SHENZHEN, China – The Cindy Reid Golf Academy at Mission Hills, located at the world's largest golf club, Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen, has announced the creation of the Junior Elite Golf Programmeme.

The curriculum is designed for talented young players (ages seven to 18) with aspirations of competing in and winning junior tournaments; playing college golf in Asia or abroad or becoming professional golfers.

Weekly sessions begin July 1 and run through August 29. Participants will receive instruction from the best team of swing instructors and coaches in Asia.

All have years of junior and professional tour playing experience, and are trained by Cindy Reid - widely considered one of the sport's premier teachers.

"We believe the Junior Elite Golf Programmeme offers an exceptional opportunity for pupils to rapidly improve and attain their goals," says Cindy Reid, formerly Director of Instruction at TPC Sawgrass and contributor to Golf Channel's "Academy Live."

"It fosters a sense of courage, independence and self-confidence that no other programme in Asia can match, and gives students a decided advantage over their peers."

All crucial components of the game - full swing, short game, putting, course management and mental approach -- are emphasized with each player.

Every day is comprised of supervised practice, peer competitions and seminars on various aspects of golf. Players are immersed in an environment where they live and learn the lifestyle fundamental to golf success.

Golf's premier teacher

Programme rates include accommodations in the resort's Savannah Wing (based on double occupancy), as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday:

" One week: 12,000 RMB (US$1,758)

" Two weeks: 21,600 RMB (US$3,164)

" Four weeks: 40,800 RMB (US$5,976)

" Eight weeks: 76,800 RMB (US$11,250)

Private rooms are available at an additional price, as is weekend food service and golf course access.

Cindy Reid has worked with several PGA TOUR stars over her 25-year career, including Fred Funk, Davis Love III, Rocco Mediate, and Vijay Singh, as well as LPGA standouts Sophie Gustafson and Deb Richard.

She is widely considered one of golf's premier teachers and heralded for her ability to inspire students.

Excited by the golf boom sweeping China, in 2007 she left her position as Director of Instruction at TPC Sawgrass to establish her academy at Mission Hills.

Mission Hills China, owner and operator of Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen and Mission Hills Resort Hainan, is a key player in the country's fledgling sports and leisure industry.

The 12-course Mission Hills Resort Shenzhen is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest golf facility.

It has hosted hundreds of professional and amateur golf tournaments, including the Faldo Series Asia and Mission Hills Jack Nicklaus Junior Championship, and was home to the Omega Mission Hills World Cup from 2007-09. — Malaysian Mirror