SAN MARTIN, Calif. -- CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Marion to the position of Director of Golf. Marion brings nearly 20 years of golf experience to his new role, and is charged with managing the golf operations for both the private club and resort. In addition, he will be responsible for overseeing all major events at the resort, including the PGA TOUR's 2010 Frys.com Open in October, the 25th PGA Cup in 2011, and the USGA Senior Women's Amateur Championship in 2013.

"We are pleased to have someone of Michael's expertise on board," said Alan Campey, Managing Director of CordeValle and Regional Vice President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "We expect CordeValle and its members to benefit tremendously from the depth of Michael's experience, especially this year as we proudly host the PGA TOUR, October 14 - 17."

Marion has an extensive background working with private golf clubs and has been honored multiple times by both Golf Magazine and Golf Digest as one of the top golf instructors in the country. In 2009 he received the Oregon PGA "Horton Smith Award" for his outstanding contributions to the PGA education programs. Marion most recently served as Director of Golf at Pronghorn in Bend, Oregon, which, under his direction, was named "#1 Golf Community in the Country" by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2009. While at Pronghorn, Marion was responsible for establishing and monitoring facility protocols to create unique and memorable experiences for members and guests of the course, and establishing the club's first caddie program.

Prior to his time at Pronghorn, Marion served as the Director of Golf at Promontory, the Ranch Club in Park City, Utah for five years, and held the same position at Elk River Club in Banner Elk, North Carolina from 1996 to 2002. Among his many awards and notable background, Michael also is an advisory staff member for Nike Golf. He has held a position as Education Co-Chairman for the PGA Pacific Northwest section since 2008, and has been a PGA Master Professional since 1996.

"I'm thrilled to join such an esteemed golf club and am excited for the momentous events ahead, including the PGA TOUR event this October," said Marion. "In addition, to the wonderful opportunity to become Director of Golf at CordeValle, my family and I are also looking forward to living in such a wonderful part of the country."

Cradled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort, is a hidden gem that combines the extraordinary beauty of an awe-inspiring landscape with the hospitality of a luxury resort. Sprawling over almost 1,700 acres, CordeValle is a sanctuary of 45 elegant rooms offered in spacious Bungalows, expansive Fairway Homes or secluded Villas. The resort also boasts the on-property 85-acre Clos LaChance winery and vineyard. CordeValle is a mere 45 minutes north of Pebble Beach and just 30 minutes south of San Jose.

About CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort:
A hidden gem nestled in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in San Martín, Calif., CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort is a haven of pampered relaxation and luxury featuring a world-class golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr.; SENSE, A Rosewood Spa; a new Tennis Center featuring four plexicushion tournament tennis courts and pavilion with private men's and women's locker areas, full bar, dining services, cozy relaxation area, and outdoor covered patio; the finest five-star quality club, accommodations and cuisine; and Clos LaChance winery and vineyard located on the resort's property. Ranked by Travel + Leisure as one of the Top 50 Resorts in the continental United States and Canada in the magazine's 14th Annual World's Best Awards (August '09), the 45 room resort combines the best of private country and social clubs with an award-winning golf resort experience. CordeValle is home to three upcoming major golf events, including the PGA TOUR's 2010 Frys.com Open, the 25th PGA Cup in 2011, and the USGA Senior Women's Amateur in 2013. More information about CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort is available by calling 408-695-4500 or visiting www.cordevallegolf.com.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers Sense, A Rosewood Spa® - featuring treatments reflective of the brand's signature philosophy A Sense of Place® - available exclusively at select properties and now open at Jumby Bay. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts or Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com.

For more information about CordeValle, please call 1-408-695-4500 or visit www.cordevallegolf.com

Media contacts:
Tish Gallegos or Toby Baird, Glodow Nead Communications at 415.394.6500 or tish@glodownead.com.