McConnell Golf the magazinc
OVERVIEW
MISSION
Raleigh-based McConnell Golf has a magazine as excellent as its 18 club properties that span across four states, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. Established in 2008, McConnell Golf, The Magazine publishes stories throughout our network of clubs that reflect and enhance the membership experience. In a true community effort, this publication is supported by the members, for the members.
CONTENT
The content published in McConnell Golf, The Magazine showcases the McConnell Golf experience throughout each of our club properties. Each edition captures the spirit of McConnell Golf through creative storytelling, highlighting the people, places, and traditions that define what it means to be part of our network. We strive to produce a high-quality publication that authentically reflects our standards and sets us apart from other publications.
Being an advertiser in McConnell Golf, The Magazine is a privilege reserved for our members, their businesses, and the vendors who partner with McConnell Golf. We take pride in showcasing these partnerships in a way that reflects the quality of our brand — not only to promote collaboration, but also to drive traffic back to each business that chooses to be part of this publication.
“Furnitureland South has been advertising with McConnell Golf for several years now. We are very proud to associate with the many fine members and clubs that are a part of McConnell Golf! This is one of the few print media outlets that we use to build our brand, and we are pleased with the exposure it gives Furnitureland South.”
Jeffrey D. Harris, CEO & President of Furnitureland South / Member at Sedgefield Country Club
“McConnell Golf, The Magazine is an outstanding publication that provides a wonderful avenue for advertising. Any magazine gives you an opportunity to get your message across to a broad spectrum of clients; however, when you choose to advertise in McConnell Golf, The Magazine you know you are choosing a first-class publication with wonderful stories. The stories get the eyes and the broad reach of clients, and you get a very economical way to advertise and get your message across.”
Mark Gauley, COO of Telepathic Graphics / Member at Raleigh Country Club
“ My advertisements have not only attracted potential clients, but have also nurtured stronger engagement with our existing customer base. Strategic placement in McConnell Golf, The Magazine has sparked meaningful interactions, leading to deeper client relationships and loyalty. The positive response and subsequent business growth highlight the effectiveness of the magazine.”
Jane Sullivan Horne, Smith Mountain Lake Realtor / Member at The Water’s Edge Country Club
PRINT DISTRIBUTION
CONNECTING MEMBERS NEAR AND FAR
Through our print distribution, McConnell Golf, The Magazine reaches members in even the most hard-to-reach markets while also being delivered to households across the country. This tangible format ensures the magazine connects the McConnell Golf community both locally and nationally, no matter where members live or travel.
DIGITAL PRESENCE
MORE THAN JUST TRADITIONAL PRINT
While the centerpiece of McConnell Golf, The Magazine is a high quality printed copy that is distributed to each member and staff household, the publication also maintains a strong digital presence. The digital issue of the magazine can be found online on Issuu.com, an industry-leading digital publishing platform. This digital edition of the publication is distributed to our readership through website embedding, social media content, and McConnell Golf email marketing lists.
Above: Digital edition of the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of McConnell Golf, The Magazine which is embedded on Issuu.com. The digital edition features “clickable” areas where readers can click on advertisements to go directly to the advertiser’s website. To view the most recent digital edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine, click here: Spring/Summer 2026 Digital Edition
Above: As well as being featured on the public side of McConnellGolf.com, the magazine is also embedded within every club’s public and private site for digital access.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR BUSINESS
From premium placements to member business directory listings, McConnell Golf, The Magazine offers a wide range of advertising opportunities regardless of what your marketing budget or strategy calls for. With rich storytelling, competitive advertising rates, and strong print and digital distribution, you will find value in choosing to support the magazine as an advertiser. Below you will find the advertising opportunities and rates for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 issue.
