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Ritz Receives Mobil Travel and Conde Nast Honors

The Ritz Carlton Resorts of Naples won the highly coveted 2003 Mobil Travel Guide Awards and ranked in the Top 10 of North american resorts in the annual Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards.

The Ritz Carlton, Naples has earned the Mobil Five-Star Award for the 15th consecutive year from Mobil Travel Guide . The southwest Florida coastal resort is among 31 exemplary lodging establishments in North america to earn the guide's highest honor this year.

The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is the host resort for The Franklin Templeton Shootout.

Mobil Travel Guide ratings are based on inspections by field representatives, anonymous visits by senior staff, published reviews and letters from Mobil Travel Guide readers.

Ten months after its grand opening, The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples was honored with the Mobil Four-Star Award making it the only Four-Star resort in southwest Florida. The Mobil Four-Star award honors properties for outstanding achievement in the overall facility and providing very strong service levels in all areas.

"Achievement of the Mobil Four Star, and particularly the Mobil Five-Star Awards reflects a recipients' commitment to not only provide an exemplary experience in a spectacular setting but also a dedication to anticipate guest needs and surpass guests' expectations," said Kenneth Cohen, Vice President Public Affairs, Exxon Mobil Corporation.

The November issue of Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards listed the Ritz Carlton Naples No. 9 and the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples No. 10 in their Top 30 North american resorts.

"It is thrilling to be so highly recognized by the prestigious organization of Exxon Mobil and Conde Nast Traveler ," said Edward Starros, Vice President and Managing Director of the Ritz Carlton Resorts of Naples. "We're especially delighted that the golf resort has been so highly regarded before its one-year anniversary.

The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples features 295 guestrooms, including 38 suites and 54 Ritz Carlton club level rooms. Resort amenities include two restaurants, a gourmet coffee shop, card room, billiards, cigar bar, lobby lounge and an impressive club level lounge with balconies overlooking the 18th hole.

The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is the host resort for The Franklin Templeton Shootout.

About Franklin Templeton Investments
Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments.  Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management solutions managed by its Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Fiduciary Trust, Darby and Bissett investment teams.  The San Mateo, CA-based company has more than 60 years of investment experience and over $659 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2011.  For more information, visit franklintempleton.com.
About Tiburón Golf Club
Tiburón Golf Club, a WCI managed facility, featuring two Greg Norman-designed golf courses, was carved from 800 acres of prime southwest Florida real estate. The courses reflect Norman’s appreciation for pristine natural settings and his passion for great golf. The Black and The Gold courses contain a combination of stacked sod-wall bunkers and tricky coquina waste bunkers. Certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International, Tiburón reflects a strong commitment to enhancing and protecting the natural resources.
About The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
The AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is renowned for its outstanding service, incredible cuisine and luxurious accommodations with panoramic views.  The 295-room Mediterranean-style resort, ranked as the top golf resort in Florida by Golf Digest (October 2009), is home to a pair of 18-hole signature Greg Norman golf courses at Tiburón. The Tiburón Golf Course complex is complete with the Rick Smith Golf Academy, recognized as one of the top academies in the country.
About Greg Norman Production Company
The Greg Norman Production Company (GNPC), a subsidiary of Great White Shark Enterprises, is devoted to event management and sports marketing. The GNPC is proud to operate the PGA TOUR-sanctioned Mayakoba Golf Classic and Franklin Templeton Shootout, Golf PARa Todos, Three Friends: One Goal, Greg Norman Estates events and many other corporate and special events. The GNPC prides itself on producing events and marketing initiatives that not only reflect the discerning standards of its namesake, but of its clients as well.

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The Franklin Templeton Shootout
704-553-4790
pattersonprinc@yahoo.com

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