Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday announces 'Wintergreen Golf Escape'

 

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday and Inlet Sports Lodge announce the "Wintergreen Golf Escape" package highlighted by two celebrated Grand Strand courses and luxury resort accommodations.

This superb South Strand stay-and-play starts at $199 (per person, double occupancy) and runs through Jan. 27, 2014. It includes one round each on two of the area's prized layouts - Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Plantation - as well as a two-night stay in a deluxe Inlet Sports Lodge studio (www.golfholiday.com/packages/inlets-sports-lodge/).

"The shoulder season of December and January offers numerous opportunities for exceptional stay-and-play value here in the Grand Strand," says Bill Golden, president of Golf Holiday. "A perfect example is the 'Wintergreen Golf Escape' with rounds on two of our premier courses and comfortable resort accommodations at a price that's tough to beat."

Caledonia Golf & Fish Club is an acclaimed Mike Strantz design playing to just over 6,500 yards. The strategic, scenic layout is ranked No. 27 nationally in GOLF Magazine's "Top 100 You Can Play" and No. 3 in South Carolina by the same publication. True Blue Golf Plantation - another Strantz gem - has garnered numerous national awards including a coveted spot in Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses."

Set in the heart of charming Murrells Inlet, Inlet Sports Lodge is a boutique-style, upscale resort. Room decor features hand-carved mahogany doors, pine floors and antique-style crown molding. Each is furnished with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and complimentary Wi-Fi.

"In room" meals can be enjoyed as the studios come equipped with a kitchenette including a standard refrigerator, two-top burner stove, dishwasher, granite countertops and custom china. Guests can unwind in a living area with a sofa and dining table.

Getting to Myrtle Beach has never been easier. Multiple airlines offer direct flights to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) from more than 20 cities from Canada to Florida. The Grand Strand is within a half day drive of Southeastern population centers like Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, and a day's drive from Washington D.C., Philadelphia and other East Coast and Midwest cities.

For more information about additional golf packages in Myrtle Beach, visit www.GolfHoliday.com.

About Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday
Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday is a non-profit trade association comprised of 79 championship golf courses and 99 golf package providers in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Founded in 1967, the organization continues to be the driving force behind the growth of the region's thriving golf market. The originator of the "Stay and Play Package," Golf Holiday provides non-biased information about accommodations and golf courses to assist golfers in making the most informed decisions when planning for their next vacation.

Golf Holiday also hosts seven events and tournaments annually to help to foster continued growth of the game. In addition to hosting the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament each spring, Golf Holiday also manages the GOLF.com World Amateur Handicap Championship - the world's largest single-site amateur golf tournament, the Summer Family Golf Tournaments, the Palmetto High School Golf Championships, the Veterans Golf Classic and the Myrtle Beach Never Forgets Memorial Golf Outing.

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Florida golf vacation package deal: Stay and play, and hone your game, at Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa

 

 

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. -- Saddlebrook Resort, just 30 minutes north of Tampa International Airport, offers an ideal award-winning Tampa, Florida resort setting with luxury accommodations, facilities for corporate events, meetings and conferences, junior camps, golf and tennis vacations, spa getaways, and family reunions.

The resort's facilities include year-round golf at one of our two 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature courses, 45 tennis courts in every Grand Slam surface, a European style Spa, and seven award-winning restaurants. As a world-renowned professional training center in both tennis and golf, we train aspiring players and PGA TOUR Professionals at the Saddlebrook Golf Academy. Tennis enthusiasts instantly join the ranks of such superstars as John Isner and James Blake, who call Saddlebrook their preferred training center.

Saddlebrook's Preferred Golfers Package includes:

• Accommodations.
• Full hearty breakfast buffet (per paid night).
• A beverage of choice (per two paid night).
• 18 holes of golf (cart & greens fees), including arrival and departure days.
• Second golf round at cart fee only (subject to availability).
• Use of practice range; one bucket of balls daily.
• Nightly club cleaning and storage.
• Free golf and tennis mini-clinics (as scheduled).
• Wine & Cheese Receptions, Children's Social, and Dive-In Movie (as scheduled).
• Special Discounted Tickets to Busch Gardens Multi-Park and LEGOLAND*
• Saddlebrook amenities including daily fitness center admittance, various fitness activities, toll-free calls and local calls up to 30 minutes, basic high-speed internet access in the sleeping rooms and public areas, in-room "self-serve" coffee and tea, and newspaper delivery.

