ORLANDO, Fla. – Golfers determined to play their best, while also enjoying a Florida vacation, can learn from the best at the Grand Cypress Academy of Golf, which has introduced the Tee & Tutor Package especially for traveling couples and golf buddies.

The benefits from spending an hour with the award-winning Grand Cypress Academy of Golf staff can be put into play immediately on the resort’s 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature golf. Each teaching professional will be assigned to just two students, who each receive a round of golf for every night’s stay in The Villas of Grand Cypress as part of the Tee & Tutor Package.

The Academy of Golf is directed by Fred Griffin, recognized as one of the top golf teachers in America, whose staff includes several members ranked among the best golf instructors in the state of Florida.

Grand Cypress – one of Golf Digest’s “75 Best Golf Resorts in North America” and host to the LPGA Tour Championship, December 2-5 – features its original Nicklaus layout, comprised of 27 holes, as well as the Nicklaus-designed New Course, a links so authentic that PGA Tour pros often visit Grand Cypress Resort to prepare for the British Open.

The Tee & Tutor Package, available through April 30, 2011, begins at $269 per golfer, per night (taxes and resort fees not included, based on double occupancy) and includes:

Best available rates will be extended for pre- and post days beginning at $239 per room per night. An upgrade to larger accommodations may be available for an additional fee plus tax, per night, based on availability. Package rates include tax and resort fee. Offer not applicable to groups of eight or more. Offer is subject to availability and blackout dates. Other restrictions may apply. Reservations for golf lessons and tee times must be made prior to arrival. Extended stays will allow an extra round of golf with each additional night added.

For additional information access the web site at www.grandcypress.com or call (877) 330-7376.