PARSIPPANY, N.J. (September 10, 2010) – The 2010 Wyndham Championship was filled with several exciting moments, including Arjun Atwal’s first PGA TOUR win and the presentation of more than 200 daily prizes during Wyndham Worldwide’s “Key to Wyn” contest.
Between Aug. 19 and Aug. 22, the Wyndham Worldwide expo center gave 20,000 golf fans the chance to win one of 200 daily prizes, which included an Apple I-PAD™, a Samsung® television, a Simmons® bed, a Tuscany wine set, gift cards and much more. Additionally, nearly 5,500 “Key to Wyn” contestants entered to win six grand prize vacations courtesy of Wyndham Vacation Resorts, Wyndham Hotel Group, RCI, The Registry Collection® program and Endless Vacation Rentals®.
Fans attending the Wyndham Championship were presented a “Key to Wyn” key card at the entrance to the Wyndham Worldwide expo center, with the opportunity to swipe their card in the hotel room door for a chance to win one of several prizes. Fans were also invited to enter the grand prize sweepstakes to win one of the six Wyndham Worldwide vacation packages, which were selected at the conclusion of the day’s golf competition.
“Each year, Wyndham Worldwide aims to offer more excitement for the fans attending the Wyndham Championship. For 2010, the Wyndham Worldwide expo center provided fans the chance to learn more about Wyndham Worldwide and win great prizes,” said Wyndham Worldwide Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen P. Holmes. “With all the support the Piedmont Triad community offers us, it is only fitting that the six grand prize vacations be awarded to the residents of this fantastic region.”
The following Piedmont Triad residents have the opportunity to enjoy their respective “Key to Wyn” Grand Prize vacations at their leisure:
William Newman, of High Point, N.C., is the recipient of a seven-night vacation at any CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus Resort; courtesy of Wyndham Vacation Resorts.
John Gregory Howard, of Greensboro, N.C., is the recipient of a seven-night vacation; courtesy of RCI, which includes roundtrip airfare for two.
Clif Moore, of Greensboro, N.C., is the recipient of a seven-night vacation rental; courtesy of Endless Vacation Rentals®, which includes roundtrip airfare for two.
Makeda Youngblood, of Greensboro, N.C., is the recipient of a three-night vacation at the Reunion Resort and Club, Orlando, Fla.; courtesy of Wyndham Hotel Group. The prize includes roundtrip coach airfare for two, plus two rounds of golf for two people.
David Eriksen, of Greensboro, N.C., is the recipient of a seven-night vacation at The Cottages at National, in Pinehurst, N.C.; courtesy of The Registry Collection® program. The prize includes a two-bedroom unit, roundtrip airfare for two and a round of golf for eight (four twosomes or two foursomes).
Jessie Hughes, of Rural Hall, N.C., is the recipient of a 5-night vacation at the Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, in Puerto Rico; courtesy of Wyndham Hotel Group. The prize includes three rounds of golf for a party of two and roundtrip airfare for two.
About Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
As one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, Wyndham Worldwide offers individual consumers and business-to-business customers a broad suite of hospitality products and services across various accommodation alternatives and price ranges through its premier portfolio of world-renowned brands. Wyndham Hotel Group encompasses approximately 7,160 franchised hotels and approximately 606,800 hotel rooms worldwide. Wyndham Exchange & Rentals offers leisure travelers, including its 3.8 million members, access to over 80,000 vacation properties located in approximately 100 countries. Wyndham Vacation Ownership develops, markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing to owners through its network of over 155 vacation ownership resorts serving over 820,000 owners throughout North America, the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Wyndham Worldwide, headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., employs approximately 25,000 employees globally.
For more information about Wyndham Worldwide, please visit the Company’s website at www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