Dates: Any time.

Price range: $120

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South Carolina's Clark's Inn and Restaurant feeds golfers well

 

SANTEE, S.C. -- Clark's Inn and Restaurant, Santee's oldest business founded in 1947, has been touted for offering "The South's Best Road Food" in the November issue of Southern Living magazine.

Clark's Inn and Restaurant is located about halfway between New York and Miami just off Exit 98, and was one of three Interstate 95 pit stops suggested to "take a break and refuel" off one of the region's busiest routes.

According to the venerable publication, Clark's was selected for its "old-school, steak-and-seafood dining; expect white table cloths and a clubby bar catering to road-weary travelers and folks staying at the attached Inn."

William E. Clark, the late founder of Clark's Inn and Restaurant, moved the restaurant from Highway 301 to its current location on Old Number Six Highway in 1971 — just as the I-95 phase through South Carolina was being completed providing Clark's immediate visibility.

"It's a big deal to be mentioned in Southern Living," said Bill Clark, the Inn's second-generation owner who also was recently named Grand Marshal of the town's annual Christmas parade. "It's a big deal for us and it's good for Santee."

Equally popular among locals and visiting golfers, the same "flavor" carried through the years — from recipes handed down from the restaurant's founding matriarch and longtime cook staff to the third-generation food service manager, Winfield Clark — represents what guests have come to expect at Clark's.

"I'd like to think we're known for our filet mignon and seafood, but we're really known for our fried chicken," said Kittie Collier, who has been Clark's general manager for nine years and was a longtime customer prior to that.

The Inn and restaurant reflect a comfortable, masculine high-end flare that caters to both "the Palm Beach set to the local farmers," as well as numerous golfers, Bill Clark said.

Despite the Inn's five redesigns and various additions and upgrades through the years, little has changed among either the long-time staff or the down-home cooking.

Clark's assortment of accommodations situated among multiple buildings behind its acclaimed restaurant, bar and gift shop includes newer two-room suites feature a living quarter, bedroom with a full bath and a dressing area with a vanity. The living room features a wet bar complete with a small refrigerator, sink and microwave.

In addition to king deluxe and king business options, there are the Bradford and Santee two double-bed rooms, the latter highly popular for golfers using the Old Santee Hospitality Room.

As for other "Bests" in Santee (population 800), golf certainly tops the list across "America's Value Golf Destination."

Located just off the south shore of picturesque Lake Marion, where a number of world records have been set through the years for large-mouth catfish and sea bass, Santee offers — all in one I-95 exit — three lakeside golf courses with an additional 14 layouts within a half-hour drive.

In fact, the trio of courses located in town is less than a mile apart with Clark's conveniently situated at the midpoint. Santee National, Santee Cooper Resort and Lake Marion G.C. provide wide fairways, challenging greens, water hazards and impeccable maintenance, and have all been upgraded through the years.

Meanwhile, five more courses are located on the north side of Lake Marion about 20 minutes away, the must-plays headed by the Tom Jackson-designed Wyboo Golf Club and the Players Course at Wyboo Plantation. With Interstate 26 just a few more miles south, golfers can make a short day trip to Charleston and play the likes of The Links at Stono Ferry, Legend Oaks, Westcott Plantation and Charleston National to name a few.

Clearly, Santee's quality, value and convenience are a considerable part of the reason more than 50,000 golfers arrive from northern destinations each year. For as little as $55 daily (low season), they get a nice room, a round of golf with a cart on one of the area's 17 courses — and for good measure one of the best meals in the South at Clark's Inn and Restaurant.

Learn more at www.ClarksInnandRestaurant.com and find more information on the town of Santee at www.SanteeTourism.com.

