October 21 - 24, 2015 - Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida  

Mayo Course Directors: Veronica A. Bosworth, A.R.N.P., Michael J. Breunig, P.A.-C., Andrew J. Herber, P.A.-C., James S. Newman, M.D., Riddhi M. Shah, M.B.B.S.

Workshop Course Directors: Edward T. Casey, D.O., Beth A. Timmerman, A.P.R.N., C.N.P.

Location
The Inpatient Medicine for NPPAs: Hospital Medicine from Admission to Discharge course headquarters will be located at:
Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa
1000 PGA Tour Boulevard  
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida  32082.

Travel
Jacksonville International Airport – JAX
The Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa does not provide shuttle service to or from the airport.
•    Alternate transportation:  East Coast Transportation fee: 91 USD (one way); reservation required
•    Estimated taxi fare: 75 USD (one way)

Driving Directions
Take I-95 South to second exit.  The sign will say I-295 & Blount Island (Exit 362A).  Follow I-295 to Butler Bouldevard, SR 202, and go East on Butler Boulevard East until it ends at A1A.  Veer right onto A1A (South) and follow 3.5 miles to the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa.  Turn right on PGA Tour Blvd. the hotel is on the right.

Lodging Accommodations
Guest rooms have been reserved for attendees and their guests with special course rate of $199 at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard  Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block is filled or before the expiration date of September 29, 2015, whichever comes first. Reservations will be taken following this date based on space and rate availability.  Please identify yourself as a participant of the Inpatient NPPA course when making your reservation.

Pamper Yourself At Our Ponte Vedra Beach Hotel 
Feel the sand between your toes at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, and explore our wonderful features and amenities. Our Ponte Vedra Beach hotel is an oasis with golf, surf and sunshine galore. Sprawling over 65 acres, the resort combines contemporary accommodations and an amazing selection of dining options with a spa, meeting space and 99 holes of championship golf. As a guest of our beach resort, you can enjoy access to The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, one of the PGA TOUR's most venerable courses. In addition, your stay is bound to be relaxing since you can choose from our suites and villas that provide views of our lagoon. Stretch out and unwind in our Ponte Vedra accommodations and enjoy our well-equipped modern furnishings and lavish bedding. Plus, our helpful staff will make sure you have everything you need for an ideal resort hotel stay. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is an ideal destination to work or play.

Parking
The self-parking is $7 per night. Valet parking is $24 per night.

Social Programs
Welcome Reception – Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Attendees and their guest(s) are cordially invited to join the course faculty for the Welcome Reception on Wednesday, October 21st at 5:30 p.m.  This casual reception welcomes you to Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, officially opens the course, and offers you the perfect opportunity to make connections with existing and new colleagues.  Pre-registration is requested.

Morning Yoga – Thursday-Saturday, October 22-24, 2015
Join us for morning Yoga from 6:30-7:15 a.m. at the Sawgrass Marriott Spa and includes use of mats, locker rooms, and towels.

Recreation/Leisure Activities
Sawgrass Golf THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass:
Regarded as the crown jewel of Northeast Florida, this stunning, Pete Dye-designed golf course plays host to THE PLAYERS Championship – which annually attracts the strongest field in golf and is one of the PGA TOUR's most coveted titles. The course’s signature hole is the 17th – the iconic ―Island Green‖ and ―The Most Photographed Hole in golf. Exciting and controversial, it tests even the skills of the world’s greatest golfers, including Tiger, Vijay, and Phil.
TPC Stadium Course is at $425.00 plus 6% sales tax per person per 18-holes

Dye’s Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass:
Dye's Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass is the latest challenge in the grand tradition of TPC Sawgrass. The ambitious younger brother of the famous THE PLAYERS Stadium Course, this 7,215 -yard, par-72 course poses a test for all handicappers — with its lush, winding fairways, sweeping greens, and water in play on every hole to test your shotmaking ability and accuracy.
TPC Valley Course is at $211.00 plus 6% sales tax per person per 18-holes

For every one (1) guestroom booked at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, resort guests are allowed two (2) players at TPC Sawgrass. Golf arrangements play an important role in the scheduling of a program.  It is advised to reserve tee times as soon as possible, due to the high demand.  This advanced planning will help assure that you will be able to receive the course and time of play required for your program. Please note that all tee times must be cancelled 72 hours in advance of play, or your guestroom bill will be charged for full golfing charges.

To make tee time reservations, please call the Resort Golf Shop at 904-273-8146.

Sawgrass Spa
We would like to welcome you to a relaxing day at our facility.   We encourage our guest to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to their first scheduled appointment to give you ample time to settle into your robe, locker and slippers. Start your relaxation by enjoying the spa’s amenities such as Turkish steam, Finnish sauna, indoor & outdoor whirlpools, his & hers locker room and relaxation areas, fitness center and a secluded heated pool area featuring our Soothies Café.)