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Shawnee to Host U.S. Kids Golf Tournament

RELEASE DATE: 04/22/2010

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 (Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania) – The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort will be hosting a Philadelphia North Spring Local Tour event of the U.S. Kid’s Golf Foundation on Saturday, May 1st.

The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization established in 2001, to provide kids and their families the opportunity to participate in the game of golf through instruction and competition. Today, the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation conducts over 400 local, regional, national, and international events.

“Shawnee is a great course to host a USKG event”, said Joseph Manley, Shawnee’s Head Golf Professional. “We are all very supportive in introducing young players to golf.”

The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation offers mini-tours during the spring and summer months. The event taking place at Shawnee is the last open tournament preceding the tour championship that will take place on May 8th. Spectators are encouraged to visit Shawnee and watch the day’s tournament.

“Our program is very family-friendly”, said James Wilkes, Philadelphia Section PGA Junior Golf Leader and USKG Philadelphia North Tour Coordinator. “Older siblings, parents, and other family members are encouraged to caddy for our kids.”

Entry for USKG tournaments is open to any child meeting the age requirements. Boys and girls from ages 6 to 14 years old are encouraged to register. The tournaments are split into gender and age categories. Boys between the ages of 6 to 10 and girls between the ages of 6 to 12 play 9-hole tournaments. Girls aged 13 to 14 and boys between the ages of 11 and 14 play 18-hole tournaments.

Registration for the tournament taking place at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is open until Midnight, Tuesday, April 27th. The cost to register a child with the USKG is $50.00. An additional $35.00 (9-hole) - $45.00 (18-hole) fee is required for each tournament in which the youth competes.

To register for the tournament, please call: 1-888-3USKIDS (1-888-387-5437) or visit: USKidsGolf.com.

For the 2010 season, Shawnee has encouraged youth golf by including junior tees on its White Course.

For more information or to schedule an interview with management, please call Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator at tel: 570-424-4050 x1409 or e-mail: pr@shawneeinn.com.

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The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort would like to thank the all of the organizations that have recognized our efforts towards excellence. We are a proud member of the community and look forward to working together to continue providing outstanding service.

2010

Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Associations Chef’s Palate Award for “Best Use of Local and Organic Ingredients”-Chef "G"
Award of Excellence “Most Creative Booth” from the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce Expo 2010
Save Our Planet Award, The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Association-Rob Howell, General Manager of the Year
Community Service Award, The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau-Jeromy Wo, Public Relations Coordinator, Brand Hero
American Legion Auxiliary-Certificate of Appreciation

2009

The Pocono Business Journals Green List
The Monroe County Historical Associations Historical Preservation Award
The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau's Outstanding Tourism Employee - Will Stryeski
The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau's Green Award - The Shawnee Inn and Gold Resort
Voted Best Place to Work by Happenings Magazine
The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce Save Our Planet Award
The Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Association's General Manager of the Year Nomination - Rob Howell

2008

Voted Best Place to Work by Happenings Magazine
The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerces Save Our Planet Award
The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureaus Outstanding Tourism Employee Rob Howell, General Manager
Outstanding Women in Business Monica Startari, Director of Marketing
The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerces Chairman of Business Award Charlie Kirkwood, Owner
Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Associations General Manager of the Year Nomination Rob Howell, General Manager

2007

The National Recreation Area of the Delaware Water Gaps Conservation Award
The American Cancer Societys Certificate of Appreciation for being First Property in the Pocono Mountains to go Smoke-Free
Bizzy Awards Best Overall Business