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Enjoy southwest Ireland in style in 2014 with the Ballybunion - Lahinch Links tour

Enjoy southwest Ireland in style with six nights of accommodation (Killarney Royal, Teach De Broc Ballybunion, Vaughan Lodge Lahinch) and play five rounds of golf at Waterville Golf Links, Tralee Golf Club, Ballybunion Old, Doonbeg, and the Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club. Also includes Irish breakfast each morning, luxury coach and local driver to escort the group throughout.

 

Dates: Good throughout 2014.

Price range: €2065

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Stay in style at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero, Florida, experience nature's beauty on Raymond Floyd's Raptor Bay Golf

 

ESTERO, Fla. -- With the Golf Getaway for Two Package, you can stay in style at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point in Estero, Florida, and experience nature's beauty on the spectacular Raymond Floyd-designed Raptor Bay Golf Club. Package includes two rounds of golf at Raptor Bay inclusive of cart fees and tax, six beers or one bottle of house wine, and a $10 appetizer voucher per stay.

About Raptor Bay Golf Club
Raptor Bay Golf Club in Bonita Springs sprawls across more than 200 acres of pristine wetlands and nature preserves. Each hole was carefully designed to blend seamlessly into the existing environment in order to preserve the beauty of the terrain. Golfers may be surprised by the lack of sand bunkers, though there are large sandy waste areas that serve as natural hazards around the greens and fairways. What the golf course lacks in bunkers, it more than makes up for in water hazards with 22 acres of lakes coming into play. Raptor Bay's greens are fast and undulating and the player-friendly fairways are wide open.

About Hyatt Place Coconut Point
Hyatt Place Coconut Point is conveniently located between Naples and Ft. Myers, just 13 miles south of Southwest Florida International Airport. Hyatt Place features a selected range of services aimed at providing casual hospitality in a well designed, high-tech and contemporary environment.

Hyatt Place guests are business travelers as well as families. If you are in town for business, the Hyatt Place Coconut Point is within close proximity to major local companies. This Hyatt Place hotel also offers many exciting area attractions for the leisure traveler, such as Barefoot Beach Preserve, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium. Spend a day of shopping at the Coconut Point Mall or enjoy the area's beautiful surroundings as you stroll through the Everglades Wonder Gardens.

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Big Island golf vacation package deal: Play 3 rounds on Mauna Kea Resort's award-winning Hapuna and Mauna Kea Courses

KOHALA COAST, Big Island, Hawaii -- Perfect your game and master both of Mauna Kea Resort's award-winning courses. "Play more, save more" packages include multiple rounds of golf for one low price. Choose the package that's right for you and play the legends.

The Triple Play package includes two rounds at Hapuna Golf Course, and one round at Mauna Kea Golf Course.

Hapuna G.C. stretches along the beautiful Kohala coastline before rising to over 700 feet above sea level. The snow-topped Mauna Kea volcano serves as a dramatic backdrop and there are seemingly endless views of the Pacific. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay collaborated to create a visually stunning links course.

With Mauna Kea G.C., Robert Trent Jones Sr. transformed what was seemingly a barren lava field into what is now one of Hawaii's most popular courses. The challenging layout has holes that play right along the sea as well as over 300 feet above

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Bermuda's Golf Around Getaway lets you play like a champion -- and be treated like one too!

With the Bermuda's Golf Around Getaway package, not only will you play like a champion, but you will be treated like one too! All vacation packages include daily breakfast, complimentary golf cart and 50 percent off golf club rentals at each course.

3-Night package includes:
• Accommodations for 3 nights.
• Daily breakfast.
• Three rounds of golf:
Choice of one round at either Port Royal or Tucker’s Point Golf Club.
Choice of one round at Riddell's Bay G.C. or Belmont Hills Golf Club.
Choice of one round at Turtle Hill Golf Course or Ocean View Golf Course.
• 50 percent off golf club rentals at each course.

4-Night package includes:
• Accommodations for four nights.
• Daily breakfast.
• Four rounds of golf:
One round of golf at three of the four following golf courses (golf cart included):
Port Royal Golf Course
Rosewood Tucker's Point Golf Course
Belmont Hills Golf Course
Riddell's Bay Golf and Country Club
One round at Turtle Hill Golf Course or Ocean View Golf Course.
• 50 percent off golf club rentals at each course.

