China Golf Association, the exclusive development arm for golf in China.

From January 1999 until January 2005, he was President of Acushnet Company (owner of Titleist and FootJoy golf brands) in Japan where he oversaw all business areas, with five direct reports. He grew revenue to $60MM in 2004, up from $40MM in 1999, growing distribution from 69 outlets to 1,100 accounts, while maximizing employee productivity in 15 key markets.

Mr. Allen is a graduate of the University of Washington.


Steve Shaw Vice President, Production

After helping to shape the on-line personas and video communications strategies of more than a dozen golf companies, Steve Shaw serves as Vice President of Production for the Back9 Network.

Mr. Shaw is a producer, communications consultant, writer, and founder of Visual Concepts, one of New England’s premiere multimedia production companies. He started the company in 1986, producing documentaries, web sites, internal and external video programs, as well as sales meetings and special events for corporations around the world, specializing in work for the golf industry.

With 638% growth in four years, the company was named to the prestigious INC 500 list of the fastest growing, privately held businesses in America. Mr. Shaw was an award winning television journalist for WTNH-TV in New Haven, CT from 1980 to 1986.

Mr. Shaw has worked with some of golf’s most iconic brands, including Top-Flite, Ben Hogan, and Spalding Sports. Over the last two decades, he has helped launch new products for Callaway Golf, Odyssey, MacGregor, Etonic, and many more.

He has produced dozens of programs that have received national honors from the International Television Association [ITVA], The National Telly Awards, The International Association of Business Communicators [IABC], CINE, and the New York Festivals. Recent documentary work was honored with an Emmy Award from the New England chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Emerson College and a former member of its Board of Overseers, Mr. Shaw lectures at colleges and universities across the country.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Mike Feld Chief Technology Officer

Mike Feld has more than 20-years of experience in telecommunications and information technology.

Prior to joining Back9Network, Mr. Feld founded fc.com, Inc., a company specializing in the then-emerging field of remote network management for telecom carriers and enterprises.

Fc.com also designed and implemented network operations centers (NOCs) and local network infrastructures for exchange carriers such as CTC, Nynex/BA, and VTel (Vermont Telephone). Fc.com was sold to CTC, one of the largest Northeast CLECs, in 2000. At CTC, Mike created the first fully remote (Voice/Data over Frame) NOC.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Feld served as the Chief Technology Officer of Connecticut Broadband, where he designed a statewide VOIP network. He also served as a Senior Consultant for Connecticut Broadband’s consulting division, Partner Consulting, focusing on complex voice, data and Internet applications. Mr. Feld has also worked with numerous Municipal Utilities across the country assisting with the technical assessment, vendor selection and rollout of Broadband Data Services.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Ryan Ballengee Managing Editor, Back9Network.com As managing editor of Back9Network.com, the online clubhouse for Back9Network, Ryan Ballengee is responsible for all actions behind the scenes to ensure Back9Network.com is the home of compelling, entertaining and engaging content. He guides a team of 30 national and international contributors to Back9Network.com, while also being a regular contributor himself, providing the same kind of insight and perspective on professional golf, the golf business and the golfing life that he has since 2001. Mr. Ballengee has been writing, blogging and broadcasting about golf for over a decade, working for NBC Sports, Golf Channel and SB Nation. From November 2010 to August 2012, he wrote about golf for NBC Universal, where he was a frequent contributor to GolfChannel.com's blog, GolfTalkCentral. He also oversaw editorial content for NBCSports.com's ProGolfTalk blog. Ballengee hosted a popular podcast, The 19th Hole Golf Show, for nearly a decade. In 2003, he created Golf News Net (GNN), the online news complement to the podcast, providing information, analysis and opinion. Mr. Ballengee loves to golf, even when trying futilely to qualify for the U.S. Open. He carries a .8 handicap index, though he’ll happily add strokes to play in a scramble. A graduate of the University of Maryland in 2004 (B.S., Business Administration) and 2006 (Master of Public Policy), Ballengee is an avid Terps fan.

