Can a vacation cruise improve your golf game?  The answer is YES, if you ask a cruise expert.  The following information gives specific helpful details on what to expect on your next vacation when you incorporate golfing and cruising to help improve your game.

Some people are unaware how extensive and prepared many cruise lines are in offering their clients top shelf golfing services, not only at each Ports of Call but, onboard the ship.

As Gary Player wrote, “The more I practice, the luckier I get.”

The following six highlighted golf cruise services and options lists specific details on what you can expect when you book your next vacation golf theme cruise.

Professional Teachers (PGA Golf Pros)
A number of cruise lines offer a PGA Golf Pro which covers many full aspects of the game, For example:

• Private & group lessons
• Access to the “V1” Digital Coaching system (Selected by PGA.com as their preferred teaching system software)
• Basic golf mechanics (tips and tricks)
• Full swing analysis
• Irons (hands-on teaching including tips and tricks)
• Woods – How to use your woods more effectively
• Putting techniques to lower your handicap and improve your short game
• Chipping and Pitching (tips and tricks)
• How to play a variety of different sand shots
• Equipment recommendations

What cruise lines provide golfers on board

When you book your next golf theme cruise you can expect the following amenities when you head out to sea.

• Miniature golf (For adults and children)
• Golf simulators
• Driving range & practice cage
• Onboard putting greens
• Putting contests
• PGA Golf Pro Lessons
• High end golf equipment rentals
• Golf equipment rentals include sets of both right-handed and left-handed clubs for men and women
• Some cruises have PGA Pros that offer complimentary class both morning/afternoon during days at sea

Where is your golf equipment stored
For active golfers who prefer to use their own equipment you can store your clubs and bag in the ship cabin and many cruises offer special storage where guests can ship equipment to and from the ship with the luggage concierge to the golf course where they set their tee time at each Ports of Call.  This service is also referred to as a club valet and golf storage.

Caliber of courses
You will have a full range of golf courses to choose from for all budgets and skill levels at each Ports of Call you visit on your cruise.

Other helpful and important information includes:

• Priority tee times to the finest golf courses
• Guided golf excursions with an experienced Golf professional who knows the course quality, layout and destination
• Round trip transportation is typically provided

Tips from the Cruise Pros
Many cruise lines have a PGA Golf Pro onboard for questions and answers.  To get the best tips from the pros and learn more about a golf theme cruise, schedule a consultation with an Elite Cruise Counsellor Scholar and book a Cruise

“I learn something new about the game almost every time I step on the course.”
~ Ben Hogan

Questions and comments welcomed.  For more information please contact an Elite Cruise Counsellor with www.FriendlyCruises.com

Contact Lona Lee Thull:  480-358-1496