5-Night package includes:
• Accommodations for five nights.
• Daily breakfast.
• Five rounds of golf:
One round of golf at each of these courses (golf cart included):
Port Royal Golf Course
Rosewood Tucker's Point Golf Course
Belmont Hills Golf Course
Riddell's Bay Golf and Country Club
One round at Turtle Hill Golf Course or Ocean View Golf Course.
• 50 percent off golf club rentals at each course.

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Explore Hyatt Golf on the Florida Gulf Coast: Stay at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, play golf at Raptor Bay

 

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. -- Discover this most unique Florida golf and spa resort, where world-class facilities exist in perfect harmony with the beauty of nature. True stewards of the land, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa carefully crafted each hole at Raptor Bay Golf Club to blend with the environment, leaving a beautiful course with natural surroundings. Under the guidance of Audubon International, they developed an ecological design that preserved the most valuable habitats on site and restored nearly 25 acres of wetlands. With no residential sites on the property, the natural surroundings encourage the appearance of protected wild creatures including the American Bald Eagle, Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets and Whooping Crane.

In addition to being environmentally sound, the tournament-quality course features wide fairways with one height of cut throughout, and five sets of tees to give players of every skill level a memorable outing. Hyatt Regency Coconut Point's Raptor Bay Golf Club is ranked among the top 10 favorites by Gary Van Sickle, senior writer for Sports Illustrated.

With the Explore Golf Package, you'll enjoy: Luxurious room accommodations; two rounds of golf at Raptor Bay per night; a golf cart; pre-round range balls; and one sleeve of logoed golf balls. Guaranteed late checkout at 1 p.m.

With this Explore Golf Package, you'll enjoy luxurious room accommodations and two rounds of golf per night, a golf cart, pre-round range balls, and one sleeve of logoed golf balls. Guaranteed late checkout at 1:00PM

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Enjoy world-class luxury and golf in Arizona with JW Marriott Camelback's Sensible Luxury in Scottsdale package deal

 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- When it comes to luxury, sometimes you get less in exchange for comfort and grandeur. Not with The JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa's new Sensible Luxury in Scottsdale package!

Breakfast, spa discounts, and a free fourth night help break the mold of luxury packages. Stay at the Westin Kierland, which has won more stars than most nearby galaxies, and play golf at Troon's finest courses. A Scotch bar for after-round drinks await you on the Kierland's back porch, but don’t tarry too long and miss dinner at the many restaurants within walking distance of the resort. Luxury is always nice, but luxury at a fantastic value is the only option for golfers in Scottsdale.

Includes:
• 3 nights at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.
• 1 round: Westin Kierland Golf Club.
• 1 round: Whirlwind Golf Club - Devil's Claw Course.
• 1 round: Talking Stick Golf Club - South Course.
• Complimentary breakfast.
• 20 percent spa discount.
• Range balls.
• Use of practice facilities.

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Hilton Head Golf Island in South Carolina offers stay-and-play packages

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. -- Hilton Head Golf Island - a collection of 28 of the Lowcountry's premier golf courses - announces a collection of seasonal "stay-and-play" packages for an ideal escape from winter.

December, January and February can be spring-like, with average temperatures in the 60s and 70s. The perfect destination for golf enthusiasts seeking year-round play, an abundance of championship courses are open to the public in the Lowcountry area.

Ranked top 10 in seven categories by Golf Digest including ""Best Courses" and "Best Weather," Hilton Head Golf Island has a variety of seasonal vacation packages available:

• Sea Pines Resort - "Inn at Harbour Town Golf Package:" Experience three nights at the Inn at Harbour Town -- a AAA Four Diamond inn and Hilton Head's only Forbes Four Star Hotel -- and play Sea Pines' championship golf courses (Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and Ocean Course) with complimentary afternoon replays on Heron Point and Ocean Course. Package also includes range balls, one breakfast per golfer, 10 percent dining discounts at the resort's restaurants and pro shop, and use of the Sea Pines Fitness Center. Prices start at $296 per golfer, per night. Valid through March 1, 2014. For package and reservation information: 800-SEAPINES, www.SeaPinesGolf.com.

