In February 2019, the Shangri-La Villingili Resort & Spa will roll out a partnership with Sky Sports golf commentator John E. Morgan. During his two-week residency, the former pro-golfer will instruct participating guests during private one-on-one lessons and in group classes. The setting is the resort’s nine-hole, par-three and -four course, spread across 7.5 hectares.

The golf intensive includes personal training, group workshops, tournaments and activities, such as the Beat the Pro series, when guests are challenged to hit a drive that lands closer than Morgan’s own shots. Need some incentive? Morgan will only use one hand during sessions.

Other events include the inaugural Mount Villingili Challenge, with competitors hitting golf balls made of fish food as far as they can into the Indian Ocean. The Dine by Design event on Mount Villingili will follow the challenge. The Stay & Play with John E. Morgan escape begins at $920 per person, per night and is available Feb. 15–28, 2019.

Participants will enjoy a 45-minute private, personalized golfing session with Morgan; two one-hour group golf workshops with Morgan; one Beat the Pro session; Tea & Tee with a round of golf for two persons that ends with afternoon tea served on the course; one Dine by Design experience for two with wine pairing; one hour-long deep tissue acupressure golf massage; a yoga session; and daily breakfast buffet at Javvu restaurant.

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