(GULF SHORES, ALABAMA) – Golfers who book a spring vacation to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach now at www.golfgulfshores.com could win $3,800 in Nike clubs and apparel – complete with a personalized Tour bag.
Those booking a stay-and-play package between now and Feb. 28, 2011, for arrival between March 1, 2011 and May 8, 2011, are automatically entered to win the Nike Head-to-Toe Package, which includes:
• A full set of Nike golf clubs, including a VR Tour Driver, VR Fairway Wood and VR Hybrid; as well as a set of VR Pro Cavity, Steel-Shaft Irons, 2 VR-V Rev Wedges and Method Putter
• Tour Bag with embroidered name
• A pair of Air Zoom shoes
• One dozen Nike Tour One balls
• 2 golf shorts, 2 pair of shorts, one belt and 2 pairs of socks
• A golf hat and glove
The winner will be selected by random drawing on March 4, 2011 from all qualifying golf packages, which must include a two-night stay. The prize will be awarded upon arrival in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach for the booked golf vacation.
For more information visit www.golfgulfshores.com or call 1.888.815.1902.
Gulf Shores Golf Courses Release Value-Laden Winter Stay-and-Play Packages
Golf foursomes looking now for winter getaway deals can enjoy 70-degree weather and waterfront views at a fraction of high-season rates, by building their own package at www.golfgulfshores.com.
“The combination of our mild weather, optimal playing conditions and stay-and-play prices that ensure our visitors get more bang for their hard-earned buck, make now a perfect time to visit,” says Duncan Millar, executive director of Golf Gulf Shores. “There’s no better place for a relaxing holiday break with the family, a buddy trip or a romantic getaway.”
Below please find a sampling of the current deals available through Feb. 27, 2011.
Family Vacation: 2 Bedroom Gulf Oriented Condominium
Rate: $64.68 per person per night ($258.71) for golf and room
Description: Starting at rate based on 4 people staying in a two bedroom condominium, queen bed, two twin beds and a sleeper sofa.
Buddy Trip: 2 Bedroom Condominium Golf Course View
Rate: $101.50 per person per night ($406.00) for golf and room
Description: Starting at rate based on 4 people staying in a two bedroom condo with one king bed or queen bed, or two twin beds and a sleeper sofa.
Romantic Getaway: Double Queen Gulf Front Hotel
Rate: $111.83 per person per night ($447.30) for golf and room
Description: Starting at rate based on 2 people staying in one room with two queen beds or king size bed.
The user-friendly website includes sample packages to help visitors choose their best rate among hotels, luxury condos and golf by location along the 32-mile stretch of shoreline. Rates listed above include all taxes and fees and are based on a group of four golfers staying four nights and playing three rounds of golf at three different pre-determined courses.
To view up-to-the-minute news, photos, events and special offers, see facebook.com/GolfGulfShores or follow the GSGA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GolfGulfShores.
Also, travelers can sign up for a free subscription to the Golf Gulf Shores monthly e-newsletter at www.golfgulfshores.com, as well as view sample stay-and-play packages and build their own custom vacations.
About Golf Gulf Shores
Golf Gulf Shores is the moniker for the Gulf Shores Golf Association, the partnership that promotes the destination and its custom golf packages built by its partners, for golf groups, families, and corporate outings. The destination offers nine golf courses, countless lodging options and a wealth of outdoor activity on its 32-mile waterfront destination. For more information, see www.golfgulfshores.com or call 888-815-1902. Course highlights:
Cotton Creek at Craft Farms – An Honours Golf facility and Arnold Palmer Signature Design with generous fairways lined by Southern Hardwoods, undulating greens and a championship test from 7,028 yards.
Cypress Bend at Craft Farms – The sister Honours Golf property to Cotton Creek, the Arnold Palmer Signature Design meanders through cord-grass accented lakes
Glenlakes Golf Club – Scottish-style links course designed by Von Hagge and known for its extensive bunkering and postage-stamp greens.
Kiva Dunes – A “Top 100 Course in America” by Golf Digest, the Jerry Pate design is the only beachfront resort course in Gulf Shores.
Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club – An Honours Golf property, the 27-hole facility offers chilled apples on the tee. The 830-acre park includes 30 lakes and fairways surrounded by Bon Secour Wildlife Preserve.
Rock Creek Golf Club – Also owned by Honours Golf and boasting rolling terrain and fairways lined by pines, the Earl Stone design overlooks freshwater wetlands and the Rock Creek basin.
TimberCreek Golf Club – This 27-hole design was crafted by Earl Stone and feels like an inland Carolina course with fairways lined by loblolly pines, dogwoods and magnolias.
The Golf Club of the Wharf – Formerly known as the Gulf Shores Golf Club, this was the Gulf Shores’ first course. Opened it 1960, it was redesigned by Jay and Carter Morrish in 2005.
Contact:
Janeen Driscoll, Buffalo Communications
910-690-9711, jdriscoll@buffalocommunications.com
Gary Trask, Buffalo Communications
978-228.0314, gtrask@buffalocommunications.com