• Palmetto Dunes - "Winter Stay-and-Play:" Stay three nights and play up to three rounds at each of the resort's championship courses, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Arthur Hills and George Fazio. Enjoy two hours of complimentary tennis court time (daily), preferred rates on all other resort activities as well as dining and merchandise discounts. Rates start at $117 per golfer, per night and include all taxes and resort fees. Valid through March 5, 2014. For package and reservation information: 877.567.6512, www.PalmettoDunes.com.

• The Heritage Collection - "Beaches to Bunkers:" Enjoy oceanfront accommodations at The Beach House, one round of golf at any of the seven Heritage Collection courses and daily breakfast. Based on double occupancy, rates start at $99 per golfer, per night. Valid through February 28, 2014. For package and reservation information: 843.681.1706, www.HiltonHeadGolf.net.

• Old South Golf Links - "Winter Escape Package:" Just over the bridge in the charming mainland town of Bluffton is the acclaimed Old South Golf Links. Package includes two nights at the Hilton Garden Inn and three rounds of golf including one round each at Old South Golf Links, Hampton Hall Golf Club and the Country Club of Hilton Head. Golfers also enjoy one lunch at Old South Restaurant. Starting at $295 per person, price includes sales and accommodations tax. Valid through March 23, 2014. For package and reservation information: 843.837.2610, www.oldsouthgolf.com.

"Hilton Head offers pleasant and playable weather year-round," says Cary Corbitt, President of the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association and Vice President of Sports and Operations at Sea Pines Resort. "These stay-and-play packages from the area's finest resorts and courses are the perfect opportunity to plan an escape from frigid temperatures and enjoy everything the Lowcountry has to offer."

As one of the nation's foremost golf capitals, Hilton Head Island is the preferred vacation destination of golfers seeking a high-concentration of world-class quality courses, an unspoiled natural environment, beautiful resorts and inns, and old-fashioned Southern hospitality.

For additional information or to receive a quote: www.HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com, 800.523.3373.

About Hilton Head Golf Island
Hilton Head Golf Island features 28 member courses on Hilton Head and Fripp Islands, as well as Bluffton, Beaufort and Jasper counties. Golf enthusiasts enjoy Hilton Head's Southern hospitality and world-class designs sculpted by such vaunted architects as Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arthur Hills and Robert Trent Jones.

Its territory encompasses many of the great golf courses and resorts of North America and is ranked top 10 in seven categories by Golf Digest including "Best Buddies Trip Destination," "Best Accommodations," "Best Couples Trip," "Best Courses," "Best Food and Drink," "Best Weather" and "Best Value." Home to the world-renowned Sea Pines Resort, the PGA TOUR makes its only South Carolina stop each April at Harbour Town Golf Links for the RBC Heritage.

The Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association, in conjunction with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor and Conventions Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, launched Hilton Head Golf Island to support the island's thriving golf market through promotion of golf rounds and packages.

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Marriott Golf Academy debuts Birdies Beyond Borders for Canadians

ORLANDO, Fla. -- For Canadian golfing travelers seeking warm weather excursions during the winter months, Marriott Golf Academy℠, with locations at Marriott's Grande Vista resort in Orlando, Fla., and Marriott's Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert, Calif., has an exciting new package available. Created exclusively for Canadian residents visiting the U.S., Marriott Golf Academy℠ today debuted Birdies Beyond Borders, combining 36 holes of championship golf on some of the finest courses in their regions with best-in-class golf instruction. The program is complemented by an assortment of on-site amenities and activities for golf groups, couples or the entire family at two of the premier resort destinations in the U.S.

With peak season winter packages starting at $1,118 USD, based on double occupancy, Birdies Beyond Borders features three nights of luxurious villa accommodations, two rounds of championship golf, one 3-hour golf instructional session, unlimited access to the on-site practice facilities throughout the duration of the stay, access to the web-based Alumni Clubhouse, and access to an assortment of amenities, all while staying in spacious and luxurious one and two-bedroom villas, fully equipped with all the comforts of home. Further, golfers and families seeking to extend their trip will receive preferred lodging rates at each respective resort location.

