ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla -- The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, ideally located next to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, is offering an exceptional new golf package called the "Florida Champions Golf Package." Available through September 30, 2006, the package includes deluxe accommodations, golf cart and greens fees on the resort’s renowned King & Bear or popular Slammer & Squire course, club storage, admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame and its IMAX® Theater, and one hour of use of the resort’s professional indoor Full Swing golf simulator.

Through April 30, 2006, the package is from $201 per person, per night (based on double occupancy). In May 2006, the package is from $187 per person, per night. From June 1-September 30, 2006, the package is from $156 per person, per night. Rates are based on double occupancy, and the taxes are included.

In addition to the new package, the resort just announced that it is offering a special "Value Rate" of $129 per room, per night, through March 31, 2006 (based on availability).

Set in the heart of the beautifully landscaped, 6,300-acre World Golf Village, the luxurious Renaissance Resort was recently named to Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s "Top 100 Golf Resorts" list, and to Golf Digest magazine’s list of the "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America." The resort also received Meetings & Conventions magazine’s "Gold Tee Award," given annually to the world’s finest golf resort properties, and its King & Bear course was just named by Golfweek to its list of "America’s Top 100 Resort Courses in 2005."

Among the many resort offerings are two extraordinary 18-hole championship courses that were designed by the legends of the game. King & Bear is the only course in the world designed jointly by Arnold Palmer ("The King") and Jack "The Bear" Nicklaus. This picturesque 7,279-yard course features loblolly pines and open meadows on the front nine, and impressive 200-year-old oak trees throughout the back nine. The signature features of the course include its placid lakes edged with large coquina rocks, and the striking incorporation of rock into several bunkers and cart paths.

Slammer & Squire is named for legendary Hall of Famers "Slammin" Sam Snead and Gene "The Squire" Sarazen. They partnered with architect Bobby Weed to create this impressive par 72 tree-lined course which features gentle rolling fairways and challenging lakes. The 6,939-yard course is distinguished by memorable par 3’s, and for its preservation of the woodlands, wetlands and natural beauty of St. Augustine.

Both courses feature such on-course amenities as chilled apples on the first and tenth holes, complimentary range balls, and Global Positioning System (GPS) in every cart.

Guests of The Renaissance also have access to PGA TOUR Golf Academy, which offers of full schedule of golf schools and private lessons, and features expansive practice facilities, including a 2,700-square-foot learning center with all-weather hitting bays and multiple covered tee areas. Programs utilize a variety of the game’s modern learning tools, including several state-of-the-art video analysis systems.

In addition to being a golfers paradise, The Renaissance Resort boasts a wealth of additional recreational options that appeal to golfers and non-golfers alike. Guests are able to enjoy a 24-hour health club and sauna, large swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, the Little Legends professionally-supervised child activity program, billiard room, 24-hour business center, jogging trails, and full-service concierge.

Just a chip shot from the resort, guests will find the remarkable World Golf Hall of Fame, an IMAX® Theater, and an 18-hole, real grass championship putting course. The 132-yard Challenge Hole, modeled after the celebrated 17th hole of the Stadium Course at Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, is surrounded by water and is just steps from the hotel.

For guests who wish to experience the beach, you have the perfect opportunity since Renaissance Resort guests have privileges at Serenata Beach Club, Florida’s premier private oceanfront club. Combining European grace with Caribbean charm, Serenata Beach Club provides Renaissance guests the sun, surf, sand and quiet serenity of Ponte Vedra Beach. The exclusive club offers access to miles of sparkling Atlantic beach, a two-level Mediterranean-style clubhouse, a 4,000-square-foot adult pool with dedicated lap lanes, a heated family pool with 12-foot waterfall, a kid’s play pool with fun water features, a fitness center, spa services, and a child activity program.

Yet another option for guests is the new PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, which opened in December 2004. Located within the World Golf Village community of Laterra, just a short complimentary ride from The Renaissance Resort, the world-class spa offers a wealth of services, ranging from soothing aromatherapy and invigorating deep tissue massages to signature skincare services and rejuvenating body treatments. The Spa’s design incorporates water in its many forms including fountains, streams, small lakes, waterfalls, pools and reflecting ponds. Central to the architecture is a Garden Sanctuary featuring three Floating Cabana Treatment Rooms that drift on a tranquil reflecting pond filled with colorful Koi fish.

While the many resort offerings are impressive, accommodations at The Renaissance are first-class too. Appointed with European accents and providing wonderful views overlooking the Village’s picturesque lake and golf courses, the hotel offers the finest in-room amenities. These include high-speed Internet access, two telephones with data ports, executive desk, wet bar, refrigerator, two televisions, iron and ironing board, in-room coffee, and hair dryers.

The lobby of the 10-story resort is also striking, with a towering open atrium complete with running streams, a cascading waterfall and exotic 30-foot palms. Natural limestone, marble and granite floors in the lobby set the stage for a grand resort.

When visiting the resort, you also have the opportunity to explore beautiful St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city. Founded in 1565, the area is rich with Spanish architecture, with charming cobblestone streets and many fascinating historical sites. Guests can visit the historic Castillo de San Marcos fort, The Fountain of Youth, and the nation’s Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse. St. Augustine offers sightseeing trolleys, charter boats, and an array of water sports.

For more information on The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, or for reservations, call 1-888-740-7020 or 1-904-940-8000, or visit www.WorldGolfRenaissance.com.

PR Contact: Karen Lamonica at (407) 788-7070 or klamonica@firstmarketinggroup.com