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Board of Directors Ray Allen NBA Superstar, Philanthropist Ray Allen is the most prolific three-point shooter in NBA history, a future Hall of Famer and a noted philanthropist. A ten-time NBA All-Star, Allen turned professional in 1996 following an All-American career at the University of Connecticut. He has played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and Boston Celtics, where he won a World Championship in 2008, and joined the Miami Heat for the 2012 season. Mr. Allen has served as the NBA spokesman for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and founded the Ray of Hope Foundation, which assists sports related and community based youth programs across the country. He is an avid fan of the golf lifestyle and carries a plus 1 handicap. Greg Hopkins Former CEO, Cleveland Golf/Srixon Greg Hopkins led and fueled one of the golf industry’s most extraordinary company transformations during a 16-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Golf/Srixon. Mr. Hopkins was responsible for reshaping the company’s product line, incorporating new technology, and boosting Cleveland Golf’s presence on the professional tours. Sales skyrocketed 500% during the first seven years of his tenure. When Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (SRI Sports Ltd.) purchased the company in December 2007, he continued on as Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Golf/Srixon. Mr. Hopkins also served as an Executive Director of SRI Sports Ltd. He is a member of the European Senior Tour and competed in the British Senior Open in 2006 and US Senior PGA Championship in 2009. Mr. Hopkins earned his Bachelor’s degree from Millikin University.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Joseph Mayernik CEO, Sonoma Holdings, LLC Joseph Mayernik is successful entrepreneur and senior executive in the healthcare and waste industries. He is currently the CEO of Sonoma Holdings, LLC and was the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Waste Solutions (HWS). At the time it was sold in 2011, HWS was the second largest medical waste company in the United States. Mr. Mayernik also was the Founder and CEO of Human Resource Services, an organizational restructuring firm specializing in the analysis of strategic and business plans, forecasts and executive personnel assessment. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University. Michael M. Michigami President, MMM Business Advisory Services Michael Michigami has over thirty year in senior management positions at Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller public and private companies. An experienced corporate officer, Mr. Michigami has led communications, software, e-commerce, computing, and networking corporations, and currently serves as the President of MMM Business Advisory Services. He is the former Chairman and CEO of Digital Microwave Corporation (STXN), President and CEO of Datapoint Corporation (DPT), and Divisional President at United Technologies Corporation (UTX). Mr. Michigami has also served on several boards at venture capital and private equity funded technology start-ups, as well as numerous community organizations. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Paul J. Spengler Executive Vice President, Pebble Beach Company Paul Spengler is one of the world’s most influential and respected golf industry executives. Mr. Spengler is currently the Executive Vice President of Pebble Beach Company, where his primary responsibilities include business development and sponsorships. He has served as the General Chairman of two U.S. Open Championships and as a consultant to numerous professional golf tournaments across the United States. Mr. Spengler was a venue director for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, and from 1984 to 1990, served as Director of Golf Operations at Ohlmeyer Communications Company, producer of ESPN golf telecasts for the PGA, Senior PGA, and LPGA Tours, The Skins Game, The Senior Skins Game, and The LPGA Skins Game on NBC. A multiple winner of Hawaii State Amateur Championships and winner of the 1996 California State Senior Amateur Championship, he qualified for the USGA Senior Open in 1993, the US Senior Amateur in 1994, the British Senior Open in 1995, and the British Senior Amateur in 1998. He also has competed in 25 Bing Crosby/AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Ams, beginning in 1964. Mr. Spengler was elected to the Hawaii Golf Hall of Fame in 1997. He serves as a National Trustee of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. James D. Wehr Jim Wehr leads one of America’s oldest life insurance companies as President and Chief Executive Officer of The Phoenix Companies, Inc., where he was appointed in April 2009 after serving as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Wehr joined Phoenix in 1981 and held a series of increasingly senior investment positions, including credit research, trading and portfolio management. As Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Wehr oversaw the life insurance company's general account and affiliated investment portfolios, directed the public fixed income group, and managed institutional client portfolios for Goodwin Capital Advisers, a Phoenix subsidiary. Mr. Wehr also serves on the Board of the Greater Hartford YMCA and the Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Network, Inc. He has a Bachelor's degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut.

