Elite Golf Cruises Sails into its 3rd Successful Year
Onboard the World's Largest and Most Popular Cruise Line

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Elite Golf Cruises, LLC is sailing into its' Third successful year as the exclusive providor of onboard Golf Academies to the World's Leading Cruise Lines. They provide the most comprehensive onboard Instruction, Equipment, Excursion and Golf Entertainment program available on the high seas.

The President of Elite Golf, Rick O'Shea, has 8 years of PGA touring experience and founded the original concept back in 1994 with the goal of providing a complete and enjoyable golf experience to the beginner golfer and the serious golf fanatics interested in improving their game. The dynamic Elite Golf team has created an "All Inclusive" golfing experience for golfers with all levels of experience and coupled it with one of the most popular vacation venues in the world.

Every Carnival vessel boasts a full time on board golf professional who will schedule your outdoor lessons for private, couple and juniors instruction with breathtaking ocean views as your backdrop. Hand crafted cages or learning centers have been installed on every ship to provide wind protection, shade and even lighting for casual evening play. Sail days may include clinics, demonstrations and onboard putting contests, all leading up to your arrival in Carnival's most exciting ports where you will be escorted by your Pro to 18 Championship holes of island golf package including; early debarkation, round trip transfers, Golf Pro instruction, the cart and your green fees.

State of the art teaching computers have also been installed onboard for the most advanced instructional analysis available today. Lessons range from a quick swing check to jump-start your game to full hour video lessons or series with Tour Player comparisons to ready even the most beginner golfer for an enjoyable day of golf. Prices range from $25.00 to $80.00 based on your level of need and participation. For maximum convenience, Elite Golf also has the ability to outfit golfers with a complete line of top notch rental clubs and shoes with all golf essentials available for purchase right onboard.

Matthew, a recent Carnival guest and golf student onboard during July 1-6, 2000 wrote a letter expressing his gratitude saying, "I just wanted to Thank Jim, our onboard Golf Pro for his invaluable instruction and help during the excursion, Since I've been home, my drives have been straighter and longer than ever and I have shaved almost 5-6 strokes off of my game. He also fixed my nasty slice and I hope to take advantage of your program (and hopefully Jim) when we sail again in November"

Cruise Lines are building larger and more amazing vessels at a rapid pace and Golf is sure to be a part of that future and Elite Golf will remain the leader in this incredible new vehicle for casual and competitive Golf. Look for this onboard Golf Academy on the Costa Atlantica and Victoria as well as Holland America's Prinsendam and Zuiderdam, with the remaining ships expected to launch throughout 2003.

Complete tournament services as well as corporate logo merchandising is available for groups and charters. Simply log on to CarnivalGolf.com or contact our offices for additional information, course descriptions and advanced reservations.

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