Marriott Golf Promotes Free Family Golf Festival

Marriott Golf, one of the world’s premier golf operators, is once again reaching out to families all over the world promoting “togetherness in golf.”

Announcing the third annual International Family Golf Festival program, Marriott golf will host a year-long series of one-day family golf events taking place at thirty of their leading managed destinations throughout the world.

Commencing on May 1st, the Marriott International Family Golf Festival, which encourages parents and children to learn and play the game together, invites families to Marriott Golf properties for an afternoon of FREE golf instruction, clinics, fun activities, interactive golf games, family golf programs, chances to win a variety of prizes, and more. Last year, it was estimated that more than 5,000 family participants took part in this exciting program.

In addition, after 3 p.m., families and children can play golf for free as part of Marriott Golf’s “Kids Golf-4-Free” program in which an estimated 10,000 parents and children participate each year.  The 2010 Family Golf Festival will take place at designated Marriott Golf properties, from May through November:

Marriott Golf Property	Location	Date of Event
La Iguana Golf Club	Herradura Bay, Costa Rica	May 1, 2010
Shadow Ridge Golf Club	Palm Desert, CA	May 22, 2010
Camelback Golf Club	Scottsdale, AZ	May 23, 2010
Crane’s Landing Golf Club	Lincolnshire, IL	May 23, 2010
Hawk’s Landing Golf Club	Orlando, FL	May 29, 2010
Cattails At MeadowView	Kingsport, TN	June 6, 2010
Son Antem Golf Club	Mallorca, Spain	June 12, 2010
Dalmahoy Country Club	Edinburgh, Scotland, UK	June 20, 2010
Sprowston Manor, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club	Norwich, Norfolk, UK	June 20, 2010
The Rookery at Marco	Naples, FL	June 26, 2010
Breadsall Priory, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club	Nr. Derby, Derbyshire, UK	June 27, 2010
Kauai Lagoons Golf Club	Lihue, HI	July, 10, 2010
Faldo Golf Institute	Orlando, FL	July 17, 2010
Grande Pines Golf Club	Orlando, FL	July 17, 2010
Hollins Hall Country Club	Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK	July 17, 2010
Meon Valley Country Club	Nr. Southampton, Hampshire, UK	August 8, 2010
Griffin Gate Golf Club	Lexington, KY	August 14, 2010
Westfields Golf Club	Clifton, VA	August 22, 2010
Forest of Arden, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club	Meriden, Warwickshire, UK	August 28 & 29, 2010
Worsley Park Country Club	Worsley Park, Manchester, UK	August 28 & 29, 2010
St. Pierre, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club	Monmouthshire, Wales, UK	August 29, 2010
Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club	St. Petersburg, FL	September 5, 2010
Royal St. Kitts Golf Club	Basseterre, St. Kitts	September 11, 2010
Wildfire Golf Club	Phoenix, AZ	September 12, 2010
Desert Springs Golf Resort	Palm Desert, CA	September 12, 2010
Tudor Park Country Club	Maidstone, Kent, UK	September 18, 2010
Willow Crest Golf Club	Oak Brook, IL	September 19, 2010
Stone Mountain Golf Club	Stone Mountain, GA	September 26, 2010
Doral Golf Resort & Spa	Miami, FL	October 30, 2010
Starr Pass Country Club	Tucson, AZ	November 21, 2010

The Marriott International Family Golf Festival is another effort by Marriott to promote family golf.  In 2005, Marriott Golf launched “Kids Golf-4-Free,” a first-of-its-kind program that enables kids up to 15 years old to golf for free when accompanied by a full paying adult after 3 p.m.  In addition, Marriott Golf also offers free lessons anytime to kids up to 15 years old when accompanied by an adult who is taking a fully paid lesson from a Marriott Golf instructor.  This program, which is available at some of Marriott Golf’s most prestigious resort destinations worldwide, was complemented in 2007 by the “Kids Rent-4-Free” program, which provides kids 15 years old and under with a free rental set of Accu-Length clubs when they participate in the “Kids Golf-4-Free” program.

About Marriott Golf

Marriott Golf manages 58 golf courses at 42 locations in 12 countries, offering more than 1,000 holes of championship golf.  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.

Golf.com Q&A with Dave Pelz and Golf4Beginners

Dave Pelz hosted a special question and answer session today on the Golf.com website and I just had to ask the short game expert for a few tips and drills!

Golf4beginners said... 

 

Hi Dave,

I have a 56 and 60 degree wedge in my bag. When I practice at the range, I try to use both clubs (not at the same time) to hit a 60-yard target.

Is it good practice to vary ball position or backswing in order to gain proper distance? Is it important to practice with a few different clubs like 8-iron to get better feel?

Any good drills for distance control?

Thank you!

Reply April 16, 2010 at 01:24 PM

 

Dave Pelz said in reply to Golf4beginners... 

 

Greetings Golf4beginners!

For wedges, distance control is best accomplished by varying the length of your backswing. Don't change your ball position in your stance. The ball should be centered between your ankles (not toes) and your backswing should always be shorter than your follow-through.

And yes, it is important to practice with all different clubs in your bag - for example, on today's practice range session, practice your even-numbered clubs (4, 6, 8, PW), and for your next session, practice your odd-numbered clubs (5, 7, 9, SW).

Have fun! dp

Reply April 16, 2010 at 02:17 PM

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It's important to know proper practice techniques!

Can Adidas adiPURE Golf Shoes Provide a Good Fit for Nick Faldo?

Nick Faldo, in days of yore a carpet fitter and now Knighted by the Queen and afforded the title of "Sir" has been tapped to be a delegate of sophistication for Adidas Golf footwear.

About fifty years ago Adidas first entered the sports marketplace producing shoes for soccer and running, hardly a brand for the jet-set. Endorsement deals combining world-class athletes with "street cred" has helped Adidas to improve their visibility revitalizing the brand for both lifestyle and leisure activites as well as remaining a brand for "everyman".

The Faldo-Adidas connection surely makes a good "fit".

With a unique upscale and trendy look, adidas may have a winner with the adiPURE golf shoe opting for the combination of form and function. And, at this time in his career Faldo concludes, "I think it fits my stages in golf and my position in television," adding that the adiPURE line suits him because of trendy yet traditional appeal.

"The adiPURE premium apparel and footwear line speaks to the sophisticated golfer. The adiPURE line has infinite elegance and superior performance with clean designs, contemporary styling and groundbreaking technologies, built to anticipate the needs of the competitive purist."

Patricia Dahan, Senior Director of Global Apparel conveyed, "The product is timeless. It features styling that is well-tailored and incorporates all of the core technologies, but with fabrications that have a very luxurious and sophisticated feel giving the line a modern look."

Timeless elegance, top-shelf craftsmanship and eye-catching designs are important but now it's time for the comfort test. If the new adiPURE by Adidas can combine style and performance with a wide enough berth for extra wide feet, Adidas will have a winner!

Of course, the most important question for a golf gal is, "When will Adidas extend the line to include women golf apparel?" The stylish adidas Festuca shoe by Stella McCartney is a good start...

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