ORLANDO, Florida (Aug. 2, 2021) – Golfers of all ages and abilities are invited to join their family members and experience a day on the golf course at one of 19 scheduled Family Golf Festivals in 2021.
The Marriott International Family Golf Festival is an important annual component of Marriott’s commitment to player development programs. Families are invited to Marriott Golf properties for an exciting day of fun-filled activities, including free golf instruction, clinics, interactive golf games, contests, family golf programs, prize giveaways, and much more.
Under the guidance of PGA/LPGA Professionals, each respective venue offers a welcoming environment where families can learn and play the game together.
“We are excited to see our properties dedication in creating family-oriented golf activities and providing a welcoming environment for the whole family to enjoy a day at the golf course together”, said Brett Stark, Senior Director, Marketing & eCommerce, Marriott Golf. “Family Golf Festivals show our commitment to grow this wonderful game of golf. We encourage everyone to come out and have a great time.”
In addition to the events at the one-day Family Golf Festivals, 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 more than 15 years ago, “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 2021 Family Golf Festival will take place at designated Marriott Golf managed properties on the following dates:
| Cattails Golf Course at MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center | Kingsport, Tennessee | 8/7/2021 |
| Exclusiv Golf de Deva at Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort | Bourail, New Caledonia | 8/8/2021 |
| Toftrees Golf Club | State College, Pennsylvania | 8/18/2021 |
| The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes | Orlando, Florida | 8/28/2021 |
| Stone Mountain Golf Club at Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort | Stone Mountain, Georgia | 9/5/2021 |
| Penha Longa Resort | Sintra, Portugal | 9/11/2021 |
| Marriott’s Grande Vista Golf Club | Orlando, Florida | 9/12/2021 |
| Marriott’s Son Antem Golf Club | Mallorca, Spain | 9/18/2021 |
| The Rookery at Marco & Hammock Bay & Country Club at JW Marriott Marco Island | Naples, Florida | 9/18/2021 |
| JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa | Palm Desert, California | 9/26/2021 |
| Camelback Golf Club at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn & Spa | Scottsdale, Arizona | 10/17/2021 |
| Westfields Golf Club | Clifton, Virginia | 10/22/2021 |
| Five Forts Golf Club at The St. Regis Bermuda | St George’s, Bermuda | 11/1/2021 |
| Gaylord Springs Golf Links at The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, Tennessee | 11/13/2021 |
| Starr Pass Golf Club at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa | Tucson, Arizona | 11/21/2021 |
| Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa | Phoenix, Arizona | 12/5/2021 |
| Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club | Palm Desert, California | 12/15/2021 |
Marriott’s Global Golf Division manages 50 courses in 15 countries across 5 continents, offering nearly 1,000 holes of championship golf for Marriott International lodging brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, and Marriott Golf Academy.
Since 1970, Marriott has been a recognized leader of integrated resort and golf operations, through its award-winning business results and renowned service culture. 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.marriott.com/explore-and-plan/golf.mi.