ADVERTISING RATES
Back
Inside
Facing
Full
Half Page
Space Reservation By: September 11
Camera Ready Ads Due: September 25
Estimated Publication: Mid-November
MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Basic Member Listing (A)...............................................200 (Business name, contact name, phone number + website)
Enhanced Member Listing (B)........................................400 (Basic Member Listing + 16-word slogan)
Enhanced Member Listing Plus (C)...............................600 (Basic Member Listing, 16-word slogan + photo & logo)
With the purchase of any ad size, advertisers will receive a complimentary Basic Member Listing (Business name, contact name, phone number and website) in the Member Business Directory.
“Advertising with McConnell Golf, The Magazine has been a valuable way for The Carolina Experience to reach a highly engaged, lifestyle-driven audience. The publication aligns well with our brand and provides strong regional exposure across key North Carolina markets. We appreciate the quality of the magazine and the professionalism of the McConnell Golf team.”
Kelly Kirwan, COO of The Carolina Experience / Member at The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation
A SIMPLE WAY TO PROMOTE YOUR BRAND
Feature your business easily and economically with a member business directory listing in McConnell Golf, The Magazine. A directory listing is a great fit for small business owners and solopreneurs. The directory can be found in the back of the magazine and offers three ways to display your company’s information. To the right, you will see examples of each listing option. With the Enhanced Member Listing Plus (C) option, promote your business with a business card-sized design featuring the company logo and/or photo, slogan, phone number, and website.
ADVERTISEMENT SPECIFICATIONS
FULL PAGE WITH BLEED AD SPECIFICATIONS
Page size: 9˝ x 10.75˝
Margins: .45˝
Bleed: .25˝
8.1˝ x 9.85˝
For full page ads, all text and critical elements must fall within the live area (8.1˝ x 9.85˝). The live area includes the .45˝ of margin space from the edge of the page.
AD SUBMISSION
Submit files to Membership@TheReserveGolf.com File Naming Convention: ClientName.MG.FallWinter.2026
ADVERTISING POLICIES
Look and feel: McConnell Golf, The Magazine aims to achieve a highend and professional design style throughout the publication and our advertisements should compliment that theme. Ads that are found to not meet this standard may be asked to make design revisions.
Premium positions (Back Cover, Inside Back Cover, Inside Front Cover & Facing Table of Contents) are on a first-commitment basis. Once a premium position is secured, you will have the first right of refusal on subsequent issues.
Ad design services from the McConnell Golf corporate marketing team are available for an additional $250 fee. You must supply ad copy, logos, photos or any other materials you would like to include by the ad creation deadline.
Ad changes: When a proof is sent, changes need to be clearly marked and defined on the proof and returned within 24 hours of receipt to ensure changes can be made.
Details: If submitting a full page ad, please indicate if you intend the ad to have extra space or bleed off the page.
OTHER AD SIZES
AD SIZE WIDTH
PRESS-READY FILE SPECIFICATIONS
Resolution: 300 dpi, CMYK, density not to exceed 235%; 1200 dpi for line art.
Camera-ready ads: Hi-resolution, embed all fonts and images, set compression at 300 dpi, and colors to CMYK. NO SPOT COLORS.
Compatible software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign.
ADS DESIGNED USING CANVA ARE NOT ACCEPTED
Accepted files: PDF & JPG files.
Ad specification questions: Email McConnell Golf Creative Director, Paxton Rembis at PRembis@McConnellGolf.com for any questions regarding ad artwork format and sizing. Additionally, InDesign file templates for various ad sizes can be found here via WeTransfer.
TERMS & PAYMENT
McConnell Golf is not obligated to accept any ad and is entitled to reject any ad and/or advertiser at its sole discretion, in which case McConnell Golf will notify the advertiser as soon as possible after receiving the ad. Payment for ad in its entirety is due by advertiser at time of signing contract and payable by Member Charge, Credit Card or Invoice.
FINANCE CHARGES
Accounts outstanding for more than 30 days will incur a 1.5% per month finance charge. Any invoice outstanding for 60 days will result in the interruption of scheduled advertising.