The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Invites Golfers to Tee Off With the High Sierra Golf Experience

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, CA--(Marketwired - May 4, 2015) - Golf attracts players for many diverse reasons, from the challenge of the game, to the sheer pleasure of playing. But no matter what draws people to the greens, every golf aficionado can agree that the High Sierra Golf Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the vacation opportunity of the season.

Available between May 15 and October 1, 2015, this offer combines exciting play with luxurious Lake Tahoe accommodations. Golfers enjoy two 18-hole rounds of golf at their choice of either Gray's Crossing or Old Greenwood, as well as deluxe accommodations at the resort.

Both Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood are the region's finest championship golf courses and are located within 15 minutes of the property, but they offer distinctive experiences. Old Greenwood, a par-72 course designed by Jack Nicklaus, unfolds amid 600 acres of majestic pines. Gray's Crossing, meanwhile, is certified as only the second Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary in all of California, meaning the splendor of the surrounding environment has been meticulously preserved for a game that is breathtaking in both score and scenery.

The potential for play, however, is just the beginning of what makes the High Sierra Golf Experience so compelling among golf packages in Lake Tahoe. This offer also capitalizes on the resort's Mountain Concierge, which handles all the details of a seamless golf game, from golf club storage, to booking tee times, to sharing valuable insights about the region's various golfing opportunities. The package also includes golf cart access and practice balls for each night of a guest's stay.

While the package offers at least 36 reasons to stay on the course, the resort provides just as many reasons to return. As the only AAA Five Diamond award-winning hotel in Lake Tahoe, the property's amenities are profound. Guest rooms incorporate gas fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows in a nod to the spectacular setting. Five dining venues incorporate a breadth of gastronomic possibilities, ranging from elegant dining options at Manzanita to casual "blues, brews and BBQ" at The Backyard Bar & BBQ. The renowned spa serves as a destination unto itself, whether guests are looking to ease sore muscles after a day on the links, or wish to indulge in a full day of restoration.

Visitors this summer can also look forward to a full repertoire of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, guided hikes, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding for a vacation that is as unforgettable as a day on the golf course.

The High Sierra Golf Experience starts at $399 USD per night and is subject to availability. Advance reservations are required to ensure preferences regarding courses and tee times.

To learn more about the High Sierra Golf Experience, or to confirm hotel reservations, guests are invited to visit www.ritzcarlton.com/LakeTahoe, contact their travel professional or call Ritz-Carlton worldwide reservations at 800-241-3333.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the first AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Four-Star resort in the Lake Tahoe area. Nestled mid-mountain at Northstar California, the resort is a contemporary mountain retreat featuring slope-side ski-in, ski-out access in winter and mountain concierge services for golfing, mountain biking and hiking in the summer. Seasonally-inspired, locally sourced California cuisine is featured on the menu at Manzanita, the resort's signature restaurant, The Backyard Bar & BBQ offers traditional barbeque favorites year-round, and Café Blue serves locally sourced coffee and freshly-made juices and smoothies. Located just six miles from both historic downtown Truckee and the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, the year-round destination resort features 170 guest rooms, 23 private Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake Tahoe with a 17,000 square foot spa and fitness center and an inter-mountain gondola that connects the resort to the nearby Village at Northstar.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 88 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, and for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).

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