TRUCKEE, Calif. -- This summer Annika Sorenstam and her team of golf professionals are coming to The Golf Academy at Old Greenwood™ to offer guests a unique opportunity to train with her personal team of coaches. This special Tahoe program includes individualized golf lessons as well as a customized fitness and nutritional program. The program is geared toward all skill levels, motivating each golfer to reach his/her full potential. ANNIKA Academy will take place July 11 - 14, 2010.

Led by Annika's one and only golf instructor, Henri Reis, and fitness instructor, Kai Fusser, the ANNIKA Academy models its teachings after Reis and Fusser's collaboration to mold Annika into such a dominant golfer. Reis combines his ability to translate the complexities of the golf swing into simple fundamental instruction and mold a golfer's mind with Fusser's proven ability to target physical training that directly translates into a more powerful, efficient golfer. It's the perfect storm of mind, body and technique. Mark Bereza will also be joining the ANNIKA team coming to Lake Tahoe. Over the past decade Mark has amassed an extensive set of skills working in the golf industry. He has a broad range of experience in Golf Instruction, Club Fitting, Event Management and Professional Golf Competition.

"My goal for the Academy has always been to share my passion for golf, fitness and nutrition, along with my personal coaches," said Annika. "With my long relationship with Old Greenwood/Tahoe Mountain Club, as its Director of Sports and Wellness, I thought it fitting that we bring the Academy to this spectacular location."

The Tahoe Package is a unique opportunity because in addition to receiving hands-on training from some of the most respected coaches in the world, it takes place in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The package includes a Lake Tahoe boat cruise onboard Wild Goose II, a classic wooden boat owned by Tahoe Mountain Club, with Annika Sorenstam onboard. This intimate setting allows guests to converse with Annika, posing questions to the greatest woman golfer of all time.

After the boat cruise, guests will enjoy lakeside dining at Wild Goose restaurant (www.wildgoosetahoe.com) in Tahoe Vista. Executive Chef Jason Di Guilio's culinary creations boast fresh natural ingredients sourced locally. This tradition of working with fresh ingredients, lots of herbs and spices and the finest produce is the basis of Di Guilio's cooking style.

Tahoe Package Includes:
•3 days of golf and fitness instruction with the ANNIKA Academy team at The Golf Academy at Old Greenwood*
•Golf instruction with Henri Reis and Mark Bereza
•Private sunset Lake Tahoe boat cruise on the Wild Goose II classic wooden boat with Annika and the Academy team
•Lakeside dining at Wild Goose restaurant located in Tahoe Vista, Calif. (www.wildgoosetahoe.com)
•Photographs and autographs with Annika
•Fitness instruction and nutritional overview with Kai Fusser
•Personalized CD of your workout program
•18 holes at Old Greenwood with greens fees and cart fees included
•Course management with Mark (on course)
•Full-service breakfast and lunch each day
•Gift Package available

$3950 per person
(Minimum of 6, maximum of 8 guests)

*The Golf Academy at Old Greenwood is a 15-acre training complex that includes a 1,500 square foot learning center equipped with an indoor/outdoor hitting bay, flat-screen TVs, lockers, club storage, a fully-staffed reception area and high-speed internet access. Its outdoor classroom consists of two large all-grass tees and a five-acre short game facility, with several greens for putting, chipping and sand play. For more information on The Golf Academy at Old Greenwood, call 530.550.2670 or visit www.oldgreenwoodgolfacademy.com.

Old Greenwood, which opened in 2004, features a signature Jack Nicklaus-designed course. National golf magazines, year after year, rank Old Greenwood as among the top public golf courses in the United States. Offering the highest level of customer service and agronomic standards, Old Greenwood maintains impeccable greens and a professional staff. Green fees are $185 and include a golf cart and practice balls. Twilight rate is $100. Golf reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. For tee times and information about the course, call 530.550.7010 or visit www.oldgreenwoodgolf.com. We can also be found on Facebook.

For more information about the ANNIKA Academy, please visit: www.theannikaacademy.com. Packages can be booked through the Academy's director of sales, Michelle McGee, at 407-385-1244 or michellem@theannikaacademy.com.

Media Contact:
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Paragon PR
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530-550-7578

About Old Greenwood
Old Greenwood is operated by Tahoe Mountain Club (TMC), www.tahoemountainclub.com. Membership in TMC provides golf benefits at The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood, including discounted tee times and priority reservations. Additionally, members have access to a wide variety of members-only amenities throughout Truckee and North Lake Tahoe, including Old Greenwood Pavilion (swim, tennis, spa, fitness center, restaurant and bar); Wild Goose on the shores of Lake Tahoe (Lakeside dining in Tahoe Vista); Alpine Club (après ski lounge in the heart of The Village at Northstar); Schaffer's Camp (on-mountain fine-dining-meets-hearty-winter-fare restaurant at Northstar-at-Tahoe).

Old Greenwood is located just one mile east of downtown Truckee; 40 minutes west of Reno off Interstate 80, Exit 190 and 15 minutes from the shores of North Lake Tahoe. For additional information, visit: www.oldgreenwood.com. For golf, please call the Pro Shop at 530.550.7010. For real estate information, please call 800.754.3070.

About Annika
Annika is the greatest female golfer of our generation and often regarded as the best of all-time. During her 15-year Hall of Fame career, she rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards and changed the way women's golf was played, viewed, and covered. She amassed 89 worldwide professional victories, including 72 LPGA wins, ten of which are Major Championships.

Annika stepped away from professional golf after the 2008 season to focus on her family and the ANNIKA brand of businesses, including the ANNIKA Academy, ANNIKA Financial Group, ANNIKA Course Design, the ANNIKA Collection of apparel with Cutter & Buck, signature high-end wines with Wente Vineyards, and an online retail shop, shopannika.com. In 2007, Annika created the ANNIKA Foundation as a way to teach children the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition, and offer aspiring junior golfers opportunities to pursue their dreams. In 2008, Annika joined Arnold Palmer as only the second Ambassador of the United States Golf Association, and in 2009, along with Jack Nicklaus, she was named a Global Ambassador by the International Golf Federation and aided in the successful bid for golf in the 2016 Olympic Games. More information can be found at www.annikasorenstam.com.