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Theresa Martin
Doonbeg Golf Club
PO Box 12001
Charleston, SC 29422
O: 843-768-5220
F: 843-768-5727
theresa_martin@doonbeggolfclub.com

PRESS RELEASE

Sporting Legends Join Advisory Board of Doonbeg Golf Club

Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland - Two of world sports' legendary figures have joined the Advisory Board of Doonbeg Golf Club. NFL superstar quarterback Dan Marino and former Ireland rugby captain Keith Wood have both accepted invitations to join the board. Both are already big fans of the acclaimed County Clare links course.

Marino is one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play American Football and holds or has held almost every NFL passing record. Joining the Miami Dolphins after a distinguished college career with the University of Pittsburgh he was selected for the Pro Bowl in his rookie years and became the first rookie quarterback ever to start in a Pro Bowl game.

In his second year at Miami he was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player as he broke six passing records in bringing the Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX. Sadly, Miami lost to the San Francisco 49ers in what was to be his only Super Bowl appearance.

During a 17-year professional career studded with records he was to become one of the most skilled and revered quarterbacks in the sport. He played in nine Pro Bowls, seven as a starter.

Inducted into Football's Hall of Fame in 2006, today he is a successful businessman and TV commentator. In 1992 Marino and his wife, Claire, founded the Dan Marino Foundation after their son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism. In 1995, the Dan Marino Center was opened in conjunction with the Miami Children's Hospital. It is an integrated neuro developmental center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of children at risk for developmental and psychological problems. Last year the Center treated more than 48,000 children.

Of Doonbeg Marino says "It just doesn't get any better than playing links golf at Doonbeg, with the sun slanting across the ocean and through the tall sand dunes. I really don't know why you'd go anywhere else."

Wood, who is originally from County Clare, is one of Ireland's greatest players of the past 20 years. Capped 58 times for Ireland and five times for the British and Irish Lions, he captained Ireland for a then record 36 times and still holds the record for the most tries (15) by an international hooker. He played on the 1997 and 2001 Lions Tours and was the inaugural winner of the International Rugby Board World Player of the Year award in 2001.

He retired from playing after the 2003 Rugby World Cup and was inducted into the Rugby Hall of Fame in 2005. Since retiring, he has pursued his interest in sport and media in joining both the BBC and the Daily Telegraph. His business interests predominantly revolve around property with Links Living and Touch Wood International. He has also recently been nominated to the board of the Irish Institute of Sport.

Speaking of his appointment, Keith Wood said he was delighted to become more involved with Doonbeg. "I have watched the project develop from its earliest days. I think Doonbeg is a fantastic project and one which adds a wonderful dimension to the South West of Ireland. It is really special and I have no doubt that it is set to become one of the truly great modern success stories for tourism in Ireland."

Doonbeg Golf Club is a private club with limited visitor access to golf and accommodation upon availability. Membership is by invitation only; inquiries are entertained. Contact Theresa Martin at 843-768-5220 or email theresa_martin@doonbeggolfclub.com for additional information.

KDP is the master developer of Kiawah Island, a 10,000-acre sea island located 21 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to Doonbeg Golf Club, the company's affiliates include Kiawah Island Real Estate; The Kiawah Island Club, which encompasses the Tom Fazio-designed River Course, the Tom Watson-designed Cassique Golf Course, the Beach Club, and Sasanqua, the members-only spa; and Freshfields Village.