Golf Channel's Big Break Series Tees Off At Sandals Emerald Bay June 21

Golf Channel's Big Break Series Tees Off At Sandals Emerald Bay June 21

MIAMI, June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th season of Golf Channel's popular series, Big Break, premieres on Monday, June 21st at the 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas - the newest Luxury Included® Sandals Resort. Featuring an all-female cast of 11 aspiring professional golfers, the 10-episode reality series showcases the contestants competing against one another in a variety of physical and mental challenges. During Big Break Sandals Resorts, one contestant is eliminated each week, with the final player receiving a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn a sponsor's exemption to the Lorena Ochoa Invitational and the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters.

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Golf Channel and Sandals Resorts partnered to bring Big Break to the Caribbean for the first time. "Big Break is a tremendously popular and successful franchise for the Golf Channel, and we couldn't be more excited about our partnership with Sandals Resorts for the series' 13th season", states Golf Channel Senior Vice President, Tom Stathakes. Mr. Gordon "Butch" Stewart, founder and chairman of Sandals Resorts, echoed his excitement, saying "hosting this season of Big Break will allow us to show off the beauty and complexity of the Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club to one of the most important audiences for this sport. We're thrilled to be the first Caribbean resort chosen for this unique and exciting opportunity."

In addition to watching the contestants compete for their "Big Break" on the golf course, Sandals is offering guests a "Big Break" on a golf getaway, with special deals, including up to 65% off, one night free and buy two rounds of golf, get one free. Sandals has also partnered with Shark.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, Ritz Interactive, Delta Vacations and Golf Channel to host the Sandals Emerald Bay Golf Getaway Sweepstakes, offering one lucky consumer a five-night, Luxury Included® getaway to the beautiful resort.

Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club, a championship course set along a rocky peninsula, features unparalleled views of the stunning Caribbean Sea and provides a challenging experience for novice and professional golfers alike. Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas expands on the company's Luxury Included® concept, and is the first to offer professionally-trained butlers in all 183 plush rooms and suites. The new Sandals Emerald Bay also features gourmet dining, an exclusive Red Lane® Spa, premium brand wine and spirits, land and watersports, all gratuities and airport transfers.

For more information on Big Break Sandals Resorts, please visit www.sandals.com/bigbreak or www.thegolfchannel.com/big-break-sandals-resorts.

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CONTACT: Stacy Royal, +1-212-891-0218, stacyr@lhammond.com

Web Site: http://www.sandals.com/bigbreak

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