Marriott Announces Mandate Program for all Managed Golf Properties Throughout North America and the Caribbean to Become Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries in 2008
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – March 18, 2008 − Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, today announced new standards requiring 34 of the company’s managed golf courses throughout North America and the Caribbean to become Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, by year end 2008.
Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries, which enable golf facilities to protect the environment by enhancing precious natural areas and wildlife habitats, are part of a systemwide commitment by Marriott International, Inc. (MAR:NYSE) to promote environmental stewardship. Marriott’s Audubon Certification mandate program includes 34 golf courses at 25 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, including famed golf destinations such as Doral Golf Resort & Spa, in Miami, Florida; Royal St. Kitts Golf Club in the British West Indies; and Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert, California, among others. In fact, Doral, host of the 2008 WGC-CA Championship, March 20-23, will become the first-ever Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in North America to host a World Golf Championships event.
Contact:
Catherine Leitner/Michele Kruchkowski
Tel: (301) 380-4220/(732) 469-5700
E-mail: catherine.leitner@marriott.com / mkruchkowski@mastrocomm.com
