Winter Golf and Spring Baseball Specials

by Adele Woodyard

No matter what your weather, Spring training is just around the corner. Here’s some special packages to appeal to baseball and golf fans and a last chance for golfers to get a good deal.

Orlando
Ends Jan. 31: J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes Orlando offers a $209 overnite for one-two people to play at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club. Advance registration required. Promo GOF, 800-228-9290.

Too late to sign up? The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort has a Stay & Play overnight package for $224 per person through Nov. 30, 2011. Unlimited package for two includes breakfast buffet, a day at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club and a chance for kids, 15 and under to play for FREE after 3 p.m. Promo code GOF. http://www.marriottworldcenter.com

Naples
Now to April 15: Greenlinks Golf Villas at Lely Resort in Naples package starts at $169.50/person per night, for three golfers sharing a two-bedroom villa. Includes one round of afternoon golf at the Lely Flamingo or Mustang Golf Course, shared cart, unlimited range balls. Each golfer will receive a sleeve of golf balls at check-in. Add $30 per night if there’s only two of you 239-732-9920, 888-992-2099 (see Naples blogs: 8/25, 9/1/10) . http://www.greenlinksnaples.com

Tampa Bay
Feb, 26-Apr.4: Conveniently located to all the fan-favorites including the World Champion New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays, InterContinental Tampa’s Spring Training package includes:
• 25 percent discount off the best available rate for deluxe accommodations – rates begin at just $149 per night
• Fan Tool Kit, complete with a team-specific chocolate amenity, baseball for signing, Cracker Jacks, peanuts, popcorn, bubble gum, soda, and the lyrics and history of the song, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”
866-402-0758; Code ILOGA and favorite ball team at time of reservation. http://www.intercontinentaltampa.com

Jupiter and Palm Beaches
Feb. 27-March 29: Jupiter Beach. Florida Marlin and St. Louis Cardinal fans will find a number of hotels and resorts (some listed below) that have entered the line-up with discounted rates and specials. Then head to Roger Dean Stadium, Florida’s only two-team training facility. For more information: contact Palm Beach CVB; 800-554-7256. http://www.palmbeachfl.com

• Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is offering 10% off Best Available Rates on all room types; breakfast for two each morning; and a welcome gift that includes a baseball, red Sharpie pen, a box of Cracker Jacks and a $10 credit for a hotdog and beverage at Roger Dean Stadium. Rates from $269. Promo Code: SPRING.

• Best Western Palm Beach Lakes Inn has discounted rates of $89 for guests attending any Spring Training Game at Roger Dean Stadium. Show the cancelled ticket at check-in and receive a coupon for a large Domino’s pizza delivered right to the room. Plus. all guests receive a 10% discount at Duffy’s Restaurant and Grill.

• The Brazilian Court and Beach Club’s Bed and Breakfast Package includes an All-American Breakfast for two before heading to the ballpark. Rates from $464.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach is offering a home-run “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” package that includes box seats, batting practice, behind-the-scenes Clubhouse tour, pre-game festivities, ceremonial first pitch, honorary bat kid, media start pack, and more. Rates start at $799 for quadruple occupancy.