golfahoy.com Introduces Nicklaus/Flick "Golf Academy at Sea"

Contact Anthony Webber
Caribbean Cruise Lines (Canada) Ltd.
780-415-5442
aw@golfahoy.com

PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW, ORLANDO, Fla. (January 24, 2002) -- Nicklaus Game Improvement has teamed with Caribbean Cruise Lines Ltd./golfahoy.com to offer their Nicklaus/Flick Golf Academy at Sea during select 7 day Caribbean cruises aboard the new Royal Caribbean International mega liner, "Voyager of the Seas".

Charlie Ricks, Vice President and General Manager, of Nicklaus/Flick Game Improvement, says, "The concept of a golf school aboard one of the largest and most luxurious ocean liners afloat, en route to some of the most desirable Caribbean Island golf destinations, is an attractive alternative to the conventional land locked golf school environment."

Anthony Webber is President of the Edmonton based Caribbean Cruise Lines (Canada) Ltd. and golfahoy.com. With twenty-three Franchised sales and marketing offices in territories across Canada, the United States, and England, this golf cruise market niche speciality travel company has been packaging golf cruises since 1988 and is the golf cruise industry's acknowledged leader.

"Golf is our first priority. The cruise ship is your floating club house. If you give it some thought, it's a natural," says Webber. "It's a combination of the world's number one industry, travel and leisure, with the world's fastest growing sport, golf. You have all the luxury and convenience of a cruise, you only unpack once, and all of your golfing arrangements at exotic ports o' call on your cruise itinerary are pre-booked and prepaid well in advance. Deluxe Spa packages ashore and onboard are offered for non-golfing travel companions."

Nicklaus Game Improvement is the leader in developing and operating a variety of instructional programs to golfers and corporations. The company's core brand, Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools, is a collaboration between Jack Nicklaus and world-renowned instructor, Jim Flick, to develop a program which has been recognized as the pre-eminent golf school in the golf industry since its inception in 1991. Nicklaus/Flick Golf Schools have been dedicated to helping golfers of all skill levels become better players. Their mutually shared anti-tension philosophy is presented by the highly acclaimed instructional staff. The philosophy is a simple approach based on feel rather than the re-invention of the player's swing.

Seven day Nicklaus/Flick Golf Academy at Sea golf cruises start at $3,599 per person based on double occupancy of a deluxe ocean view stateroom with a private veranda, are not available through travel agencies, and can only be booked online at www.golfahoy.com or via Caribbean Cruise Lines central reservations toll free number at 877-415-5442.

The February 10th, 2002, departure is waitlisted. Space is still available on the January 27th, 2002, departure. The six new Nicklaus/Flick Golf Academy at Sea departure dates for 2002 are:

January 27th, 2002
June 02nd, 2002
July 07th, 2002 (For Women Only)
August 04th, 2002
September 08th, 2002
October 06th, 2002

as advertised in the 2002 Nicklaus/Flick Golf School catalogue, order free from 800-642-5528 or visit www.nicklaus.com.

"Students will learn the game of golf in 7 days under the supervision of some of the game's most respected and talented golf instructors. Jim Flick will head up the school on the January 27th, 2002, departure. They'll experience personalized instruction on all facets of the game; full swing, short game, course management, fitness, nutrition, and more. Ship to golf course transfers, greens and cart fees for 3 island golf shore excursions, 19th hole private cocktail receptions, and awards ceremony are all included. A fully illustrated "Master Golf Workbook" written by Jack Nicklaus, and Jim Flick with Ken Bowden, and a videotape analysis of each student's golf swing "before and after" in the Jack Nicklaus Coaching Studio(TM) on board the ship, take home tapes of his/her golf swing, complete with instructor's comments and computer generated graphics, a closing presentation, and diploma signed by Jack Nicklaus and Jim Flick, are all part of the package," added Webber.

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