FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 29, 2013
Georgia Golf & Travel LLC and Back9Network, a new lifestyle television network and media company based in Hartford, Connecticut, have announced a new partnership focused on co-promoting The Georgia Golf Trail. Back9Network and Georgia Golf & Travel share similar objectives in promoting Georgia as a premier golf destination and growing awareness for The Georgia Golf Trail in both the United States and international markets.

Doug Hollandsworth, Founder of Georgia Golf & Travel LLC, says "Georgia Golf & Travel is pleased to partner with Back9Network as an Affiliate Partner. We have had a great relationship with Back9Network since it started a few years ago, and their exciting approach as a golf lifestyle media company is bringing fresh ideas to digital and television viewers around the world. Through our combined marketing efforts in conjunction with the Georgia Tourism Division, we will promote Georgia as an ideal location for touring, playing golf, and living the golf lifestyle. Partnering with a company like Back9Network has been one of our top priorities, and we look forward to a long relationship together."

Doug went on to say "We know The Georgia Golf Trail will attract many new golfers to our great state, ultimately creating enhanced awareness for both Back9Network and Georgia, as well as creating significant economic impact for many communities around our state.”

Carlos Silva, President of Back9Network, shares in Hollandsworth’s excitement, stating that “For many years, Georgia has been a unique lifestyle destination for golfers. Whether you’re in the northern mountain region, Atlanta and mid-state, or on the coast, Georgia has some of the great courses, resorts, and annual ‘lifestyle’ events in the country. Together with Georgia Golf & Travel, we hope to celebrate the emerging growth of The Georgia Golf Trail into a ‘bucket list’ place to go.”

About Georgia Golf & Travel: Georgia Golf & Travel builds customized marketing programs to increase travel and visitor expenditures throughout Georgia and market the state as one of the leading golf destinations in the world. Georgia Golf & Travel achieves this goal by increasing awareness, inquiries, and visits for Georgia’s destination travel opportunities and encouraging the expansion of Georgia’s golf travel experience.  Georgia Golf & Travel marketing programs will focus on drawing additional golfers to courses and resorts throughout Georgia and drive additional revenues for accommodations, food service, and activities within the state.
For further information, www.georgiagolfandtravel.com

About Back9Network: Back9Network, based in Hartford, CT., is a lifestyle multiplatform television network and media company. Back9Network was developed as a complementary alternative to traditional media's focus on professional golf tournament coverage. Focused on compelling storytelling, interesting personalities, features and fashions, interviews and instruction, travel, gear and so much more, fans of all kinds will want to hang with the Back9Network. Back9Network.com, the online clubhouse for Back9Network, delivers a fresh perspective on the golf lifestyle and its worldwide influence. 
Back9Network's leadership, headed by CEO & Founder James Bosworth, includes respected and outspoken executives from the golf and media industries. Clint Eastwood serves as chairman of the Back9Network Creative Committee.
Back9Network recently moved into its new Corporate Headquarters and digital production studio in Hartford CT. Back9Network joins ESPN, NBC Sports and YES Network in Connecticut, which is quickly becoming the sports media capital of the world.

Media Contacts:

Call us at 1-855-388-GOLF (4653) or visit us at www.georgiagolfandtravel.com for more information about Georgia Golf & Travel or the Georgia Golf Trail. Welcome to the Georgia Golf Trail