Fredrik Lindblom 2000 Clayton Station Boulevard ⋅ Morrow, GA 30260 ⋅ (404) 932-7598 ⋅ lindbom_90@hotmail.com www.fredriklindblom.com July, 2014.
Dear Potential Investor:
Recently, I graduated from Clayton State University and am now starting my professional golf career. I have always dreamed of playing golf at the highest level and believe because of my work ethic, talent, and experience that this is a realistic goal. I am writing to you today to ask for your help in making my dream a reality. I have enclosed materials with this letter to give you information regarding the process of becoming a professional golfer, information about accomplishments, and an investment contract.
My goal is to become a PGA Tour player in the next 5 years. I have been playing competitively since I was 15 years old preparing myself for this step. I believe after 9 years of hard focused work, I have positioned myself to make a serious run at accomplishing my goal. In 2014 I will start out my professional career playing a mix of the Hopkins Tour and Open Golf Atlanta Tour events. I believe that starting my professional career on these tours will enable me to gain experience and prepare myself for the bigger stages.
By the end of the year I will be entering the Web.com qualifying tournament and alternatively the qualifying school for the PGA Tour Latin America or PGA Tour Canada. I will stay in Atlanta, GA to continue working with my coach, Jon Tattersall, in developing all parts of my game. I will also be improving my physical fitness and coordination together with my personal trainer Nick Garrity.
I would like to take a moment to tell you about myself and my recent golfing accomplishments. I was born in Stockholm, Sweden and moved to America to attend college and to give myself better opportunities to improve and prosper in golf. I was recruited by University of the Cumberland's golf team and won 3 college tournaments in my first semester of college and was named MSC Freshman of the year, NAIA Freshman Team, All Conference Team, and awarded PING All American Team. After two years at University of the Cumberlands I was looking for better practice facilities and more opportunities and decided to transfer to Clayton State University. At Clayton State I continued to play well and as a senior captain of the 2013-2014 CSU golf team I won both the Armstrong Pirate Invitational and the Bearcat Invitational together with two runner up finishes and was awarded PBC Player of the week 3 times, PING All American, Conference Player of the Year, Conference First Team, Regional First Team.
In May I will be completing my degree with a major in Business Management and a minor in Marketing. I will also be graduating with honors and a GPA of 3.6. During my four years of college golf I've improved my year-end scoring average and in my senior year my scoring average was ranked within the top 10 NCAA DII scoring averages in the nation.
To begin playing at the highest professional level, I need your financial support. Touring full-time will require me to pay tournament entry fees, travel expenses, accommodations, and other incidentals in a normal week. Also, I will pay my coach to help me to constantly improve. I am seeking investors to help pay these costs. Currently, Bridgestone has agreed to sponsor me by providing, clubs, balls, gloves, bag, and accessories. Also, White Columns Golf Club has contributed by allowing me to use their practice facilities for training.
If you are interested in joining my team, I have a contract that we can discuss. I am selling shares in my tournament winnings at $500 costs per share.
By investing in me, you will not only gain a financial stake in my winnings but a personal place on my team. You will get an insider's view of how a professional golfer goes from college to the PGA Tour and get to share the ride. To keep you connected with my progress, I will be updating my website while on the road with tournaments results, pictures, and other pertinent events. When I succeed and meet my goal, it will be because a community of special people supporting me.
I would like to thank you in advance for considering joining my team and please let me know if you are able to invest by returning the attached reply card and signed agreement, calling me at 404-932-7598, or emailing me at contact@fredriklindblom.com. Also, please feel free to share this investment opportunity with any friends who you may be interested. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Fredrik Lindblom
Amateur/College Tournament results
Name of Tournament Scores Finish
2011 Mid South Conference Invitational, KY 69-74 1st
2011 Bluegrass Spring Invitational, KY 71-69 1st
2011 Don Bishop Invitational, KY 71-72 1st
2011 Chick-fil-A Collegiate Invitational, GA 73-70 4th
2012 Bill Sergent Invitational, KY 74-72 4th
2012 Lee Invitational, TN 73-69 3rd
2013 Smoky Mountain Intercollegiate, TN 71-73 7th
2013 AFLAC-Cougar Invitational, GA 72-70-75 15th
2013 Matt Dyas Memorial Collegiate, GA 72-72-67 2nd
2014 Pirate Invitational, GA 68-73-68 1st
2014 Bobcat Invitational, GA 69-73 2nd
2014 Bearcat Invitational, SC 67-71-73 1st
Steve Runge / Head Golf Coach CSU
Except for being the head golf coach at Clayton State University, Runge enjoyed a 15-year professional playing career, mostly on the Nationwide Tour, where he won the 2000 Richmond Open. In addition, Runge also won the Utah Open in 1997 and the 2001 Panama Open. Runge is also a certified instructor at the IMG David Ledbetter Academy.
To potential investors,
It gives me great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation about Fredrik Lindblom. He has been my #1 player this year and he has been one of the best players in the country this spring season. He has 2 wins and 2 runner up finish just this spring in 4 tournaments.
I have seen a huge improvement in Fredrik’s game during his time at Clayton State. He has worked extremely hard to reach the level he is at and I have no doubt he will continue his dedication to the game to reach his goals as a professional. He has tremendous talent and passion that drives him to succeed. When I watch him in tournaments now, he exudes the confidence in himself and his game that it takes to win.