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Talent & Contributors Matt Adams

Matt Adams is host of the popular Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio program “Fairways of Life with Matt Adams,” which airs from 7-9am ET, Monday through Friday. The program is simulcast online, free-of-charge, at Back9Network.com; listeners do not have to be SiriusXM subscribers to tune in. An archive of past shows is also available at Back9Network.com. Mr. Adams serves as a contributor to Back9Network and Back9Network.com, providing commentary from each of golf’s major championships, as well as a unique look at the best golf courses in the world. He is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, and commentator for European Tour Productions, PGA Tour Entertainment, ESPN and ITV and a 25-year golf industry veteran. Mr. Adams has hosted broadcasts from every major and the Ryder Cup, with no one else in the world hosting more weekly golf talk. He started his career at ESPN, then moved on to the golf industry, where he worked in golf equipment manufacturing, having built clubs for Wilson, RAM and Nicklaus, among others, and continues to consult on golf course operations.

Jennifer Bosworth An Emmy nominated television reporter/anchor, Jennifer Bosworth is a co-host of Back9 in 90, an update on daily headlines seen weekdays at Back9Network.com and will also serve as a host and correspondent for the Back9Network’s signature daily TV show, The Scorecard. Ms. Bosworth’s television news career has taken her all over the Eastern seaboard, from Tennessee to Georgia to Connecticut, where she earned a New England Associated Press award for her investigation into a deadly crash that resulted in the arrest of two local police officers. She has also written for the country’s longest- running newspaper, the Hartford Courant, as a humor columnist.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Javier Colon He is “The Voice” that captured America’s heart and soul on the first season of the popular NBC show and is Back9Network’s Artist in Residence and entertainment correspondent. Blessed with a stunningly soulful voice, uncanny writing ability, and a commanding stage presence, Mr. Colon has created his own unique style of music that can be described as an eclectic blend of R&B, folk, soul, rock and country. A graduate of the prestigious Hartt School of Music, he has performed around the world with the likes of Joss Stone, Darius Rucker, The Indigo Girls, Chaka Khan, Anthony Hamilton, and many more. After winning NBC’s The Voice, he signed with Universal Republic Records. Mr. Colon is an avid golfer, a devoted husband, and the proud father of two young girls. Charles Everett A veteran actor and self-described sports fanatic, Charles Everett is co-host of Back9 in 90 at Back9Network.com and will also be a host and correspondent on The Scorecard. In addition to numerous indie film and theater credits, Mr. Everett has appeared in the television shows Law & Order, 30 Rock, and Rescue Me, as well as national commercial campaigns for Coca Cola, Home Depot, Burlington Coat Factory, ESPN, Verizon, Wheat Thins and McDonald’s. Tony Jacklin Tony Jacklin, widely viewed as the man who helped revitalize British golf and re-establish European competitiveness in the Ryder Cup, is Back9Network’s Global Brand Ambassador. Mr. Jacklin will leverage Back9Network’s multimedia platform — TV, web and mobile — to expand upon his lifelong passion and commitment to make a positive difference in the world of golf. From his years playing on the professional tour, to his experience designing world-class golf courses all over the world, Mr. Jacklin will work with Back9Network to honor golf’s history and traditions, while growing the sport’s appeal for a new generation. He will make appearances on behalf of Back9Network and be a frequent contributor online and on-air. In his first online video feature, Mr. Jacklin shares personal, inside stories of the 1969 Ryder Cup and “The Concession.”

