OREANDA-NEWS. Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) Rapid Rewards® Visa Signature Cardmembers experienced an exclusive golf getaway at Pebble Beach Resorts® in California featuring a private golf clinic with professional golfer Peter Jacobsen. This was the sixth annual Rapid Rewards event at Pebble Beach and second featuring Peter Jacobsen who shared five tips for playing better golf.

"When our Rapid Rewards® Cardmembers attend our Rapid Rewards® Access Events, it truly is an opportunity of a lifetime," said Jonathan Clarkson, director, Rapid Rewards and Partnership Development for Southwest Airlines. "Cardmembers can get so much out of our Access Events including one-on-one time with legendary golfers like Peter Jacobsen. These events offer exclusive access to VIP experiences in addition to the Rapid Rewards® program's great value of unlimited reward seats, no blackout dates, and points that don't expire." Benefits apply to point's transactions and points don't expire as long as you have flight or Partner-earning activity every 24 months.

"We are thrilled to provide access to events like this to our Cardmembers," said Naney Pandit, general manager, Chase Card Services. "Through the Southwest Rapid Rewards® program we are able to offer opportunities for Cardmembers to easily turn earned rewards from everyday purchases into exciting experiences throughout the year." 

Rapid Rewards Access Events are not the only perks of being a Rapid Rewards® Cardmember. The points earned can be redeemed towards gift cards, merchandise, booking flights, hotels, and car rentals. Additional events Cardmembers can still enjoy in 2015 include a Winemaker Dinner in Houston, Tex., a Nonstop Love Concert Series in Dallas, Tex., Live In The Vineyard in Napa, CA, and a Luxury Beach and Golf Getaway in Cancun, Mex.