Visa Signature Joins With Pinehurst Resort to Offer Affluent Cardholders the Golf Experience of a Lifetime.Relationship Gives Visa Signature Cardholders Access to Exclusive Packages and Reserved Tee Times at Historic Pinehurst and St. Andrews Courses SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- Visa USA today USA Today National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s. announced an agreement that gives Visa Signature cardholders special access to Pinehurst Resort Pinehurst Resort is an historic upmarket golf resort at Pinehurst in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It has hosted a number of prestigious golf tournaments. History Pinehurst was founded by Boston soda fountain magnate James Walker Tufts. , one of the top ten U.S. golf destinations, and the historic Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. Visa Signature cardholders can now enjoy benefits including preferred tee times at Pinehurst, as well as the opportunity to play at St. Andrews, one of golf's most historic courses. "Enabling unique life experiences and providing benefits that align with cardholders' interests is a key element of Visa Signature," said Jennifer Schulz, vice president, consumer credit products, Visa USA. "Visa Signature cardholders are always looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. new and unique experiences, and with the addition of Pinehurst, they will now be able to create their own golfing memories at one of the most popular resorts in the world." Exclusive Access to the "Cradle of American Golf" At Pinehurst, Visa Signature cardholders can now experience exclusive benefits that speak to the passions of golf enthusiasts everywhere - ranging from preferred tee times to unique stay and play opportunities. Known by many golfers as the "Cradle of American Golf," Pinehurst boasts eight championship golf courses and has been the site of more single championships than any other course in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Visa Signature cardholders can enjoy tee time access on Pinehurst No.2, site of the 2005 U.S. Open The term U.S. Open is applied to "open" United States national championships in a particular sport, in which anybody, amateur or professional, American or non-American may compete. These include:
Available at www.visa.com/signature, the Pinehurst packages provide unique vacation experiences that open the doors to its prime assets: golf, nationally ranked spa and tennis facilities, upscale dining and accommodations. During their stay at Pinehurst, Visa Signature cardholders will have advance reservation opportunities for special packages and events, complimentary golf club rental, Internet access See how to access the Internet. , spa amenities and special rates on future visits. Unique Packages at Historic St. Andrews Through Pinehurst's special relationship with St. Andrews and The Old Course Experience, Visa Signature cardholders have access to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with golf packages including a round on the fabled Old Course, site of the 2007 British Open Championship. "Many sports enthusiasts dream of playing a round at Pinehurst and St. Andrews. We are pleased to partner with Visa to bring this unique opportunity to Visa Signature cardholders," said Peter Stilwell, director of business development at Pinehurst Resort. Visa Signature Benefits From benefits that save time, to benefits that safeguard purchases, Visa Signature helps cardholders get the most out of life. In addition to a choice of numerous airline, hotel and other premium reward partners, cardholders enjoy access to round-the-clock complimentary concierge services through the Visa Signature Concierge, exclusive reservations at the hottest restaurants, as well as premium merchant offers and access to exclusive events like the Kentucky Derby Kentucky Derby One of the classic U.S. Thoroughbred horse races. It was established in 1875 and run annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs track in Louisville, Ky. With the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes, it makes up U.S. racing's coveted Triple Crown. , Super Bowl, and the Tony Awards. Since the Visa Signature card is accepted at millions of merchants worldwide, cardholders have even more opportunities to make their Signature wishes come true. For additional information about Visa Signature Pinehurst golf and tennis packages, and other offers from Visa Signature, please visit www.visa.com/signature. About Visa Visa USA is the nation's leading payment brand and largest payment system, enabling banks to provide their consumers and business customers with a wide variety of payment alternatives tailored to meet their evolving needs. Visa USA is committed to increasing the choice, convenience, acceptance and security of Visa payments for all stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. in the payment system -- members, cardholders and merchants. Through its 13,369 member financial institutions, more than 500 million Visa-branded cards have been issued to cardholders in the United States. Worldwide, cardholders in more than 150 countries carry more than 1 billion Visa-branded cards, accounting for more than $3 trillion in annual transaction volume. VisaNet, Visa's global processing system and the world's largest financial network, processes transactions with unparalleled reliability. Visa offers a trusted, reliable and convenient way to access and mobilize financial resources -- anytime, anywhere, anyway. About Pinehurst Resorts Located in the North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. heartland, world-renowned Pinehurst Resort is a 2,000-acre property featuring spa, golf, tennis, family activities and leisure recreation. Built in 1895, it has hosted such international events as the U.S Open Golf Championship and the U.S. Clay Court A clay court is one of the four different types of tennis court. Clay courts are made of crushed shale, stone or brick. The red clay is slower than the green, or Har-Tru "American" clay. The French Open uses clay courts, making it unique among the Grand Slam titles. Tennis Championship. Among its many awards are #1 Resort by the readers of Travel + Leisure Golf Travel + Leisure Golf is a bi-monthly magazine published by American Express. Unlike other golf magazines, Travel + Leisure Golf focuses more on the affluent golf lifestyle — with regular features on cars, resorts, wines and spirits — than on the sport itself. , and the coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. Mobil Four-Star Spa recognition, the only facility so designated in a three-state region. For more information on the resort, visit www.pinehurst.com. |
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