Broadcasters

The 2006 Territory Finals (8 x 1/2 hour shows) and the World Final / Reality Golf show (3 x 1/2 hour shows plus 1 hour finale) air dates and times TBA.

In its second year running, eTourGolf.com World Charity Golf Challenge presents – Country Finals providing viewers with country personalization and local flavor as weekly we bring to you highlights of the qualifying tournaments and selection process of choosing the representatives on a country by country basis.

Each ½ hour show introduced by Gary Koch (from studio) or Tamara Clark on location and hosted by a regional TV personality / celebrity will contain, plenty of Golf, a generous helping of entertainment, mixed with travel bits, interviews and golf tips from local golf professionals. All shows building up to the excitement of the World Final, a Reality Golf Show in Las Vegas for a chance of a Lifetime!

The programming provides for an interesting mix of Golf, Entertainment, and Lifestyles with a target audience of 18-80 Male and Female golfers and non golfers alike.

 

SHOW 1
Territory: UK:
Marketing Partners: GlobalGolfers.co.uk
Production Company: Golfbug.TV
Location: ST. PIERRE GOLF CLUB – Chepstow (Old Course)
Course Description: Set in the rolling hills of South Wales and 400 acres of its own grounds, you drive through tree-lined fairways before entering into the historic courtyard of this graceful 14th century manor house. Through its majestic archway the hotel itself is a sympathetic blend of ancient and modern surrounded by gardens overlooking an ornamental 11-acre-lake.

Local Host & TV Personality: Ryan Philpott.
30 year old Ryan is an experienced TV and Live Show presenter that works extensively in the golf and lifestyle arenas. He has also done comedy and voice over work for a wide range of clients working on behalf of Talk Sport, ITV Sport and Channel 4 in the UK.

SHOW 2
Territory: Canada
Marketing Partners: Sea to Sky Golf Company, Inc.
Production Services: VancouverTV.tv
Golf Course Location: SWANESET BAY GOLF CLUB – Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada

Course Description: This breathtaking scenic course, designed by Lee Trevino and spread across some awe-inspiring terrain; a dazzling 65,000 square foot clubhouse, complete with every amenity you can imagine. From the tranquil Pitt River Valley, Lee Trevino sculpted two unique championship golf courses that offer both challenge and playability for all skill levels. Add in the inspired setting - complete with meandering streams, crystal-clear lakes and the breathtaking backdrop of the coastal mountains - and you have before you a truly outstanding golf experience.

Local Host & TV Personality: Tamara Clark: Canadian Actor / Musician / Performer /Beginner Golfer, Co-host of eTourGolf’s world final in Las Vegas incorporates humor and wit into her interviews with the finalists providing viewers with an entertaining and informative take on golf while interacting with her Canadian co-host Brad Ewart.

Brad Ewart: Journalist / TV-Radio Host, Canadian Golf Professional played two years on the Asian PGA Tour before spending time in Japan as a golf instructor and journalist. As a Golf Trick Shot Artist, entertaining golfers from Tokyo to Toronto, Brad provides golf commentating, pro tips and entertains our viewers and finalists with his amazing collection of fun golf shots. Brad is also the host of the television show, The Golf Show Great Golf Destinations broadcast to 32 countries worldwide including the USA, Carribean and Australia on Fox Sports World into Japan on the Jupiter Golf Network.

SHOW 3
Territory: Asia - China
Marketing Partners: Media Partners Group – Asia, Golf Digest China
Production Services:
Golf Course: Shanghai Qizhong Golf Club - MinHang District, South-West of Shanghai, China
Course Description: The course consists of green lawns, a forest, a lakeside and halls of European architecture. Wide golf lanes with a number of sand pits are designed ingeniously on undulating topography, providing a sense of challenge. With 18 holes and 7030 yd lanes, it is a competition grade course of international standard.

Local Host and TV personality: Ray Chen Lei, Producer and host of one of the high rating documentary TV shows, <Travelogue> and syndicated worldwide on CCTV global network. Ray has also worked as MC on a number of International broadcasted events: Honored MC for the World Champion of table tennis presented by the Embassy of Austria in Beijing, MC for one of the elite American entertainment companies, Global Village Partners in Beijing to present the World Champion of Skate Board, Mr. Denny Way, Honored MC for a press conference of Ducatti, the prestigious motorbike of Italy.

