The lineup is set for the TELUS World Skins Game at The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa in Victoria, B.C. on June 21st and 22nd. This year's event will feature some of the top names in golf from around the world competing on the Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed Mountain course at the resort during the two-day event. Set to tee off this year are Ian Poulter of England, Retief Goosen of South Africa, Camilo Villegas of Colombia, Fred Couple of the United States and Mike Weir of Canada. While the hotel is sold out during the Skins Game, golf fans wanting to get a sneak peak of what to expect of the course can enjoy a special offer from the hotel this spring!

The Stay & Play package offers golfers the chance to play the course before the Pros and take their game to a new level! Available from $189 per person, the package includes one round of golf for two on either the Mountain or Valley course as well as an overnight stay in a traditional guest room. The package is available between April 12 and October 11, 2010. Rates are priced per person, per night, based on double occupancy and availability plus an applicable resort fee. The package is not available during

For more information on how you can book your golf getaway call 1-866-716-8101 and mention rate plan PLAYSTAY or visit the hotel offers page at www.westin.com/bearmountain.

About The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa
Set along lush golf greens and framed by Vancouver Island's rugged mountains, The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria offers stunning natural beauty and laid-back comforts, with the charming harbour city of Victoria just minutes away. Proud host of the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game, guests can test their skills at Canada's only resort to feature 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf. Retreat to one of the 156 guest rooms and one-bedroom suites and relax in style. All guest rooms and suites feature Westin's signature Heavenly Bed®, soothing bathrooms with deep soaker tubs, natural slate flooring, and High Speed Internet Access. For more information visit www.westin.com/bearmountain.

Dan Young
Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Canada
416-947-4948
dan.young@starwoodhotels.com