State-of-the-Art Golf Academy Now Onsite At Seaview; Introductory Instruction Packages Available Through May 31st
Galloway, New Jersey – April 30, 2008 – Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, one of the premier resort destinations in the Northeast, today announced the official grand opening of the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy, a highly-regarded state-of-the-art golf instruction facility. The John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy was brought to Seaview to further enhance the golf instruction experience on property, while complementing the club’s 36 holes of Championship Golf.
In celebration of the official grand opening, golfers have the opportunity to reserve an introductory 30-minute private lesson for just $30, which will include having his/her swing captured on video, providing each student with a detailed swing analysis report. Additionally, the academy is offering 10-minute “Test-drive” lessons for $10, where golfers will receive a taste of the first-class instruction experience. These specials will be offered through May 31st, and are limited to one per person. The 30-minute/$30 lessons will take place Monday-Friday between 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m., while “Test-drive” lessons will be scheduled on weekdays after 5:00 p.m.
Overseeing all instructional programs at the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy will be John Kajfasz, the Director of Instruction. Kajfasz has over 15 years experience as a PGA teaching professional at a variety of prestigious clubs, including stints at The Aronaimink Country Club in New Town Square, PA; Bay Hill Golf Club in Orlando, Florida; The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, NJ and The Metropolitan Golf Club in Atlanta, GA.
In addition to enhancing the private instruction options at Seaview, the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy offers meeting planners the ideal setting for team building and group instruction programs. Having served as the golf school/academy of choice for many top companies and organizations over the last 30 years, the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy has the ability to customize an instruction program to meet the specific needs of every group and/or organization.
“The addition, the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy serves as an ideal complement to our 36-holes of Championship Golf, as guests can experience first-rate instruction at one of the top golf schools in the country,” said Steve Schaller, Director of Golf, Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort. “This academy enhances Seaview’s already first class golf offerings by providing additional options for leisure golfers looking to improve their game through private lessons and clinics, as well as groups and companies looking to take advantage of small group instruction programs.”
John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academies offer a full range of services including private golf instruction, short game clinics, full swing clinics, 2 and 4-day golf vacation packages, junior golf programs, corporate/group golf schools, and 1 on 1 golf makeovers. For more information on the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy at Seaview, or to schedule a lesson, please call 609-748-7680.
About Seaview Resort & Spa
Seaview Resort & Spa is one of the premier resort destinations in the Northeast Region, located minutes from Atlantic City’s casinos, beaches and boardwalk and within easy driving time of Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York. Situated on 670 acres, with 27,000 square feet of conference and meeting space suitable for all types of functions, Seaview features 36 holes of championship golf on two of New Jersey’s oldest and most prestigious courses, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, an indoor swimming pool, health club, tennis, and gourmet and casual dining. Seaview’s golf facilities also include a John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy and beautifully groomed natural-grass practice facilities. Also located nearby is the Marriott Vacation Club International’s Fairway Villas.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with about 3,000 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
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