Doral Golf Resort & Spa and Golf Tournament Association of America to Host Tournament & Outings Educational Seminar

    /24-7PressRelease/ - MIAMI, FL, August 18, 2007 -- Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, one of the world's premier golf destinations, today announced that, in collaboration with the Golf Tournament Association of America (GTAA), the property will be hosting a complimentary golf tournament & outings educational seminar, designed to help golf tournament coordinators create more successful golf events.

The seminar, "Take Your Golf Tournament to the Next Level," will be held Friday, August 24, 2007 at the Florida golf resort with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by a three hour tournament & outings educational seminar from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Immediately following the seminar, a complimentary lunch will be served, followed by a 1 p.m. shot-gun start golf outing, where all participants will have the opportunity to play on Doral's nationally renowned Blue Monster golf course, which annually plays host to the PGA TOUR's WGC-CA Championship.

Phil Immordino, Chairman of the GTAA and author of "How to Produce a Successful Golf Tournament," will serve as the guest speaker for the seminar. Immordino, who has conducted hundreds of speaking engagements across the country and has helped many organizations enhance their events, will be addressing every aspect of producing a successful golf tournament from negotiating the best golf course deal, to training and motivating volunteers, selling sponsorships, attracting golfers, budgeting, time lines, new games and contests and much more.

The GTAA (Golf Tournament Association of America) is the official association for the golf tournament and outing industry. It is a free membership for any group that produces a golf outing. Benefits include a monthly newsletter, tournament tips, consulting, planning guide, website, product discounts and more.

Space is limited and reserved for qualified golf event coordinators only. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Grisel Dominguez at [email protected] or 305-392-4886.

About Doral Golf Resort & Spa
The 693-room Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, is operated by Marriott Golf, Marriott International's in-house golf business management arm and the world's largest resort golf management company. Featuring five 18-hole championship Doral golf courses, and commonly referred to as the Kingdom of Golf, the resort boasts the famous Blue Monster golf course - home to the PGA Tour for over 40 years. Situated on 650 tropical acres, the Florida spa resort is home to the exquisite Spa at Doral, a combination of classic Italian villa charm and modern and refreshing spa treatments, complemented by the Blue Lagoon aquatic recreation area, which features cascading waterfalls and a 150-foot waterslide. All 693 luxuriously- appointed accommodations, including 96 suites, boast individual balconies/patios, guest-controlled air conditioning, direct-dial telephone with two-lines for high-speed Internet or fax access, and more. Located only seven miles from Miami International Airport, the Miami resort also features the acclaimed Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, Jim McLean Golf Center, The Blue Lagoon aquatic recreation area and nine retail shops. The Florida golf resort also features five incredible restaurants, and over 90,000-sq. ft. of meeting and event space. For more information, or to reserve a room, call (800) 713-6725, or visit www.doralmarriott.com.

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