SHOWS 4 & 5
Territory: USA
Production Services: Rob McWilliams Productions Inc.
Special Events: eTourGolf.com Million Dollar Shootout Fundraisers benefiting The First Tee North Bay. These events hosted and sponsored by eTourGolf.com, ran throughout Oct. and Nov. were pre-qualifying days for the Main event that culminated with a $10,000 putt and Million Dollar Hole In One Contests and the selection of golfers that would join team USA at eTourGolf.com’s World Final in Las Vegas.
Golf Course Locations: Foxtail Golf Club – Rohnert Park, CA and Windsor Golf Club – Windsor, CA

Course Descriptions:
Foxtail and Windsor are beautiful scenic courses open to the general public situated in Sonoma County, the Gateway to the California Wine Country", now the largest wine producing region in the world recently surpassing it's neighbor, the famous Napa Valley, in the adjacent County. Both courses are located approximately 63 miles north of San Francisco and a mere 5 -15 minutes from the Sonoma County Airport along Highway 101 with Highway 1 nearby providing a relaxing and picturesque way to enjoy the California Coast.
Foxtail Golf Club: Owned and operated by Course Co., Foxtail has 36 holes of play providing golfers with a range of difficulty. The North 18 holes are a first-rate public golf course able to compete on price and quality with anyone in the region. The new design for the North Course promotes golfer-friendliness, but can offer the most skilled golfer multiple challenges if he or she chooses to take the necessary risks. And with 36 holes, Foxtail can host tournaments while at the same time have 18 holes open to the public with a new sports bar and banquet facilities accommodating all types of events. Foxtail also practices “Green” golf course maintenance and sustainability.
Windsor Golf Club: Thousands of golfers regard this dynamic course as a must play and as the host of many PGA Nike Tour events their challenging layout offers a multitude of visual pleasures which include the clubs signature Silos, a spattering of lakes and a year-round creek all that you can enjoy from the relaxing atmosphere of Charlie’s lakeside bar and restaurant.
Special Guest Host: Tamara Clark made a trip down from Canada to host this special event and fundraiser providing comedic relief and golf commentating interacting with Gary Koch coming from studio in Florida and the local course pros John (Foxtail) and Jason (Windsor).

SHOW 6
Territory: Asia - Thailand
Marketing Partners: Insight Info Company Limited
Golf Course Location: Panya Indra Golf Club
Date: Nov. 27th. 2006 – 150 Finalists
Course Description: Panya Indra Golf Club comprises three separate 9-hole championship courses, each with an individual design and unique setting. Each course offers its own distinctly different playing experience. You can choose the Lagoon Course, Palm Course or Garden Course. These three beautifully sculpted courses are located in one exotic tropical location, offering the player a golfing paradise.


SHOW 7
Territory: Japan
Marketing Partners: Media Partners Group – Asia, Abiding Golf Club Society,
Production Services: Wood Office
Production Management: Sports Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
Golf Course Location: Abiding Golf Club Society, Chiba, Japan
Date: Dec. 5th 2006 – 100 Finalists
Course Description:
Host / TV Personality: Ms. Naomi Ogino – Avid Golfer and Sportscaster for NHK BS, NHK BS1, WOWOW, BS-1, BS

SHOW 8
Territory: Europe - Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands
Marketing Partners: Absolute Golf
Golf Course Location: Casa De Campo, La Romana Dominican Republic
Date: Dec. 2006 – 100 Finalists
Course Description: The Teeth of the Dog - Pete Dye Course
Host: Tamara Clark

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SHOWS 9, 10, 11, 12
eTourGolf.com World Charity Golf Challenge “2006 World Final / Reality Golf Show”
An opportunity of a LIFETIME for 50 Women and 50 Men golfers from 20 countries that qualified in their country for an expense paid trip to Las Vegas for a week of Golf Fun, Contests, Tournament Play with 1,200,000 in Cash and Luxury Prizes to be WON.

"Fun, Drama, Conflict, Suspense and Romance" shall unfold as the Finalists from all walks of life and golfing ability, Play knowing that they could be one of the Lucky Six who could “Win it All”.

Countries Represented: USA, Canada, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, China, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Show Hosts: Tamara Clark and Gary Koch

Special Guest: Dan Boever, Trick Shot Artist and Long Drive professional

Producer / Executive Producer: Barbara L. Yaremko (eTour World Charity Golf Challenge, The Giver, 400 Boys, Foreplay Golf “Malaysia”)

Commercial Director: Paul Mogg; www.paulmogg.com (LG Electronics, Coca Cola, Honda, American Express)

Director of Photography; Rob McWilliams (Extreme Makeovers, American Idol, ESPN.com, Dr. Phil, HGTV, BBC News, A&E, E-Entertainment, TV Tokyo, RTE, Style, Oprah Winfrey Show)

Production Services Company: McWilliams Productions Ltd. www.mcwilliamsproductions.com

Benefactors: California - Ace Kids Golf (Friends Of Oakland), The First Tee North Bay, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah – First Tee
UK, Ireland, Europe, China – Golden Putter (The Duke Of Edinburgh Awards Program) Australia / New Zealand – National Aboriginal Sports Corporation – Hunting for an Australian Tiger and The First Tee

Format: Filmed and edited in HD and delivered in HD, NTSC and PAL
Duration: 7 x ½ hour Highlights from each territory with 3 x ½ and 1 hour finale coming from Las Vegas.