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The Wyndham Championship has always been as much about the good works it can do for the community as it is about the incredible golf that it showcases each year. For the past three years, attendees of the tournament have been able to take a proactive part in the philanthropic aspects of the golf tournament and week-long related festivities by voting for their favorite local not-for-profit organization in the Charity of Choice awareness campaign.

The golf tournament gallery (all ticket holders) has been able to vote since Thursday, with the voting remaining open through Sunday, August 18. The charity to receive the most votes will be announced on Sunday evening after the presentation of the Wyndham Championship tournament trophy to the event winner.

“Believing that you can do well by doing good, Wyndham Worldwide is committed to enhancing the quality of life of children around the world and making lasting contributions in the communities where our associates live, work and play,” says Mary Falvey, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Wyndham Worldwide. “We are extremely proud of the longstanding tradition of charitable giving at the Wyndham Championship. Philanthropy has always been a central focus of the tournament and has allowed us to support many outstanding local charitable organizations.”

Engaging golf fans of all ages in the charitable opportunities is The Wishes by Wyndham Christel House Tapestry Painting, that is available for kids (and adults) to paint, using fabric-safe paints. There’s also a (new this year) 32-foot-long Wishes by Wyndham-branded trailer at the tournament, hosting,  host a video game tournament. Using the Wii Sports expert level three-hole golf course, golf-enthusiasts and the PGA TOUR pros will have an opportunity to “birdie for charity.” Prizes will be awarded to the top scorers and Wishes by Wyndham will make a donation for each birdie made.

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Following a PGA Championship last week that didn’t turn out like probably anyone other than perhaps Jason Duffner himself expected, this week takes us o the Wyndham Championship and a special tournament that offers fans and spectators lots of Wyndham vacation fun.

Sponsored by Wyndham Worldwide, this tournament is significant to the world of professional golf, in that it is the last PGA Tour event of the regular season before the playoffs begin. For any Tour player who is short on points at this time of year, the Wyndham Championship is a “must-play-well” event in order to earn needed points before the FedEx Cup.

Originally called the Greater Greensboro Open, this historic tournament has been contested on the rolling greens of North Carolina golf courses since 1938. That year, along with in 1946, 1949, 1950, 1955, 1956, 1960, and 1965, the tournament winner was the legendary golfer Sam Snead.

Who this year’s tournament winner will be is probably anyone’s guess with a wide-open field and many players jockeying to improve their standing late in the season. But counted as “winners” will certainly be the many charities the tournament supports, along with all the fans who enjoy an “Escape to the Wyndham” with its enhanced tournament week experience.

Escape to the Wyndham for Wyndham Vacation Fun

Each year the Wyndham Championship attracts over 80,000 fans to the Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. Fans can enjoy a week watching golf’s top contenders, along with opportunities to win prizes and enter daily vacation giveaways and other special activities. Guest activities include:

• Key to Wyn, a specially designed expo tent designed like a resort lobby, where guests can keep tabs of the contests and giveaways.
• Margaritaville at The Wyndham boardwalk, a complimentary hospitality hub themed like a seaside retreat and featuring live entertainment, concessions and other vacation-inspired activities.
• A 3D vacation-themed sidewalk art display for photo opportunities.
• The Wyndham Adventure Zone designed just for the kids, featuring bounce houses and a rock-climbing wall.
• Onsite caricature artist.
• And, onsite golf-swing analysis.

As Stephen P. Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer, Wyndham Worldwide, explains, “We are incredibly proud to be a part of the rich history and tradition of the championship in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad. As a family-oriented company, Wyndham Worldwide is committed to creating great experiences for our guests and customers of all ages, and we have created an outstanding vacation atmosphere at the Wyndham Championship.”

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The new Marriott Golf Academy is a get-serious-about-your-game reason to be a Marriott Vacations timeshare owner. There is an academy at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge resort in Palm Desert, California and an academy at Marriott’s Grande Vista resort in Orlando, Florida. Since their launch last spring, (after Marriott Golf ended its longtime relationship with golf legend Nick Faldo), Marriott Golf Academy has been redefining its brand as a go-to resource for both serious golfers, recreational players, and golf newbies to tune up their games. (Read more here: New Golf Academy is Another Reason to Love Marriott Timeshare)

The Marriott Golf Academy at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge is set in the beautiful Coachella Valley, already a popular area for golfers. The Marriott timeshare resort there offers spacious villa accommodations, along with the eighteen-hole championship golf course, a world-class practice facility, a state-of-the-art swing studio, and a Club Fitter’s Workshop.™

The Marriott Golf Academy adjacent to Marriott’s Grande Vista includes a 35-acre instructional facility with full swing and short game areas, a 9-hole golf course, Swing Analysis Studio, Club Fitter’s Workshop™, plus it backs up to Marriott’s Grande Pines Golf Club.

At both Marriott Vacation Club resorts, you will find one-, two-, and three-bedroom timeshare villas and an abundance of amenities, to please all the non-golfers in the family. This summer, each of the two academies is offers a “Get Schooled & Stay Cool” golf instruction program. For more information on the golf school,  golfers should call 855-642-2369, or visit www.marriottgolfacademy.com.

For the eleventh year, Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort hosted the RCI Christel House Open. This fundraiser golf tournament helps support the Christel House mission of helping children around the world break the cycle of poverty.

Played at the Orange Lake Resort 18-hole, Arnold Palmer-designed Legends golf course, this tournament event is part of the RCI Christel House Open which is the  largest multi-day charity golf tournament in the world. At 14 tournament sites—11 at US golf courses and 3 in Mexico, the United Kingdom and South Africa—golfers were teeing it up for the benefit of the more than 3,000 children of Christel House, this past Monday.

 Golf at The Legends at Orange Lake Resort

Whether a golfer is part of the Christel House fundraiser tournament, or just at Orange  Lake Resort to enjoy a family vacation or a golf outing, the 7,072-yard championship course is a favorite among players of all skill levels. Built in 1998, the course features Floradwarf greens and Bermuda fairways.

Designed as a Par 72 course, the front nine are a Scottish-style links golf experience while the winding fairways of the back nine are lined with pines, oaks, and blooming flowers, reminiscent of a Carolinas-style course.

You can find out more about The Legends Golf Course at the Orange Lake Resort website (click here http://www.orangelake.com/plan_an_event/golf_facilities). And you can click to learn more about the life changing accomplishments of Christel House.

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