N E T W O R Kbacknine John Maginnes Mr. Maginnes, contributing editor, is a former PGA Tour player who spent more than a decade and a half playing professional golf. While recovering from elbow surgery in 2004, he was offered an opportunity as an on course commentator by USA Network for early round coverage of PGA Tour events. With microphone in hand, Mr. Maginnes found his second passion. He joined the XM Team (now SiriusXM) in 2005 and launched his guest and caller driven talk show on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, “Maginnes on Tap,” in March of 2011. Anna Rawson Australian professional golfer, model and writer, Anna Rawson covers the business of golf, player profiles and serves as resident fashion and style expert for Back9Network. Ms. Rawson grew up in Adelaide, South Australia and was discovered at a modeling contest at age 15. She was one of the top junior players in Australia and a straight A student, which awarded her a golf scholarship to the University of Southern California in 2000. In 2003, as Captain of the USC golf team, she made history by leading her team to the University’s first-ever NCAA National Championship in golf. After graduating from USC with a B.A in communication, she turned professional and began to play on tour. She has had top 10 finishes on the LPGA, LET and KLPGA tours and was voted by Sports Illustrated as one of the top 10 sexiest athletes in the world. Ms. Rawson led the 2009 LPGA Canadian Women’s open with a career low 64, and has graced 17 different magazine covers and been featured in over 100 fashion, golf and lifestyle publications world-wide. Alison Waite The quintessential girl next door, Alison Waite is a contributor to Back9Network.com with her “Ask Ali” dating and relationship column and serves as a travel and lifestyle correspondent. A native of the Pacific Northwest, Ms. Waite has had a successful career as a television hostess and reporter, appearing on the hit TV game show Deal or No Deal, the nationally syndicated TV magazine show Extra, and the World Poker Tour.

N E T W O R Kbacknine Back9Network.com Contributors Back9Network.com’s coverage is led by former NBC Sports and SB Nation commentator and blogger, Ryan Ballengee, Managing Editor, with contributions from more than 30 established and up-and-coming golf and lifestyle writers, including: Jeff Shain (player profiles), Brian Mcallen (travel), Rick Young (business and equipment), Conor Nagle (in-depth features), and Jon Lord (pop culture) among others worldwide.

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Programming Led by Matt Singerman (Reelz Channel, TV Guide Network, Fox News Channel) and six-time Emmy Award winner Robert Abbott (ESPN, CNN), Back9Network is deep into discussions with the entertainment industry’s leading production companies. Three foundational programming pillars (a mix of original and acquired):

o Core Golfer: professional tour coverage, in a non-traditional and more

entertaining way – personality, character and story driven to go way beyond who won and why.

o Entertainment: taking the proven and the most popular TV genres (reality,

documentary, animation, sitcom, etc.) and developing shows with golf as a backdrop.

o Lifestyle: focused on the things that those who live — or aspire to live —

the golf lifestyle spend their money on (travel, gear, automotive, fashion, food/beverage, real estate, health/fitness, etc.).

Stay tuned for details about initial development deals and programming lineup.

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Corporate Headquarters with Digital Studio Space

Located on the 10th Floor of One American Row in downtown Hartford (known as The Phoenix Building), construction began in the fourth quarter of 2012 on the Back9Network Corporate Headquarters with digital studio space. The dual-purpose office space will also be used as a digital soundstage for online and on-air programming. Featuring a spectacular lobby and lounge area overlooking the city, Back9Network will welcome visitors into an interactive working studio space that will include more than 15 different locations for filming and ample capacity for growth. Visit www.back9nation.com/offices to view plans.


Back9Network TV/Video Production Studio Back9Network broke ground in August 2012 on its state-of-the-art TV studio and video production facility in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, which is quickly becoming the sports media capital of the world with ESPN, NBC Sports and YES Network also based in the state. View plans at www.back9nation.com/studio.

media contact: mike rosen blue wolf communications office...

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