Marriott Golf Celebrates 10th Anniversary of International Family Golf Festival

Golfing Families & Newcomers of all Ages and Skill Levels Enjoy a FUN Day of FREE Golf Activities at its Resorts and Golf Courses Throughout the World

(ORLANDO, Fla.) - Since debuting in 2007, and always under the guidance of PGA/LPGA Professionals, tens of thousands of golfers - encompassing boys & girls, cousins, parents and grandparents of all ages and abilities - have enjoyed playing the game of golf alongside their family members at Marriott International’s Family Golf Festivals.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this global player development initiative, golfers are once again invited to join their family members for a special day on the links, as Marriott Golf today announced the schedule for the 2017 Annual Marriott International Family Golf Festival. On Tuesday, April 4th, La Iguana Golf Course in Playa Herradura, Costa Rica will host the first of 27 scheduled Family Golf Festivals on the 2017 calendar. These one-day family golf-themed events will take place at a premier collection of leading Marriott Golf-managed destinations throughout the world.

The Marriott International Family Golf Festival is open to golfers of all ages and skill levels, and aligns with Marriott’s commitment to player development programs. Golfing families are invited to Marriott Golf properties for a an exciting line-up of fun-filled activities, highlighted by FREE golf instruction, clinics, interactive golf games, contests, family golf programs, prize giveaways and much more. Supervised by PGA Professionals, each respective venue offers a welcoming environment where entire families, including women, boys and girls, military veterans, parents and grandparents can learn and play the game together.

“Golf is a game that transcends generations, and we share a common commitment across our portfolio of resort lodging brands and golf courses to ensure the game is accessible for families to enjoy together,” said Brett Stark, Senior Director, Golf Marketing & eCommerce, Marriott Golf. “This is a fantastic player development initiative, and I congratulate everyone involved on 10 years of growth and excellence.”

In addition to core events at the one-day Family Golf Festival, after 3 p.m. adults can take advantage of special rates and children can play golf for free as part of Marriott Golf’s “Kids Golf-4-Free” program. Launched in 2006, “Kids Golf-4-Free” 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 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.

The 2017 Family Golf Festival will take place at designated Marriott Golf properties on the following dates:
La Iguana Golf Course
Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
4/4/2017

Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Palm Desert, CA
4/8/2017

JW Marriott Camelback Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ
4/23/2017

Hollins Hall, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK
5/7/2017

Tudor Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Maidstone, Kent, UK
5/14/2017

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands, UK
5/26/2017

Cattails @ MeadowView Golf Course
Kingsport, TN
6/4/2017

Forest of Arden, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Meriden, Warwickshire, UK
6/4/2017

Marriott’s Grande Vista Golf Club
Marriott Golf Academy
Orlando, FL
6/10/2017

Stone Mountain Golf Club
Stone Mountain, GA
6/25/2017

Marriott’s Orlando World Center Resort
Hawk’s Landing Golf Club
Orlando, FL
7/1/2017

Meon Valley, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Nr. Southampton, Hampshire, UK
7/1/2017

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
Orlando, FL
7/1/2017

Royal St. Kitts Golf Club
Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, West Indies
7/1/2017

Gaylord Springs Golf Links
Nashville, TN
7/8/2017

Toftrees Golf Club
State College, PA
7/30/2017

Breadsall Priory, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Morley, Derby, UK
8/5/2017

Sprowston Manor, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Norwich, Norfolk, UK
8/6/2017

JW Marriott Desert Springs Golf Resort
Palm Desert, CA
8/6/2017

Westfields Golf Club
Clifton, VA
8/13/2017

Worsley Park, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Worsley Park, Manchester, UK
8/13/2017

St. Pierre, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Monmouthshire, Wales, UK
8/20/2017

Marriott’s Griffin Gate Golf Club
Lexington, KY
8/27/2017

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
Marco Island, FL
9/9/2017

Son Antem Golf Club
Mallorca, Spain
9/16/2017

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Golf Club
Phoenix, AZ
9/24/2017

JW Marriott Starr Pass Country Club
Tucson, AZ
12/17/2017

For more information, visit www.marriottgolf.com.