Interactive Reservation Portal Serves Worldwide Collection Of Marriott Golf Properties; Enhanced Site Features Exclusive Offer To Win a Private Lesson With 2008 European Ryder Cup Captain Nick Faldo & Pro-Am Playing Spot In 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – June 4, 2007 â?¦ Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators and the world’s largest resort golf management company, today unveiled the new www.marriottgolf.com, which serves as the interactive reservation portal for Marriott Golf’s worldwide collection of golf properties. Highlighting the new www.marriottgolf.com is the unprecedented "Play With The Pros" Sweepstakes, whereby golfers have an opportunity to win an exclusive private lesson with 2008 European Ryder Cup Captain Nick Faldo, in addition to playing alongside PGA TOUR Professionals in the prestigious 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in Palm Springs, California.
The new www.marriottgolf.com website offers a seamless navigation system for visitors seeking information on Marriott Golf’s collection of properties worldwide, as well as turn-key room and golf reservations through the first-of-its-kind "Rounds & Rooms" program. From a "Special Offers" section that features exclusive golf packages, to a complete Golf Course Directory, to information on Marriott Golf’s exciting "Kids Golf-4-Free" program, and even a link to the prestigious Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott (www.gofaldo.com), www.marriottgolf.com is a worldwide resource for consumers seeking extraordinary golf experiences.
Golfers visiting www.marriottgolf.com can register for the "Play With The Pros" Sweepstakes that includes the opportunity to win a 3-Day Game Improvement Golf School Package at one of four US-based Faldo Golf Institutes — highlighted by a 1-Hour private lesson with 2008 European Ryder Cup Captain and 6-Time Major Champion, Nick Faldo. The golf school is followed by the opportunity to participate in the Pro-Am at the 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, playing alongside PGA Tour Professionals. The complete sweepstakes package includes seven nights of luxury accommodations at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Resort (one bedroom villa), two practice rounds at the 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Tournament, and four competitive rounds of golf in the 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Tournament with a PGA Tour Player, among other amenities.
"With the new www.marriottgolf.com, we are able to provide our loyal golfers with everything there is to know about Marriott Golf’s worldwide collection of golf courses, as well as provide information about our highly successful programs, including ‘Kids Golf-4-Free’ and ‘Rounds & Rooms’," said Tom Enders, Director, Golf Marketing, Marriott Golf.
Designed to promote youth golf and help grow the game, "Kids Golf-4-Free" enables kids 15 years old and under to play golf for free after 3:00 p.m., when accompanied by a full paying adult at any of the participating properties. In addition, kids 15 years old and under can also receive free lessons when accompanied by an adult who is paying for a lesson. "Kids Golf-4-Free" is currently available at 37 properties and 53 golf courses worldwide.
Launched in 2005, "Rounds & Rooms" offers visitors the unique ability to book both tee times and hotel rooms simultaneously at 21 properties and 32 golf courses worldwide.
Marriott Golf manages 60 golf courses at 45 facilities in 15 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970, is one of the world’s premier golf operators, and is the world’s largest resort golf management organization. Marriott provides golf management and consulting services to a variety of operational environments including resort, private club, daily fee, golf school and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
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