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Mark Wilson, Champion of the 2009 PGA TOUR Mayakoba Golf Classic, Visits Rio Secreto

On his recent trip to Mayakoba and the Riviera Maya, 2009 Mayakoba Golf Classic champion Mark Wilson combined his time for golf and Golf PARa Todos with an excursion to the region’s most spectacular natural wonder, Rio Secreto.

"Unique, impressive, something I've never seen before in my life," Wilson said upon exiting the river.

Rio Secreto welcomed the 2009 champion thanks to its partnership with the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Mark Wilson won his second career tournament on the PGA TOUR at the 2009 Mayakoba Golf Classic, earning him a total of $648,000 of the Mayakoba Golf Classic’s $3.6 million USD purse.

Wilson finished at 13-under-par 267 for the tournament in 2009, with a 68 in the final round to win by two strokes over his nearest competitor.

Rio Secreto consists of several hundred meters of paths through the cenotes and underground river system of Quintana Roo. Partially submerged in water, visitors are require to walk, wade and swim through various areas of the system. Opened to the public in 2008, Rio Secreto has quickly established itself as the premier natural attraction in the Cancun and Riviera Maya regions.

Wilson, who will participate in the PGA TOUR’s 2010 Mayakoba Golf Classic next month, was amazed at seeing Rio Secreto, he entered a new uncertain world where he learned about stalactites, stalagmites, pearls, corals and other mineral formations. The excursion took him to an underground universe that has developed over millions of years.

The trail through the underground river allowed Wilson the chance to appreciate all the wonders around him while walking and swimming in crystal clear waters, hearing only the sound of the constant dripping of water and the waves caused by his own movement.

“Unique, impressive, something I’ve never seen before in my life,” Wilson said upon exiting the river.

As an Ambassador Partner for the “PGA TOUR Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancún”, Rio Secreto supports and invites all of the players that are coming to live the experience of Rio Secreto, an unforgettable life-enriching experience. For more information on Rio Secreto, please visit: www.RioSecretoMexico.com.

 

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Lee Patterson
Media Director
Greg Norman Production Company
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Elisa Gaudet
Media Director – Latin America
Mayakoba Golf Classic
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About Mayakoba

Mayakoba is situated just south of Cancun on Mexico’s prized Caribbean coast – the Riviera Maya. A mere 40-minute drive from the towering hotels of Cancun visitors will discover a completely different experience. Here, nestled in a lush natural paradise, lies Mayakoba, a truly unique resort destination. Mayakoba is comprised of five luxury hotels, each featuring a range of culinary and spa experiences. An 18 hole Greg Norman championship golf course, El Camaleón, managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, offers players an ever-changing terrain that moves gracefully from mangroves to the sea. Created to harmonize with the unspoiled tropical forest, Mayakoba is connected with a series of lagoons enabling guests to wander effortlessly from place to place through the resort using the “lanchas” (covered boats) as well as a network of trails. Mayakoba, a luxury destination like no other where you are immersed in unspoiled natural beauty and the mysteries of an ancient civilization.
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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. In addition to the PGA TOUR's Mayakoba Golf Classic, the GNPC operates the PGA TOUR-sanctioned The Shark Shootout. 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. Through its myriad relationships within golf, media and event industries, the GNPC is fully capable of providing its clients with a wide spectrum of services that will seamlessly build brand equity and generate a unique marketing and or hospitality medium. Please contact us to coordinate your specialty event.

About El Camaleón Golf Club
El Camaleón Golf Course at the Mayakoba resort is Greg Norman's latest masterwork. The 7,039-yard layout is unique - not just to Mexico but to the entire world of golf. The course bends through three distinct landscapes—mangrove jungles, limestone canals and stunning, oceanfront stretches of sand. El Camaleón incorporates a cenote, a massive underground cavern, into the heart of the opening fairway. The handsome, Mayan influenced clubhouse that rises above the 18th green will feature a fine dining room with stunning views over the course.  The adjoining practice facility and driving range are of international caliber.  With Mayakoba's unique system of lagoons, golfers will be able to step out of their rooms and into a boat, which will ferry them directly to the first tee. El Camaleón Golf Course is managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
About Golf PARa Todos
Golf FORE Everyone aims to create a fun-filled, diverse and educational program that teaches about the game of golf and its ideals. The program encourages active participation in the game as a participant and as a fan, and facilitates the integration of golf into the lives of all those within the community. Golf PARa Todos is a community program presented and created by the Mayakoba Golf Classic.

The inaugural installment of Golf PARa Todos was held in October 2007 at El Camaleón Golf Club in Playa del Carmen. A monthly program, Golf PARa Todos is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of golf skill or knowledge. For more information, visit www.GolfParaTodos.org.
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El Camino + Rio Secreto:

The region’s most unique natural treasure. Enter this natural museum filled with a kaleidoscope of speleothems and walk an easy 600m route amidst the thousands of stalactites and stalagmites found in this protected natural reserve. Buy an El Camino membership with an excursion to Rio Secreto for as little as $99 USD!

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