The long awaited opening of the first-ever Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf in Nevada is open for business at the DragonRidge Country Club at MacDonald Highlands. The facility is one of the most complete golf instruction facilities in the United States, if not the entire world. The climate controlled teaching bays allow for comfortable analysis, instruction and training regardless of Nevada's weather.

The Nicklaus Academy features an array of technologies that are unique to Southern Nevada including: The Jack Nicklaus Coaching Studio and the Nicklaus Academies Analysis Software, multiple high-speed video cameras, an integrated pressure / balance mat, automatic studio lighting, an integrated ball flight monitor and more. Also included is the latest in training and fitness technologies from FreeMotion Fitness with the i-Tonic Whole Body Vibration machine and the FreeMotion Dual Cable Cross.

In a second bay is the MotionGolf 3-D Imaging Technology - similar technology used to create the latest video games including EA Sports' Tiger Wood game. Six high-speed camera / computers capture reflections back from 39 sensors positioned on the student's body and the club. With this 'data' the computer creates an accurate animation of the student's body and swing that is now viewable from virtually any angle. The information provided through this very special technology will shorten the learning process by 4 to 5 times.

Inside the teaching facility is also a computerized putting lab that combines high-speed video with technology used by Tour Professionals called TOMI. The combination allows the Nicklaus Academies instructors to analyze your putting stroke from face alignment to impact to speed - and view not only your body but also how the ball comes off the putter face at impact. Since 30% of your strokes come on the putting green during a normal round of golf, time spent in the Nicklaus Academy putting lab is well worth the time.

Additional features include a comfortable lobby, mental evaluation and training tools, K-Vest kinetic movement technology, custom club and ball fitting sessions, a Nicklaus Academy putting green and chipping area, and its own practice bunker and artificial turf hitting area.

The Nicklaus Academy at DragonRidge is open to members of DragonRidge, residents of MacDonald Highlands, as well as residents and visitors to Las Vegas. Customized lesson packages for individuals and groups are available for all ability levels. Complete packages including lodging, ground transportation and golf at DragonRidge are also availble upon request. For additional information, contact the Nicklaus Academy at 702.260.0515 or info@nicklausacademylasvegas.com, or visit the Nicklaus Academy at 1249 MacDonald Ranch Drive in Henderson, NV 89012.

Contact:
Ted Simons
Executive VP / COO
Nicklaus Academies
435.640.0839
ted.simons@nicklausacademies.com