HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. -- As South Carolina's only PGA TOUR event, the Verizon Heritage PGA Tournament has rich history on Hilton Head Island and is recognized as one of the premier golf events in the country.

In honor of the tournament, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is not only offering travelers the chance to stay and play during the competition but they could even win a complimentary golf clinic with a PGA professional at the new PGA TOUR Academy at the Port Royal Golf Club on April 19. Post-clinic, the PGA pro will hit the links and provide expert insider tips to the lucky golfers to improve their game. To score serious bragging rights, those who book one of the following qualifying packages will be automatically entered to win face time with the athlete. Travelers can also be entered to win by becoming a fan of The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa on www.facebook.com/westinhiltonhead.

Available April 12-19, special golf packages are based on double occupancy and a two-night minimum stay:

• Verizon Heritage Tournament Package includes accommodations, two daily tickets to the PGA tournament (April 15-18) and daily breakfast for two; nightly rates start at $351.* Golf fanatics score a hole in one with this offer as daily tickets to the tournament are not available for individual purchase by the general public. Use promo code LOCPKG4 when booking.
• Verizon Heritage Bed and Breakfast includes accommodations and daily breakfast for two; nightly rates start at $251 per night.* Use promo code LOCPKG3 when booking.

Those looking to work on their handicap throughout the year can take advantage of the Play The Tour package which features accommodations, daily round on one of the 18 Heritage golf courses and daily breakfast in Carolina Café. Nightly rates start at $289 single occupancy and $389 double occupancy.*

An exclusive entity on Hilton Head Island, the PGA TOUR Academy is a state-of-the-art game improvement facility featuring a private practice area, putting and chipping greens, practice bunkers and the finest diagnostic technologies. Academy packages are available from two to five nights, including overnight accommodations at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; rates start at $775 per person, based on double occupancy. For additional information, please visit http://www.touracademy.com/TourAcademyHiltonHead.aspx.

From April 12-18 at the Harbour Town Golf Links, PGA Professionals will hit the fairways to battle for the coveted Heritage trophy donning the traditional plaid attire of the Verizon Heritage Tournament. For reservations, please visit westinhhi.com or call 843-681-4000.

*Based on availability, does not include tax or surcharges.

Contact: Caroline Kerrigan, Quinn & Co., 212-868-1900 x253; ckerrigan@quinnandco.com