I'm a business owner who purchased advertising at a golf course with great hopes. Unfortunately, I never received any advertising or anything. I would frequent the golf course in search of my ball and my signs and to no avail! Although I occassionally found my ball.
Anyway, I spoke with the golf pro who told me how things work. Apparently, Bench Mark will provide FREE Benches if the golf course will have them place it at a tee or elsewhere. Then Bench Mark will find somebody to advertise and charge them (mine was 1700 bucks) for a year to have their sign out for that time. And supposedly under contract.
Anyway, my signage was never placed. For a year!!! I'm still fighting with them, but would encourage everyone to pay after the sign is out!