"Orlando and Palm Desert are preferred vacation destinations for many Canadian residents each year, and with so many golfers looking to escape the cold winter weather, it was natural to create a package exclusively for our neighbors to the north," said Bill Nault, Vice President, Marriott Golf.

Marriott Golf Academy℠, which is based at two acclaimed Marriott Vacation Club resorts, offers a wide range of expert instructional programming for golfers of all skills levels, from low-handicap elite golfers seeking a competitive advantage to newcomers seeking an introductory golf experience that is matched to their needs. The 3-hour session, which can focus on full swing or short game, is taught at a maximum 4-to-1 ratio to ensure each student receives the dedicated attention he or she deserves.

The Orlando-based location, adjacent to Marriott's Grande Vista resort, boasts a 35-acre instructional facility offering full swing and short game areas, a 9-hole golf course, a state-of-the-art swing studio, Club Fitter's Workshop™, and is adjacent to Marriott's Grande Pines Golf Club, which provides the perfect 18-hole championship golf experience for students. The Marriott Golf Academy℠, located just minutes away from the family attractions exclusive to Orlando, serves as the ultimate family vacation destination.

Marriott's Shadow Ridge resort is located in the scenic Coachella Valley, a popular international destination for golf aficionados set against the beautiful backdrop of the snow-capped Santa Rosa Mountains in Palm Desert, Calif. The golf resort, which boasts luxurious villa accommodations and unmatched amenities for the whole family, is complemented by a world-class practice facility, a state-of-the-art swing studio, Club Fitter's Workshop™ and an 18-hole championship golf course. This beautiful and peaceful valley is often referred to as the "golf capital of the world" because of its ideal playing conditions and abundance of courses.

In addition to the Birdies Beyond Borders package, consumers can take advantage of special pricing on 2- and 3-day golf school packages with lodging. For information on Birdies Beyond Borders, and other programs at Marriott Golf Academy℠, please visit www.marriottgolfacademy.com or call 855-642-2369.

About Marriott Golf Academy℠
With locations in Orlando, Fla., and Palm Desert, Calif., Marriott Golf Academy combines the world-class service and hospitality of Marriott with expert instructional programming. From low-handicap elite golfers seeking a competitive advantage, to newcomers to the game seeking an introductory program that is matched to their needs, Marriott Golf Academy℠ offers program for the entire family, at two desirable Marriott Vacation Club destinations. For more information on all programs and packages offered by Marriott Golf Academy℠, golfers should call 855-642-2369, or visit www.marriottgolfacademy.com.

About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is a global leader in vacation ownership with over 417,000 Owners, a diverse portfolio of 54 resorts and more than 11,800 timeshare villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. For more information please visit www.marriottvacationclub.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriottVacClub and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/marriottvacationclub.

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Golf Til You Drop at Callaway Gardens in Georgia for just $159

PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga. -- Callaway Gardens' unlimited Golf Til You Drop Package is the cure for your winter blues. Tee it high and let it fly on the renowned Mountain View and Lake View Courses! Starting at $159 per night.

 

Callaway Gardens' Mountain View golf course is a challenging but playable layout that will test your strategic and shotmaking abilities, just as it did for PGA Tour pros when it hosted the Buick Challenge from 1991 to 2002. The list of winners is a who's-who of PGA Tour stars, with champions including Davis Love III, David Duval, David Toms, Steve Elkington and Jonathan Byrd.

Lake View, Callaway Gardens' original course, features wider fairways and more water holes, complementing the more demanding Mountain View course. It reflects the philosophy of Gardens founder Cason Callaway, who was fond of saying that if a golfer lifts his or her head on a shot, they should see something beautiful.

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California's CordeValle announces Four for Fore Retreat Package

  

SAN MARTIN, Calif. -- CordeValle, a Rosewood Resort located in the foothills of Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains, proudly announces an exclusive new "golf and grub" getaway package. The Four for Fore Retreat Package is tailor-made for those seeking a weekend filled with superior sport on two of California's Top 10 Courses, complete with a privately catered BBQ and intimate wine tasting from the property's on-site winery, all in the comfort of one's own private home.

