Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, today announced that Golf General Manager, Darrin Helfrick, has been recognized by Golf Inc. Magazine, as one of the "Most Admired Operators," in the United States. The award recognizes managers who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating consistent excellence in directing a successful, profitable golf course operation that upholds the highest standards of quality and customer service.

"It is an honor to be recognized by the golf industry for the continued success we are enjoying with the golf operations at this legendary property," said Darrin Helfrick, Golf General Manager at the Florida golf resort. "This is a special award that truly recognizes the entire golf team here at Doral for their dedication to excellence."

Helfrick is responsible for day-to-day management of the entire golf operation at Doral, which features five championship golf courses including the famous Blue Monster golf course, six retail outlets on-site, the Jim Mclean Golf School, more than 900 members, and much more. In addition, Helfrick has played an integral role in overseeing the successful renovations of the "New Look" Greg Norman designed Great White Course, and the famed Blue Monster Course, which has hosted a PGA TOUR event for the past 45 years, and is now home to the CA World Golf Championship.

Helfrick, who came to this Miami hotel in June of 2003, boasts more than 15 years of golf management experience within the Marriott family. Prior to coming to Doral's famous Miami golf courses, Helfrick, served as the Director of Development for Marriott Golf, supervising the golf development process for all Marriott International golf brands.

Golf Inc. Magazine is the leading industry trade publication for golf course developers, owners, operators and management company executives.

About Doral Golf Resort & Spa
The 693-room Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, is operated by Marriott Golf, Marriott International's in-house golf business management arm and the world's largest resort golf management company. Featuring five 18-hole championship Doral golf courses, and commonly referred to as the Kingdom of Golf, the resort boasts the famous Blue Monster golf course - home to the PGA Tour for over 40 years. Situated on 650 tropical acres, the Florida spa resort is home to the exquisite Spa at Doral, a combination of classic Italian villa charm and modern and refreshing spa treatments, complemented by the Blue Lagoon aquatic recreation area, which features cascading waterfalls and a 150-foot waterslide. The Florida golf resort also features five incredible restaurants, and over 90,000-sq. ft. of meeting and event space. For more information, or to reserve a room, call (800) 713-6725, or visit www.doralmarriott.com.