Seaview Resort & Spa in Galloway, New Jersey Opens Golf Academy for Golf Vacations to Atlantic City

Galloway, New Jersey – May 15, 2008 – Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, one of the premier golf resort destinations in the Northeast, announced the official grand opening of the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy, a highly-regarded state-of-the-art golf instruction facility in Galloway, New Jersey. The John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy was brought to Seaview to further enhance the golf instruction experience on property, while complementing the Southern New Jersey club’s 36 holes of Championship Golf.

In celebration of the academy’s official grand opening, golfers have the opportunity to reserve an introductory 30-minute private lesson for just $30, which will include having his/her golf swing captured on video, providing each student with a detailed swing analysis report. Additionally, the academy is offering 10-minute “Test-drive” golf lessons for $10, where golfers will receive a taste of the first-class instruction experience. These golf lesson specials will be offered through May 31st, and are limited to one per person. The 30-minute/$30 lessons will take place at the academy Monday-Friday between 3:00-4:00 p.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m., while “Test-drive” lessons will be scheduled on weekdays after 5:00 p.m.

Overseeing all instructional programs at the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy will be John Kajfasz, the Director of Instruction. Kajfasz has over 15 years experience as a PGA teaching professional at a variety of prestigious golf clubs, including stints at The Aronaimink Country Club in New Town Square, PA; Bay Hill Golf Club in Orlando, Florida; The Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, NJ and The Metropolitan Golf Club in Atlanta, GA.

In addition to enhancing the private instruction options at Seaview, the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy offers meeting planners the ideal setting for team building and group instruction programs. Having served as the golf school/academy of choice for many top companies and organizations over the last 30 years, the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy has the ability to customize an instruction program to meet the specific needs of every group and/or organization’s golf getaway to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

“The addition, the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy serves as an ideal complement to our 36-holes of Championship Golf, as guests can experience first-rate instruction at one of the top golf schools in the country,” said Steve Schaller, Director of Golf, Seaview Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort near Atlantic City, New Jersey. “This academy enhances Seaview’s already first class golf offerings by providing additional options for leisure golfers looking to improve their game through private lessons and clinics, as well as groups and companies looking to take advantage of small group instruction programs during golf vacations in Southern New Jersey.”

John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academies offer a full range of services including private golf instruction, short game clinics, full swing clinics, 2 and 4-day golf vacation packages, junior golf programs, corporate/group golf schools, and 1 on 1 golf makeovers, all perfect compliments to any Galloway golf vacation or weekend getaway. For more information on the John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy at Seaview, or to schedule a lesson, please call 609-748-7680 or visit www.seaviewmarriott.com.