Whistler, B.C. – Whistler loves families and families will love Whistler even more this year thanks to Golf Whistler’s new Junior Golf Program aimed at building interest and golf opportunities for kids and parents. In an unprecedented move, all four championship golf courses in Whistler will be adding Junior Tees and at each of the three village-based courses Kids Play Free all season long if accompanied by a paying adult. The program kicks off with the first annual Whistler Family Links Golf Festival presented by Global TV, May 20 – 22.
“Whistler is a favourite place for parents and kids, and golf is a great way to bring the entire family together,” says Dean Larson, Chair of Golf Whistler and Director of Sales and Marketing for Big Sky Golf and Country Club. “Golf Whistler wanted to put something together that celebrates families and encourages kids to come out and enjoy the game. We think this exciting program will do just that.”
The Whistler Family Links Festival offers kids and the young-at-heart a weekend of golf and light-hearted fun complete with exciting prizes, golf clinics, special deals, a wrap-up celebration and much more. Festival participants will also enjoy special long drive exhibitions performed by Brian Pavlet, the number one ranked long driver in the world, on May 21 and 22. Entry for the two-day festival is $99 Cdn ($79 US) for adults and $50 Cdn ($40 US) for kids ages 10 to 18. For those looking for extra golf tips, kids are invited to check out one of the many junior golf clinics offered at all the golf courses throughout the season. Full schedule, program and festival entry information is available at www.golfwhistler.com or 1-866-338-4026.
Golf Whistler is a collection of signature courses located in Canada’s number one golf destination including Nicklaus North Golf Course, Whistler Golf Club, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and Big Sky Golf and Country Club. On April 16, Big Sky Golf and Country Club kicked off the golf season. Whistler Golf Club opens on April 29 and by May 6 each of Whistler’s four championship golf courses are expected to be open for play and ready for an exciting year with a host of events, packages and programs. Information, tee times and complete Whistler golf vacation packages are available at www.golfwhistler.com or 1-866-338-4026.
Tourism Whistler is the member-based marketing and sales organization representing Whistler, and operating the TELUS Conference Centre at Whistler, the Whistler Golf Club and www.tourismwhistler.com the Official Site of Whistler. As the convention and visitors bureau for the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler represents more than 7,000 members who own, manage and operate properties or businesses on resort lands including hotels, restaurants, activity operators and retail shops.
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Media contact:
Breton Murphy – Manager, Community & Media Relations
Telephone: 604-935-3356
E-mail: bmurphy@tourismwhistler.com
Websites: www.tourismwhistler.com or www.golfwhistler.com
