ORLANDO, Fla. – Nov. 2, 2004 – “Because of the competitive nature of the golf instruction industry, Advantage Golf School has actively sought to strengthen our location offerings,” states Vance Wood, founder and owner of Advantage Golf School.
“The addition of Kiawah Island Resort, Oldfield Club, and Inverrary Country Club will give our programs a competitive edge over other golf schools and will further distinguish Advantage Golf School’s leadership position within the golf instruction industry. Our clients have been asking for unique settings, world-class luxury accommodations, and great instructors. All three of our new partners fulfill these requests with the highest of marks. We anticipate this announcement as being the first of many new location announcements we will make in 2004.”
Kiawah Island Resort, located south of Charleston, South Carolina, has been the home to many professional tournaments at its famous Ocean Course, including the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 1997 and 2003 World Cup. Students who visit the facility through Advantage Golf School programs will stay at the resort’s newly opened luxury hotel, The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island. Golf instruction is lead by the resort’s long time Director of Golf, Tommy Cuthbert, and by the resort’s Director of Instruction, Steve Mitchell and is conducted at the Kiawah Island Golf Academy, a state-of-the-art golf learning facility located at the resort’s Turtle Point Golf Club. Students will have the availability to play all five of the resort’s award winning golf courses during their stay as well as indulge in the resort’s luxury amenities.
Oldfield Club, located in Okatie, South Carolina, is the second Hilton Head area location for Advantage Golf School. Nestled on the headwaters of the Okatie River, Oldfield Club offers the discrete golfer a chance to practice and play at what is arguably one of the country’s best private golf facilities. The 7100 yard Greg Norman Design will challenge all levels of golfers.
While attending Advantage Golf School programs at Oldfield Club, clients stay at one of the well-appointed river cottages during their golf school experience. Private dining at the River House, a fishing excursion through the Outfitter’s Center, and equestrian trail riding through the Oldfield Equestrian Center are just a few of the amenities offered at while attending golf school. Its Head Professional, Jon Hundley, conducts Advantage Golf School instructional programs at Oldfield Club.
As the home of the Jackie Gleason Classic, Inverrary Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has played host to many of the world’s best professional golfers and entertainment’s elite. The private membership facility features two 18-hole courses designed by Robert Trent Jones and a world-class practice facility. Clients who attend Advantage Golf School programs at Inverrary will have a variety of choices of luxury accommodation during their golf school experience. Its Director of Instruction, Tony Valentine, who is a former PGA Tour Player, conducts Advantage Golf School programs at Inverrary Country Club.
Headquartered in Orlando Florida, Advantage Golf Schools is the industry leader in personalized instruction programs designed for the luxury golf traveler. Advantage Golf School specializes in one-to-one instruction at the country’s most desirable luxury vacation destinations, as well as up-scale private golf facilities.
Partner locations include Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona; Palm Springs, San Diego, and Sonoma, California; Greensboro, Georgia; Amelia Island, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, and Tampa, Florida; Ocean City, Maryland; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Program and pricing information is available through the company website, www.advantagegolfschool.com, as well as reaching the school offices at (877) 239-6609.