Brookfield, WI – August 30th, 2017 – GolfBook, a new tee time booking platform launched in partnership with CBS Sports Digital, today announced it has partnered with Marriott Golf, the Global Golf Division of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), located in Orlando, Florida and its premier collection of worldwide managed properties.
“The Marriott brand is one of the most recognizable hospitality brands, and one that is associated with quality and excellence,” said Gene Pizzolato, President and CEO of GolfBook. “We’re excited to carry Marriott Golf’s world-class branding message forward to the GolfBook platform, and serve as a complimentary sales channel to their courses’ direct marketing efforts.”
GolfBook’s core purpose is to help golf courses connect with today’s golfer, and for golfers to activate their game with a convenient set of features and easy-to-use technology. The platform allows golfers to quickly book tee times with no booking fees at many of the top U.S. golf courses, while being promoted across the CBS Sports Digital ecosystem.
“We believe this is a great fit for Marriott Golf and creates a win-win relationship for our courses,” said Brett Stark, Senior Director of Marketing and eCommerce for Marriott Golf. “GolfBook can help increase our exposure through CBS Sports Digital and their global reach, and the messaging fits perfectly with Marriott Golf’s worldwide brand and premier reputation.”
Marriott Golf properties joining the platform include: JW Marriott Camelback Golf Club, Cattails at Meadowview, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Griffin Gate Golf Club, Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, Hawks Landing Golf Club, The Rookery at Marco, Marriott’s Grande Vista Golf Club, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Golf Club, JW Marriott Starr Pass Golf Club, Stone Mountain Golf Club, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes, Toftrees Golf Club, Westfields Golf Club, and JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Club.
About GolfBook
GolfBook, in partnership with CBS Sports Digital, is now available for golfers and courses nationwide at www.golfbook.com or through the GolfBook mobile app for iOS and Android. GolfBook’s core purpose is to help golf courses connect with the golfer. This new platform (previously known as Golf Pipeline) offers the following benefits to golf course owners and operators:
– A unique and comprehensive tee time network tying into a majority of golf course software platforms
– A commission-based business model that allows the golf course to maintain control of all pricing
– The “GolfBook Friends” invitation platform, helping grow players per group along and golf course data
– Marketing support and promotion through CBS Sports Digital
About Marriott Golf
Marriott Golf manages 55 courses in 15 countries across 5 continents, offering nearly 1,000 holes of championship golf for Marriott International lodging brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Westin, Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, Le Meridien, Renaissance Hotels, and Marriott Golf Academy. Since 1971, Marriott has been a recognized leader of integrated resort and golf operations, through its award-winning business results and renowned service culture. Marriott provides golf development expertise, golf management, and consulting services to a unique variety of hospitality environments including resorts, private membership clubs, daily fee courses, golf schools, and franchises. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/explore-and-plan/golf.mi.
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Contact:
GolfBook
Joe DiFiore
Phone: 855-465-3301
pr@golfpipeline.com
Marriott Golf
Jared Minski
732-469-5700
jared@mastrocomm.com
