“Fairways-Fore-Freedom” offers discount golf opportunities for active, reserve
and Retired Military at Premier Collection of Marriott Courses Nationwide
ORLANDO, Fla. – May 22, 2015 … Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators and the golf management organization of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR), today announced that the company’s 4th Annual “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” military golf program will debut on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015.
Created to celebrate the men and women of the military who are dedicated to protecting America’s freedom, “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” provides active, reserve and retired military personnel with discount golf from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day at 20 acclaimed Marriott Golf courses throughout the United States.
As part of “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom,” which ends on Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2015), members of the armed forces who present a valid military ID card can take advantage of discounted twilight green fees/carts, ranging from just $29 – $69, while receiving a free replay certificate for another day. The free replay certificates will be valid until December 31, 2015. The program is available after 3 p.m. any day of the week at participating Marriott Golf courses, and all tee times can be made up to three days in advance. In some cases, select Marriott Golf properties will even extend the hours that the special offer is available, further enhancing the value of the program and enabling eligible military personnel to experience the company’s prestigious collection of championship golf courses.
“Discounted golf opportunities at our collection of Championship courses, combined with the recent launch of the $1 For HOPE Campaign in support of golf programming for military veterans, reinforces Marriott Golf’s commitment to honoring the men and women of the armed forces who stand at the frontline and protect our freedom,” said Jim Keane, Senior Director of Operations, Marriott Golf.”
The launch of the 2015 “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” program comes on the heels of the $1 For HOPE launch. As part of the $1 for HOPE campaign, all golfers/visitors checking in for their tee time and/or making a purchase at the pro shop – at any of 20 participating Marriott Golf resort destinations – will have the opportunity to make a donation, by adding $1 or more, to their fee. All proceeds from this initiative will be used to support and enhance PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming nationwide. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities in order to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being.
Participating courses in the “Fairways-Fore-FREEdom” military golf program represent some of the country’s premier championship venues, including: Wildfire Golf Club, Phoenix, Ariz.; Camelback Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Starr Pass Country Club, Tucson, Ariz.; Desert Springs Golf Resort, Palm Desert, Calif.; Shadow Ridge Golf Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; Grande Vista Golf Club, Orlando, Fla.; Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, Orlando, Fla.; Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla.; The Rookery at Marco, Naples, Fla. (hotel stay required); Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club, St. Petersburg, Fla. (hotel stay required); Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota, Fla.; Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, Ga.; Crane’s Landing Golf Club, Lincolnshire, Ill.; Toftrees Golf Club, State College, Pa.; Cattails Golf Club, Kingsport, Tenn.; and Westfields Golf Club, Clifton, Va.
In total, 20 golf courses located at Marriott Golf properties will participate in the program, which will provide military personnel with arguably the greatest golf values in the country today. For more information on the program, visit http://www.marriott.com/explore-and-plan/kids-golf.mi.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 50 golf courses at 37 locations in 11 countries, offering nearly 1,000 holes of championship golf for seven Marriott International lodging brands. Marriott has been managing golf operations since 1970 and is one of the world’s premier golf operators. 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.
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