COZUMEL, MEXICO – Golfers from around the globe will gather in Cozumel, May 2 - 4, 2014 for the 6th Annual Cozumel Island Golf Tournament, a weekend of golf-related activities at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa culminating with the May 3rd  tournament on the island's prestigious Cozumel Country Club golf course.

                A handicap index is required as provided by either the USGA, the Mexican Federation of Golf or as verified by the player's home course golf professional.  An individual net score format will be followed for Men's A and B Divisions as well as a Ladies' Division.

The tournament package includes a two-night stay at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, May 2 - 3, a welcome cocktail and evening putting tournament, a golfer's welcome kit, tournament green fee and shared cart fee, transportation to and from the Cozumel Country Club on tournament day, beverages at the golf course, and an awards dinner.  Plus, be the first “Hole in One” on a designated par-three hole and win a brand-new car.  Special prizes will be awarded for “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin” on all par-three holes.

The package is priced at $535 U.S. for one golfer, $555 U.S. for one golfer sharing a room with a non-golfer and $630 U.S. for two golfers sharing a room.  Rates for additional nights at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa are $225 U.S.   Discounts at the property's Spa are also available.

                Designed by The Nicklaus Design Group, the 6,734-yard, par 72 golf course at the Cozumel Country Club provides challenges for players of every level of skill while preserving the surrounding mangrove marshlands and tropical rainforest. Founded with an ecological commitment, the course blends the requirements for championship golf with consideration for the environmental concerns for the site.

For non-golfing companions, the resort's on-property, five-star PADI dive center, Scuba Du, offers snorkeling and scuba diving amidst one of the world's largest coral reef systems.  Deep-sea fishing excursions also are available.  Other activities on the island include swimming with dolphins at Chankanaab National Park and exploring the island's Mayan ruins, archeological sites and the Ecological Reserve of Punta Sur.  Or, board the Atlantis, an authentic U.S. Coast Guard Certificate submarine which dives 200 feet below the surface for up-close views of coral formations and sea life. 

                For reservations and information, visit http://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com and click on the Golf menu item.  Or, by email at  Golf_cozumel@grupopresidente.com, by Skype at cozumel.intercontinental2 or toll free from the USA (800) 327-0200.

About Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa

The 220-guestroom Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Set on a half mile of white, sandy beach, surrounded by green vegetation and just steps from one of the world's largest coral reef systems.  Resort amenities include four restaurants and three bars, Spa, 24-hour fitness center, tennis, Scuba Du in-house PADI dive shop, and Chiqui Club children's program.  Flexible meeting space, with indoor and outdoor venues, provides the perfect backdrop for conferences, events and weddings.  Call toll free from the USA (800) 327-0200 or visit www.InterContinentalCozumel.com.