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· Ponte Vedra Golf Academy Offers Golfers Of All Skill Levels Opportunities To Improve Their Play JACKSONVILLE, FL (August 14, 2003) - Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has been hailed as one of Golf Digest's top golf resorts in the country, so its no wonder the Ponte Vedra Golf Academy at the Inn & Club is such a draw for golfers around the Southeast. Enjoy world-class golf facilities, including a superb practice facility, two renowned golf courses and excellent golf education programs, all in a Five Diamond resort setting. From beginners to low-handicappers, the Academy can customize a program for any skill level and learning style.
Academy instruction includes video analysis of your swing and a swing clinic featuring specialized swing training aids. In addition, participants will meet with a certified personal trainer to discuss the physical aspects of the game of golf and the best exercise to increase flexibility and strength performance. A sports psychologist will also discuss the best practices for reducing anxiety and distractions, helping the individual achieve peak performance. The shopping is heating up this summer at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club - designer Votre Nom's line now available at the resort Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is excited to announce that Votre Nom products are now available at both The Boutique Shop and The Surf Shop. The Votre Nom line is known for its refined tailoring, excellent quality and great value. The Inn & Club's shops are one of only two retailers in the area to carry this luxurious line. In addition to Votre Nom, the Inn & Club carries other internationally recognized designer labels, such as Tadashi, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Bahama and more. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club offer unique shopping opportunities. The newly designed Shopping Promenade inside the main Inn features The Inn Shop, The Ponte Vedra Shop, The Gourmet Shop, and The Gallery Shop. Several additional shops are located around the property, including The Golf Pro Shop, The Spa Shop, and The Tennis Pro Shop. In all, resort guests can experience 10 distinctly different shopping experiences. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the South's most acclaimed resorts Top publications from around the Southeast are all talking about Ponte Vedra Inn & Club this year! AAA awarded the Inn & Club Five Diamond status for the first time this year; Successful Meetings awarded the Inn & Club The Pinnacle Award for meetings, incentives and trade show excellence for the fifth year; Tennis magazine lists the resort as one of the top five resorts in the nation for tennis enthusiasts; and Golf Digest recognizes the Inn & Club as one of the top 75 golf resorts in the nation. It's no wonder why the resort is receiving acclaims from the top names in travel - the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club recently completed a $65 million renovation, including the transformation and addition of new rooms at the resort's Inn, the addition and expansion of the Shopping Promenade in The Inn, complete renovation of The Ocean Course, and rebuilding and expansion of the oceanfront Gym. For more information on the award-winning Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, call Patrick McSweeney at (904) 596-2085. Media Contact: W. Patrick McSweeney 5220 Belfort Road Suite 400 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Tel: (904) 596-2085 Fax: (904) 281-0030 Mob: (904) 923-4871 patrickm@sjp.com |
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