NIKE GOLF ENTERS AN EXCLUSIVE RENTAL AND RETAIL PARTNERSHIP WITH ELITE GOLF CRUISES AND THEIR FLEET OF CLIENT CRUISE SHIPS
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Nike Golf has announced the launch of an exclusive partnership with Elite Golf Cruises of Sunrise, Fla. whereby Nike Golf will provide its award-winning performance golf clubs and golf shoes for rental and special order, and the Nike Golf custom club fitting system on each of the Elite Golf Cruise’s onboard golf academies on their client vessels, including Carnival, Holland America, Princess, Silversea and Celebrity Cruises vessels.
Nike Golf will provide a variety of its Tour-performance irons, including the award-winning Slingshot Irons, the new Forged Pro Combo OS Irons, and the new NDS Irons, along with the Nike Ignite Driver and Ignite T60 Fairway Woods, Nike Forged Wedges and Blue Chip OZ putters, for golfers to demo, rent and purchase throughout their cruise.
In addition, golfers will have the opportunity to purchase the hottest new Nike Golf equipment, apparel and footwear throughout their cruise thanks to a new Nike Golf special order center onboard every Elite Golf ship. For additional value, product is sold duty free and will be shipped directly to golfers’ homes at no extra charge within the continental United States.
Golfers looking for a complete golf cruise experience can schedule a custom club fitting in advance with Elite Golf’s professional onboard Golf Pros and Nike Golf’s new custom fitting system. Nike Golf offers a complete line of performance clubs with a variety of shaft options for golfers of all abilities right onboard in either the Microsoft designed, virtual golf simulator or outdoor learning center.
The new programs offered by Nike Golf are in addition to Elite Golf’s existing, comprehensive onboard Golf Academies that feature personalized instruction with the “V1” digital coaching system, virtual golf simulation on select vessels which allow guests to play indoors and compete in contests on over 35 of the world’s most famous courses such as Pebble Beach and St. Andrews and guided golf excursions for passengers of all experience and skill levels. Complimentary putting contests are also available on most sail days with specialty clinics and demonstrations available upon request for a nominal fee.
Elite Golf Cruises is a member of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) and specializes in golf excursions to the finest courses in almost every port of call. Guests may receive updated information on golf course availability and make advanced reservations right online. Each excursion package includes a knowledgeable golf professional escort, round-trip transportation that is safe and timely, all cart, green fees and a comprehensive liability coverage program covering the golfers from “gangway to gangway”.
Complete tournament services as well as Nike Golf product and apparel merchandising is available for groups and charters. Simply log on to the www.elitegolfcruises.com website or contact our South Florida offices at (800) 324-1106 for additional information, course descriptions and advanced reservations.
Nike Golf, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is passionately dedicated to honoring and respecting the traditions and heritage of the game, and to providing committed golfers with the absolute best equipment in the game in every product category.

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Dean Stoyer – Nike Golf
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