There are no guarantees in professional golf but I know Fredrik will leave no stone unturned in his pursuit to make the PGA Tour. Please contact me if you wish to discuss anything regarding Fredrik.
Sincerely,
Steve Runge
Steve Runge phone: (813) 220 8488
Steve Runge email: steverunge@clayton.edu
The two main mini tours planned to play on this summer
Hopkins Tour
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19 Events contested mainly in Georgia.
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Guaranteed Purses at All events
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$65,000 Purse – 3 Day Events
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$75,000 Purse – 4 Day Events
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Web.Com exemptions available to top 5 players by end of year
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$50,000 Bonus Event for Tour Members - Tour members compete all season for end of the year bonus event. Top 40 members qualify for this event. There is no entry fee for qualifiers.
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Top 5 members receive 2014 Web.com Q-School reimbursement
Open golf Atlanta
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21 Events around Atlanta
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Purses depending on field size
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One day - $3,000-$5,780
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Two day - $7,690-$12,765
Plans for the future
This summer I will mainly be playing on the Hopkins and Open Golf Atlanta tournaments. I believe that starting my professional career on these tours will enable me to gain experience and prepare myself for the bigger stages. I also plan to Monday qualify for a handful Web.com tournaments throughout the summer.
By the end of the year I will be entering the Web.com qualifying tournament and alternatively the qualifying school for the PGA Tour Latin America or PGA Canada.
The amount of tournaments I will be able to play depends on results and the amount of money raised from sponsors.
WHEREAS, Fredrik Lindblom (hereinafter referred to as “Player”) desires to pursue a golf career as a touring professional; and WHEREAS, Player is in need of financial assistance in order to pursue said career; and WHEREAS, _______________________ (hereinafter referred to as “Sponsor”) desires to assist Player in pursuit of his career. Player and Sponsor agree as follows:
1. TERM: This Contract shall commence on the date of execution and payment by Sponsor of the sums hereinafter set forth and shall terminate a year after the investment is made.
2. SPONSOR INVESTMENT: Sponsor agrees to invest the total amount of ___________________ Dollars ($____________) which, upon payment, entitle Sponsor to __________ units of sponsorship at Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per unit.
3. ENTITLEMENT TO SPONSOR: Upon acquisition of shares, Sponsor shall: A. Be entitled to repayment only as set out hereinafter in numbered paragraph 7. B. Shall only be entitled to the earnings of the Player a year from the date the investment is made. C. Not own nor have any future claims, rights or other interest in Player, except as herein set forth.
4. OCCUPATION OF PLAYER: Player agrees: A. To pursue a full-time career as a professional golfer through December 31, 2012. B. Enter and participate in such tournaments as Player, in his sole discretion, deems appropriate.
5. SPONSORSHIP MONEY: Player agrees in regard to sponsorship money as follows: A. Player will pay solely his expenses associated with professional golf tournaments. Said expenses shall consist of the following: i) Travel expenses, including but not limited to, automobile gas, insurance and upkeep, airline tickets, and charges; ii) Registration fees for tournament; iii) Lodging; iv) Per diem meals and out-of-pocket expenses;
v) All golf expenses, including range balls, fees for practice rounds, entry fees; vi) Any and all other expenses Player deems necessary in order to pursue his career, including but not limited to golf equipment and balls, clothing, shoes, etc.; vii)Living and family expenses including bills if necessary
6. TOURNAMENT WINNINGS: Player shall: A. Tournament winnings will be distributed pursuant to paragraph 7 throughout the year.
7. DISTRIBUTION OF PLAYERS’ WINNINGS: Player’s winnings shall be allocated for distribution as follows:
A. The Sponsor shall receive 75% of the Player’s winnings distributed pro rata until they reach the amount of their initial investment, with 25 % of winnings distributed to Player up to the total sponsorship investment amount.
B. Upon returning 100% of the original investment capital, the sharing arrangement will be 65% to the Player and 35% to the Sponsor.
C. Upon returning a 100% profit to the Sponsor, the sharing arrangement will be 90% to the Player and 10% to the Sponsor.
8. REPORT TO SPONSOR: Sponsor will be provided no less than a quarterly report to Player’s progress.
9. ENDORSEMENT OR CONTRACT MONEY: This Agreement does not include, nor shall Sponsor be entitled to any claim, interest or benefit in any endorsement contract, agreement, or other arrangement Player may enter into that provides income or benefits to Player. Player reserves the right, in his sole discretion, to enter into such endorsement contracts, agreements, or other arrangements as he deems appropriate.
10.MISCELLANEOUS: A. Sponsor understands and agrees that Player shall be soliciting more than one Sponsorship Agreement. That it is the Player’s intent to raise through these Sponsorship Agreements approximately $45,000.00 (ask for a tournament itinerary for breakdown)
B. This Sponsorship Agreement shall terminate a year from the date the investment is made.
C. In the event the Player is successful in securing rights on a major professional tour (PGA or Nationwide) for the 2014 season, he will be playing for much higher levels of prize money in the coming season and each sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to renew his interest in the partnership for an additional season, equal to his present level (i.e. number of shares) of participation.
D. This Agreement supersedes and specifically terminates any previous agreements between Sponsor and Player.
DATE this ____ day of ___________________, 201__.
SPONSOR: ___________________________________________________ Date _________________
PLAYER: ___________________________________________________ _Date _________________
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