Student discount program provides college students with great golf opportunities that fit their budget; special student pricing at 17 Marriott Golf managed golf courses
ORLANDO, Fla., August 31, 2016…As college students across the U.S. prepare for a new semester, Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators and the golf management organization of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), has debuted College Links ’16, a golf discount program specifically designed for College students.
Active college students who enjoy the game of golf will have an opportunity to tee-it-up at a premier collection of Championship golf courses throughout the school year, with special pricing to better fit their budgets. As part of the College Links Program, beginning September 1, 2016, student golfers presenting a valid college ID can take advantage of discounted twilight green fees/carts, ranging from just $29 – $69. The year-round 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.
“We recognize budgets are tight for many college students that enjoy the game of golf, thus, this program will provide more opportunities for this important sector to experience our collection of Championship golf courses, at very reasonable rates,” said Brett Stark, Senior Director, Marketing & eCommerce, Marriott Golf.
Participating courses in the College Links campaign 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 & Hammock Bay, Marco Island, Fla.; Stone Mountain Golf Club, Stone Mountain, Ga.; Griffin Gate Golf Club, Lexington, Ky.; Toftrees Golf Club, State College, Pa.; Gaylord Springs Golf Club, Nashville, Tenn.; Cattails Golf Club, Kingsport, Tenn.; Westfields Golf Club, Clifton, Va., and
La Iguana Golf Course, Playa Herradura, Costa Rica.
In total, 17 golf courses located at Marriott Golf-managed properties will participate in the College Links Program, which will provide college students with the opportunity play better and more golf throughout the school year. For more information or to book tee times at a participating property, please visit http://marriottcollegelinks.ezlinks.com.
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages courses in 11 countries across four continents, offering nearly 1,000 holes of championship golf for Marriott International brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, and Marriott Golf Academy. Marriott has managed golf operations since 1971 and is one of the world’s premier golf operators. Marriott provides golf development expertise, golf management, and consulting services to a unique variety of hospitality environments including resorts, private membership clubs, daily fee courses, golf schools, and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.
Contact:
Jared Minski (jared@mastrocomm.com)
Megan Hayes (megan@mastrocomm.com) Mastro Communications, Inc. @ 732-469-5700