Guests eager to stay above par this fall will enjoy a two-night stay in CordeValle's 3,100-square-foot Fairway Homes, overlooking the Robert Trent Jones-designed championship course. By day, groups can hit the links at CordeValle and Pasatiempo Golf Club, and by night, relax along the fairway with a private BBQ cookout at their residence, catered by Executive Chef Timothy Wetzel. The experience is complete with an intimate in-residence wine tasting from the resort's on-property winery.

Accommodations are well suited for the ultimate gentlemen's golf escape. With four master bedrooms grouped around a central living area, butler's kitchen, dining room, and common patio, weekend bachelors will find their complete oasis in CordeValle's Fairway Homes - perfect for kicking back after a round of golf to enjoy America's other favorite fall pastime, Football!

The Four for Fore Retreat Package includes:
• Two-night stay in a CordeValle Fairway Home
• One round of golf on CordeValle's Robert Trent Jones Championship golf course per guest
• One round of golf on Pasatiempo Golf Club's Alister Mackenzie-designed course per guest
• Catered in-suite BBQ cookout on private patio
• Private in-suite wine tasting from on-property winery
• Daily continental breakfast

Package price starts at $735 per person, per night, midweek (with a two night minimum); $850 on the weekends. This price is based on a four-room/ four-person reservation. Bookings are subject to availability.

*Additional tax, service charge, caddie and resort fee apply.

Opened in 1999, CordeValle is a golf lover's dream and the ultimate choice for a golf vacation. Its thoughtful and inspired design is situated on 270 acres of gently rolling terrain and utilizes natural elevation changes, streams and wooded areas to achieve an 18-hole, 7,360-yard, 72 par championship course that rivals some of the finest courses in the world. CordeValle most recently announced it will host the 2016 U.S. Women's Open Championship, making it the first Women's Open held in the Bay Area and the second USGA championship conducted at the property.

For more information and to book the Four for Fore Retreat Package at CordValle, a Rosewood Resort visit http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/cordevalle/ or call reservations at 408.695.4562.

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Enjoy a relaxing two-day/one-night stay-and-play golf package at Welk Resorts San Diego

 

ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- Located on 450 acres just north of San Diego, California. Welk Resorts San Diego is a gorgeous destination resort for vacations, retreats, and family gatherings. The newly-renovated resort has five separate recreation centers. It has eight pools featuring watersides, interactive splash zones, and resort activities for all ages.

The resort is close to all the attractions in southern California, including San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, LEGOLAND, and the Pacific Ocean beaches. Welk Resorts -- which was recently named a "Gold Crown" resort by Resort Condominiums International -- delivers the impeccable quality and variety families have come to expect.

Now golfers can enjoy a two-day/one-night stay-and-play package that includes a relaxing evening in one of Welks Resort's beautifully appointed Villas Suites and a round of golf for two plus cart on either the Fountains Course or Oaks Course. Starting at $107.50 per person, including tax!

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Challenge your game with unlimited golf for two at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif

 

PALM DESERT, Calif. -- From the moment you turn on the palm-lined path leading to the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, the experience of renewal begins. resort invites you to discover a breathtaking luxury hotel; a vibrant oasis complete with cascading waterfall in the spacious lobby and gondolas plying meandering waterways. Enjoy the desert's finest dining with six restaurants on site, plus Starbucks. Languish in bliss at the dazzling Spa at Desert Springs. Challenge your golf game on 36 spectacular, Ted-Robinson-designed holes. Cool off in any of four sparkling swimming pools. This Palm Desert luxury resort offers richly appointed hotel rooms, conveniently close to Palm Springs events such as the BNP Tennis Tournament, and Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals. Dazzling indoor and outdoor event spaces provide an array of flexible venues. Discover a leader in style and service among resorts in Palm Desert at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.

The resort's new Unlimited Golf Package includes breakfast in the Rockwood Grill, unlimited golf including use of the driving range, bag tag and golf club storage for two.

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