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For the past two years, since Jon turned 40, we have been producing THE BACK NINE a documentary about chasing a dream to play professional golf, about taking a shot.  We’re coming down the homestretch and are seeking donations to help bring this inspirational movie to audiences around the world.

Please take a moment to review the levels below.  As you will see, we’ve come up with some creative prizes in exchange for your contributions.  This is a proven concept in the arts.  With your support, we can complete the THE BACK NINE and release the movie summer of 2009. Every little bit helps.

For more background on the THE BACK NINE movie.

Thanks in advance for even taking the time to read this.

Sincerely,
The Team

$25 – PAR
A number assigned to an individual hole and to the full collection of holes on a course that represents the expected number of strokes it should take to play each hole.
Prize: Advance copy of THE BACK NINE feature (prior to official release)

$50  – SANDIE
A "sandie" traditionally means making par on a hole in which you were in a sand bunker, or getting out of a bunker and into the hole in two strokes make a par.
Prizes:  Advance DVD and a Thank you on the DVD jacket and official website (your name would appear in print, or you can choose to remain anonymous). 

$100 – BIRDIE
A score on an individual hole that is one stroke below par. For example, on a par-4, a score of 3 is a birdie.
Prizes:  All of the above, plus a sleeve of THE BACK NINE logo balls.

$250 – EAGLE
A score of two strokes below par on any individual hole. Eagles are most commonly made on par-5s, where an eagle is a score of 3.
Prizes:  All of the above, plus a limited edition, signed landscape print by Jon (choices will be exhibited online in February).

$500 – ALBATROSS
Another term for a double eagle, or 3-under par on any one hole. Albatross is used most commonly in the U.K. 
Prizes:  All of the above, plus on-screen credit as Associate Producer (end titles).

$1,000 – HOLE IN ONE
A golf shot where the ball is hit from the tee and goes in the cup, generally occurring on Par 3 holes.
Prizes:  All of the above, plus brief on-camera interview to be used in the film.  This will be brief Q & A, with editor choosing final footage to be used (Note: this is on-camera option is only available to supporters based in California).

$2,500 – CHAMPION
The golfer with best score at the end of a match or tournament is crowned Champion.
Prizes:  All of the above, plus on camera golf participation, with footage from the round used in the final film.  The production will set shooting date (between February and April of 2009) for a round of golf to be filmed at the beautiful Sandpiper Golf Course in Santa Barbara (ranked in Golf Digest Top 100 Courses You can Play).  This package includes: 1 night stay in Santa Barbara area hotel, 1 round of golf, transportation to and from golf course, and refreshments during round of golf.

We are hoping to raise a minimum of $100,000 for final post-production, marketing and distribution costs.  Our goal is to release the film summer of 09.  We will track all contributions, with weekly tally posted here on the website.  And feel free to visit THE BACK NINE Blog, for updates on the film, the golf tournaments and screening schedule.   With your help, we can make it happen!